Enterprise Podcast Network

Harry Kazakian, president of Securebackgroundcheck.com and USA Express Legal and Investigative Services, which provide background check services and investigations to hundreds of companies across the country joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Harry Kazakian discuss the following:

* I suppose the first question should be: Why are pre-employment background checks important?

* There are a lot of entrepreneurs and start-ups out there who don’t have much experience in hiring. Hiring managers can review the resumes, but that never tells the whole story. What should be included in a pre-employment background check? And why? What are some of the limitations to background checks? Can the rules can vary from state to state?

* I know a lot of hiring managers are tempted to turn to companies who outsource their background checks to people in other countries. How reliable are those results and what could potentially go wrong? Where are the weaknesses in those kinds of checks and how do ill-intentioned people take advantage of those?

* What qualifications and qualities should hiring managers look for when they are deciding who they choose to conduct their background checks?

* What should a thorough pre-employment background check look like? What should a hiring manager expect to be provided? Does that change depending on whether, say, the new hire is an Uber driver, or a CFO, or senior care nurse? What kinds of issues have you uncovered before – and what did that mean for your client?

Harry Kazakian, a licensed private investigator, helps businesses screen prospective employees and avoid making poor hiring decisions. His private investigation services have helped thousands of attorneys win their cases.

Mr. Kazakian’s accident scene investigations, which maximize potential recovery for his clients, have earned him the reputation of being one of the most sought-after investigators in California. His expertise in insurance claims and investigations in criminal and civil matters has resulted in him being invited to write articles for publications such as Forbes Magazine and serve as a guest speaker at numerous workshops and seminars.

Mr. Kazakian has also provided investigations training to The Automobile Club of Southern California employee investigators.

His experience as a Los Angeles County EMT/Paramedic, gained extensive knowledge in emergency medicine and treatment, including traumatic brain injury. As a former claims adjuster, Mr. Kazakian became an expert witness in insurance claims and coverage. He was part of a special investigations unit at a well-known liability carrier in the 1990s. He has over 30 years of experience investigating and settling high exposure complex cases, including insurance coverage & bad faith consulting, as well as testifying.

Mr. Kazakian’s track record also includes mediating over 4,000 cases and testifying for his investigations. This experience has, in turn, helped him understand what mediators, arbitrators, and claims adjusters are looking for when evaluating a case. His combined experience of 30 years in litigation support, claims management and handling assignments for the legal industry, corporate entities, and insurance companies makes him uniquely qualified to take on personal injury and wrongful death investigations. Mr. Kazakian was recently in the news for investigating unjustified police shooting cases.

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Jeremy Courtney, Founder and CEO of Preemptive Love, a global organization providing relief, jobs, and community to end war joins Enterprise Radio. His newest book, Love Anyway, casts a bold vision for how we can heal all that’s tearing us apart. Jeremy is a sought-after speaker and authority on peacemaking, conflict resolution, and the integration of activism, spirituality, and leadership.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Jeremy Courtney discuss the following:

* Tell us about Preemptive Love. How and why was this non-profit founded?

* In light of the recent protests in America due to the Floyd death, what lessons have you learned first hand that you can share with others on how each and everyone one of us can be peace advocates?

* Tell us about your key current initiatives for 2020?

* How can businesses in America and around the globe be agents for peace?

* How does Preemptive Love Coalition help communities in Iraq and other countries be entrepreneurs and small business minded?

Jeremy Courtney is founder and CEO of Preemptive Love, a global organization providing relief, jobs, and community to end war. For the past 15 years, Jeremy has served families on the frontline of the world’s biggest crises—the rise of ISIS in Iraq, civil war in Syria, and the refugee crisis on the US-Mexico border.

Jeremy is the author of two acclaimed books, Love Anyway: An Invitation Beyond a World That’s Scary as Hell and Preemptive Love: Pursuing Peace One Heart at a Time. He is a sought-after speaker and authority on peacemaking, conflict resolution, and the integration of activism, spirituality, and leadership.

From the main stage at the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates to more intimate venues across the globe, Jeremy offers a compelling vision—forged on the front lines of conflict—for how we can heal what’s tearing us apart. His work has been featured on CNN, the BBC, Fox News, The Washington Post, and the New York Times.

Jeremy lives in Iraq with his wife Jessica, co-founder of Preemptive Love, and their two children, Emma and Micah.

Website: https://preemptivelove.org

Social Media Links:

Facebook: facebook.com/preemptivelove

Instagram: instagram.com/preemptivelove

Twitter: twitter.com/preemptivelove

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Jennifer Reynolds, the President & CEO of Toronto Finance International (TFI): A public-private partnership between Canada’s three levels of government, the financial services sector and academia again joins Enterprise Radio.

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

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Jennifer Reynolds discuss the following:

* Tell us more about TFI and your daily role?   

* In your opinion, how do you feel the pandemic has widened the gap in Corporate America? 

* What is the short and long-term implications of the “she-cession” on the economy? 

* What corporate and government support has been required to help women rebound and re-enter the workforce? 

* In your opinion, how will the Covid-19 recession widen the gender gap pay?

* Toronto has always been a great city to do business in. Are women experiencing the same issues in Canada?

* For those that are looking to get into the financial sector. Maybe new grads who are looking to relocate to Toronto or start a business there. Do you have any tips for them? 

* We are now in a virtual world of work. Do you believe that the virtual world is conducive to women in the financial sector. Since we talked last, has there been any more progress with women in the financial sector. Is there a recruitment effort or do you see an increase in hirings in the financial region in Toronto? 

* What are the benefits of becoming a member of TFI? 

* To become a member of the TFI, what do businesses have to do? 

Jennifer Reynolds is the President & CEO of Toronto Finance International (TFI): A public-private partnership between Canada’s three levels of government, the financial services sector and academia. ​

​Jennifer’s 20-year career in the financial services industry has included senior roles in investment banking, venture capital, and global risk management. Prior to joining TFI, Jennifer was the President & CEO of Women in Capital Markets (WCM), Canada’s largest industry association and advocacy group for women in the financial sector.​

​Jennifer is a Director on the Board of Citibank Canada, Board of the Canada Development Investment Corporation (“CDEV”), and a Director on the Board of Women’s College Hospital Foundation. In 2015, she was named a Women’s Executive Network (WXN) Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winner.​

​Jennifer is a graduate of the Harvard Business School Women’s Leadership program, and she received her MBA from McGill University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Economics and Political Science from McGill University. Jennifer also holds the Institute of Corporate Directors Designation.

Website: https://tfi.ca

Social Media Links:

Twitter: twitter.com/TFI_Canada

Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/toronto-finance-international

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Buck Lyons, the CEO and Founder of Weatherflow, a leader in forecasting and weather technology joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Buck Lyons discuss the following:

* Can you tell us a little bit more about Weatherflow?

* What is Tempest and why did you choose to create a more consumer-focused product?

* For the average consumer, what kinds of insights does Tempest give you?

* How does Tempest integrate with smart home technology?

* What are your thoughts on the future of weather forecasting and its impact on our daily life?

Buck Lyons is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of WeatherFlow, Inc, a weather technology company.  Buck is an accomplished entrepreneur with a history of success stories, all involving an element of his passion for the outdoors.  He has served full-time at WeatherFlow since 2011. Buck is now leading the company in a slightly new direction, with its recently launched Tempest brand, a push into consumer-oriented services.

Website: weatherflow.com

Social Media Links:

Instagram: instagram.com/weatherflow

Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/weatherflow

Facebook: facebook.com/weatherflow

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Al Kari, the CEO and Principal Consultant for Manceps, advocate and expert for artificial intelligence and machine learning joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Al Kari discuss the following:

Please explain a little bit about Manceps its is mission.

Is there a difference between artificial intelligence and machine learning?

Artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be the backbone of quite a few science fiction storylines.  How can enterprise decision makers best understand AI and its impact on their business?

How did you get involved in artificial intelligence and what do you forecast for this technology’s use at either five or ten years in the future.

AI appears to be a central driver in the Facebook platform’s content sharing mission. What are your thoughts around AI in social media communications and are there any quick fixes to the social media world’s challenges around community divisiveness?

Al Kari drives Manceps strategic vision and manages stakeholder relations. Before Manceps, Al founded several companies and held key strategic roles at major organizations such as Dell and Microsoft. In 2012, he received his master’s degree from Stanford’s Technological Entrepreneurship program.

Manceps was founded on the belief that artificial intelligence and machine learning can transform the way organizations do business. Our mission is to deliver innovative, hand-built solutions to all of our clients. A successful partnership requires us to understand your business so that we can help you find new customers, optimize your operations, and skyrocket your revenue. From start to finish, our aim is to make this process one of deep collaboration so that we can bring a new sense of ease and efficiency to every organization we work with.

Website: www.manceps.com

Social Media Links:

Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/manceps

Facebook: facebook.com/manceps

Twitter: twitter.com/mancepsai

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Nagesh Goel, President and Co-Founder at Atlas Evaluation & Inspection Services (AEIS), a premier infrastructure inspection and testing company based in South Plainfield, NJ providing innovative solutions to the building industries since 2008 joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Nagesh Goel discuss the following:

* Tell us about your career and how you founded AEIS, a testing, inspection and certification company based in South Plainfield, NJ.

* Tell us about the importance of testing and inspection in projects.

* What kinds of projects does AEIS specialize in?

* What features does infrastructure inspections look at (such as geotechnical aspects, soil, concrete, steel and welding)?

* Tell us about the role and importance of data and new technologies in your industry.

* What is the future of testing, inspection and certification?

Nagesh Goel is President and Co-Founder at Atlas Evaluation & Inspection Services (AEIS), a premier infrastructure inspection and testing company based in South Plainfield, NJ providing innovative solutions to the building industries since 2008.

A mechanical engineer with over 25 years of experience managing complex projects, with a specialization in nondestructive testing and metallurgical failure analysis, Nagesh has significant experience in the areas of inspection, testing, research and failure analysis of static- and dynamic-loaded steel structures, as well as pressure vessels and piping, tanks and mechanical systems. He started his career in 1993 as a surveyor, where he managed inspection and materials projects, including the review of design documentation and third-party inspection of materials and equipment such as pressure vessels, heat exchangers, valve castings, flanges, pipes and fittings. Nagesh later worked at Engineers India Ltd. as a welding and non-destructive evaluation engineer; and at QualiQuest Industrial Services as an Inspection Specialist, where he was responsible for review of design documents followed by surveillance of hydraulic pumps, pressure vessels, valves to ASME/API codes and project specifications. He also worked at SGS India Ltd where he performed surveillance inspections.

With this wealth of experience, Nagesh and his wife Puja founded Atlas Evaluation & Inspection Services (AEIS) in 2008 in their New York living room. The company was founded with the vision of providing technical excellence and top-quality results facilitated by well-trained, diverse staff. With certified Minority, Women-Owned, Small, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Certifications, AEIS can assist large project owners with meeting project diversity goals.

Today, the company has over 100 employees with areas of expertise that include special and critical inspections; specialty field testing; non-destructive testing; research and testing in the company’s state-of-the-art onsite construction materials and engineering materials labs; and industrial quality assurance.

AEIS is the preferred source of inspection and testing services that lead to continual improvements in clients’ products and services. This vision is achieved through innovation in all areas of business; partnerships with customers, subsidiaries, representatives, distributors and suppliers; and dedicated, well-trained employees working together in a cooperative environment.

Passionate about training young professionals on technical topics, Nagesh has implemented training programs at AEIS for its junior ...

Dr. Allen Lycka, co-author of the book called “The Secrets To Living A Fantastic Life” joins Enterprise Radio to discuss his life changing event and now what his outlook is on life and how he is giving back.

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

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dr. Allen Lycka discuss the following:

* Tell me a little about yourself and how it felt when the doctor said, “You have six months to live so you better get your affairs in order!”

* There is a huge analogy with what’s happening in the world today – Let’s chat about that.

* You used this as a turning point in your life, is that correct?

* Is there a lesson that all of us can learn from this?

* Your co-author also had a life-changing challenge. Tell us more about Harriet and how you came together to distill 13 golden pearls.

* Why did you pick the metaphor of “golden pearls?”

Dr. Allen Lycka has been acknowledged as one of the leading cosmetic dermatologists in the world for three decades. A pioneer in cosmetic surgery, he helped to develop laser assisted tumescent liposuction – an advanced body sculpture technique, and Moh’s Micrographic Surgery, an advanced means of removing skin cancer with 99% success. He has lived and practiced in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada since 1989.

Lycka has written 17 books, 30+ academic papers and hosted the number one internet radio show in the world – Inside Cosmetic Surgery Today. He is a co-founder of Doctors for the Practice of Safe and Ethical Aesthetic Medicine and founder of The Canadian Skin Cancer Association. He has won the prestigious Consumers Choice Award For Cosmetic Surgery for 16 consecutive years.

In 2003, Dr. Lycka’s life changed drastically when he suddenly developed a right foot drop and then misdiagnosed as ALS (Lou Gherigs’ disease). Still, he maintained his status as a leading cosmetic doctor for 30 years. Because of what he learned, he is co-authoring the book The Secrets of Living A Fantastic Life with Harriet Tinka, a former fashion model and Woman of Distinction. He is also currently co-authoring two more books: one with Corie Poirier entitled, “bLU Talks Presents: Business, Life and the Universe” and one with Jack Canfield entitled, “The Pillars of Success.” Currently acknowledged as a leading expert in Living A Fantastic Life and Turning Points, he is a transformational speaker, thought leader, coach, and mentor.

Dr. Lycka is happily married to Dr. Lucie Bernier-Lycka for 38 years and they have four lovely daughters and seven beautiful grandchildren. He counts his family as his most important accomplishment.

Websites: www.fantasticlifebook.com | www.drallenlycka.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: facebook.com/DrAllenLycka

Twitter: twitter.com/DrAllenLycka

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/barrylycka

Instagram: instagram.com/dr_allen_lycka

YouTube: youtube.com/user/1basl

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Steven Ridzyowski, who is a leader in the eCommerce/Digital Media buying space for over ten years with a focus heavily on e-commerce and marketing, especially with his new agency, which offers a turnkey solution for e-Commerce joins eCommerce Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Steven Ridzyowski discuss the following:

* What advice do you have for e-Commerce newbies?

* What advice do you have for e-Commerce veterans who want to take their business to the next level?

* How can you leverage social media to succeed in e-Commerce?

* What is your advice for people who want to start their e-Commerce business, but don’t know what to sell?

* What are some common mistakes eCommerce newbies make?

* What products are trending in eCommerce during COVID-19?

Steven Ridzyowski has been a leader in the eCommerce/digital media buying space for over ten years. Ridzyowski takes pride in being self-taught in all aspects of his career. It’s probably why he is such a driven entrepreneur today! He started out of high school, deciding to never go to college and learning advertising blogs with Google AdSense and taking on what would soon become his career and passion.

After a couple of years doing that, Ridzyowski was introduced to affiliate marketing. During that time (2008-2010), cellphones and ringtones were becoming popular, and Ridzyowski became an affiliate in the ringtone niche for a few years. Little did he know, he was paying “influencers” on YouTube to have links for ringtone offers in the music video description, before “influencers” became the sensation they are now.

As he grew and became a successful affiliate marketer, he worked alongside many advertisers and colleagues. Ridzyowski then went on to create his own white label skincare brand, which became one of his pivotal successes.

Between the moment of changing from affiliate marketing to owning and running digital media buying for his own skincare brand, he started to follow trends, learning the ins and outs of digital marketing, spending over $30m in paid digital ads across the entirety of his career. Ridzyowski mastered different advertising platforms, generating income across many businesses in various niches and verticals.

Today, Steven Ridzyowski is focused heavily on e-commerce and marketing, especially with his new agency, which offers a turnkey solution for e-Commerce. Ridzyowski has mastered everything from product research, to product trends, to marketing in all kinds of niches. In the past three years, he has created converting funnels to growing multiple 6 to 7-figure stores with his agency. He has helped hundreds of companies, both large and small, reach their full potential and created an online presence for them. Ridzyowski is also a member of the Forbes Business Council and the Young Entrepreneur Council.

Website: https://ecommercemarketingagency.com

Social Media Links:

Connect with Steve Ridzyowski on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenridzyowski

Follow Steve Ridzyowski on Instagram @StevenRidzyowski

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Nelson Griswold, Managing Director of the NextGen Benefits Network, a national alliance of business consultants who work with CEOs and CFOs who want to take control of their health care spend to manage costs, improve the quality of care, and eliminate their employees’ out-of-pocket health care costs joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Nelson Griswold discuss the following:

* What is health care’s big lie and how does that cause health care costs in the U.S. to rise every year?

* Can you explain the lack of price transparency in healthcare and provide tips for employers looking to understand these pricing structures?

* Could the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbate health care costs and how could it impact people’s health coverage?

* How can employers be proactive with their health care plans to avoid or mitigate the COVID-19 cost impact?

* What are the necessary first steps for employers to take control of their health care spend?

Health insurance industry expert Nelson Griswold, founding member of the NextGen Benefits Network, tackles the reoccurring topic of rising health care costs and the year-over-year trend of annual premium hikes that far out-pace wage growth and inflation.

With the cost of treating the COVID-19 pandemic mounting, the resulting spikes in the individual and employer insurance markets will have a devastating impact on families and small businesses that already have been hit hard by the economic fallout of the pandemic. Griswold argues that these annual premium increases are the result of healthcare’s big lie: the cost of health care and insurance premiums will go up each year and there’s nothing businesses can do about it. Families and employers are the ones are the victims of this big lie, but they are not powerless. They can do something about it even in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Griswold is the Managing Director of the NextGen Benefits Network, a monthly contributor at Employee Benefit Adviser magazine and author of industry bestsellers Breaking Through The Status Quo, NextGeneration Healthcare and DO or DIE: Reinventing Your Benefits Agency for Post-Reform Success.

Website: nextgenbenefits.network

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/nelsongriswold

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Debra Siler, CEO and Co-founder at Tower Education Technologies, a global EdTech company that helps colleges and universities of all types and sizes break down barriers to virtualize and globalize higher education joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Debra Siler discuss the following:

* Can you please tell us about yourself and the company you are leading?

* What was the one thing that led you to develop the InspirED platform and who do you see benefiting the most from it?

* What are the challenges that your platform, InspirED, addresses and how is your solution different from others in your space?

* What’s the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on your company, Tower Education Technologies,  and also on the EdTech industry as a whole?

* What can we expect to see from Tower in the future?

As the CEO and Co-founder of Tower Education Technologies, Debra Siler is responsible for developing groundbreaking technology that enables education opportunities around the world. Siler has a proven executive management track record and 25 years of leadership experience that began at the United States Department of Education.

Siler is focused on helping institutions and organizations connect, teach, and thrive by building a highly secure, intelligent platform for virtual and on-campus learning. Prior to co-founding Tower Education Technologies, she held diverse technology leadership roles at scientific, regulatory, and financial agencies. In the private sector, she has advised Fortune 500 clients in enriching objectives and key results.

Siler is recognized as a visionary and collaborative leader whose strategic initiatives empower her clients to adapt to rapid changes in market forces. She specializes in global IT vision, business innovation, performance improvement, team mentoring and leadership, and strategic partner relations.

Siler holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She is certified in ITIL 4 and as a Project Management Professional (PMP). She is also a member of the Project Management Institute Metrolina Chapter.

Website: www.toweredtech.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: facebook.com/TowerEdTech

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TowerEdTech

Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/tower-education-technologies

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