Enterprise Podcast Network

Lynn Altman the President of Brand Now, with over 20 years of behind-the-scenes innovator for many of the Top 100 Global Brands joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Lynn Altman discuss the following:

* Most people think that a “blue sky” approach is the best for innovation, but you advise otherwise. Please explain.

* You say that “more time does not equal better.” What effect does timing have on project success?

* What are the most common mistakes companies make when it comes to ideation??

* I’ve heard you say to “forget focus groups.” Aren’t they essential to understanding what your target audience wants and needs?

* What role should consumers—or a target audience—play in the innovation process?

* Tell us about why you brainstorm with Masterminds. Who are they and what purpose do they serve?

* How do you approach a new project? Where do you look for new ideas and inspiration?

* How can listeners take some of the key aspects of your methodology and apply it to their brand or innovation needs?

Lynn Altman, the PRESIDENT of BRAND NOW

For over 20 years, Lynn has been the behind-the-scenes innovator for many of the Top 100 Global Brands, including Pepsi, Nestlé, Colgate, PayPal, Gillette, McDonald’s, Johnson & Johnson, American Express and Kellogg’s. She has also done extensive work in the financial, CPG, beauty and pharmaceutical industries with companies such as Capital One, Bank of America, Church & Dwight, L’Oréal, Fannie Mae, and Hershey’s. Lynn is the author of Brand It Yourself: The Fast, Focused Way to Marketplace Magic, and has been interviewed on nationally syndicated radio shows and appeared on CNBC’s On The Money and ABC’s News Now.

Website: https://www.brandnow.com

Social Media Links:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brand-now

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brand_now_

Twitter: https://twitter.com/brand_now

People also listened to this: The Intentional Mindset: Don’t Leave Your Success to Chance

Jane Frankel, the managing principal of The Art of Performance LLC and author of her new book “The Intentional Mindset: Data, Decisions, and Your Destiny” joins Enterprise Radio.

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

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Jane Frankel discuss the following:

* How does mindset connect to mindfulness?

* What does it mean to be autonomous in the knowledge economy?

* How do  you determine your mindset?

* What is a narrative and its artifacts?

* Why are learning and performance goals important?

Jane Frankel is a business author, lifelong educator, workforce consultant, and successful entrepreneur. Today, she serves as the managing principal of The Art of Performance LLC and as an adjunct professor in economics at Temple University. Her new book is “The Intentional Mindset: Data, Decisions, and Your Destiny” (Business Expert Press, August 2023).

Website: https://www.artofperformance.net

People also listened to this: The Need for Greater Inclusivity in the Workplace

Jonathan Lucus, Executive Director at NSITE, a  non-profit based in Alexandria, VA, working to connect blind and visually impaired professionals with high-paying jobs and job training joins Enterprise Radio. Mr. Lucus is here to discuss the need for greater inclusivity in the workplace.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Jonathan Lucus discuss the following:

* With October being National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), how is NSITE leveraging this occasion to further highlight and address the pressing challenges identified in the survey?

* The survey reveals that a significant percentage of respondents were unsure about their company’s DEIA initiatives, especially in terms of recruiting disabled candidates. What do you think is the primary reason behind this lack of awareness, and how can organizations bridge this gap?

* You mentioned that decision-makers often resist hiring individuals with disabilities due to misconceptions about the cost and effort involved. How does NSITE address these misconceptions when liaising with companies?

* The press release sheds light on the tech tools available to support blind or low-vision employees, especially in IT roles. Can you provide some specific examples of these assistive technologies and how they have transformed the workplace

* Based on the findings of this survey and your experiences, where do you envision the state of inclusivity in the workplace in the next 5 years? What role will NSITE play in shaping this future?

Jonathan Lucus, MPA, EML | Executive Director at NSITE

Jonathan is changing the trajectory of employment for individuals who are blind or low vision and veterans, seeking career opportunities, advancement, training and placement, as well as connecting corporations seeking talent that support a diverse and inclusive workforce.

As a passionate Innovator of Business and Social Solutions and a highly experienced organizational leadership and development professional with a comprehensive background in managing complex domestic and global programs, his background includes social enterprise/business development, national and international governmental consulting, strategic planning, large-scale, public-private partnership development, budget and financial analysis, sales and fundraising, impact evaluation, board management, and employee management, training, and development, high-level cultural competence, and communication/national and international speaking experience.

He has orchestrated successful organizational change initiatives at large Fortune 500 companies including: Microsoft, Walmart, EY, SAP, Booz Allen, Wyndham Hotel Group, CVS, and Advance Auto Parts. He has brought his international organizational/business development consulting experience to organizations in Russia, Zimbabwe, Egypt, and South Africa.

Main Website: https://nsite.org

Social Media Links:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getnsite

Twitter: https://twitter.com/get_nsite 

People also listened to this: Your Career Revolution: Reimagine and Reclaim the Life of Your Dreams

Tamara Loring, the Chief of Brand Ideology for The Entrepreneur’s Source, a career coaching company joins Enterprise Radio. She’s been involved with career coaching and entrepreneurship for over 20 years.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Tamara Loring discuss the following:

* Tell us about Career Ownership Coaching and what you do?

* Is wanting to be self-sufficient the same as wanting to be a business owner?

* Do you need to be an entrepreneur to be a business owner?

*  Tell me more about what you mean by when you say, “what the business can do for you?”

* Are there business formats that you favor?

* How do you begin to make sense of all of your options and opportunities. Where do you begin?

Tamara Loring, the Chief of Brand Ideology for The Entrepreneur’s Source

Serving as Chief of Brand Ideology for The Entrepreneur’s Source, Tamara has worked with entrepreneurs and business owners for over 20 years. Tamara has worked in a variety of roles, including trainer, a franchise business coach, manager and overseen a host of responsibilities. She is uniquely qualified to speak on, Your Career Revolution – Reimagine and Reclaim the Life of Your Dreams because she’s been an integral part in helping TES launch and ramp up their businesses and to equip them with the tools and resources they need to coach those who have a strong to very strong desire to be self-sufficient. She’s been referred to as the “coach’s coach” for the relationships she’s been able to establish with TES’s career coaches and knowledge of re-claiming one’s career ownership spirit.

The Entrepreneur’s Source is about providing education, creating awareness and helping people discover what’s possible. With almost 40 years of experience, The Entrepreneur’s Source has helped hundreds of thousands of individuals explore self-sufficiency and reach a point of clarity about their professional future.

Main Website: https://entrepreneurssource.com

Additional Links:

Podcast: https://entrepreneurssource.com/podcasts

Blog: https://entrepreneurssource.com/blog

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theentrepreneurssource_main

People also listened to this: Understanding the Cloud and the Impact of AI on it

Jared Reimer, the Co-Founder and President of Cascadeo, a Managed Services and Professional Services company devoted to fostering customer innovation with a philosophy rooted in ethical engineering practices joins Enterprise Radio to help you have an understanding of the Cloud and the impact of AI on it.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Jared Reimer discuss the following:

* Can you please tell us about Cascadeo and why you started it?

* You were the technical lead on the tv show Silicon Valley, can you please tell our audience what that was like and what you did in that role?

* You are known for your knowledge about AI and what it means with respect to the 
cloud. Can you talk about this a bit please?

* AI is moving so fast. You recently write an article about the importance of staying ahead of the curve with respect to AI. Can you please share some of your thoughts 
on this?


* Like many C-Level tech executives, you are also a serial entrepreneur. Can you
 give our audience a taste of what that entails from your perspective?

Jared Reimer, the Co-Founder and President of Cascadeo

Renowned Founder and CTO, Jared Reimer has left an indelible mark on the technology landscape over two decades. As the visionary force behind Cascadeo, Jared has ushered in breakthrough AI/ML solutions, most notably the ground-breaking cascadeo.io AIOps cloud management SaaS platform, that won recognition in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant™ for Public Cloud IT Transformation Services.

Jared orchestrated the successful sale of Cascadeo to Globe Telecom, executed amidst a global pandemic. His work has been featured in high-profile media outlets like Forbes, Business Wire, and AiThority.

At the helm of Seattle Internet eXchange (SIX) for over two decades, Jared played a pivotal role in shaping it into the world’s largest free Internet eXchange Point. Moreover, his expertise contributed to the Emmy-winning HBO series, Silicon Valley.

With guest lectures at the University of Washington, regular speaking engagements at prestigious events, and a role as a judge for the UW Dempsey Startup Competition, Jared’s influence extends beyond business into the academic and entrepreneurial spheres. His prolific career, marked by significant achievements and impactful contributions, establishes him as a leading light in the global tech industry.

Website: https://www.cascadeo.com

Social Media Links:

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

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cascadeo-corporation

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CascadeoCorp

People also listened to this: Leadership in Finance: David Luck, Co-Founder and CEO of Capital on Tap

David Luck, the CEO and Co-founder of Capital on Tap, the credit card built for small businesses joins Enterprise Radio to discuss leadership in the finance sector.

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

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest David Luck discuss the following:

* What key leadership principles do you believe have been instrumental in driving Capital on Tap’s success in the competitive finance industry?

* In a sector with constant regulatory changes and compliance challenges, how do you balance the need for innovation while ensuring strict adherence to industry standards and best practices?

* Customer expectations in the finance industry are constantly evolving. How do you ensure that Capital on Tap remains customer-centric and responsive to the changing needs and preferences of your clients?

* Leadership often involves making tough decisions. Can you share an example of a challenging decision you had to make as CEO and the lessons you learned from that experience?

* As a leader in the finance industry, what role do you see Capital on Tap playing in driving positive change and contributing to the overall growth and stability of the financial ecosystem?

David Luck, CEO and Co-founder of Capital on Tap

David Luck started out studying Economics and Math at Emory University in Atlanta. After graduating, he gained experience at top firms that taught him how to build and improve great businesses. Post-university David worked at Bain Consulting where he helped build some of the world’s best companies, an experience he likens to “going to business school whilst getting paid.” He then went to the private equity firm KKR where the stakes were even higher since they owned the companies they worked with.

At both Bain and KKR, David saw firsthand that small businesses often lacked the support they needed. So in 2012, he co-founded Capital on Tap with the mission of helping underserved small businesses by providing them with accessible funding to grow. Since starting Capital on Tap, the company has provided over £8 billion of funding to more than 200,000 small business customers across the UK and US. As co-founder and CEO, David continues to lead Capital on Tap in its goal of supporting small business growth.

Website: https://www.capitalontap.com

Social Media Links:

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capitalontap

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capital-on-tap

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CapitalonTap

People also listened to this: Entrepreneurs Must Avoid Falling Prey to a Commitment Trap

Dr. Vincent deFilippo, DBA, MBA, a professor in the School of Accounting and Business at Monroe College joins Enterprise Radio. Dr. deFilippo will discuss how entrepreneurs must avoid falling prey to a commitment trap. His new book is Braking Point: How Escalation of Commitment Is Destroying the World (and How You Can Save Yourself).

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

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dr. Vincent deFilippo discuss the following:

* What Inspired you to write this book?

* Will you share with us a modern-day example of an escalation of commitment in a business context?

* What are some of the red flags that businesses miss that lead to an escalation of commitment?

* What is it about human nature that drives us to persist in a failing pursuit?

* How does escalation of commitment pertain to areas of our lives outside of business?

* What can help us improve our odds of not falling prey to an escalation of commitment?

* Will Big Data and AI help us make better decisions regarding when to walk away from a failing project?

Dr. Vincent deFilippo, DBA, MBA

Dr. Vincent deFilippo, DBA, MBA, is a professor in the School of Accounting and Business at Monroe College. Prior to that he was CEO of a private equity fund in Hong Kong, raising several billion dollars in venture capital for entrepreneurs and publicly traded companies throughout the Asia Pacific Region. He is a member of the Writers Guild and holds a doctorate in Business Administration with a concentration in behavior, decision-making and leadership. Further, Dr. deFilippo has two master’s degrees along with professional certifications from Harvard, Brown, MIT, Columbia, NY Film Academy, and Hollywood Film School. His new book is Braking Point: How Escalation of Commitment Is Destroying the World (and How You Can Save Yourself), (ViennaRose Publishing, May 3, 2023).

Website: https://www.vincentdefilippo.com

People also listened to this: It’s Time to Go on Offense with Your Company’s Tech Equity

Michael C. Fillios, the Founder and CEO of IT Ally, a business and technology advisory firm for family owned and private equity backed small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) joins Enterprise Radio. His new book is Tech Equity, How to Future Ready Your Small Business and Outperform Your Competition.

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

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Michael C. Fillios discuss the following:

* Describe your phrase “tech equity,” and how it applies to SMBs.

* You’ve divided components of tech equity into two camps: Alpha and Beta. What’s the difference and how do you decide which the company needs?

* Can you give an example of how a company decides how best to invest in technology?

* In what ways does IT level the playing field for small- and medium-sized businesses?

* What sort of an investment do SMBs need to make to stay future ready?

* What is a “tech equity influencer” and why does every business need to have one? 

Michael C. Fillios is the Founder and CEO of IT Ally, a business and technology advisory firm for family owned and private equity backed small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). He is a former Fortune 500 global CIO, small business CFO, technology entrepreneur and management consultant with more than 25 years of experience. His first book, Tech Debt 2.0®: How to Future Proof Your Small Business and Improve Your Tech Bottom Line, was published by the IT Ally Institute in April 2020. His new book is Tech Equity, How to Future Ready Your Small Business and Outperform Your Competition (BookBaby, May 4, 2023).

Website: https://itallyllc.com

Social Media Links:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfillios

Youtube: https://www.facebook.com/itallyllc

Twitter: @mcfillios

People also listened to this: AFYBA.org Supports War Efforts in Israel Amidst Crisis

Jack Gourdji the Executive Director of American Friends of Yeshivot Bnei Akiva or (AFYBA) joins Enterprise Radio to discuss how this non-profit is supporting Israel and its war efforts.

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

* Tell us  your role and about the AFYBA.org – what your non-profit is all about and who do you serve?

* In the current state of Israel – I understand you are working to assist Israel – tell us what you are doing to raise both awareness, funds and support for Israel at war?

* Tell us about your role as executive director of AFYBA and your background and why you have chosen to lead a non -profit such as AFYBA?

* What makes AFYBA schools and programs unique?

* Tell us again where people can learn more and donate?

Summary: Amid the heart-wrenching backdrop of terrorist attacks, murders, and kidnappings in Israel, American Friends of Yeshivot Bnei Akiva (AFYBA) in Israel, www.afyba.org,  stands resolute. With a deep sense of responsibility and an unwavering commitment to support, they announce ‘AFYBA Supports War Efforts in Israel’– a movement designed to bolster the nation during its time of need.

The recent violent incidents have shattered numerous families. Recognizing the dire need for unity and assistance, AFYBA has kick-started pivotal initiatives to offer aid and bolster national security. Recognizing the immediate requirements of the victims, AFYBA has converted many of their school campuses into sanctuaries for families affected by the terror attacks. These establishments now serve as havens offering essential provisions such as food, shelter, and other daily necessities.

Recognizing the enormity of the crisis, AFYBA.org emphasizes the importance of unity and support. Responding proactively, the organization has rolled out a series of initiatives under the ‘AFYBA Supports Israel’ movement  that aim not only to provide immediate relief to those affected but also to enhance the nation’s resilience and security At this juncture, AFYBA appeals for global solidarity and humbly requests support for these crucial endeavors. Every contribution, regardless of its size, can make a profound difference in these testing times. “We deeply appreciate the world’s compassion, solidarity, and unwavering support. Your contributions fortify our mission in standing steadfastly with Israel during this crisis,” expresses Jack Gourdji, Executive Director of AFYBA. To extend support and donate to this movement please visit www.afyba.org.

Jack Gourdji Executive Director of AFYBA

Jack is Executive Director of AFYBA. Previously to joining AFYBA, Jack spent 12 years as Executive Director of Jewish Institutions, in both schools for children with Special Needs and in Adult Day Programs with YACHAD. Jack holds a BA from Hofstra University and spent 10 years on the Board of his synagogue Anshei Shalom in West Hempstead, NY.

Website: https://afyba.org

Social Media Links:

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

People also listened to this:  Introducing AX3, The Transformative Longevity Supplement Fighting “Inflammaging” with the Power of Astaxanthin

David M. Watumull, Co-Founder and CEO of AX3, a consumer longevity company joins Enterprise Fit Radio. Watumull has more than twenty years of experience in product development, commercialization, and business management related to astaxanthin, a safe and powerful, naturally-occurring anti-inflammatory for human health.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest David Watumull discuss the following:

* The supplement industry is massive and increasingly competitive. What distinct gaps or needs did you identify in the market that led to the conceptualization and subsequent launch of AX3?”

* Astaxanthin, as you’ve mentioned, has myriad health benefits. But for a newcomer or a skeptic, how would you differentiate AX3’s Astaxanthin supplement from the plethora of other health supplements available in the market?

* There’s a growing emphasis on environmental sustainability and ethical sourcing in today’s business landscape. Can you shed some light on how AX3 ensures both product purity and environmental responsibility in its supply chain?

* Every business, especially in the health sector, faces its share of challenges, be it regulatory hurdles, competition, or market education. Can you share a pivotal challenge AX3 faced and how it was overcome?

* Looking ahead, as health and wellness trends evolve and new research emerges, where do you see AX3 in the next 5-10 years? Are there any innovations or expansions in the pipeline that you can hint at?

TIP:  In the journey of life, every wrinkle, every gray hair tells a story of experiences lived and lessons learned. While society often encourages us to hide or reverse these signs of aging, what if we celebrated them instead? Instead of fearing the passing of time, let’s redefine our relationship with it. Equip yourself with knowledge, make informed choices, and most importantly, cherish every moment. The essence isn’t in turning back the clock but embracing its ticks with grace and vigor. So, as you navigate through life’s chapters, remember: it’s not about how many years we live, but the life in those years. Age, but age fearlessly.

David M. Watumull, Co-Founder and CEO of AX3

David M. Watumull has more than twenty years of experience in product development, commercialization, and business management related to astaxanthin—a safe and powerful, naturally-occurring anti-inflammatory for human health. He is the co-founder and CEO of AX3, a consumer longevity company formed to help people be their best selves, longer. AX3 targets inflammaging—a core hallmark of aging—at its source with bio-pure astaxanthin. He is also the COO of Cardax, a life sciences business focused on advancing pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications of astaxanthin.

Website: https://ax3.life

Social Media Links:

Instagram: @ax3.life

People also listened to this: Using Gamification to Create High Engagement, Completion Rates and Higher Paying Clients