Enterprise Podcast Network

Frank Corto, the President of Draft Party USA, which helps bar owners plan successful fantasy draft parties, even if they don’t have the time or experience to do so joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to interview with host Eric Dye & guest Frank Corto discuss the following:

* What advice would you offer a bar owner for throwing a Vegas-style fantasy football draft party?

* How has the popularity and culture of fantasy football draft parties changed in the last few years?

* How does a bar owner begin the process of offering fantasy draft parties?

* How should bar owners promote their draft party option to customers?

* How can bar owners make their event run smoothly?

Draft Party USA is a fantasy draft provider offering premium draft kits and draft party packages at bars & restaurants across America!

Website: DraftParty.us

Social Media Links:

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

Twitter: @draftpartyusa

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Tony Kucharski, President of MCS Logistics, a logistics solution with a mission of moving freight at affordable prices all while maintaining the integrity of your load joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to interview with host Eric Dye & guest Tony Kucharski discuss the following:

* How did MCS get started?

* What are some of the services MCS Logistics offers?

* What regions does MCS service?

* How does MCS differentiate from other logistics companies?

* I hear you are expanding, do you have any career openings?

MCS Logistics started as a means to meet the demands of our cold storage warehousing customers.  From temperature controlled storage to dry & refrigerated trucking, we are proud to offer a one-stop service experience. When it comes to freight, no one knows the industry better than we do. Our mission is to move freight at affordable prices, while providing our customers with top quality service and solutions that they can depend on.

Website: www.mcs-logistics.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/mcsfreight

Twitter:  @MCS_Logistics

 

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Ash Toumayants, the Founder of Strong Tower Associates, a fee-based wealth management firm that specializes in retirement, estate and Medicare planning joins Enterprise Radio to discuss starting the firm with zero debt.

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Listen to interview with host Eric Dye & guest Ash Toumayants discuss the following:

* Starting a business can be very expensive. How did you start your own service business without accumulating debt?

* Where did capital come from? Did you have investors?

* How did you save money to launch and grow your company?

* Why was it important for you to start with zero debt?

* What advice do you have for an entrepreneur who is in the beginning stages of starting a service business?

Ash Toumayants is the Founder of Strong Tower Associates. For over a decade, he has helped hard working people across Central Pennsylvania prepare for retirement. In order to gain access to the most beneficial financial tools and services for his clients, Ash decided to start his own firm in 2013, headquartered in State College, PA. Fueled by a passion for helping people see through the veil of confusion that shrouds the financial world, his goal is to educate his clients so they can make more sound choices regarding their financial future.

Strong Tower Associates is a wealth management firm dedicated to helping clients in all stages of life prepare for retirement. They work side-by-side with clients to demystify the markets, protect assets and map out the right path to a financially secure future.

Strong Tower Associates prides itself in having strong, lasting relationships with clients. They take their commitment to fiduciary responsibility very seriously and keep costs as low as possible by leveraging technology and operating their business frugally.

Strong Tower Associates’ wealth management services include individualized financial and retirement planning, complimentary consultations, portfolio monitoring through AssetLock (TM), annuity stress tests, workshops, seminars and more.

Website: www.strongtowerpa.com

Social Media Links:

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

Twitter: @StrongTowerPA

 

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Oliver Muhr, CEO of Seerene that gives corporations the ability to better manage software development by making invisible software visible joins Enterprise Radio.

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Listen to interview with host Eric Dye & guest Oliver Muhr discuss the following:

* Software management is becoming more and more of a headache for businesses. How does your product solve the problems associated with software?

* When we talk about software development, we often focus on the developers who write the code. You’ve chosen instead to focus on creating visual business analytics for senior management. Why do you think serving the C-suite should be the priority for enterprise companies providing deep tech solutions?

* How are you able to determine that a company is wasting more than 30 percent of their productivity on ineffective software management?

* You have clients across many industries, including car manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, retail and telco. What issues do all of these industries face and how does Seerene account for industry-specific problems?

* Visualization as a concept has been around for a while. Why do you think you were the first to connect software analytics and visualization?

Summary: Seerene is creating a new era for software management by delivering much-needed transparency to enterprises, IT service providers and regulators. With Seerene, businesses are able to optimize software stacks, team performance and technologies for improved competitiveness, better and faster software delivery, and increased customer satisfaction.

Driven by a passion for transforming the way businesses operate, Seerene CEO Oliver Muhr has spent more than 15 years in the technology enterprise space. In his present role, he oversees strategic vision and business execution at Seerene, an advanced analytics company that lights up the black box of mission-critical software by visualizing code, applications and teams as 3-D cityscapes. Seerene’s mission is to provide its customers with revolutionary new insights and analytics into software, code and teams so that they can actively drive IT change and balance productivity and innovation, all while massively reducing risk and increasing transparency.

Prior to joining Seerene, Oliver founded, grew and led multiple global enterprise software businesses. As general manager at SunGard, a Fortune 500 software company, he managed an $11.3 billion private equity leveraged buyout, the largest technology LBO to date. At SunGard, he participated in enterprise M&A deals ranging in value from $1 million to $800 million.

Website: www.seerene.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seerene.company

Twitter: @teamseerene

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Eric Handa the Co-Founder and CEO of APTelecom, the leading fiber and telecom consulting organization for the subsea industry, specializing in emerging markets again joins Enterprise Radio.

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Listen to interview with host Eric Dye & guest Eric Handa discuss the following:

* How has 2016 been so far for APTelecom? What have been the key happenings and focus areas so far in the year?

* What are you seeing from a technology and telecom perspective when it comes to emerging markets so far in 2016?

* Are there any emerging markets in particular that our listeners should pay close attention to when it comes to technology and telecom?

* How has the global financial climate impacted the subsea cable space so far in 2016?

* How have the content players – Google, Facebook, Twitter, etc. – factored into the submarine cable industry in emerging markets?

* Are there any particular submarine cable networks that are being built or expected to be built that APTelecom is following closely?

* Can you talk about APTelecom’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and some of the key activities you’re a part of as an organization?

Eric Handa has built APTelecom into a globally recognized leader in telecom and fiber consulting. Since launching in 2010, Handa has grown APTelecom from a start-up business to an award-winning global organization which has generated over US $195 million in sales for clients. APTelecom has been named the Sales Team of the Year by the Global Customer Sales and Service Awards, Silver Winner in the 10th Annual 2015 Hot Companies, Bronze Winner for the Best in Biz Awards 2015 International, and a Silver Award winner of the 2014 Fastest-Growing Company EMEA by the Best in Biz Awards.

Handa has been instrumental in helping APTelecom achieve scale on a global level. APTelecom’s client reach now covers every continent on the globe, and Handa has made in-country visits in more than 20 countries to support clients across the world. Under Handa’s leadership, APTelecom has also developed a culture of giving back, and established its signature “State of Subsea” series, which is a 501c charity organization whose proceeds are donated to select global non-profit organizations.

Prior to founding APTelecom, Handa worked for AT&T, Tyco Telecommunications, Tata Communications and Bharti Airtel in a number of senior operations, research, and sales assignments. He has covered, lived, and resided in a multitude of primary and emerging markets across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Along with APTelecom Co-Founder and President Sean Bergin, Handa has generated over half a billion dollars in sales for clients throughout his career.

Handa is an expert contributor to Wired.com’s “Innovation Insights” section, and is regularly quoted by the most prestigious global media outlets in the world on the topic of telecom in emerging markets, including Entrepreneur Radio, Bloomberg BusinessWeek Telecom Review North America, SubTel Forum, CommsDay, and Fierce Telecom.

Handa graduated with honors from Bryant University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, and completed the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business Executive MBA program in Hong Kong and Chicago at DePaul University. He sits on the board of Bryant University’s Regional Center for Economy and Policy, and was named the University’s 2013 Young Alumni winner for his contributions to the...

Joe Ashburner, the Founder of LaptopNinja and TabletNinja, a network of websites helping shoppers easily find the best products online joins eCommerce Radio.

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Listen to interview with host Eric Dye & guest Joe Ashburner discuss the following:

* How does one become a successful publisher online? What separates successful websites from most failed blogs / ideas?

* Most online businesses (and regular businesses) fail – what processes and tools can be used to mitigate this risk?

* What’s the most effective way to market your website or business online?

* What are the key difference between running a remote team vs a traditional team?

* What key tools can be used to effectively run and manage an online business?

Joe Ashburner is an online business owner and the founder of LaptopNinja and TabletNinja, a network of websites geared at helping users shop online more efficiently through carefully curated guides and advanced product directories. Growing from humble beginnings in 2014, LaptopNinja and TabletNinja now have over 200 000 unique users a month and consists of over eight active sister web properties.

Joe was lucky to begin an internship at a leading web development agency in Cape Town, South Africa at the age of 19 and worked his way up to Project Manager over the following years learning the ropes of the online world as he went under the mentorship of his boss. After a few years he knew he starting market research in his spare time in order to start validating his ideas and eventually quit his job to pursue his own business interests.

Having self-studied for most of his working career, Joe is passionate about the internet and the opportunities for entrepreneurs from all walks of life to tap into the power of online business. He employs a remote team of editors and web expert from all over the world.

Website:  laptop.ninja |  tablet.ninja

Social Media Links:

Facebook: facebook.com/LaptopNinja | facebook.com/TabletNinja

Twitter: @shopninjaio

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Michael Rubinstein, the owner of the Law Office of Michael E. Rubinstein, a personal injury practice serving clients throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties, California again joins Enterprise Radio and the Legal Corner Channel.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is in conjunction with eLosAngeles (Greater Los Angeles Entrepreneurs) and is brought to you by DesignCrowd.com. Learn more and receive your Enterprise Radio $100 VIP offer when you start your next project.

Listen to interview with host Eric Dye & guest Michael Rubinstein discuss the following:

* Michael, it’s a pleasure to have you back on EPN.  As you told us last time, you’re known as the “Rabbi Lawyer”.  For the sake of some of our newer listeners, can you elaborate on what area of law you focus your practice on?

* We definitely did get some great feedback and participation since we last had you on EPN.  Give us an update on some of the cases you’ve handled and successes you’ve experienced since then.

* You sound passionate about what you do.  What is it about this area of law that so interests you?

* You’ve been practicing law for several years, Michael.  What are some of the trends you’ve noticed as a personal injury lawyer in Los Angeles?

* Can you give our listeners some parting advice on how to best avoid accidents and some of the other scenarios you mentioned?

Michael Rubinstein is the owner of the Law Office of Michael E. Rubinstein, a personal injury practice serving clients throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

Prior to graduating Loyola Law School, Michael was ordained as a rabbi by a panel of prominent international rabbis.  He uses his unique background as a rabbi and lawyer to help successfully represent his clients in a variety of personal injury matters.

You can learn more by visiting his website and reading his daily Tort Talk blog at www.rabbilawyer.com.  Follow him on twitter at @rabbilawyer, Facebook at Rabbi Lawyer, and now on Instagram too! Hashtag Rabbilawyer.

Website: www.rabbilawyer.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Rabbi-Lawyer

Twitter: @Rabbilawyer

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Lu Lacourte, CEO and Co-Founder of Cibo, a cutting-edge brand and customer experience agency that provides creative services to top companies like Salesforce, Tesla, Disney, SF MOMA, Subaru SE Asia, and more joins Enterprise Radio.

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Listen to interview with host Eric Dye & guest Lu Lacourte discuss the following:

* What is brand experience strategy? Why do businesses and entrepreneurs need to think in terms of brand experience to build customers?

* How does brand experience cut through the clutter of messaging – social, paid, earned, etc? How do these “experience moments” engage customers? Can you give an example?

* Why is bringing joy into your work important, and how does this apply to all entrepreneurs (i.e. not just those in the creative field)?

* How do you create a winning brand? What if your brand is yourself?

* How do brand and customer experience moments yield sales growth and profit improvement?

Summary: When’s the last time you spoke to your customer? Get back out there today and talk to them about how they feel about your brand.

Cibo is an integrated brand and customer experience agency whose mission is to create brand stories that drive stronger consumer engagement. Founded in San Francisco in 2010, Cibo brings deep capabilities in traditional marketing and advertising together with cutting edge expertise in digital experience design, emerging marketing technologies and cross-platform brand storytelling. Cibo’s brand and customer experiences drive increased product and services sales, improve profit margins and create customer brand advocates.  Cibo’s work propels exceptional loyalty, advocacy and sales for some of the world’s top brands, including Subaru, Tesla, SFMOMA, Salesforce, Ken Fulk, Volcom, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Lenovo, MUFG/Union Bank, Seagate and Disney.

Website: www.cibosf.com

Social Media Links:

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

Twitter:  @cibosf

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Tatiana J. Whytelord, Founder and President of Intelligent Brand Extension joins Enterprise Radio. I.B.E. is an international brand development and strategy firm for small and medium-sized enterprises.

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Listen to interview with host Eric Dye & guest Tatiana J. Whytelord discuss the following:

* In a sentence, how would you describe intellectual property to an entrepreneur who is launching or currently manages a brand?

* How is intellectual property broken up and what are the distinctions? (Patents; Trade Secrets; Trademark; Copyright)

* Can you explain to us what makes a brand successful and how a smart approach to managing intellectual property can help to grow a brand?

* What do you believe are the top intellectual property and branding issues entrepreneurs need to be aware of today?

* What steps should brands be doing to protect themselves?

Founder and President Tatiana J. Whytelord is an Intellectual Property, Branding & Advertising Law Expert with over 20 years of experience gained at top tier law firms and multinationals in Canada, USA, France, Monaco, Italy, Mexico, UK and Australia. Tatiana has advised on IP portfolios and strategies for many luxury brand groups including LVMH, Diageo, Gucci, Marithe & Francois Girbaud, BMW, Perrier-Jouet, Mumm and Courvoisier. She regularly sits on the advisory panels of start ups and new-to-world brands.

Tatiana was recently recognized by the National Association of Professional Women for outstanding excellence and dedication to her profession.

Website: www.ibrandx.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: facebook.com/INTELLIGENT.BRAND.EXTENSION

Twitter: @tatianajwIbe

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Angie Stocklin, the COO and Co-Founder of One Click that is an innovative e-tailer that sells eyewear across the Readers.com, Sunglass Warehouse, and felix + iris brands joins eCommerce Radio.

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Listen to interview with host Eric Dye & guest Angie Stocklin discuss the following:

* How did One Click get started?

* Where is One Click today?

* How does your company mission, drive your customer service philosophy?

* Give us a few examples of how you are focusing on customer service.

* What does One Click (or Readers.com) do internally to support customers and service?

TIP: Your customer service team is the voice of the company to your customers, but is also the voice of the customer to the rest of your company. Make sure that your company is thinking about customer service in the broadest possible sense, and utilizing the service team to discover customer pain points and requests.

Angie Stocklin, COO and Co-Founder, along with her husband Randy, of One Click, oversees business operations including customer service, order fulfillment, merchandising and vendor account management for Readers.com, Sunglass Warehouse, and felix + iris.

Website: oneclickventures.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/One-Click

Twitter: @oneclick

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