Enterprise Podcast Network

Robert McFarland, President of Transformational Impact LLC which does leadership development consulting for companies to improve their employee culture so that they are more innovative, productive and profitable joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Robert McFarland discuss the following:

* What are the four managerial leadership themes that have a transformational effect on employees?

* What are the five “B’s” for building a culture of trust?

* What are the five ways to develop better employer/employee relationships?

* What is the key component for creating a good culture in every workplace?

* What is active leadership?

Robert McFarland is President of Transformational Impact LLC, a leadership development consultancy that helps companies improve their employee culture so that they are more innovative, productive and profitable. McFarland is also an executive coach and conference speaker and a board member of the National Religious Broadcasters and Chairman of the Board of The Family Foundation of Virginia. McFarland is also the author of the #1 international best-seller, Dear Boss: What Your Employees Wish You Knew. McFarland and his wife have been married 26 years. They have six children and live in Virginia.

Website: https://transformationalimpactllc.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robertmmcfarlandv

Twitter: @robertmcfarland

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Peter Voss, the Founder and CEO of Aigo, a pioneer and an industry leader in the field of Artificial Intelligence, commonly called AI joins Enterprise Radio. His expertise and innovations continue to change the way we look at AI.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Peter Voss discuss the following:

* Can you please tell us about what artificial intelligence really is and how it works?

* Your company Aigo is doing great things. Can you explain what you are doing and how it will have a big impact on the way we function long-term?

* You are both an expert and a pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence. It has come so far, but really still has a long way to go. What should we expect in the future from Aigo and others?

* Why is the field of AI so incredibly important?

* What else would you like our listeners to know about Aigo and what advice would you give them for their personal intelligence needs?

Peter Voss is a Serial Entrepreneur, Engineer, Inventor and a Pioneer in Artificial Intelligence. Coined the term ‘AGI’ (Artificial General Intelligence) with fellow luminaries in the space in 2001.

Started in electronics engineering, then fell in love with software. First major success was developing a comprehensive ERP package and taking that company from zero to 400-person IPO in seven years.

Most recent exit was from the first AGI-based call center automation company SmartAction.ai that Peter Voss founded where the first generation of Aigo technology is successfully commercialzied.

Fueled by the fragile nature of software, embarked on a journey 20 years ago to studying what intelligence is, how it develops in humans, how is it different from animal intelligence, and the current state of AI. This research culminated in the creation of our natural language intelligence engine that can think, learn, and reason — and adapt to, and grow with the user.

Peter is now focused on commercializing the second generation of our ‘Conversational AI’ technology ‘Aigo’ that is more like ‘Her’ and less like ‘Dory’.

Imagine a super-smart Alexa/ Siri/ Google Assistant-like app or device that actually remembers what you told it previously; can hold lengthy conversations; can interact with other assistants, devices, and apps; and that can learn new domains, new skills, new facts and preferences via natural conversation in English. A truly intelligent assistant where you are the customer, not the product?

Finally, this personal AI becomes smarter and more personalized as it learns from you and your network (people, devices, other AIs), essentially becoming your cognitive extension, your ExoCortex.

Website: www.aigo.ai

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Derek Correia the CEO and Co-Founder of Role Model Mentors, an innovative brand that pairs kids from Kindergarten to 8th Grade with high school mentors for academics, music lessons and sports joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Derek Correia discuss the following:

* What is Role Model Mentors and what makes it different from tutoring?

* How do both the mentees and the mentors benefit from this new approach of “homework and hobbies” and “fractions and football”

* Businesses big and small focus on disruption. How is Role Model Mentors disrupting the tutoring category?

* You position yourself as an “EdTech” company. Where does technology come in?

* What’s next for Role Model Mentors?

TIP: Commit to running your business in analog fashion before building out the tech platform or another best practice?

Derek Correia knows kids, as he has coached more than 40 youth sports teams and mentored dozens of youth. Derek is a 25+ year executive who has navigated senior roles across Fortune 500 companies including Pepsico and Diageo, as well as private equity and startups. Role Model Mentors has became his passion based on its ability to transform lives as a FOPSE (For Profit Social Enterprise). Before Role Model Mentors, he spent 11 years as the CEO/Partner of Source, a marketing services agency in Norwalk, CT with a blue-chip client roster. He is a sought-after strategist in branding, experiential, digital/social, CRM and product innovation. More recently Derek helped launch numerous start-ups in technology, personal services, energy, music education and craft brewing. He lives in Bedford, NY with his wife Kelly and their three children.

Role Model Mentors is a go-to source for parents seeking to support their children in academics, sports training or music lessons, providing a dynamic solution that pairs kids kindergarten through 8th grade with talented, high-achieving high school students that share their interests. They help with homework and hobbies, and they teach fractions and football. They know Beethoven and biology…and they do it with positive reinforcement that builds confidence and character. By combining multiple activities into each dynamic session – with a young role model children can relate to – the kids are more engaged, cover more ground, and have more fun than they would with adult instructors – leading to better results, and the confidence and capability to succeed. Role Model Mentors also help to develop critical skills that support the mentors’ own college ascension. Role Model Mentors is a FOPSE (For Profit Social Enterprise) and makes mentoring affordable to those who can’t otherwise afford it.

Website: www.RoleModelMentors.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/rmmentors

Twitter: www.twitter.com/rmmentors

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Coy Wells, the Senior Sales Manager with U.S. Money Reserve, one of the nation’s largest distributors of precious metals joins Enterprise Radio to talk with us about a precious metal not-to-be-forgotten: silver!

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Coy Wells discuss the following:

Why is silver/precious metals important to one’s portfolio?

How does silver correlate to other assets that people typically own?

How much silver should one own in their portfolio?

Where do you see silver going in the future and why?

How come financial advisors and financial institutions are not telling their clients the same thing?

Why are banks buying up so much silver right now?

How does one go about adding silver into their portfolio?

“There is no substitute for hard work and tenacity.”

In his ten years with U.S. Money Reserve, Coy Wells has risen to the challenge and successfully established and grown a dedicated, knowledgeable sales team. He consistently maintains that growth today, expanding U.S. Money Reserve’s customer base, even in a volatile market.

Previously with Whole Foods, Wells spent ten years faced with many similar challenges, only the products were different. Wells consistently overproduced and over-delivered and was recognized for his accomplishments. Whole Foods and U.S. Money Reserve both saw significant growth with Wells at the helm of the sales teams. Growth which provides opportunity and challenges in management.

Coy Wells grew up with a rural upbringing that instilled in him a strong work ethic, responsibility, and the value of tangible assets.

“Spending 25 years in farm and ranch work you develop a strong work ethic,” Wells says. “You learn problem solving and how to look for solutions rather than concentrating on problems. Without these traits you will fail. My love for the land has translated into my passion for Gold and precious metals. Both are tangible assets. The challenges of agriculture are the same as the challenges in business. The rewards are similar. Gold and Land are totally different from paper or digital assets. They’re both real. That’s why I respect Gold as wealth protection and security for my clients.”

Website: www.usmoneyreserve.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/UsMoneyReserveInc

Twitter: www.Twitter.com/USMoneyReserve

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Gunjan Bhardwaj, the Founder and CEO of Innoplexus, a company that uses AI and Big Data to make drug development faster and drug prices less expensive joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Gunjan Bhardwaj discuss the following:

* Tell us the story of how you founded Innoplexus. What opportunity did you identify, and how did you position yourself to take advantage of that opportunity?

* What is the role of AI and big data in pharma today? What problems are these technologies solving?

* You recently announced a new Innoplexus blockchain product. Tell us about the product, and about what drove your decision to enter the blockchain space.

* How can entrepreneurs who are working with cutting edge technologies like AI and blockchain get beyond the hype of these technologies to add tangible value?

* What opportunities for continued innovation do you see in pharma and healthcare over the next 3-5 years?

Summary: If you’re an entrepreneur working with over-hyped technologies, you have to find a way to cut through the hype so that people will take your product seriously. The best way to do this is to focus on solving real, practical problems. The technology is only a means to an end — it’s only valuable insofar as it solves a real problem that people care about.

Gunjan Bhardwaj founded Innoplexus 7 years ago with the goal of revolutionizing healthcare with AI and Big Data. As CEO, he’s since built Innoplexus into a global company with offices in the United States, India, and Germany. He writes regularly at Forbes and speaks often at AI conferences around the world. Before founding Innoplexus, he held leadership positions at Ernst & Young and the Boston Consulting Group.

Website: www.innoplexus.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innoplexus

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Innoplexus

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Pierre Larose, Founder of CalçaThai.com and PantalonesThai.com, which sell handmade Thai pants in South America joins eCommerce Radio to discuss how to expand to a second market to grow your eCommerce store.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Pierre Larose discuss the following:

* What do you sell and where do you sell currently?

* So Brazil was your first market in South America? When did you launch Mexico and what were the challenges?

* What in particular would you advise other store owners to focus on when launching their second market?

* How do you physically manage multiple markets, you can’t be in both places at the same time?

* How to decide when it is right to expand internationally?

CalçaThai.com is an online store launched in 2015 which is the first online store to sell Thai apparel in Brazil. Initially focusing on pants the company has expanded to bags, shirts and kimonos all of which are vegan friendly. In 2017 the Mexican market was launched through the sister site PantalonesThai.com

All products are handmade in Thailand. The use of local artisans and inhouse shipping allows for close control of product quality as well as social and environmental impact.

Websites: CalcaThai.com | PantalonesThai.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: Facebook.com/calcathai

Instagram: Instagram.com/calcathai

Facebook: Facebook.com/pantalonesthai

Instagram: Instagram.com/pantalonesthai

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Kenan Pala, a 14 year old 8th grader from San Diego who started a non-profit Kids4Community when he was just 11 years old for programs to fund programs for homeless, education joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Kenan Pala discuss the following:

* Can you tell the audience about your journey to starting Kids4Community?

* What sparked your enthusiasm for Enterprenuership at such a young age?

* You are also a tri-athlete, can you tell us a little bit how can squeeze training in with all the other stuff you’ve got going on!

* What’s your advice to your peers as it pertains to balance and fitting everything in you want to accomplish?

* Where can we find out more information about your charity?

Kenan Pala, a 14 year old 8th grader from San Diego who started a non-profit Kids4Community when he was just 11 years old for programs to fund programs for homeless, education and more has just hit the $500,000 mark in just two years and he’s quickly becoming a national story. In Fact, the Major of San Diego proclaimed January 23rd as Kenan Pala Day!

Website: https://kids4.org

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Stewie Zhu, Founder & CEO at Distributed Credit Chain, that is the world’s first banking ecosystem built on a public blockchain joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Stewie Zhu discuss the following:

What is DCC-Distributed Credit Chain?

Do you agree that the current financial industry has defect in itself?

How would you define the notion of blockchain in sort of  that basic technology, which seems like it will become a bigger part of financial system going forward?

What is the development status of DCC?

Distributed Credit Chain (DCC) is the world’s first banking ecosystem built on a public blockchain. DCC’s mission is to develop global financial inclusivity by empowering individuals to own and use their credit with blockchain technology. Further, DCC aims to establish a decentralized banking ecosystem for financial service providers around the world.

Mr. Stewie Zhu is a serial entrepreneur and scholar in the Internet and Fintech industry. Before founding Distributed Credit Chain, Mr. Zhu was CEO of TN Tech, a leading SaaS financial technology company in China, where he led a team to develop internet-based credit systems for over a dozen of trusts with multi-billion USD annual loan facilitation amount.

Mr. Zhu was a Ph.D. candidate in Finance at London School of Economics and Political Science with the research focus on finance and game theory. Mr. Zhu also holds his Master of Science degree in Financial Economics from Oxford University, Master of Science degree in Statistics from Yale University, and Master of Arts degree in Statistics as well as Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering from Nanjing University.

Website: http://dcc.finance

Social Media Links:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/DccOfficial2018

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DccOfficial2018

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Award-Winning Author & Multi-Million Dollar Serial Entrepreneur Gregory Grant with Grant Business Solutions joins Enterprise Radio. Mr. Grant is an innovative franchisee in the 28.6 billion-dollar vehicle leasing industry.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Gregory Grant discuss the following:

* What inspired you to take your decades of knowledge and expertise to the nonprofit sector?

* What led to your decision to partner with the City of Jacksonville to plan, develop, and successfully deploy the second annual Jacksonville Vetrepreneur Summit?

* Why did you decide to turn your Forbes.com referenced article “3 Reasons Why You Must Have A Business Plan” into your award-winning breakout book fittingly titled Small Steps For Doing Big Business?

Gregory Grant is currently an innovative franchisee in the 28.6 billion-dollar (2017 Auto Rental News) vehicle leasing industry. His business holdings in this billion-dollar market consist of MG Auto Leasing Inc. and DBA MG Truck Leasing.

As an Avis Rental and Budget Truck agency owner, his direct responsibility is the management of over 2 million dollars of rotating assets for the third largest rental vehicle company in the auto leasing industry, Avis-Budget Group. He secured, negotiated, and managed contracts with Fortune 500 companies such as Haskell Construction, Bank of America, Rayonier, Army Corps of Engineer, and many others due to his strategically executed leadership directives created by his organization.

Grant’s company MG Auto Leasing, the contracted agency owner, contributes over 1.3 million dollars in annual revenue to Avis-Budget Group’s operating P&L. For more on Mr. Grant click here.

Website: www.gregorygrant.net

Other important links:

* You can purchase Gregory Grant’s award-winning business guide here: https://goo.gl/4qEJV9

* Entrepreneur Podcast Network listeners receive a complimentary brand evaluation by contacting Grant and his team here: http://grantbusinesssolutions.com

* You can register to here Grant speak at Florida State College at Jacksonville here: http://jaxvetbiz.com

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Sacha Brant, Owner of Sassy Lasses that specializes in helping build online businesses from startup to stardom and Founder of the new-to-market Empowerment Pride joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Sacha Brant discuss the following:

* What drove you to create Sassy Lasses?

* Where do you recommend starting to develop and launch a successful online business?

* Branding – do you really need it?

* Should a new business owner focus on a website right away?

* How important is peer support to the entrepreneurial journey?

Sacha Brant is a business owner who works with peers to help build their businesses from startup to stardom.

Sacha knows the importance of starting your business off right and surrounding yourself with the right people. She’s worked with many entrepreneurs and brands to establish credibility and boost sales.

She into her 3rd year running Sassy Lasses and has recently begun the Empowerment Pride – an online entrepreneurial empowerment group. She looks forward to keeping entrepreneurs and business owners moving forward for years to come.

Websites:

Main Brand: https://sassylasses.com

NEW Program: https://empowermentpride.com

Social Media Links:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sassy_Lasses

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSassyLasses

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