Entrepreneur Weekly

Do you want to recruit and retain top talent at your business? Ditch the cubicles, buy better coffee, and prepare to have a good time because creating a lively corporate culture can help attract your dream team. Aaron Hageman, Owner and CEO of Delivery Drivers, Inc., says having fun at work is the secret sauce to success. This Commander-in-Fun offers his top tips to improve your work environment. Then, if you don’t know the basics of search engine optimization, you may end up paying the proverbial idiot tax. Don’t fall victim to SEO ‘experts’ who pump up vanity metrics, but not your bottom line. Jeremiah Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of SimpleTiger breaks down the three core tenets of creating a winning digital strategy, and reveals what the SEO industry doesn’t want you to know.

[00:00:00] Explosive Growth for the 1099 Workforce [00:05:58] Let's Make the Workplace Fun Again [00:11:30] What's Your Dedicated 'Fun' Budget? [00:18:21] Breaking Down the Three Tenets of SEO [00:25:24] Content Building Tips from an SEO Expert [00:33:22] SEO Industry Secrets Revealed

Communication and contribution strategist at The Maven Agency and Joscelyn Duffy International, Inc., Joscelyn Duffy, went from a leading financial consultant and marathoner, to bedridden and on the brink of death. Laughing in the face of overwhelming odds, Joscelyn was determined to discover opportunity amid adversity and find her authentic voice. Today, she teaches business leaders how to make powerful connections with customers by incorporating their personal narrative into the essence of their brand. Learn how to harness your unique experiences, knowledge, and perspective to build self-awareness and empower others to succeed.

[00:00:00] Recognize Opportunity During Adversity [00:05:42] Refusing to Quit on the Brink of Death [00:11:30] Find Your Voice, Help Others Grow [00:18:21] Build Your Personal 'Voice Vocabulary' [00:26:55] Change the World with the Five C's [00:33:22] Presence, Perspective, and Patience

As the standard for quality customer service continues to rise, how can you set your business apart without breaking the bank? "While there's a limit to generosity, there's no limit to ingenuity," says Dr. Chip Bell, customer service keynote speaker and author of "Kaleidoscope: Delivering Innovative Service that Sparkles". Chip shares his rules for creating compelling and shareable 'value unique' experiences that delight customers. Next, out of the ashes of the 2008 economic collapse, Lorne Berry saw an opportunity to disrupt both the financial services and direct sales industries with one game-changing business. As the founder and CEO of Tranont, Lorne is educating entrepreneurs on how to grow wealth, improve health, and join a leadership-focused community. Learn about the cost-saving products and services Tranont has to offer.

[00:00:00] Alan Laments Lackluster Customer Service [00:06:30] Create Your Own Cracker Jack Experience [00:11:30] How to Lead in 'Value Unique' Services [00:18:21] Tranont Offers Health and Wealth Education [00:26:55] Disrupting Financial Services and Direct Sales [00:33:22] Have Courage and Humility Amid Failure

From managing a hedge fund to selling… juice? Michael Karsch sold KCM Consulting in 2013 with $1.8 billion in assets to try his hand in the health food business. His contemporaries may have doubted Michael’s decision at first, but he turned their skepticism into rocket fuel for success. As the CEO of Juice Press, Michael has aggressively scaled the brick-and-mortar business, growing from four to 80 locations in five short years – all without franchising. Michael offers advice for wantrepreneurs, and shares how he’s achieved 1900% growth with the help of strategic partners like Equinox, SoulCycle, MGM Resorts International, adidas, and Whole Foods.

[00:00:00] Is the Entrepreneurial Lifestyle Killing You? [00:06:03] Retrain Your Brain for Better Nutrition [0011:30] Use Doubt as Rocket Fuel for Success [00:18:21] Bounce Back After Big Mistakes [00:27:53] Michael Karsch's Advice for Wantrepreneurs [00:33:51] Quality Ingredients You Can Trust

How can you achieve work/life balance in a digitized world? That smartphone in your pocket is often a mainline to work, enabling you to stay connected to the office whenever and wherever you are. The growing demand for employees to remain ‘always on’ presents unique challenges like impaired mental health and increased burn out. Millennial consultant, future of work policy advisor, and CEO of Lovell Corporation, Kelly Lovell, explains how business owners and employees can address modern hurdles. Next, have you ever struggled to navigate clunky software? Chad Atkinson, Managing Partner at SolutionStream, says, “If you have to tell somebody how to use a piece of software, we feel that you've missed the mark." Chad shares how SolutionStream is keeping customer service and user-friendly software at the core of their SaaS solutions. Then, imagine watching a video of your favorite social media influencer and being able to purchase items you see on screen. Kartiva is turning online video content into a shop-able experience. This technology could be a game-changer for retailers; Ryan Kell announces that Kartiva users are reporting a 50-100% increase in dollar value per customer. Learn more about this innovative new shopping tool.

[00:00:00] Work Challenges for 'Always On' Generation [00:06:20] Do You Need a Social Media Cleanse? [00:11:30] Bridging the Generation Gap at Work [00:18:21] Building Nimble Software Solutions [00:23:48] Keeping Customer Service in Software

Is your mind a broken record of negative self-talk? Free yourself from the toxic cycle. CEO of Profound Performance and author of “Find the Fire”, Scott Mautz, urges listeners to develop mental toughness, become their own champion, and battle back against low self-confidence with his simple and effective tips. Plus, find out what common hiring mistake could be holding your company back. Next, corporate storyteller, keynote speaker, and author of "StoryMythos: A Movie Guide to Better Business Stories", Shane Meeker, gleans lessons from Hollywood when crafting the ultimate elevator pitch. Shane’s unique methodology has helped industry giants like Procter & Gamble, Disney, Ford, and ExxonMobil create engaging and authentic branding – Learn the tried-and-tested techniques you need to bring your story to life.

[00:00:00] Are You Making this Hiring Mistake? [00:06:04] Scott Mautz' Antidote to Negative Self-Talk [00:11:30] Develop the Perseverance of a Champion [00:18:21] Let Hollywood Guide Your Business Story [00:26:31] Tips to Become a Master Storyteller [00:33:22] How to Craft a Tantalizing Elevator Pitch

Do business and religion mix? Although the topic may be taboo for some, many business leaders weave faith into the bedrock of their business, letting God inspire everything from corporate culture to client communications. We go deep on this complex and nuanced topic with Alan Taylor's personal mentor, President of Meguiar's, and Founder of Revival Outside the Walls, Barry Meguiar. From dire health scares to nearly losing the family business, Barry shares his powerful testimony.

[00:00:00] Empower Your Words through Action [00:06:24] Favor Relationships Over Transactions [00:11:30] "Your Business is Your Pulpit" [00:18:21] Facing Challenges with God on Your Side [00:25:59] Shedding Light on Business and Faith [00:33:21] Barry Meguiar's Revival Outside the Walls

How do you move forward when you’re living a nightmare? "Most of the people who end up very successful are people who have gone through something very hard,” says Marie White, award-winning author of ‘Strength for Parents of Missing Children’ and Director of Publishing for Zamiz Press. Marie stumbled upon the transformative and healing power of branding after her young daughter was abducted as a toddler. Focusing her effort on building a positive platform to help others, Marie demonstrates how anyone can prosper in the face of adversity with enough grit and determination. Then, best-selling author and co-founder of The Culture Works, Chester Elton, wants to help you build a thriving corporate culture by embracing diversity, encouraging healthy discord, and identifying motivating factors for multi-generation employees. Learn how to engage your team for maximize innovation. Plus, Chester reveals three dimensions of high-performing teams detailed in his latest book, ‘The Best Team Wins’.

[00:00:00] Surviving a Parent's Worst Nightmare [00:05:44] How Branding Helped a Family Heal [00:11:30] Having Grit in Troubling Times [00:18:21] Create a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion [00:26:40] Innovation through Healthy Discord [00:33:22] 3 Dimensions of High-Performing Teams

How do you create a scalable business model from the ground up? Brian Cook spent over a decade in the body transformation business, launching over 50 personal training studios and honing his scientifically-proven exercise programs. With extensive R&D under his belt, Brian launched Get In Shape For Women, a fitness franchise catering to an exclusively female clientele. Brian explains how he’s systematized personal training and grown his turnkey business to over 40 locations from coast to coast. Our next guest has also built a fitness empire by the sweat of his brow. Bedros Keuilian is and in-demand speaker, business consultant, the best-selling author of "Man Up: How to Cut the Bullshit and Kick Ass in Business (and in Life)", and Founder and CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp. Bedros reveals the six pillars of leadership you need to reach your full potential.

[00:00:00] Thriving in the 'Body Transformation' Business [00:05:32] How to Build a Scalable, Turnkey Franchise [00:11:30] Differentiating Purpose, Values, and Mission [00:18:21] Be a Better Leader, Start with Self-Discipline [00:26:44] Bedros Keuilian's 6 Pillars of Success [00:33:22] Employees vs. High-Performance Team Members

Tap into your inner power, break through self-limiting beliefs, and align your business with your core vision – it all starts with better communication. "You don't describe what you see; you see what you describe," says transformational leader, master trainer, creator of SUPREME INFLUENCE, and CEO and Founder of Niurka, Inc. Niurka explains how language shapes reality before revealing the root cause of ‘roller coaster results’. Plus, find out how you can receive free tickets to Niurka’s upcoming SUPREME INFLUENCE event in Los Angeles on October 6th. Then, there is an employment ‘tsunami’ heading to the U.S. job sector according to Eric Wold, the Co-founder and CEO of Bottega. As the technological landscape evolves at a breakneck pace, demand has surged for blue-collar web developers in businesses large and small. Bottega’s proprietary learning environment uses artificial intelligence to offer 1-on-1, tech specialization education at scale. Discover how Bottega is empowering entrepreneurs to recruit and employ a highly skilled workforce tailored to their unique needs.

[00:00:00] Find Your Inner Power, Gain 'Real Influence' [00:06:25] Using Language to Inspire New Possibilities [00:11:30] Get to the Root Cause of Roller Coaster Results [00:18:21] A Private University within Your Corporation [00:26:16] Demand Surges for Blue-collar Coding Jobs [00:33:22] Difficult Times Inspire Deep Learning