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Daniel Kraciun, the Chief Marketing Officer & VP of Operations at Trust.med that provides DSCSA Compliance Solutions joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Daniel Kraciun discuss the following:

* Your company has a technology addressing drug supply chain safety, and our earlier segment took a look at the upcoming Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) with your Chief Technology Officer, Tom Cooper.  I’d like to focus a little differently here, now, and talk about what it means to be a tech entrepreneur in the medical space. First things first, how did Trust.med identify the need for a technology-focused platform as a solution to the DSCSA?

* Your team appears to have deep business and technology roots, but I’m not seeing an MD after your name.  Can you tell me what is required to create a technology startup in a medically-specific marketplace?

* Your company and technology focuses on a particular segment of the medical field – pharmaceutical.  Can you share some of the unique challenges or opportunities that are specific to entrepreneurs in this arena?

* I understand that the Drug Supply Chain Security Act has a deadline in November of this year for pharma manufacturers and others across the supply chain to have the ability to track their products.  Isn’t there some kind of inventory management already in place, for lack of a better description, and how will this Act change things for the industry?

* Do you have any words of wisdom for existing or potential entrepreneurs who feel they have a product or solution for the medical and pharma worlds?

Daniel Kracium is the Chief Marketing Officer, VP of Operations at Trust.med. Daniel Kraciun is an experienced sales and marketing professional currently serving as the Chief Marketing Officer and VP of Operations for Trust.med. Since January 2021, he has been working on implementing effective marketing strategies and company operations.

Daniel has held the role of CMO and has also served as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. Notably, he held the position of Director of Solutions and Integrations at DialogTech contributing to the company’s solution development, sales, and system integration strategies. In 2022, Daniel was honored with a place on the Cleveland 40 under 40 list, reflecting his dedication and achievements in his field.

Website: https://trust.med

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Mike McFall the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of BIGGBY® COFFEE, the U.S.’ third largest coffee franchise, and author of the Inc. Original book, Grind and newly released 2nd book, Grow: Take Your Business From Chaos to Calm joins Enterprise Radio.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is on association with the Franchising & Author Channels.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Mike McFall discuss the following:

* Could you start with what led you to write the book at this time?

* How can cultivating a work environment that encourages people to thrive move businesses from chaos to long-term sustainability?

* Could you share some insights on the skills, strategies, and behaviors you view as required for entrepreneurs to become effective leaders who achieve their own benchmarks of success?

* Why is it a metric of success in a sustainable business model for the leader to become irrelevant, and the business thrives?

* What do you consider to be the most powerful productivity hack in corporate America since the microprocessor? (Answer: to be a nurturing, supportive, and loving environment)

* Why do leaders need to build their own self-awareness to meet the organization where it needs to be met and how do you recommend they do that?

* You focus much of your writing and advice on the importance of trust and relationships. Could you share why you consider trust to be the baseline for healthy relationships and how to make progress in relationships to improve trust?

Mike McFall is the co-founder and co-CEO of BIGGBY® COFFEE, one of the fastest-growing coffee franchises in the United States. Despite not having an MBA or being a workaholic, McFall has built his career through hard work and real-world experience. He prioritizes people and purpose over business jargon and fancy presentations, and his pragmatic solutions are forged from this philosophy. McFall understands that people are the most important ingredient to any successful enterprise, and he helps employers create a purpose-driven business that will transform the world and improve people’s lives. McFall is the author of Grind (2019) and Grow (2023), the first two books in a three book series, which offer practical advice for entrepreneurs looking to turn their business concepts into successful ventures. He is also a Public Speaker, and teaches a class on entrepreneurialism at The University of Michigan Center of Entrepreneurship. In his free time, McFall plays and coaches hockey and has a Moonshot to one day own the Detroit Red Wings.

Website: https://www.michaeljmcfall.com/author-books/grow

Social Media Links:

Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/mike-biggby

Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikejmcfall

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeJMcFall

Tony Greenberg the Founder and CEO of RampRate, a global advisory firm elevating the way business does business joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Tony Greenberg discuss the following:

* RampRate is an advisory firm for working with enterprises—and you have a few decades under your belt doing this so…what is your vision with the company. How do you make impact in the entrepreneur world?

* How do you help businesses integrate new emerging platforms like AI, metaverse, blockchain and edge computing into their infrastructure?

* What is your methodology or approach in helping them “Ramp up” to these innovations?

* What are you most excited about the last half of 2023 in terms of helping businesses accelerate into 2024?

* Where can our audience learn more about engaging with RampRate?

Tony Greenberg is Founder and CEO of RampRate, a global advisory firm. For more than two decades, Tony has been the world’s leading expert at optimizing digital supply chains for cost, performance, and innovation—saving clients hundreds of millions of dollars, improving flexibility, and optimizing supplier relationships for more than 250 top brands such as Microsoft, ATT, eBay, Nike, and Hearst, while ensuring that corporate social responsibility becomes a bigger part of IT decision making.

A mission-driven human and life-long entrepreneur, Tony now fosters and grows projects with transformative potential, including blockchain technologies that democratize access to investment, reduce the potential for corruption, create a new economy, and “elevate the way business does business. Tony also serves as an investor and advisor to more than a dozen startups focused on maximizing social impact in blockchain, health care, and emerging markets. Tony is mentoring executive teams as well as building partnerships and go-to-market strategies to turn good ideas into thriving businesses.

Website: https://ramprate.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/RampRate

Twitter: @RampRate

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Zain Raj, a visionary leader, business accelerator and industry futurist that combines innovation and creativity to create new business models for the future joins Enterprise Radio. Raj is the author of his new book, THE PYRAMID PUZZLE: Igniting Transformation with the Power of Trust.

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

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Zain Raj discuss the following:

* In your new novel, The Pyramid Puzzle, you say the average business consultant often focuses on the wrong things when they are called in to help a struggling brand or business. What do you think most consultants get wrong?

* You identify trust as key to business success. Can you define trust in the context of business?

* A business’ three constituents are customers, employees, and suppliers. Where are trust pressure points for each of these groups?

* In The Pyramid Puzzle, your three protagonists put their heads together to save a legacy brand that is on the skids. Your main protagonist, Joseph Chandler, is a business professor; his role in the process is somewhat self-evident. But he works side-by-side with a young woman whose first interest is the social sciences, and her boyfriend, a philosophy major. Can you talk about how those latter two disciplines relate to business success?

* What does the pursuit of trust look like in practical terms? Where should a struggling brand start in order to turn things around, and what are the most cost-effective ways to use their presumably limited financial resources?

A visionary leader, business accelerator and industry futurist, Zain Raj combines innovation and creativity to create new business models for the future. In his new book, THE PYRAMID PUZZLE: Igniting Transformation with the Power of Trust, he tells a story about how using a framework grounded on proven social sciences principles, ancient wisdom, and modern-day management principles can ignite business growth. Chairman and CEO of Shapiro+Raj, an independent research and insights company. Zain is also the founder and CEO of zednext, an ideas incubator that takes an objective and disruptive look at issues and trends to help marketers and business leaders realize their full potential in a data-driven, digitally led and insights-driven world. Raj is also author of Marketing for Tomorrow, Not Yesterday and Brand Rituals: How Successful Brands Bond with Customers for Life.

Jeremy Kasler who has more than 20 years of experience in specialty finance, alternative asset investment and corporate strategy joins Enterprise Radio. Today he serves as the CEO of CaskX, a company he founded in 2019 that combines his passion for whiskey with extensive expertise in pioneering innovative new investment platforms.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Jeremy Kasler discuss the following:

* Can you share a story with us about what brought you to this specific career path?

* Tell us about CaskX and what it is?

* Why is this something that investors should consider?

* What interested you about this?

* What does success mean to you?

* What are tips you’d share with those considering this investment and space?

* What would you say are the top 5 skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur, and why?

Jeremy Kasler has more than 20 years of experience in specialty finance, alternative asset investment and corporate strategy. Today he serves as the CEO of CaskX, a company he founded in 2019 that combines his passion for whiskey with extensive expertise in pioneering innovative new investment platforms. Kasler is widely regarded as the foremost authority on tangible asset diversification, and through his organizations, he strives to build profitable portfolios for investors around the globe.

An entrepreneur from an early age, Kasler founded Art Futures Group (AFG) in 2010, bringing his extensive knowledge of finance and business to spearhead the company’s successful development and rapid expansion. AFG rose to prominence as the world’s leading investment broker for Chinese contemporary art, dedicated to helping its clients profit from portfolios containing the market’s most exceptional finds.

As the first in Asia to pioneer a complete end-to-end art investment service, AFG undertook to open up the market, bringing art investment from the high-cost playing field of the elite to middle-class working professionals and Gen Y investors. By connecting artists directly with purchasers through its innovative commercial platform, AFG enabled purchasers to bypass the traditional middlemen of galleries, museums and exhibition halls, bringing the world of art investment to a much broader sphere.

Prior to founding Art Futures Group, Kasler had 22 years experience in international marketing within the property and investment sector. This wealth of experience and his lifelong love of art empowered him with the ability to be a driving force behind the setup and subsequent success of AFG, one of the world’s largest art investment brokers. As CEO, he was responsible for leading the company’s strategic growth and directing the standard of excellence that defined all company operations. Kasler sold Art Futures Group to Hong Kong-based Macey and Sons in an all cash buyout in August 2019. (View press release here.)

In 2019, Kasler launched CaskX with the goal of bridging the gap between distilleries and investors to bring the financial benefits of whiskey investment to the global stage, all while helping distilleries withstand the cash flow pressures that are inherent with whiskey production. The company has grown to serve investors and distilleries through offices in Sydney, Los Angeles and Hong Kong. By offering unparalleled transparency and advanced technology, CaskX is ushering in a new era of investment into the whi...

Thomas Keil, a professor at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, where he teaches strategy and international management, and a partner at The Next Advisors joins Enterprise Radio. Keil is also author of his books “The Next CEO” and “The Next Leadership Team: How to Select, Build, and Optimize Your Top Team”.

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

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Thomas Keil discuss the following:

* How does one identify their company type and the best leadership approach for it?

* Which types of leadership teams find success—and which are prone to failure?

* What are 3 telltale signs it’s time to rethink (or replace) your executive team members?

* How does one effectively tap into differences and leverage their team’s diversity?

* Why is building a capable leadership team only the first step, and what would come next?

THOMAS KEIL, D.SC., is a professor at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, where he teaches strategy and international management, and a partner at The Next Advisors. An internationally recognized authority on CEO succession and leadership teams, he’s taught executives from Asia, Europe, and North America and is a regular keynote speaker. His award-winning research has been published in top academic and practitioner journals, including Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review, and his books, The Next CEO and The Next Leadership Team: How to Select, Build, and Optimize Your Top Team (Routledge; May 24, 2023).

Website: https://www.thenextadvisors.ch

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Terri Maxwell, Social Impact Entrepreneur, the CEO & Founder of Shift/Co, where they Succeed on Purpose and Promote on Purpose joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Terri Maxwell discuss the following:

* A recent study tells us that an astounding 75% of Americans believe that simply making money is no longer enough justification for a business to exist – they should impact society in a positive way as well.  What do you make of that statistic and how does that impact your work as a socially impactful serial entrepreneur?

* For our listeners’ understanding, how do you define a purpose-driven company, or one that would be considered to have “social impact?”

* Some people believe that doing social good means not driving material wealth or success.  How would you reply to that?

* What are some steps entrepreneurs can take to start understanding if their business can become one that is purpose-driven – and how would they start down that road to positive impact?

* And what is your personal story?  How did you become committed to growing success through entrepreneurialism with purpose?

Terri Maxwell, CEO, Founder and Social Impact Entrepreneur:  Shift/Co, Succeed on Purpose and Promote on Purpose

With the soulfulness of Wayne Dyer and the entrepreneurial spirit of Richard Branson, Terri is a world-class business growth expert, social impact investor, and serial entrepreneur whose purpose is to inspire potential. With her own money, Terri built a portfolio of purposeful companies, Share On Purpose, Inc., and now invests in and creates mission-driven start-ups.

In a career that spans more than 30 years, Terri has launched, owned, sold, rebranded or turned around more than 50 companies. She is known for her game-changing business models and personal transformation frameworks.

Everything she built came directly from a wellspring of perseverance and soulful resiliency, which she openly shares through her family of purpose-driven brands, Shift/Co, Succeed On Purpose and Promote on Purpose.

Website: https://shiftco.org

Social Media Links:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/shiftcoorg

Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/shift-co-org

People also listened to this: Emotional Baggage with Satyen Raja

Satyen Raja, a distinguished mentor and coach to the world’s most prominent CEOs, business leaders, and esteemed global influencers joins Enterprise Radio. He is also the author of Accelerated Evolution and Founder of Warrior SageTrainings.

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

* In your experience, what are some common patterns of behavior and thought that individuals may fall into due to limiting beliefs, traumas, and unconscious family loyalties?

* Can you explain what unconscious family loyalties are?

* Can you explain how emotional baggage affects an individual’s motivation and focus?

* How can leaders support employees who are dealing with emotional baggage in the workplace?

* What are some practical steps that individuals can take to identify and address their emotional baggage to improve their performance at work?

Satyen Raja is a distinguished mentor and coach to the world’s most prominent CEOs, business leaders, and esteemed global influencers. Drawing upon four decades of experience in personal development, Satyen has honed a unique approach to transformational coaching that blends Eastern and Western spiritual traditions, cutting-edge science, and practical tools for personal growth.

As the Founder of the WarriorSage Group, Satyen has cultivated a worldwide community of spiritual seekers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders dedicated to making a positive impact. His expertise extends to building and scaling businesses for over 30 years, having established a multitude of successful companies.

With his latest book Accelerated Evolution, Satyen offers a breath of fresh cosmic air to tap into the greatness that lies within you right now. He expertly guides participants towards increased self-awareness, enabling them to attain tangible, practical results, and access heightened levels of creativity and flow.

Website: https://warriorsage.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/WarriorSageOfficial

YouTube: https://youtube.com/WarriorSageChannel

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People also listened to this: Do you still have the very first customer who signed on with your business?

Jay Mishra the COO at Astera Software, a rapidly-growing provider of enterprise-ready data management solutions joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Jay Mishra discuss the following:

* What is Astera, and how did the business get started?

* You still have the very first customer who signed on with your business, customer experience and attention is increasingly important. What tips do you have for maintaining great relationships with customers and building loyalty?

* Astera focuses on data management , data has become increasingly critical to business operations and also much more complicated – how  has the industry changed over the last several years?

* Everyone is talking about AI these days. How is AI impacting data management and making it easier or more complicated for customers to manage?

* If you could go back and give yourself one piece of advice at the start of the product development cycle? What would you tell your team?

Jay Mishra is a thought leader in the big data and artificial intelligence industry, with over 20 years of experience in solution design and development, technical leadership, and product development. His expertise in databases, architectural patterns, and data integration methodologies is unmatched, and he has a proven track record of understanding customer needs and proposing solutions that deliver the best results.

As COO of Astera Software, Jay has played a key role in leading the development and vision of the company’s data pipeline building products, Centerprise Data Integrator, Report Miner, and Data Warehouse Builder. He is responsible for strategic planning and direction for product vision and development, collaborating closely with clients to ensure their success, and managing fast-paced and dynamic engineering teams. Jay is also deeply involved in business transformation initiatives, helping the organization optimize its operations and achieve financial success.

Website: https://www.astera.com

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Seth Farbman, the Co-Founder and Chairman at VStock Transfer an SEC-registered stock transfer firm serving private companies, IPOs and issuers listed on NYSE American, NASDAQ and OTC Markets joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Seth Farbman discuss the following:

* Please tell us a bit about yourself, your background and how you got started in the industry with VStock Transfer.

* What exactly is a transfer agent and how does VStock differ from other firms?

* What is the IPO process and how does VStock Transfer support private companies from start to finish?

* What are the benefits of going public via IPO and what are the advantages vs. alternatives?

* Any advice for companies and entrepreneurs seeking to IPO?

Seth Farbman has built a career in servicing private and public companies. Mr. Farbman was the Co-Founder and President of Vintage Filings which he sold to PR Newswire in 2007. In this role, Mr. Farbman serviced over 3,000 publicly traded companies to provide SEC EDGAR and financial print services related to IPOs, Proxy Statements, Annual Reports, Shareholder Meetings and all aspects of compliance filings.

Mr. Farbman was a founding partner and a Co-Chairman of Vcorp Services which he sold in October 2016 to Wolters Kluwer. Mr. Farbman currently serves as the Chairman and President of VStock Transfer, with a focus on pre-IPO, Nasdaq and NYSE listed issuers. Mr. Farbman is also the Chairman of Vcheck Global, a background and due diligence services company and eSignatureGuarantee.com, an online resource for medallion signature guarantees.  Prior to starting Vintage Filings, Mr. Farbman served as a securities attorney at a New York Law Firm with a concentration on securities regulation.

Website: https://www.vstocktransfer.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/VstockTransfer

Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/vstock-transfer

Twitter: https://twitter.com/VStockTransfer

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