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Cormac Russell, a veteran practitioner of asset-based community development (ABCD) with experience in 36 countries joins Enterprise Radio. Russell is the co-author of the book The Connected Community: Discovering the Health, Wealth, and Power of Neighborhoods.

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

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Cormac Russell discuss the following:

* What do you mean by “The Connected Community”?

* Can you give us some examples?

* You talk about the keys to the good life; what do you mean by that? What is distinctive about the keys you recommend?

* What problems do more connected communities address besides the obvious one of social isolation?

* Is this not all just motherhood and apple pie and parochial, given the serious issues our world is currently dealing with?

* Can you offer three practical tips to get going for those interested in creating a more connected neighborhood where they live?

Cormac Russell is a veteran practitioner of asset-based community development (ABCD) with experience in 36 countries. A social explorer, author, speaker, and managing director of Nurture Development, he sits on the faculty of the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) Institute, at DePaul University, Chicago. John McKnight is cofounder of the Asset-Based Community Development Institute, a Senior Associate at the Kettering Foundation, and sits on the board of a number of community development organizations. Russell and McKnight coauthored The Connected Community: Discovering the Health, Wealth, and Power of Neighborhoods.

Website: https://theconnected.community

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Bill Price, the Founder and President of Driva Solutions, a consultancy dedicated to creating highly effective customer contact strategies and operations joins Enterprise Radio. He’s the co-author of The Frictionless Organization: Deliver Great Customer Experiences with Less Effort.

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

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Bill Price discuss the following:

* Why did this book need to be written?

* What’s the best story that describes becoming frictionless?

* How did your Amazon experience help to frame this thesis?

* Why don’t more organizations become frictionless?

* What does “whole of business problem” mean?

* Tell us one of the “bad stories” to scare our audience.

Bill Price was Amazon’s first global vice president of customer service and is the founder and president of Driva Solutions, a consultancy dedicated to creating highly effective customer contact strategies and operations. He has more than 35 years’ experience advising and directing major operations in more than 160 leading companies. David Jaffe is the founder and co-owner of LimeBridge Australia, which specializes in improving customer experience and operations in large companies. In 2004, Jaffe founded the Chief Customer Officer Forum in Australia, which has a membership of 35 leading companies. Together, they wrote: The Frictionless Organization: Deliver Great Customer Experiences with Less Effort (Berrett-Koehler Publishers; June 21, 2022) and of the bestseller The Best Service Is No Service, Your Customer Rules!

Website: https://www.frictionlessorg.com

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Chris Rollins, the Founder of Chris Rollins Coaching, which helps organizations develop empowering & inclusive workplaces through leadership labs, workshops, and executive coaching programs joins Enterprise Radio.

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

* As we wrap up 2022, what trends have you seen emerge in workplace culture and what challenges do you foresee continuing into 2023?

* What can companies do to start developing stronger workplace cultures now to avoid some of these challenges in the future?

* Tell us more about what a coaching culture is and what type of positive outcomes companies can expect.

* What structure do you need in place in order to start building a coaching culture?

* What are the ways that companies can develop a coaching culture?

Chris Rollins is the Founder of Chris Rollins Coaching, which helps organizations develop empowering & inclusive workplaces through leadership labs, workshops, and executive coaching programs. He left a successful 10-year corporate career to build a purpose-driven business committed to developing leaders and company cultures that embrace modern, progressive, and inclusive people practices.

Chris also founded and launched QueeHR, an online community that brings together LGBTQ+ and ally leaders in the people space so that they can support and inspire each other to bring more humanity into the workplace. A recent transplant to Tampa, where he lives with his partner, Chris also leads the Tampa Bay Chapter of Culture First, bringing together local people-first leaders to build a better world of work.

Website: https://www.chrisrollins.me

The views, ideas, thoughts and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Enterprise Podcast Network – EPN. 

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Cory Hymel who leads all things Web3 as the Director of Blockchain at Gigster, a company dedicated to helping drive mass market adoption of blockchain joins Enterprise Radio. With over 600 engineers Gigster provides Web3 strategy and development to everyone from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

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

* 1. Gigster celebrates 10 years in 2023. Could you share more about Gigster’s mission over these past 10 years?

* How are Gigster‘s services and solutions uniquely designed to drive innovation at the pace of a startup within enterprises? How can startup and small companies also benefit from working with your team?

* Where is your company headed in 2023 with expanded services?

* As businesses face a difficult challenge over the coming year, what is your advice for helping them to find the right balance between navigating an uncertain economic reality and the critical demand to innovate and stay competitive in their market?

* Why do you consider it to be essential in 2023 for companies to more rapidly modernize their systems and products to gain a competitive edge? What is your advice on the best approach to modernize?

Cory Hymel leads all things Web3 as the Director of Blockchain at Gigster,  a company dedicated to helping drive mass market adoption of blockchain. With over 600 engineers Gigster provides Web3 strategy and development to everyone from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

The root of Cory’s passion for the connected nature of tech enhancing the future of work began in the early 2000s when he led robotic delivery research initiatives for the FedEx Institute of Technology. He went on to pioneer mobile with iPhone game development; and helped enterprises develop strategies to mobilize staff workflows and collaboration in the pre-enterprise project management app era of “BYOD to work” in the mid-2010s. Observing firsthand the impact of mobile innovation on the workforce, Cory became interested in developing technology to empower teams and their relationship to their work systems.

An advocate for leveling outdated hierarchical structures within organizations, Cory has since dedicated his career focus to democratizing power levels from the ground up. He supports each and every team member’s participation in their work product from creation to profit. Cory focuses on blockchain and Web3 development projects and manages academic partnerships with renowned academic institutions like Berkeley and Stanford. He currently manages furthering research into distributed teams and the future of work and ever-evolving organizational structures.

As more and more entities and commerce become decentralized in nature, Cory studies the incentive model designs for new chains, and new individualized ownership with the democratization of data. From redefining the outdated 9-5, 40-hours/week scheduling models to empowering more workers to own a stake in their work and developing predictive analytics for distributed team outcomes, Cory is a futurist with the goal to continuously question the status quo. His research answers the questions that will define how the innovations of today will impact the work of tomorrow.

Rocco LaVista the Co-Founder of Beverage USA which acquired enhanced beverage Nerd Focus known as the original “Think Drink” joins Enterprise Radio.

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

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Rocco LaVista discuss the following:

* Can you tell the audience about your business background and what led up to the formation of Beverage USA?

* What is Nerd Focus?

* What makes Nerd Focus different or unique from other “energy drinks”?

* What advice do you have for other entrepreneurs in the food and beverage industry?

* What does the future hold for both Nerd Focus and Beverage USA?

Rocco LaVista co-founded Beverage USA which acquired Nerd Focus in early 2020 and had held various titles and job duties since the company’s inception. Prior to Beverage USA, he had worked in the financial services industry for 25+ years. During his tenure as a stockbroker, Rocco was very active in placing Investment Banking deals including Private Placements, Secondary Offerings, PIPEs, NASDAQ uplistings, SPACs, Convertibles, Bridge Financings and IPOs. He is the founder and CEO of Gurkha Consulting, a business consultancy specializing in start-ups and small companies.

Website: https://nerdfocus.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/NERDFocus

Instagram: @nerdfocus_official

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Grant Barra, SVP of Operations at RELI Exchange, an innovative company that brings the future of insurance to Agency Partners in a cutting-edge InsurTech platform joins Enterprise Radio.

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

* I heard that you’ve been in the insurance industry your entire career. How did you get started and what drew you to the field?

* What made you decide to switch to becoming an independent agent? What were the opportunities and challenges that you experienced?

* Tell us about RELI Exchange. What makes the company different? Can you speak more about using artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to compete against bigger players?

* What are some of the barriers to opening an agency that some people might face? How does RELI’s InsurTech platform help?

* Mentorship is a key to success for a lot of people. Did you have a mentor? Is there a mentorship program in place at RELI Exchange? Can you tell us a bit more about it?

Grant Barra brings over 18 years of experience in insurance and insurtech, as the founder and CEO of Barra & Associates an agency partner network with divisions specializing in all personal and commercial solutions. Barra was acquired by Reliance Global Group (Nasdaq: RELI) in April of 2022 and rebranded to RELI Exchange, which combines artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud-based technologies with the personalized experience of a traditional insurance agency. Following the transaction, Grant Barra, founder and CEO of Barra & Associates was appointed as Senior Vice President of Operations at Reliance Global Group, Grant oversees expansion of the Agency Partner Network and introduction of new InsurTech, as well as other senior responsibilities within the company.

Website: https://reliexchange.com

Social Media Links:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/reliexchange

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/reliexchange

Youtube: https://youtube.com/user/IFSBrokerage

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Zack Leonard, the CPO, President, and Co-founder of Gembah, where they help Amazon and e-commerce sellers design, research, manufacture, and promote products joins eCommerce Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guests Zack Leonard discuss the following:

* Why is manufacturing outside of China important?

* How feasible is it to begin production outside of China?

* How do you vet your manufacturers to avoid risk?

* What are some of the hurdles businesses face when trying to manufacture overseas?

* What are the key industries in each of these regions?

* When people say, “I want to go to India or Mexico to diversify outside of China. How do I find these manufacturers?” What’s your advice on this?

TIP: Regardless of where you manufacture your goods, being dependent on one manufacturer for all of your products and components is risky. Having multiple suppliers in multiple regions will help you mitigate all of the possible “what if” scenarios to help you check that box off of “is my supply chain stable.” Gembah can help reduce your supply chain risk and be your local presence and represent your best interest.

Zack Leonard is the CPO, President, and Co-founder of Gembah, where they help Amazon and e-commerce sellers design, research, manufacture, and promote products. Zack was on the ground floor of the unicorn company Instacart – helping build the Texas markets from $0 to 7 Figures in weekly GMV, build the national supply forecasting system and fostering partnerships with Whole Foods, Costco, and HEB. He earned his bachelor of business administration from Texas McCombs School of Business. He lives with his wife, daughter, and two dogs in Texas.

Website: https://gembah.com

Social Media Links:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/madewithgembah

Facebook: https://facebook.com/MadeWithGembah

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadeWithGembah

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Alex Falatovich, Senior Cyber Security Threat Analyst at Identity Digital that manages the world’s largest and most relevant portfolio of new top-level domains, offering entrepreneurs and organizations new ways to promote and enhance their true digital identities joins Enterprise Radio.

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

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Alex Falatovich discuss the following:

* Cyber attacks are on the rise. Can you comment on that?

* Can you describe how malicious websites present a problem?

* What steps can people take to protect their online digital identity?

* Why would someone choose an Identity Digital descriptive domain?

* Do you have any advice on how people and companies can see if they’re part of a data breach?

Alexander Falatovich joined Identity Digital with the acquisition of Afilias in 2020. He focuses on coordinating efforts to counter domain name abuse in TLDs for Identity Digital and strategic customer accounts. He brings over a decade of experience from the domain name space, having led large legacy gTLD anti-abuse programs as well as facilitated the successful launch of dozens of descriptive TLD domain abuse programs. He is a member of multiple industry groups and collaboratives, such as APWG and InfraGard. Internally, he spearheads the enterprise security awareness program and is an inaugural member of the Identity Digital GRC Committee. Over his time in the industry, he has earned his Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Incident Handler, and Certified Cyber Security Architect certifications. He holds a bachelor’s degree in intelligence analysis from Mercyhurst University with a minor in Asian studies and a graduate certificate in Homeland Security & Defense from Pennsylvania State University.

Website: https://identity.digital

Social Media Links:

Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/identitydigital-inc

Facebook: https://facebook.com/identitydigitaltlds

Twitter: https://twitter.com/IdentityDig

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Dr. Steve Woodbury, Founder and Director of the MindZen Method™, providing personal and group-based Mind and High-Performance Well-Being programs joins Enterprise Fit Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dr. Steve Woodbury discuss the following:

* You have built a powerful brand in the industry. Tell me about how you created the MindZen Method.

* Briefly, can you tell me a little about what is the MindZen Method?

* What is a common myth about your profession or field of expertise?

* What is the biggest challenge you are facing in your role/business right now and how are you tackling it?

* What is the most important lesson you’ve learned over your career?

* What is one thing about you profession or field of expertise that almost no-one agrees with you about?

* Who has been your most important professional mentor or coach?

Dr. Steve Woodbury is an award-winning MindZen Coach who creates well-being solutions for people and their organisation’s.

Before commencing your program, he would conduct an assessment of an individual’s current position across the domains of personality, social connectedness, physical health, and mental health.

He would work with each person to uniquely identify how their current lifestyle is preventing them from achieving their goals and then a specific program is developed in consultation with them to plot, review, and achieve individual wellbeing.

Website: https://mindzengroup.com

The views, ideas, thoughts and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Enterprise Podcast Network – EPN. 

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Kevin DeMeritt, the Founder of Lear Capital, one of the largest precious metals companies in the US joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Kevin DeMeritt discuss the following:

* What are some of the most notable pros and cons involved in purchasing precious metals as an investment?

* Do mining-related stocks tend to be a bigger draw for investors than physical gold assets — and if so, why?

* What are investors’ precious metal asset options when they reach retirement age? Are there any reasons they might take possession of the assets, instead of liquidating them — and are there any considerations they should take into account?

* Is gold generally a more well-known physical asset investment than silver? If so, why are consumers less aware of silver — and can it offer any particular advantages?

* How do investors typically include precious metal assets in portfolios to provide balance? Are they purchasing a certain amount; is there a common mix of investment vehicles that are used in tandem with gold or silver, etc.?

Kevin DeMeritt is a business and economic expert with deep experience analyzing markets and interest rate change. He has honed this experience working in a variety of industries driving large-scale impact at the organizational and client levels. His leadership roles have led him to understand how to work effectively in high-growth startups as well as large-scale enterprise environments. In his career, DeMeritt has developed a passion for understanding why markets fluctuate the way they do and how real people can use these cycles to help best invest their savings to secure their futures.

DeMeritt has a knack for turning these experiential insights into strategic direction that drives value for his clients and companies. At the core of this insight is attention to history and cycles of market change. DeMeritt’s long-standing interest and his commitment to developing his skills in the space have been consistent drivers of success in a career in which he has managed funds, founded companies, and innovated in a variety of industries. Additionally, early in his career, DeMeritt wrote the book, The Bulls, The Bears and The Bust, reviewed by The Associated Press, which predicted the market crash of 2000 and the resulting rise of gold and silver.

Over the course of his career, DeMeritt has worked in several financial management capacities. He started his international banking career at the WFI Corporation. Building upon this experience and analysis of potential market crashes and the safety of gold commodities as investments, in 1997 he founded Lear Capital. Since its founding, Lear Capital has grown to be one of the nation’s largest precious metals companies. Reflecting DeMeritt’s determination to drive industry-wide innovation in hard assets, Lear Capital has built a reputation for building consumer knowledge of gold and silver investment opportunities.

With an already nationally recognized and successful company under his belt, DeMeritt sought to continue to expand his impact in the hard-asset space. In 2008, he co-founded Wilshire Finance Partners, a real estate investment fund delivering capital solutions to borrowers and fixed-income alternative investments for investors. This expansion further represents his commitment to driving change and creating value for clients wherever they are in their journey to build wealth.

DeMeritt holds a Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in business and economics from the University of Montana. His interests have spanned market development,...