Enterprise Podcast Network

Matthew Schechner is the President of Essential Advisory Services, a judgment-free financial planning firm based in Long Island, NY joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Matthew Schechner discuss the following:

* What is goal based planning, and what are the benefits?* What is the biggest challenge when it comes to creating and sticking to a goal-based plan for small business owners and entrepreneurs?* What differentiates retirement planning for small business owners and why do they require special attention?* How can small business owners and entrepreneurs find balance in planning for their personal financial future, as well as the business’ financial future?

Matthew Schechner began his financial planning career in New York City with Gruntal & Co. Following this, he spent several years at Oppenheimer & Co. as a Senior Vice President. Just prior to finding Essential Advisory Services, Matthew spent 10 years as a financial planner with National Holdings.

In 2018, Matthew founded Essential Advisory Services with the intention to empower families and individuals through guidance, education and a warm sense of community. The judgment-free financial planning firm is located in Westbury, New York, offering services including goal-based planning, women and LGBTQ services.

In 2019, Matthew received the honor as Envestnet’s Essential Advisor of the Year, being selected out of a pool of over 90,000 advisors. Most recently, he received the First-Class Service Award from National Holdings in 2019.

Website: essentialas.com

Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/essentialwealthwellnessTwitter: @essentialadvis2

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Diane R. Gehart, PhD, is an accomplished practitioner, professor and researcher of psychotherapy. Her new book, “Mindfulness for Chocolate Lovers: A Lighthearted Way to Stress Less and Savor More Each Day, describes how to live a sweeter life” joins Enterprise Fit Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Diane R. Gehart discuss the following:

* Can you really meditate with chocolate?* What are some of the myths about happiness?* In your book, you say happiness is a life skill. What do you mean by that?* Can you say more about “befriending” problems?* What do you mean when you say “crazy wisdom” is the backdoor to happiness?* In your book, you talk about developing “fierce compassion.” What does that mean?

Diane R. Gehart, Ph.D., is an author, an award-winning professor of Counseling and Family Therapy at California State University, Northridge, and a practicing psychotherapist. Her new book is Mindfulness for Chocolate Lovers: A Lighthearted Way to Stress Less and Savor More Each Day (Rowman & Littlefield, Sept. 15, 2019). 

Website: DianeGehart.com

Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/DianeGehartPhDLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/diane-gehart-phd

The views, ideas, thoughts and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Enterprise Podcast Network – EPN. 

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Lily Berman Lopez, Founder of Gut Garden, a supplement company that provides an easy to follow roadmap to optimal gut health – based on the functional medicine approach joins Enterprise Fit Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Lily Berman Lopez discuss the following:

* What is Gut Garden?* What inspired you to start the company?* What has been the response to the product line so far?* What is some advice for people who want to start their own business?* How do you measure success for Gut Garden?

Tip: You know your own body and you deserve to feel your best. If you’re walking around for years with digestive symptoms, there is a solution for you. Don’t give up.

Lily Berman Lopez is the Founder and CEO of Gut Garden, the world’s first supplement company based on the innovative, functional medicine approach to gut health. Gut Garden’s hugely popular GoodGut Program has served thousands of customers since 2016 with one simple mission — to help you feel your best. Gut Garden Products are available at mygutgarden.com and at Amazon.com.

Website: mygutgarden.com

Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/mygutgardenInstagram: instagram.com/mygutgarden

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Jim Muir, Founder and President of Experimax, a unique franchising concept that specializes in the buying and selling of certified preowned Apple products joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Jim Muir discuss the following:

* Please provide some background to Experimax.* Why is it important for brands to celebrate active and retired military?* How have veteran franchisees contributed to your business?* Can you give us some background on current veteran franchisees?* What support does Experimax provide to veterans who are transitioning to civilian life?* What training does Experimax give to franchisees?* What feedback have you received from these veterans?* From your experience working with veterans, what advice can you give for those interested in opening a franchise?

After outgrowing his garage, Jim Muir opened the first Experimax location in 2012 in West Palm Beach, Florida, realizing his dream of offering affordable pre-owned Apple® products to his customers. Jim had in-depth business knowledge from years of running car dealerships and technical knowledge from his hobby of buying, fixing, and selling used electronics, which he combined to begin what quickly became a successful business.

Website: experimax.com

Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/ExperimaxInstagram: @experimaxus

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Tina Paine, Owner and Founder of Wicked Healthy Vending that provides healthy vending to companies, organizations and schools across Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Tina Paine discuss the following:

* It’s been a couple of years since we spoke, how has it been going for you and Wicked Healthy Vending been faring and where do you see yourself in 5 years? * What obstacles have you faced over the past five years and how did you overcome them? * What makes Wicked Healthy Vending stand out as compared to its competitors and those traditional vendors? * How is it being a woman in a male dominated business?.* You mentioned community is your mission as well, what are some of the things you do to engage with the community? * Tina, I understand that Wicked Healthy Vending is going on its 6th year in November, surpassing its 5 year milestone.  Why do you think you have managed to be successful?

Tina Paine is the founder and certified woman business owner of Wicked Healthy Vending, a healthy vending company that provides nutritious snacks and beverages to its Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire communities. Wicked Healthy Vending began its business operations in November of 2013 and has been growing rapidly.  Wicked Healthy Vending services a variety of locations, such as gyms, schools, YMCAs, hotels, dealerships, corporations and non-profit organizations. 

Tina, always wanted to open her own business and after raising her family and working in corporate America for several years, she decided it was time.  In December 2018 Tina bid fare well to her corporate career and took the leap to work on her business full time.  

Tina has over 25 years legal and business experience.  She received her MBA from Salem State University and her paralegal certificate from the National Academy for Paralegal Studies.  

It’s Wicked Healthy Vending’s mission to not only provide healthy snacks and beverages to the community, but to help the community through health education and charitable assistance.  She can be contacted at [email protected] or 978-587-5229.

Website: wickedhealthyvending.com

Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/WHVendingTwitter: @WHVending

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Nathan Jones, CEO or Xlear, global leader in creating natural, convenient, xylitol-based sinus and oral care products that support a healthy lifestyle joins Enterprise Fit Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Nathan Jones discuss the following:

* How did you get involved with Xlear and what steps have you taken since to grow the company? * What have you learned from working with your family, in this case your father? What would you advise to our listeners who might be thinking about going to business with their family members? * You aim to help your customers with solving their immediate health issues with your brand’s xylitol-based products. But for anyone to use you products, they need to understand how they work and why is xylitol beneficial for them. How do you accomplish that in a way that your target audience understands it? * What do you think is the future of the natural products health space? * Fall is here which also means flu season. What tips do you want to share with our listeners on the topic of staying healthy this season? 

Nathan Jones was born in Kansas City and he spent his formative years in Idaho, in a small town where his father was the town doctor. Later, in a pursuit to provide needed support for the entire family of 14 kids, Nathan’s parents have made the decision to move to Michigan, Mexico City, where he spent most of his childhood. When he was 16 years old, the family made another move, this time to Utah which is also where Nathan graduated from high school. He attended college for a year, spent a year in active duty, and also went on a two year mission with his church. He moved back home in 1994 and started attending Utah Valley University. Later, he made a transition to Seattle where he attended school to become a commercial diver – he used skills form this education when he worked as a diver in oilfields in Louisiana between 1995 and 2000. Another transition occurred when he moved back to Utah and founded Xlear in 2000 where he has been ever since.

Website: xlear.com

Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/xylitol.experts Instagram: instagram.com/xlear

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Joseph A. Michelli, Ph.D., C.S.P., an internationally sought-after speaker, author, organizational consultant and author of his latest book “The Airbnb Way: 5 Leadership Lessons for Igniting Growth through Loyalty, Community, and Belonging” joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dr. Joseph A. Michelli discuss the following:

* You’ve written a number of books about leadership and customer experience excellence at established brands like Starbucks or Mercedes-Benz. Why write a book about a disruptive company that started in 2007?* How has Airbnb become so successful, with a product that relies on “people opening their homes to strangers?”* A lot of people are talking about an Airbnb IPO, what do you know about the timing of that or the likely attractiveness of Airbnb stock?* What are the 3 key lessons any business owner, leader, frontline employee, or average person can learn from Airbnb?* Customer experience is a buzz word in business today, how does Airbnb’s leadership guide a branded Airbnb experience with service providers that they do not employ?* How does Airbnb compare to other brands with whom you’ve worked? For example how do they stack-up to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Zappos, or Starbucks?

Joseph A. Michelli, Ph.D., C.S.P., is an internationally sought-after speaker, author, and organizational consultant. His insights encourage leaders and frontline workers to grow and invest passionately in all aspects of their lives. Dr. Michelli is the author of numerous national bestsellers, including The Starbucks Experience, The New Gold Standard, and the New York Times #1 bestseller Prescription for Excellence. He was named as one of the Top 10 thought leaders in Customer Service by Global Gurus.

His new book is The Airbnb Way: 5 Leadership Lessons for Igniting Growth through Loyalty, Community, and Belonging (October 2019, McGraw Hill).

Website: www.airbnbway.com

Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/TheMichelliExperience Twitter: @josephmichelli Instagram: instagram.com/josephmichelli

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Brian Burkhart, the Founder and Chief Word Guy at SquarePlanet, a corporate communications firm that exists to Make Waves joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Brian Burkhart discuss the following:

* You just wrote a book — why did you write it and why does it matter? * How do people build a brand people authentically love? * Let’s dive deeper into the notion of core beliefs in business. Can you give us an example or two of some organizations who have well-codified core beliefs? * On the flip side of that, what are some firms that could really benefit from identifying and codifying their core beliefs? * What advice can you share with our listeners who need to identify and codify their own core beliefs? 

Brian Burkhart believes in ‘Making Waves’. Of course, living in Phoenix, AZ means those waves aren’t of the aquatic variety. He operates multiple businesses as either a founder, CEO, or partner, and takes an active role in building those brands. One of those companies – SquarePlanet – was named an Inc. 5000 company in 2018.

A sought after keynote speaker, Brian works with some of the world’s leading brands, including Google, Red Bull, McDonalds, Jim Beam, Zico Coconut Water, Stryker, United Airlines and Citibank. He’s prepped ten firms that have appeared on TV’s Shark Tank and worked with dozens of TED presenters, CEO’s, authors, renowned personalities and entrepreneurs around the globe.

Creating messages that move people within the framework of a live event is Brian’s specialty. He’s well-versed in the myriad of nuances and is able to bring together the various moving parts, resulting in countless stories of incredible success and impact. Working with the crew, those on stage and the client at large – he pushes everybody to their best, resulting in an event that audiences remember. 

In addition to his extensive experience, Brian is an adjunct lecturer at Northwestern University’s prestigious Farley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, as well as an instructor at the Junto Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership in Chicago and Los Angeles. 

Brian’s first book, Stand for Something: The Power of Building A Brand People Authentically Love, will be released with mass distribution in July of 2019. You can regularly catch him as the host of the SquareStories podcast, a bi-monthly exposé of the most fascinating people in business today. 

A former Disney cast member as well as the host of The Hot Hamburger, a corporate game show produced by McDonald’s famous training entity ‘Hamburger University,’ Brian has traveled to 48 countries and counting, studied the human condition and believes deeply in the power of love over hate.

Brian and his amazing wife are both ceramic artists who can often be found covered in clay at their studio in downtown Phoenix or hiking one of the many local trails. A die-hard fan of the beloved Chicago Bears, Brian is a collector of classic Japanese woodblock prints and a self-described obnoxious foodie.

Website: squareplanet.com

Ernie Bray is the dynamic entrepreneur and CEO of ACD a claims technology company that is also on a mission to inspire others to go out an achieve their goals joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Ernie Bray discuss the following:

* So what have you been up to with your company these days since you were on last time?  I see you’ve been on the Inc. 5000 6 times! * I noticed you published your book the Entrepreneur’s Field Manual not too long ago. Being so busy, what inspired you to write it?* On your blog  erniebray.com you cover alot of other topics like health, mindset and fitness. Do you feel they play a big part in your entrepreneurial success?* There’s alot out there about morning routines of Entrepreneurs. You see people getting up in the early morning hours working out….  people dunking themselves in cold water.  Do you do anything special?* What would you say has been that biggest challenge in growing your business over the years and what advice would you give someone trying to build a company who’s experiencing that now?

Ernie Bray is the CEO of ACD, a fast-moving, preeminent auto claims technology & services company in the auto & commercial insurance industry. ACD works with Tier-1 Insurers, Mid Size Carriers, TPA’s, Fleet Administrators & Self Insureds providing a leading SaaS based platform that drives workflow optimization and efficiency.

Ernie is a highly sought after expert in business strategy, sales, leadership, marketing & entrepreneurship. He provides business, life and motivational tips on his blog, www.erniebray.com

He is also a contributing writer to Forbes, Entrepreneur, TechCrunch, HuffPost, TechCo, Business.com and various other publications. He’s led ACD to 6 annual rankings on the Inc. 5000, 4x on Deloitte’s Tech Fast-500 and 2x Entrepreneur 360, “Best Entrepreneurial Companies In America” He’s also the author of the “Entrepreneur’s Field Manual”.

Websites: www.erniebray.com | www.acdcorp.com 

Social Media Links: Instagram: instagram.com/erniebrayTwitter: twitter.com/erniebrayLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/erniebray

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Karen Parziale, interior designer and stager who has been a professional stager for the past 15 years joins Enterprise Radio. Karen has helped sell homes faster and for more money as a result of her staged homes working with realtors, homeowners and flippers.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Karen Parziale discuss the following:

* What is home staging?* How can staging help sell a home and be a value add to realtors? * How important is it to prepare a home for sale especially in US markets that have experienced a slowdown?* How has the flipping craze effected your business? * What services does your boutique offer?

Karen Parziale has been called a “magician of homes” – she has been a professional stager for the past 15 years and has transformed over 3,000 homes – she works with realtors/ homeowners and flippers.  She is also an interior designer and certified feng shui consultant. 

Website: TheRealEstateStagingStudio.com

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