INspired INsider Podcast

David Fussichen is the CEO of Analytics8, a data and analytics consulting company that empowers executives with the information they need to make good decisions fast. He founded the American arm of the company in 2005 and has since been focused on building it domestically and internationally.

Before Analytics8, David had worked as a Practice Manager at Business Objects and a consultant at MicroStrategy. When he is not working, he spends his weekends building something or doing an activity with my family.

HR analytics is crucial for companies as they grapple with how to attract, retain, and maximize their team. Another pain point is supply chain analytics as businesses want to know when their shipment will be late and what they can do about it.

David Fussichen has been at the forefront of data and analytics issues and was gracious to share his story on this episode of the podcast. So is your business generating data you can't interpret, or are you looking to revive your old systems and grow your company?

Listen to this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast with Dr. Jeremy Weisz and the CEO of Analytics8, David Fussichen. They discuss how David grew Analytics8 from scratch, the data and analytics that companies have, what it is like growing a consulting business, and much more.

Will Scott is the Founder and Actuator of The Culture Fix Academy, whose team is on a mission to usher in a decade of conscious leadership to cure the malaise of employee disengagement. Will is a self-proclaimed "culture czar" and is passionate about creating environments where people thrive on being the best they can be.

He leads workshops and speaks on corporate culture, using his proprietary nine-step process to take organizations from core values to genuinely having a valued culture.

Many entrepreneurs know the essence of core values and have written some for their companies. The problem is that only a few entrepreneurs have turned those core values into a culture that translates into profitability.

For instance, how many of your employees can use and remember your core values in a conversation? How likely are your employees to recommend your company to their best friends? Do your employees know the purpose of the work they do? Will Scott has the right strategies to turn your core values into a great culture.

Listen to this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast with Dr. Jeremy Weisz featuring the Founder of The Culture Fix Academy, Will Scott. They discuss why companies need to improve their culture, how to turn core values into a valued culture, and more.

Tom Schwab is the Founder and Chief Evangelist Officer of Interview Valet. Interview Valet is a Podcast Interview Marketing (PIM) company that helps clients leverage targeted podcast interviews to talk directly to their ideal customers. He is a member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization, Chicago chapter.

Previously, inbound marketing only needed guest blogging to build authority and attract new leads for a business. But targeting was complex, and the impact was difficult to track and measure. As a result, relationship-based businesses like coaches, consultants, agencies, and authors struggled to achieve results.

Now with podcast interview marketing, you can target specific audiences, build authority across industries, and get the attention of your ideal clients. Want to find out more about leveraging the power of podcasting?

Listen to the Inspired Insider Podcast episode with Dr. Jeremy Weisz featuring the Founder of Interview Valet, Tom Schwab. They discuss the evolution of podcasting as a relationship marketing tool, the types of businesses that need podcasting, how to be a good podcast guest, and more.

Sudeep Goenka is the Director of Goldiee Group, one of India's largest producers of quality spices and food products. Sudeep's father and uncle co-founded the business in 1980. They produce instant noodles, pasta, pickles, sauces, and more. Sudeep began his career at the company in 2006 and is also the President of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), Uttar Pradesh Chapter in India.

Employee retention is an issue that's top-of-mind for many entrepreneurs. It's worse if your business is going through a transition phase from one generation to another or from one owner to another. How do you keep your best and long-serving people happy?

Today's guest, Sudeep Goenka, had a similar challenge. He is a second-generation leader at a food product company that employs over 4,000 people, many of whom have been in the company since its inception. So how did Sudeep solve the employee retention problem?

Listen to the Inspired Insider Podcast episode with Dr. Jeremy Weisz featuring Sudeep Goenka, Director of Goldiee Group. They discuss gamification of employee retention, sustainability in manufacturing, and more.

Steve Benitez is the Founder and CEO of Bo's Coffee, the first and largest chain of coffeehouses in the Philippines. Since its inception in 1996, Bo's Coffee has grown to over 100 stores, gradually expanding nationwide, with branches in Qatar and Dubai.

Steve is a former president and an active member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization Philippines, holds a degree in economics, and studied business at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Wharton School of Business.

When you think of the Philippines, coffee and this South Asian region are generally not synonymous. So what influenced Steve Benitez to open a coffee shop there?

Listen to this Inspired Insider Podcast episode with Dr. Jeremy Weisz featuring Steve Benitez, Founder and CEO of Bo's Coffee, to discuss the journey that led to his chain of coffee shops in the Philippines, the methodology behind the stores' team training, his moving story about building a business from grassroots, and more.

South African native Sean Magennis is the President of CEO Coaching International. CEO Coaching is a consulting firm staffed with high-performing executive coaches focused on developing exceptional leaders through strategy, leadership, innovation, team building, and cultural design.

Sean credits his skills in team building, psychology, and sociology to his time in the military, which later evolved into his entrepreneurial strengths. Sean has cultivated over 14 years as a lucrative business owner and is an active member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization.

Are you a high-performing executive with aspirations of joining the C-Suite? Or, maybe you're a founder or CEO profiting millions of dollars in revenue, but feeling stagnant?

For high-achieving professionals who are used to winning in business, sometimes an overwhelming feeling can overcome you — and maybe you begin to question how much more you can achieve. At CEO Coaching International, there are coaches in place who have "been there and done that." Not only can they light a new fire in you, but they also have the know-how, resources, and tools to bolster your career, resulting in you "Making Big Happen."

Listen to this Inspired Insider Podcast episode with Dr. Jeremy Weisz featuring the President of CEO Coaching International, Sean Magennis. They discuss the benefits of the CEO's executive coaching program, who qualifies for this type of coaching, the latest book written by four of the CEO's coaches, and more.

Robert Hartline is the Founder and CEO of Call Proof, an app for field sales organizations that manages their customers by compiling personal data in a sales activity reporting system. The app allows business owners and sales leaders to track sales activity and business reports automatically, boosting productivity which leads to more sales.

Robert is also a Professional EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) Implementer for EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization) Worldwide. Using EOS, he was able to scale his business from $11 million to $100 million in three years.

Salespeople do not appreciate being micromanaged. As a business leader, however, you must keep track of your employees' activities when they are out on the field. How do you maintain accountability without interrupting workflow?

In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Robert Hartline, Founder and CEO of Call Proof, to discuss the Call Proof app and how it can directly benefit your sales team. Robert also shares his advice on how to train salespeople effectively. Thanks for tuning in!

Peter Zaitsev is the Co-founder and CEO of Percona. Percona provides best-of-breed enterprise-class support, consulting, managed services, training, and software for MySQL®, MariaDB®, MongoDB®, PostgreSQL®, and other open-source databases in on-premise and cloud environments.

Peter leveraged his technical vision and entrepreneurial skills to grow Percona from a two-person shop to one of the business' most respected open-source companies. With over 200 professionals in 30 plus countries, Peter's venture now serves over 3,000 customers — including the "who's who" of internet giants, large enterprises, and many exciting startups.

If you're a B2B SaaS owner or run an internet-driven business, chances are that your company depends on a database. One of the significant problems you'll likely encounter is scalability.

How do you scale your database as your business grows? That's one problem that Peter Zaitsev is helping companies solve.

Listen to this Inspired Insider Podcast episode with Dr. Jeremy Weisz featuring Peter Zaitsev, the Co-founder and CEO of Percona. They discuss the database problem SaaS companies face, how to solve it, and more.

Patrick Bryant is a driven leader of startups with one primary focus: to build products that people love. He knows the secret to grow multimillion-dollar companies (he's grown six). Patrick is the "grow your business" guy who teaches the three-part framework that fast-growing companies use to craft products and services made for growth. He is also the CEO and Co-founder of the CODE/+/TRUST software development firm with offices in Washington, DC and Charleston, South Carolina.

Will Scott is a self-proclaimed "culture czar" who is passionate about creating environments where people thrive on being the best they can be. He leads workshops and regularly speaks on corporate culture using his proprietary nine-step process for taking organizations from having core values to genuinely having a valued culture.

Kris Kluver is a dedicated speaker, facilitator, advisor, seasoned entrepreneur, and best-selling author. He has written the book The Aspiring Solopreneur: Your Business Start-Up Bible and The Fable: Life on Your Terms, part of the "Defining What's Next" series. Kris has helped thousands of individuals, couples, and organizations find balance and achieve more than they ever thought possible using simple tools, candid facilitation, and unique stories.

As an entrepreneur, you're likely thinking about baking growth strategies into your business model. To grow your business, you need a model that can scale, excellent people to push it forward, and a great leader to guide them.

Perhaps you have a great model, but what you need now are strategies to grow your people or yourself in order to grow your business. If you're finding yourself stuck in any of these areas, it's time to meet the three growth guys.

Listen to this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast with Dr. Jeremy Weisz featuring the partners of the 3 Growth Guys, Patrick Bryant, Will Scott, and Kris Kluver. They discuss what it means to grow your business, team, and self, why it's important, and the strategies to do so.

Monika Mikowska is the CEO of Mobee Dick, a research and design services agency for Polish and international clients with a team of 30 professionals and 3.6 million PLN revenue in 2019. Before she became CEO in 2017, Monika was the agency's Sales and Marketing Director for five years. She helped them close deals up to 3.8 million PLN in revenue selling consultancy and design.

Monika is also the Engagement Chair for the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) Poland Board and the Women Recruitment Expert.

Mobee Dick, an agency out of Poland, is helping companies create products that users want — not what the brand thinks users want. They are doing it through user research services and user interface design. Led by today's guest, Monika Mikowska, Mobee Dick is seeking global partnerships.

Monika is also a part of EO Poland, which has funds helping Ukrainian refugees and is open to donations. Want to learn more about Mobee Dick, EO Poland, and how you can partner with them?

Listen to this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast with Dr. Jeremy Weisz featuring the CEO of Mobee Dick, Monika Mikowska. They discuss what to do before designing a web app and website mistakes brands make. They also talk about Monika's work with EO Poland, how you can contribute to helping Ukrainian refugees living in Poland, and more.