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  • EPS07:073 [Brandon Willington] ​​​​​​​From Nightclub Promoter to Digital Agency Owner

    Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show

    I am your Special Host Richard Wray

    Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business.


    My very special guest today is Brandon Willington ...

    Brandon transitioned from being a DJ to excelling in event promotion and digital marketing. He gained recognition for his innovative use of Facebook ads in promoting nightclubs and festivals in Perth. Brandon subsequently founded his digital marketing agency, serving diverse clients. He stressed the significance of effectively managing client expectations and communication to establish realistic goals. An illustrative case involved assisting a WiFi hotspot company in reaching its target audience through clever ad copy. Brandon also addressed the challenges encountered by agency founders when scaling and learning to delegate. In sum, the podcast offers valuable insights for digital marketers and agency owners seeking practical advice.

    Key Moments:

    • Brandon started his career as a DJ and club promoter in Perth, Australia where he learned about event marketing and driving attendance.
    • An early interest in Facebook ads led Brandon to deeply research advertising techniques and apply them to promote nightlife events.
    • Brandon's hyperfocus and expertise in digital marketing made him the go-to guy for event promotion in Perth.
    • Over time, Brandon's side hustles grew into a full-fledged digital marketing agency with clients across various industries.
    • The agency works with major music and entertainment brands to promote their festivals and events.
    • Managing client expectations is a priority, focusing on clear communication from the start about what can realistically be achieved.
    • Creative targeting strategies are sometimes used to ensure the right audience sees an ad rather than the widest reach.
    • Providing constant communication and rapid responses to clients helps build strong, trusting relationships.
    • Not having a clear goal or understanding of success is a common client mistake that needs to be addressed.
    • Brandon sees potential in developing marketing training content for businesses to scale the agency's impact.
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      About The Show

      Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show features guest stories about entrepreneurs and their journeys from startup, growth to success.


      If you're looking to succeed with quick start concepts for online entrepreneurs, this brand new show reveals how startup entrepreneurs or someone looking to start, grow or reboot their online business can understand how to create specific strategies to build their list, make offers and connect with their best buyers.

      We want to help entrepreneurs make a real difference and navigate the messy world of startup or re-launch.

       

      Also, visit  https://evolvepreneur.app/podcast/show to grab your free copy of #1 International Best Selling Book "Evolvepreneur Secrets for Entrepreneurs".


      Subscribe and get immediate access!
       

      Want to be a guest on the show?

      Apply here:   https://evolvepreneur.app/page/guestapplication


      Sponsored by Evolvepreneur.app—"Your All In One Business System".
       

      24 min
    • EPS07:072 [Paul Ramondo] Agency Success & Inner Game

      Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show

      I am your Special Host Richard Wray

      Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business.


      My very special guest today is Paul Ramondo ...

      Paul Ramondo, a seasoned digital marketer and founder of Bright Side agency, traces his career back to promoting bands on MySpace and adapting those tactics for Facebook. He underscores the importance of aligning one's "inner game" before venturing into entrepreneurship. Paul candidly discusses his early years, marked by imbalanced work hours that took a toll on his health. He credits a fitness tracker for revealing the physical impacts of sleep deprivation and stress. Paul also emphasizes the significance of embracing an abundance mindset in client relationships. In sum, the podcast offers valuable insights on maintaining a healthy work-life balance, prioritizing self-care, and assessing new hires based on values, not just skills.

      Key Moments:

      • Paul Ramondo is a veteran digital marketer and entrepreneur with over 60 years of experience. He currently runs the Bright Side agency, a paid traffic agency.
      • In his early career, Paul gained experience promoting music shows through innovative marketing strategies on MySpace and early Facebook.
      • Bright Side Agency achieved success quickly, allowing Paul to replace his $85k salary within the first 9 months of starting the business.
      • One of the early challenges of Bright Side was convincing clients of the value of paid advertising since many were not active on digital platforms yet.
      • Paul emphasizes the importance of having one's "inner game" in order through being clear on the vision and purpose of one's business.
      • In the startup phase, Paul worked extremely long hours which negatively impacted his health and ability to sustain the business long-term.
      • Tracking sleep, mood, and other metrics with a wearable helped Paul recognize signs of burnout and make needed changes.
      • Paul now prioritizes rest, self-care, and disconnecting from work to recharge and avoid burnout.
      • Bright Side has an in-depth hiring process focused on values, attitudes, and problem-solving skills over just experience.
      • Paul is working on new content projects including a podcast pilot and YouTube reboot in 2024.
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        About The Show

        Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show features guest stories about entrepreneurs and their journeys from startup, growth to success.


        If you're looking to succeed with quick start concepts for online entrepreneurs, this brand new show reveals how startup entrepreneurs or someone looking to start, grow or reboot their online business can understand how to create specific strategies to build their list, make offers and connect with their best buyers.

        We want to help entrepreneurs make a real difference and navigate the messy world of startup or re-launch.

         

        Also, visit  https://evolvepreneur.app/podcast/show to grab your free copy of #1 International Best Selling Book "Evolvepreneur Secrets for Entrepreneurs".


        Subscribe and get immediate access!
         

        Want to be a guest on the show?

        Apply here:   https://evolvepreneur.app/page/guestapplication


        Sponsored by Evolvepreneur.app—"Your All In One Business System".
         

        27 min
      • EPS07:071 [Nathaniel Evans] ​​​​​​​The Changing Forces of You

        Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show

        I am your Special Host Richard Wray

        Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business.


        My very special guest today is Nathaniel Evans ...

        This episode discusses Nathaniel Evans' work helping former prisoners reintegrate into society through advocacy and leadership training. Evans went to prison himself and realized the system provides little support for rehabilitation. He now runs a nonprofit focused on vocational training, counseling, and providing role models to build former inmates' confidence and sense of self-worth. Evans emphasizes taking responsibility for one's actions while also gaining control over one's future. He finds community support is important for preventing recidivism and shares his own story as an example of how lives can be turned around. Evans is now working on a documentary exploring prisons and reentry from the inside perspective to help reform the system.

        Key Moments:

        • Nathaniel Evans works in advocacy and non-profit roles helping individuals who have been incarcerated reintegrate into society through vocational training, counseling, and policy reform.
        • He draws on his own experience in the prison system and understands the challenges of regaining a sense of humanity and confidence after incarceration.
        • Community support for those leaving the system is lacking, with few role models or jobs available, making reentry difficult.
        • Admitting past mistakes and weaknesses is challenging but important for growth, which Nathaniel promotes through openly sharing his own story.
        • Lack of access to education and skills training inside prisons poses barriers to post-release success that Nathaniel worked to overcome.
        • Entrepreneurship through podcasting and other creative outlets provides a positive example for others to follow.
        • Seeing oneself as a valuable person beyond any label or system is key to making empowered life choices.
        • Humility and valuing others are important lessons for achieving stability and avoiding recidivism.
        • Documenting prison experiences from the inside and out could provide broader societal understanding to reform the system.
        • Accountability for one's actions and taking control of one's life, rather than blaming outside factors, are emphasized.
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          About The Show

          Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show features guest stories about entrepreneurs and their journeys from startup, growth to success.


          If you're looking to succeed with quick start concepts for online entrepreneurs, this brand new show reveals how startup entrepreneurs or someone looking to start, grow or reboot their online business can understand how to create specific strategies to build their list, make offers and connect with their best buyers.

          We want to help entrepreneurs make a real difference and navigate the messy world of startup or re-launch.

           

          Also, visit  https://evolvepreneur.app/podcast/show to grab your free copy of #1 International Best Selling Book "Evolvepreneur Secrets for Entrepreneurs".


          Subscribe and get immediate access!
           

          Want to be a guest on the show?

          Apply here:   https://evolvepreneur.app/page/guestapplication


          Sponsored by Evolvepreneur.app—"Your All In One Business System".
           

          30 min
        • EPS07:070 [Sandra Veledar] I.Liv, A Personally-Inspired Performance Program

          Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show

          I am your Special Host Richard Wray

          Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business.


          My very special guest today is Sandra Veledar ...

          In this episode, Sandra's journey from a corporate career to founding I.Live, a company aimed at aiding professional women in reducing burnout and improving work-life balance, is explored. Sandra developed practices and an agile-based app to help prioritize daily tasks. She gathered feedback and refined her approach through focus groups, and a successful pilot program validated her ideas. Sandra realized the importance of guiding women in adopting these practices gradually, rather than just offering an app. The podcast also touches on Sandra's personal experiences with adversity and resilience, emphasizing how she draws from them to assist other women. Overall, it offers valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs on idea validation and evolving solutions based on customer input.

          Key Moments:

          • Sandra Veledar started her career in corporate but transitioned to entrepreneurship to have more life balance and fulfillment across different aspects of her life, not just work.
          • She developed an app called I Live to help guide her days and prioritize what's important through principles like rocks, sand and jars from agile methodology.
          • The app aims to help professional women feel less overwhelmed and burnt out through developing personal practices supported by the app.
          • An early challenge was realizing she had to build an MVP herself rather than waiting for investors before getting started.
          • She gathered feedback through focus groups and learned the app supports practices but participants need help developing them.
          • An early pilot program had success stories that helped identify ideal customer types.
          • An inner circle was created for pilot participants who wanted continued support.
          • Authentically sharing one's values, truth and passions helps create value for others.
          • It's a journey that takes time and continuous learning and improvement.
          • The goal is to help balance all aspects of life, not view them as trade-offs but creating balance that works for each individual.
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            About The Show

            Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show features guest stories about entrepreneurs and their journeys from startup, growth to success.


            If you're looking to succeed with quick start concepts for online entrepreneurs, this brand new show reveals how startup entrepreneurs or someone looking to start, grow or reboot their online business can understand how to create specific strategies to build their list, make offers and connect with their best buyers.

            We want to help entrepreneurs make a real difference and navigate the messy world of startup or re-launch.

             

            Also, visit  https://evolvepreneur.app/podcast/show to grab your free copy of #1 International Best Selling Book "Evolvepreneur Secrets for Entrepreneurs".


            Subscribe and get immediate access!

             

            Want to be a guest on the show?

            Apply here:   https://evolvepreneur.app/page/guestapplication


            Sponsored by Evolvepreneur.app—"Your All In One Business System".

             

            34 min
          • EPS07:069 [Steven Howard] ​​​​​​​Focus on People And Achieve Desired Results

            Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show

            I am your Special Host Richard Wray

            Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business.


            My very special guest today is Steven Howard ...

            Steven Howard, an acclaimed author of 22 books on leadership, business, and professional development, recently released "Humony Leadership," a Gold Medal-winning book recognized by the Nonfiction Authors Association. He was honored as one of the Top 200 Global Biggest Voices in Leadership by the LeadersHum network and featured in Brainz CREA Global's list of top entrepreneurs and leaders. His book, "Better Decisions. Better Thinking. Better Outcomes.," also received recognition. As a sought-after platform and virtual speaker, Steven delivers leadership keynote speeches worldwide for various events and conferences.

            Key Moments:

            • Steven Howard, is an award-winning author who has written 22 books on leadership, business, and professional development.
            • Living and working in multiple countries gives one a valuable multicultural perspective and understanding of different business cultures and practices globally.
            • Focusing on developing people and getting them involved leads to better results than just managing processes and pushing for short-term gains. Nurturing talent benefits the organization long-term.
            • It's important not to worry about talent leaving after being developed, as one gains an extended network and referrals. The real risk is not developing people at all.
            • High-pressure managers who yell and micromanage often do so out of fear and burn people out quickly, negatively impacting performance and retention.
            • Replacing employees can cost up to 2x their salary due to lost momentum, training costs, and network effects.
            • HR should focus more on emotional and soft skills support rather than operational tasks like paperwork.
            • Never stopping learning is important as life continuously teaches new lessons.
            • The guest is working on a new project called "Human-y" focused on bringing more kindness, respect, and reducing divisiveness.
            • Developing people-centric leadership mindsets, skills, and behaviors leads to greater success over just focusing on short-term outputs.
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              About The Show

              Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show features guest stories about entrepreneurs and their journeys from startup, growth to success.


              If you're looking to succeed with quick start concepts for online entrepreneurs, this brand new show reveals how startup entrepreneurs or someone looking to start, grow or reboot their online business can understand how to create specific strategies to build their list, make offers and connect with their best buyers.

              We want to help entrepreneurs make a real difference and navigate the messy world of startup or re-launch.

               

              Also, visit  https://evolvepreneur.app/podcast/show to grab your free copy of #1 International Best Selling Book "Evolvepreneur Secrets for Entrepreneurs".


              Subscribe and get immediate access!
               

              Want to be a guest on the show?

              Apply here:   https://evolvepreneur.app/page/guestapplication


              Sponsored by Evolvepreneur.app—"Your All In One Business System".
               

              30 min
            • EPS07:068 [Wayne Wright] ​​​​​​​Innovate or Die!

              Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show

              I am your Special Host Richard Wray

              Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business.


              My very special guest today is Wayne Wright ...

              This episode discusses the importance of innovation for businesses with a guest Wayne Wright, who is an investor and author. Wayne talks about how his early career in science fostered an innovative mindset. He provides examples of innovations he developed that transformed companies and increased profits. He emphasizes that innovation is about more than new products - it can also include process improvements. This episode discusses how some companies fail to innovate and get disrupted, using Kodak as an example. The challenge of balancing current business needs with investing in new innovations is also covered. Wayne stresses that innovation improves customer solutions and keeps a business relevant. Listeners are provided with details on how to connect with the guest speaker to learn more about driving innovation.

              Key Moments:

              • The guest is an investor and business author who helps entrepreneurs break through to 7 and 8 figure businesses through innovation.
              • Innovation is discussed as the key to maintaining business relevancy and solving customer needs over time. Kodak's failure to innovate with digital photography is cited as an example.
              • Both high-tech and everyday innovations that improve customers' lives can make a difference. Streamlined payments and optimized supply chains are given as real-world examples.
              • Innovation can be used to generate buzz about a company, but the primary goal should be solving customers' pain points.
              • Successful innovation requires managing change effectively through training, support and communication.
              • Hubris and complacency can inhibit innovation if a company feels things are going well enough already.
              • Balancing current business needs with strategic innovation investments is important.
              • Pilot testing with key customers helps reduce risks when introducing innovations.
              • The guest recommends assessing innovation impacts and ensuring the necessary capabilities and resources are in place.
              • The guest has published a book and podcast on leadership, innovation and business growth topics.
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                About The Show

                Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show features guest stories about entrepreneurs and their journeys from startup, growth to success.


                If you're looking to succeed with quick start concepts for online entrepreneurs, this brand new show reveals how startup entrepreneurs or someone looking to start, grow or reboot their online business can understand how to create specific strategies to build their list, make offers and connect with their best buyers.

                We want to help entrepreneurs make a real difference and navigate the messy world of startup or re-launch.

                 

                Also, visit  https://evolvepreneur.app/podcast/show to grab your free copy of #1 International Best Selling Book "Evolvepreneur Secrets for Entrepreneurs".


                Subscribe and get immediate access!
                 

                Want to be a guest on the show?

                Apply here:   https://evolvepreneur.app/page/guestapplication


                Sponsored by Evolvepreneur.app—"Your All In One Business System".
                 

                32 min
              • EPS07:067 [Anthony Murphy] ​​​​​​​Grow Business Amid Tough Times

                Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show

                I am your Special Host Richard Wray

                Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business.


                My very special guest today is Anthony Murphy ...

                This episode discusses driving business growth in challenging times with guest Anthony Murphy, founder of digital growth agency Attention Media. Anthony gained experience in his family's business before starting his podcast and agency. He emphasizes the importance of leaning into difficulties and finding opportunities during crises. Anthony explains how he grew his agency during the pandemic by shifting operations online and continuing marketing. Core values and communicating what a business stands for are also discussed as important for building trust. Preparing for difficulties and having fallback plans, like what is often needed for farming, was another lesson. Cutting marketing budgets during challenges was identified as a common mistake, as new customer acquisition is critical for sales. Anthony is focused on continuing to innovate and scale his agency while providing new employment opportunities.

                Key Moments:

                • Anthony Murphy is the founder of Attention Media, a digital growth agency. He discusses how he grew his business during challenging times like the pandemic
                • Anthony gained experience in business operations from working in his family's business for over a decade. This experience helped lay the foundations for running his own agency.
                • To drive growth in tough times, Anthony recommends leaning into challenges and seeing them as opportunities to improve processes and innovate.
                • Maintaining core values and communicating them to customers is important for building trust and brand equity.
                • Having a local presence provides advantages like understanding local communities and economies better.
                • The six pillars of business - marketing, sales, product, operations, finance, and people - all require attention to ensure continued progress.
                • Cutting marketing budgets is a common mistake, as lack of awareness can undermine sales and growth.
                • Finding efficiencies to still invest in top performing marketing channels improves chances of growth.
                • Having difficult conversations and tackling uncomfortable tasks is often necessary for progress.
                • Anthony recommends connecting with him on Instagram to discuss helping businesses and networking.
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                  About The Show

                  Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show features guest stories about entrepreneurs and their journeys from startup, growth to success.


                  If you're looking to succeed with quick start concepts for online entrepreneurs, this brand new show reveals how startup entrepreneurs or someone looking to start, grow or reboot their online business can understand how to create specific strategies to build their list, make offers and connect with their best buyers.

                  We want to help entrepreneurs make a real difference and navigate the messy world of startup or re-launch.

                   

                  Also, visit  https://evolvepreneur.app/podcast/show to grab your free copy of #1 International Best Selling Book "Evolvepreneur Secrets for Entrepreneurs".


                  Subscribe and get immediate access!
                   

                  Want to be a guest on the show?

                  Apply here:   https://evolvepreneur.app/page/guestapplication


                  Sponsored by Evolvepreneur.app—"Your All In One Business System".
                   

                  25 min
                • EPS07:066 [May Silvers] Do You Have What It Takes?

                  Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show

                  I am your Special Host Richard Wray

                  Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business.

                  My very special guest today is May Silvers ...

                  This episode discusses the challenges of becoming an entrepreneur with guest May Silvers. May shares her experience working in hospitality and eventually starting her own mentorship business. She emphasizes that entrepreneurship is much harder work than most people realize and that the romanticized version on social media is misleading. May explains that many are shocked by the physical, mental, and emotional toll of rejection and the difficulties of building a sustainable business. Her mentorship program aims to give aspiring entrepreneurs a more realistic understanding of what it takes to succeed. May advises talking to existing business owners to learn about the challenges rather than just the successes. Overall, the podcast stresses the importance of developing mental toughness and not underestimating the grind required to get a new business off the ground.

                  Key Moments:

                  • May Silvers got her start in the hospitality industry working at prestigious hotels in Singapore like Raffles, which provided valuable on-the-job training but did not offer flexibility.
                  • She moved to the US for work opportunities but found it difficult to visit family in Singapore due to job demands, motivating her to start her own business.
                  • Entrepreneurship is romanticized as offering freedom and high pay, but building a business requires immense hard work and perseverance through challenges.
                  • A strong understanding of marketing and sales is essential for business success yet often overlooked by new entrepreneurs.
                  • Entrepreneurs underestimate the difficulties of managing employees and business operations while doing work they enjoy.
                  • Social media skews perceptions of entrepreneurial lifestyle and glosss over common struggles and failures.
                  • Training programs help expose entrepreneurs to realities of business ownership and develop necessary mindsets.
                  • Rejection and difficulties cultivate mental toughness needed to weather challenges.
                  • Learning from other entrepreneurs' experiences provides valuable perspective beyond just success stories.
                  • Strong planning, financial readiness, and mentorship can help prepare aspiring entrepreneurs for challenges ahead.
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                    About The Show

                    Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show features guest stories about entrepreneurs and their journeys from startup, growth to success.


                    If you're looking to succeed with quick start concepts for online entrepreneurs, this brand new show reveals how startup entrepreneurs or someone looking to start, grow or reboot their online business can understand how to create specific strategies to build their list, make offers and connect with their best buyers.

                    We want to help entrepreneurs make a real difference and navigate the messy world of startup or re-launch.

                     

                    Also, visit  https://evolvepreneur.app/podcast/show to grab your free copy of #1 International Best Selling Book "Evolvepreneur Secrets for Entrepreneurs".


                    Subscribe and get immediate access!
                     

                    Want to be a guest on the show?

                    Apply here:   https://evolvepreneur.app/page/guestapplication


                    Sponsored by Evolvepreneur.app—"Your All In One Business System".
                     

                    26 min
                  • EPS07:065 [Andrew Wilner] ​​​​​​​Side Gigs

                    Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show

                    I am your Special Host Richard Wray

                    Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business.


                    My very special guest today is Andrew Wilner ...

                    This episode discusses working side gigs, particularly for physicians, with guest Andrew Wilner. He talks about how locum tenens work allows doctors flexibility to test different locations before settling down. It also provides an option for those wanting reduced hours near retirement. Burnout is a risk if the work is not balanced, but side projects can help rekindle passion if done right. Wilner took time off from clinical work and was surprised by medical advances when returning. He advises having savings to support yourself when starting something new. The discussion covers how isolation from technology changes can impact doctors' wellbeing. Overall, the podcast provides advice on maintaining work-life balance and passion for one's career through temporary opportunities or side projects.

                    Key Moments:

                    • The guest, Andrew Wilner, is a prolific medical journalist who has written hundreds of articles and authored 4 books, including on locum tenens (temporary physician work).
                    • Locum tenens offers flexibility for physicians at different career stages, from new graduates to those near retirement, and allows freelancing without bureaucracy.
                    • Burnout is a major issue for physicians, and taking a step back through side gigs or locum tenens can help rekindle passion and prevent resentment/apathy.
                    • Having savings as a buffer is important advice for those pursuing side gigs, as it may take time to succeed and unexpected costs could arise.
                    • Support from loved ones can make a big difference in staying motivated through challenges of a side gig.
                    • Returning to clinical medicine after 10 years away was like starting a new job for Wilner due to major changes in standards and technology.
                    • Loss of informal interactions between physicians from different specialties is one downside of technological changes.
                    • Making sure to value one's expertise from their main career can help avoid failure/frustration in a side gig pursuit.
                    • Wilner is working on a new book and welcomes beta readers and reviews to help promote it.
                    • The podcast discusses pursuing passions and flexibility through side gigs or temporary work as ways to prevent burnout in careers.
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                      About The Show

                      Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show features guest stories about entrepreneurs and their journeys from startup, growth to success.


                      If you're looking to succeed with quick start concepts for online entrepreneurs, this brand new show reveals how startup entrepreneurs or someone looking to start, grow or reboot their online business can understand how to create specific strategies to build their list, make offers and connect with their best buyers.

                      We want to help entrepreneurs make a real difference and navigate the messy world of startup or re-launch.

                       

                      Also, visit  https://evolvepreneur.app/podcast/show to grab your free copy of #1 International Best Selling Book "Evolvepreneur Secrets for Entrepreneurs".


                      Subscribe and get immediate access!
                       

                      Want to be a guest on the show?

                      Apply here:   https://evolvepreneur.app/page/guestapplication


                      Sponsored by Evolvepreneur.app—"Your All In One Business System".
                       

                      32 min
                    • EPS07:064 [Carol Schultz] ​​​​​​​Talent-Centric Organizations

                      Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show

                      I am your Special Host Richard Wray

                      Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business.


                      My very special guest today is Carol Schultz ...

                      This episdoe discusses talent centric organizations with guest Carol Schultz. Carol explains that many companies think their problems are with recruiting, when often the real issue lies with company culture and leadership. She developed a process to help companies become truly talent centric by refocusing on employees and aligning talent and business strategies. Carol discusses the importance of effective communication, feedback loops, and succession planning. She highlights how the talent department should be elevated to a partner role rather than being under HR. The podcast also explores challenges with growing companies and making necessary leadership changes. Carol shares an example client success story of improving culture, happiness, and performance through her talent centric approach.

                      Key Moments:

                      • Carol Schultz coined the term "Talent Centric Organizations" to describe companies that refocus on employees and align talent and business strategies.
                      • Many companies think their problem is recruiting when the real issue lies deeper, such as leadership or culture problems.
                      • Building a shared company vision and ensuring leaders live the vision are critical for success. Lip service isn't enough.
                      • Talent development, succession planning, and diversity are important parts of a talent strategy but often overlooked.
                      • Blind spots can exist in what leaders know vs don't know, so feedback loops are important.
                      • Effective communication is a vital skill but often lacking nowadays due to technology changing how people interact.
                      • Internal recruiters and talent teams should be respected as partners, not under HR which many employees dislike.
                      • A Chief Talent Officer role could elevate talent strategies and functions.
                      • Structured feedback and role playing can help people learn to have difficult conversations.
                      • Focusing on employees and talent over the long-term leads to happier people and better business results.
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                        About The Show

                        Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show features guest stories about entrepreneurs and their journeys from startup, growth to success.


                        If you're looking to succeed with quick start concepts for online entrepreneurs, this brand new show reveals how startup entrepreneurs or someone looking to start, grow or reboot their online business can understand how to create specific strategies to build their list, make offers and connect with their best buyers.

                        We want to help entrepreneurs make a real difference and navigate the messy world of startup or re-launch.

                         

                        Also, visit  https://evolvepreneur.app/podcast/show to grab your free copy of #1 International Best Selling Book "Evolvepreneur Secrets for Entrepreneurs".


                        Subscribe and get immediate access!
                         

                        Want to be a guest on the show?

                        Apply here:   https://evolvepreneur.app/page/guestapplication


                        Sponsored by Evolvepreneur.app—"Your All In One Business System".
                         

                        31 min

                      About Evolvepreneur® (After Hours)

                      From the publisher's feed

                      As a time-poor, typically underfunded online entrepreneur who receives so much conflicting advice about the best ways to grow your business, how can you compete with the big end of town without any of the resources they have at their disposal?