Enterprise Podcast Network

Donna Rosa an international business development consultant who provides business support for entrepreneurs in developing countries joins Enterprise Radio.

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

* You have an interesting background in both business and aid work. Tell us more about what you do.

* So why do you focus on entrepreneurs in developing and emerging economies?

* Why is entrepreneurship so difficult in low income countries?

* You’ve coined the term “aidtrepreneurship”. What is that?

* How can small business owners in developing countries be helped?

Growing Small Businesses in Developing Countries

Donna Rosa is an international business development services (BDS) consultant who specializes in assisting micro- and small enterprises in developing nations and emerging economies. She provides business advisory services, business analysis, growth strategies, business plan development, market research, marketing support, capacity development, training, organizational development, mentoring, and coaching.

Donna’s expertise is a unique complement of corporate business management experience and hands-on aid work. Her international business career spans 13 countries in North America and Europe, and her development field work has taken her to 14 developing countries throughout Africa, the Caribbean, Central America, Eastern Europe, and Asia.

In addition to working directly with entrepreneurs, Donna can help companies, business incubators/accelerators, donor agencies, NGOs, foundations, universities, and organizations develop specialized programs and trainings to effectively build business skills and provide mentoring to small enterprises in the developing world. She is also available for speaking and writing engagements as well as media interviews.

Her newest endeavor is an innovative online course, Your Business Planned ™. This simple, ultra-affordable self-paced program carefully guides entrepreneurs through the process of developing their very own basic business plans. Targeted to first-time business owners around the globe who may lack formal business training, the course provides explanations of key business concepts, a business plan template, worksheets, video lessons, discussion forum, and weekly Q&A.

Website: www.donnamrosa.com

Course link: http://agribusiness.academy/businessplanned

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/donnarosa

From medical massage therapist just about to go in for med school, now lifestyle entrepreneur helping people break the ceiling on their success Edward Chang joins Enterprise Radio to discuss his journey. Edward provides the new perspective for entrepreneurs, breaking the norm, and making a change.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is working in conjunction with the Coaching Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Edward Chang discuss the following:

* Many people want to start their own business but are afraid to let go of their current job or career path. What made you change from medicine into entrepreneurship?

* Were other people disappointed in you when you left your previous career path?

* Did it bring up doubts for you as a young entrepreneur?

* What would you recommend people do or say when they encounter resistance toward entrepreneurship?

* Where do you foresee your company heading in the near future?

Edward Chang is successful entrepreneur based in Irvine, CA. Owning a neuromuscular massage therapy business, he is proud to have helped many people – a success he attributes to taking a very personalized approach with his clients. In addition to being an active entrepreneur, he is also a personal trainer and actor.

Edward’s start in business “assistant coaching” began when a few friends who were paying lots of money for business coaching from top coaches, were having difficulty “sticking with” or implementing what they learned. Always eager to help, Edward began helping them stay on track. This ensured that they were getting the most out of their coaching programs!

Edward has combined his knowledge from personal training, acting, massage therapy, and business to craft a program that SUPPLEMENTS the core training provided by the larger coaching programs. It’s these concepts and practices that Edward wants to bring to your life, to maximize your “business potential and gains.”

Website: www.changedwards.com

Social Media Links:

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

Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/changedwards

Amanda Haddaway, managing director and lead consultant and trainer for HR Answerbox joins Enterprise Radio. HR Answerbox is a boutique consultancy focused on solving the people problems that business owners, executives and managers face on a daily basis.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Amanda Haddaway discuss the following:

* Tell us a little bit about how HR Answerbox came to be and why you created this business?

* What are you seeing as the top HR challenges facing small businesses?

* What do you recommend businesses do to prepare for this talent shortage?

* What are the biggest mistakes small businesses make when it comes to HR?

* What services do you offer to help small businesses navigate the complicated landscape of managing employees and staying in compliance with employment laws?

Amanda Haddaway is the managing director and lead consultant and trainer for HR Answerbox, a boutique consultancy focused on solving the people problems that business owners, executives and managers face on a daily basis. Amanda has more than 15 years and 30,000 hours of experience in corporate HR services, which allows her to effectively partner with organizations to help them solve their human resources and employee challenges.

She holds the two highest professional certifications in human resources, SPHR and SHRM-SCP, as well as a Master’s degree from George Washington University and a Bachelor’s degree from James Madison University. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Jurisprudence (Labor and Employment Law) at Tulane University Law School.

Amanda is a published author of two books and numerous articles. She serves as the deputy director for the MD SHRM State Council and the chairperson for the Frederick County Workforce Development Board. She is an adjunct instructor at Montgomery College and a trainer for the Society for Human Resource Management.

Website: www.hranswerbox.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/hranswerbox

Twitter: @ahaddaway

Jack Wong, the author of Amazon bestselling book Cracking the Entrepreneur Code: 7 Tips to Build the Business You Always Wanted joins Enterprise Radio.

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

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Jack Wong discuss the following:

* What made you decide to leave the corporate world and start your own business in 2011?

* What did you do when you decided to start your business in 2011?

* What else did you do while running your training and consulting business?

* In your opinion, what are the top 3 common mistakes made by someone who wants to start or expand his business? What’s your experience on this?

* What hurdles/obstacles did you jump over to make your vision a reality? How hard was that? Did you ever think of giving up?

* What did you do during those ‘down feeling times’ to stay in the game and keep plugging away?

* What would you tell someone who falls down or fails at some point?

* What is the # 1 Key Ingredient any entrepreneur needs to have in building their business?

* Any final thoughts for people who are looking to start their own businesses would find helpful?

Jack HM Wong is the author of Amazon bestselling book Cracking the Entrepreneur Code: 7 Tips to Build the Business You Always Wanted. He was featured on CBS News, Fox, ABC News and NBC News.

Jack is a serial entrepreneur, a business strategist with more than 23 years of international tax experience, a sales and marketing expert with over 20 years of under fire experience in sales, and an international speaker sharing his entrepreneurial messages in 4 out of 5 continents in the world.

Website: www.crackingentrepreneurcode.com

Social Media Links:

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackhmwong

Geoffrey Radcliffe, Mission Controller and CEO of Post Launch, a web presence marketing firm, specializing in SEO, on-site content creation, keyword rich content creation, video marketing, marketing automation, social media management/engagement again joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Geoffrey Radcliffe discuss the following:

* In a marketplace where digital marketing has become more and more commoditized, what are some questions people should ask when hiring a digital web marketing firm?

* What should it cost for an effective online marketing plan?

* What are 3 things you should always expect to get from a quality marketing firm?

* What is the difference between SEO and web marketing?

* Is hiring a local firm beneficial to your business?

I am the mission controller and CEO of Post Launch, the largest web-presence and SEO marketing firm in Las Vegas. My professional experience includes the ability to provide a professional level of business development through market expansion, marketing, sales, team management, supply management, contract negotiation and training expertise via a combination of formal training and years of hands on experience. I also have the ability to identify, introduce and implement inclusive sales strategies, manage departmental or company-wide budgets and am known for exceeding business goals / targets with my clients, customers, and partners.

The last 18 years in the field of e commerce marketing, software development, startup business development, system improvements, general technology enhancements and applying real-world business strategy to technology problems (and solutions) have led up to the creation of Post Launch Venture. My skill set is unparalleled in divining and executing the most effective and data focused marketing plan that can produce measurable and quality returns in a business’ investment.

In 2013 I began the process of creating and building the brand Post Launch the company gives a new approach to traditional online marketing. The initial ingredients consisted of more than 45 production individuals currently managing more than 300 separate SEO accounts from 3 different companies that I’ve merged together under the brand Post Launch.

Traditional SEO firms often fall into the trap of not truly understanding what their clients need and often formulate & minimize their involvement with their clients. As I currently sit as a business development & technical advisor on more than a dozen company boards (some more official than others) the one resounding thing I noticed is that none of these companies have the same goals, issues, hurdles and customer base so when it comes to “getting noticed” a campaign needs to be truly customized.

Utilizing traditional production resources (content creators, writers, bloggers, video specialists, social media managers, e commerce experts and much more) Post Launch services it’s clients in a way no traditional marketing company and no modern SEO firm could hope to do.

Post Launch currently services hundreds of different companies in all areas of strategy, digital distribution, e commerce management, social media management and web presence marketing.

Website: www.postlaunch.co

Social Media Links:

Facebook: facebook.com/postlaunchco

Twitter: @postlaunchco

Author, entrepreneur, and certified coach & speaker Cory Collins joins Enterprise Radio. He is the President/CEO of Ample Opportunity Inc., a consulting firm that specializes in business coaching, leadership development, and sales training.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is working in conjunction with the Coaching Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Cory Collins discuss the following:

* What’s one of the biggest reasons that causes business owners to fail?

* What are some ways that they can avoid this?

* How important is having a coach or mentor?

* Any advice for new business owners and small business owners?

* What is one of the biggest myths about owning a business that an aspiring  entrepreneur should know?

Before receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in mass communications from Jackson State University, Cory Collins had already begun working in his chosen field of study. Fueled by his passion for sports, he turned a junior year internship into a full-time position with the CBS-affiliate television station in Jackson, MS as a sports journalist, editor and videographer.

During that time, he had the opportunity to meet and interview a number of highly regarded, well-known sports figures such as Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Coach Phil Jackson, Coach Roy Williams, Lindsey Hunter, Derek Fisher, Monta Ellis, Mo Williams, Glen “Big Baby” Davis, Al Jefferson, Eli Manning, Deuce McAllister, LaDainian Tomlinson, Steve McNair, Brett Favre, Joe Horn, Tim Brown and Andre Rison, as well as Michael Jordan’s mother Deloris Peoples.

Despite being courted by the likes of ESPN and several other networks, he decided to leave the TV industry upon hearing of a brand new direct sales & marketing strategy that had been implemented in his area. He was intrigued by the unique opportunity for advancement.

Cory quickly mastered this new field and reached his goal of moving into a management position. Aspiring to be an entrepreneur, he was ready to take on his next challenge. With the experience that he’d gained, Cory founded Ample Opportunity, Inc. in December 2006, providing promotional marketing, customer acquisition and sales for large, service-based corporations such as AT&T, DIRECTV, U-As verse, Dish Network and Staples.

As clientele and demand grew, Cory began recruiting and training one of the most professional, talented and dynamic team of sales representatives and account managers in the industry, which led to expansion into new territories and markets.

With years of experience under his belt – which included recruiting, employee training, leadership development, sales training, business development, client relations, human resources, administration, keynote speaking, and conducting more than one thousand interviews with job candidates over a period of time – Cory added “Business & Leadership Coach, Sales Trainer, and Speaker” to his professional resume.

He now coaches a number of entrepreneurs across the country, helping them launch, market, brand, grow and expand their businesses. To further broaden his horizons, he also became a certified coach, teacher, and speaker with the John C. Maxwell team just shy of his 10 year anniversary as a business owner.

Cory also founded the Central Florida Business Alliance, an organization existing exclusively of highly-respected, forward-thinking entrepreneurs who are movers and shakers in their respective industry, and work together unselfishly with a mutually benefiting goal of increasing business and ...

Chris Vaughn, CEO and Co-Founder of Saucey, the ultimate alcohol delivery service that delivers all your party needs in under an hour joins Enterprise Radio to discuss the business of booze and technology.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is working in conjunction with the Beverage Industry Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Chris Vaughn discuss the following:

* Tell us about Saucey! How did you come up with the concept?

* What advice would you give to others looking to start a new company?

* What was one setback you faced? How did you overcome it?

* What is your competitive advantage in the market?

* What’s next for Saucey? Any new cities in the US and beyond?

Chris Vaughn is the CEO & Founder of Saucey, the on-demand alcohol delivery platform that’s changing the $105B retail alcohol market. Previously founder of Jarvus, a social tool for friends save their memories together by aggregating media content based on location and relationship. Jarvus was acquired in 2012 by textPlus, where Vaughn lead marketing and partnerships for the US. Chris lives in Los Angeles CA with his wife and son, is an avid follower of design, and loves anything outdoors on the weekends.

Website: www.Saucey.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SauceyApp

Twitter: @SauceyApp

Dr. Greg Nees, Ph.D., an interculturalist, coach, consultant and author of the new book Connecting Hearts and Minds joins Enterprise Radio to discuss steps to managing diversity within your own organization.

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

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dr. Greg Nees discuss the following:

* Whether it’s GM or a small business those in charge need confidence.  What does your book offer to those looking to become better leaders?

* International business is changing all the time politically and culturally. What are some key pieces of advice you have for those who starting to work overseas?

* You specialize in diversity among different cultures, but, what are some steps to managing diversity within your own organization?

* Given the political environment here in the US how has that affected the way businesses operate with each other around the globe?  Or has it had any effect?

* What advice can you give to those who need to improve their overall communication skills?  Especially when they are dealing with people from other backgrounds, cultures, or who have vastly different viewpoints?

Greg Nees, Ph.D., is an interculturalist, coach, and consultant. He earned his B.A. in psychology from UCLA, worked and traveled in West Africa, and then took up residence in Europe. In Germany he worked as an English teacher, translator, and college instructor. While leading intercultural communication seminars at the Johannes Gutenberg University, he discovered the joy of promoting understanding between the different peoples of the world.

He returned to the U.S. in 1990 to complete his doctorate in communication studies. Today he works with expatriates, multicultural teams, and international organizations that want to improve their global competence. His seminars and coaching sessions focus on the interaction of culture, mind, and communication style to help his clients raise their awareness and develop the skills needed to achieve their goals.

Websites: www.gregnees.com | www.talkingtogether.com

Kamal Ahluwalia, Chief Revenue Officer at Apttus, which helps companies speed up their sales and revenue operations joins Enterprise Radio to talk about his experience building Apttus into a successful Unicorn.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Kamal Ahluwalia discuss the following:

* Apttus was bootstrapped for the first seven years. How do you think that impacted where the company is today?

* What advice would you give for other entrepreneurs trying to decide if they should bootstrap or take outside funding?

* You recently raised a Series D. What made you decide to take on additional funding?

* What do you think is the number one thing that makes a company successful in the long-term?

* What traits do you think are common across all successful entrepreneurs?

As Chief Revenue Officer, Kamal has global responsibility for accelerating growth and establishing Apttus’ Quote-to-Cash footprint as a critical pillar of modern business. Kamal is an established industry leader, and has a tremendous history of success developing long-term productive relationships with large global brands. His leadership and contributions are widely recognized as instrumental to not only Apttus partners, customers, and the organization itself, but also to the Quote-to-Cash category overall.

Prior to Apttus, Kamal served as Chief Marketing Officer for Selectica. During his tenure he was responsible for driving Selectica’s expansion into configure price quote (CPQ) markets. Prior to Selectica, he held leadership positions at Model N, Oracle, Apple, and RadioMail. Kamal holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Utah State, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from IIT Roorkee.

Website: www.apttus.com

Social Media Links:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/apttus

Kelly Stickel, CEO and Founder of Remodista, a global think tank that examines the disruption in global retail and fintech joins Enterprise Radio to discuss the future of retail.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Kelly Stickel discuss the following:

* I understand that Remodista assists in helping brands solve problems within retail tech, tell us how the Remodista community helps assist these brands?

* Why are we seeing so many retailers file for bankruptcy and closing down stores?

* What are some of the ways technology is being used in brick-and-mortar stores to engage with their customers? Can you name some examples?

* What can these big box brands do, to not lose out to e-commerce?

* What is e-commerce doing better than brick-and-mortar brands that is pushing them out?

* You are getting ready to head to New York for the Retail Innovation Conference, can you talk a little about that and what are you looking forward to from the event?

Kelly Stickel is the founder and CEO of Remodista, a social think tank examining global retail disruption. A collaborative thinker, she is focused on understanding the layers of disruption in retail and translating insights into actionable items for retail brands using community as a business model.

Devoting a decade at Accenture and Acquity Group, Kelly spent a majority of her career focused on connecting people, cultivating women leaders, and building business development strategies in management consulting. Starting in recruiting, Kelly worked her way through vendor relations, business development, and alliance partnerships focused on marketing and commerce business problems in both B2B and B2C verticals.

Kelly is passionate about cultivating leaders and is currently focused on assisting women in key executive roles in business. Recently awarded the Women of Influence 2016 from Chicago Business Journals, Kelly has since then launched the Women to Watch in Retail Disruption program in January of 2016 and expanded the program to Australia.

Kelly is very proactive in the communities of Chicago as she also is on the IoT Council for Illinois Technology Association, speaks on topics around the community such as Internet of things and retail, as well as, the importance of women in executive roles, and writes a monthly column on retail disruption and the women to watch for Bizwomen. A graduate from University of Missouri with a degree in Political Science. Kelly is an accomplished mosaic artist and teaches art classes in her local Chicago community.

To learn more about Kelly Stickel and her brand you can head to: www.remodista.com.

Website: www.remodista.com

Social Media Links:

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

Twitter: @remodista