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  • #165: Conscious Capitalism: Inside the Movement
    Today’s guests are Alexander McCobin (CEO of Conscious Capitalism) and Dan Golden (owner of BFO). We’re talking about “Conscious Capitalism”, a book and movement that I’ve mentioned a lot on the show. Alexander, Dan, and I talk about what got us into the movement, the fundamentals of the movement, how capitalism and “doing good” can overlap, and how to make these conscious decisions.
    What you will learn:
    Alexander’s background
    Dan’s background
    What is the “Conscious Capitalism” movement?
    The four principles of conscious capitalism
    How to improve the value of your company
    Short-term versus long-term decisions
    Tangible examples of conscious decisions by companies, which create value for people
    How Conscious Capitalism helps businesses make changes
    The future vision for conscious capitalism
    Takeaway:
    How can you do good and make money at the same time? Find out how conscious capitalism helps you with your exit strategy, avoid burnout, and find out how to grow yourself and your company in a way that fulfills you.
    Links and Resources:
    Conscious Capitalism, the website
    Conscious Capitalism, the book
    BFO
    Alexander McCobin
    Dan Golden
    The Conscious Capitalism 2019 CEO Summit
    ARKONA Boot Camp
    Reach out to me if you have questions about the boot camp!
    About Alexander and Dan
    Alexander McCobin is CEO of Conscious Capitalism, Inc.,  dedicated to elevating humanity by improving the practice and perception of business. Capitalism is fundamentally a human endeavor, it is the way for human beings to ethically engage with and help one another. This underlying insight of Conscious Capitalism differentiates it from so many other approaches to business and economics and is needed now more than ever.
    Alexander holds a BA in philosophy and economics from the University of Pennsylvania, an MA in philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MA in philosophy from Georgetown University.
    Dan Golden is a veteran digita
    58 min
  • #165: Conscious Capitalism: Inside the Movement
    Today’s guests are Alexander McCobin (CEO of Conscious Capitalism) and Dan Golden (owner of BFO). We’re talking about “Conscious Capitalism”, a book and movement that I’ve mentioned a lot on the show. Alexander, Dan, and I talk about what got us into the movement, the fundamentals of the movement, how capitalism and “doing good” can overlap, and how to make these conscious decisions.
    What you will learn:
    Alexander’s background
    Dan’s background
    What is the “Conscious Capitalism” movement?
    The four principles of conscious capitalism
    How to improve the value of your company
    Short-term versus long-term decisions
    Tangible examples of conscious decisions by companies, which create value for people
    How Conscious Capitalism helps businesses make changes
    The future vision for conscious capitalism
    Takeaway:
    How can you do good and make money at the same time? Find out how conscious capitalism helps you with your exit strategy, avoid burnout, and find out how to grow yourself and your company in a way that fulfills you.
    Links and Resources:
    Conscious Capitalism, the website
    Conscious Capitalism, the book
    BFO
    Alexander McCobin
    Dan Golden
    The Conscious Capitalism 2019 CEO Summit
    ARKONA Boot Camp
    Reach out to me if you have questions about the boot camp!
    About Alexander and Dan
    Alexander McCobin is CEO of Conscious Capitalism, Inc.,  dedicated to elevating humanity by improving the practice and perception of business. Capitalism is fundamentally a human endeavor, it is the way for human beings to ethically engage with and help one another. This underlying insight of Conscious Capitalism differentiates it from so many other approaches to business and economics and is needed now more than ever.
    Alexander holds a BA in philosophy and economics from the University of Pennsylvania, an MA in philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MA in philosophy from Georgetown University.
    Dan Golden is a veteran digita
    57 min
  • #165: Conscious Capitalism: Inside the Movement
    Today’s guests are Alexander McCobin (CEO of Conscious Capitalism) and Dan Golden (owner of BFO). We’re talking about “Conscious Capitalism”, a book and movement that I’ve mentioned a lot on the show. Alexander, Dan, and I talk about what got us into the movement, the fundamentals of the movement, how capitalism and “doing good” can overlap, and how to make these conscious decisions.
    What you will learn:
    Alexander’s background
    Dan’s background
    What is the “Conscious Capitalism” movement?
    The four principles of conscious capitalism
    How to improve the value of your company
    Short-term versus long-term decisions
    Tangible examples of conscious decisions by companies, which create value for people
    How Conscious Capitalism helps businesses make changes
    The future vision for conscious capitalism
    Takeaway:
    How can you do good and make money at the same time? Find out how conscious capitalism helps you with your exit strategy, avoid burnout, and find out how to grow yourself and your company in a way that fulfills you.
    Links and Resources:
    Conscious Capitalism, the website
    Conscious Capitalism, the book
    BFO
    Alexander McCobin
    Dan Golden
    The Conscious Capitalism 2019 CEO Summit
    ARKONA Boot Camp
    Reach out to me if you have questions about the boot camp!
    About Alexander and Dan
    Alexander McCobin is CEO of Conscious Capitalism, Inc.,  dedicated to elevating humanity by improving the practice and perception of business. Capitalism is fundamentally a human endeavor, it is the way for human beings to ethically engage with and help one another. This underlying insight of Conscious Capitalism differentiates it from so many other approaches to business and economics and is needed now more than ever.
    Alexander holds a BA in philosophy and economics from the University of Pennsylvania, an MA in philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MA in philosophy from Georgetown University.
    Dan Golden is a veteran digita
    57 min
  • #164: What Should I Do with the Company That I've Built?
    Today’s guest is Hannah Paramore, the founder of Paramore Digital. We’re talking about what you can do before you hit burnout and what you can do with your business after you’ve built it. 
    What you will learn:
    Hannah’s professional background
    What it was like as she started her first company
    Where Hannah was when she realized her relationship with business changed
    What to do when you lose your energy?
    What are the signs that you’re jaded with your company?
    Hannah’s exit process
    The emotional impact of the integration process after closing
    Phantom anxiety and indignities
    Rebuilding identities after closing
    Finding the sense of accomplishment outside of business
    Hannah’s advice for entrepreneurs before burnout
    Takeaway:
    If you’re the CEO, losing confidence about the business can make it difficult to come in every Monday. How do you separate yourself emotionally from your business so you can see it as an asset? What should you do with what you’ve built?
    Links and Resources:
    Hannah Paramore, website
    Hannah Paramore, LinkedIn
    Hannah Paramore, Instagram
    Hannah Paramore, Twitter
    Hannah Paramore, Facebook
    ARKONA Boot Camp
    Reach out to me if you have questions about the boot camp!
     About Hannah:
    Hannah was raised in a church, by a housewife mother and a preacher father. She worked her way up through administration and middle management in various companies. After four layoffs in two years (after the dotcom bubble burst), she decided to take on her own contract job. A few years later, she realized that she had built a great client list, hired employees, and had started a company on her own.
    1 hr 2 min
  • #164: What Should I Do with the Company That I've Built?
    Today’s guest is Hannah Paramore, the founder of Paramore Digital. We’re talking about what you can do before you hit burnout and what you can do with your business after you’ve built it. 
    What you will learn:
    Hannah’s professional background
    What it was like as she started her first company
    Where Hannah was when she realized her relationship with business changed
    What to do when you lose your energy?
    What are the signs that you’re jaded with your company?
    Hannah’s exit process
    The emotional impact of the integration process after closing
    Phantom anxiety and indignities
    Rebuilding identities after closing
    Finding the sense of accomplishment outside of business
    Hannah’s advice for entrepreneurs before burnout
    Takeaway:
    If you’re the CEO, losing confidence about the business can make it difficult to come in every Monday. How do you separate yourself emotionally from your business so you can see it as an asset? What should you do with what you’ve built?
    Links and Resources:
    Hannah Paramore, website
    Hannah Paramore, LinkedIn
    Hannah Paramore, Instagram
    Hannah Paramore, Twitter
    Hannah Paramore, Facebook
    ARKONA Boot Camp
    Reach out to me if you have questions about the boot camp!
     About Hannah:
    Hannah was raised in a church, by a housewife mother and a preacher father. She worked her way up through administration and middle management in various companies. After four layoffs in two years (after the dotcom bubble burst), she decided to take on her own contract job. A few years later, she realized that she had built a great client list, hired employees, and had started a company on her own.
    1 hr 1 min
  • #164: What Should I Do with the Company That I've Built?
    Today’s guest is Hannah Paramore, the founder of Paramore Digital. We’re talking about what you can do before you hit burnout and what you can do with your business after you’ve built it. 
    What you will learn:
    Hannah’s professional background
    What it was like as she started her first company
    Where Hannah was when she realized her relationship with business changed
    What to do when you lose your energy?
    What are the signs that you’re jaded with your company?
    Hannah’s exit process
    The emotional impact of the integration process after closing
    Phantom anxiety and indignities
    Rebuilding identities after closing
    Finding the sense of accomplishment outside of business
    Hannah’s advice for entrepreneurs before burnout
    Takeaway:
    If you’re the CEO, losing confidence about the business can make it difficult to come in every Monday. How do you separate yourself emotionally from your business so you can see it as an asset? What should you do with what you’ve built?
    Links and Resources:
    Hannah Paramore, website
    Hannah Paramore, LinkedIn
    Hannah Paramore, Instagram
    Hannah Paramore, Twitter
    Hannah Paramore, Facebook
    ARKONA Boot Camp
    Reach out to me if you have questions about the boot camp!
     About Hannah:
    Hannah was raised in a church, by a housewife mother and a preacher father. She worked her way up through administration and middle management in various companies. After four layoffs in two years (after the dotcom bubble burst), she decided to take on her own contract job. A few years later, she realized that she had built a great client list, hired employees, and had started a company on her own.
    1 hr 1 min
  • #163: Rebuilding with Purpose: How Growth and Burnout Can Lead to a Better Business Model
    Today I’m talking with Mike Sowers about his emotional journey as an entrepreneur. From starting, building, systematizing, and selling his first company, to reinventing himself, Mike shares his story in an authentic and real way. Hear about the whole process without the rose-colored glasses.
    What you will learn:
    Mike’s full journey as an entrepreneur
    How Mike systematized, grew, and sold his first company
    The importance of knowing what your strengths are (in leadership/business)
    The investment, timeframe, and the process of building a systemization
    Business and parenting (and lessons Mike learned from his mother)
    How Mike reinvented himself and how he found his calling in life
    How introspection and business work together
    Getting from “Someday I will…” to following your passion while working with your business
    The real emotional toll of possibly selling your business
    The reason behind creating a platform like the CREative Commercial Real Estate Show
    The importance of doing good by people
    Why Mike is going to the ARKONA Boot Camp
    Takeaway:
    Understand what you’re dealing with so you can learn how to process these different things financially and emotionally before you sell your company. 
    Links and Resources:
    Mike Sowers: [email protected]
    Commercial Investors Group Facebook Page 
    CREative Commercial Real Estate Show
    The Commercial Investors Group
    Simon Sinek’s “The Infinite Game”
    Northstar Real Estate Conference
    ARKONA Boot Camp 
    About Mike:
    Mike believes he was called to humbly and gratefully find pathways to creatively unlock potential in people, places, and ideas. He is the Managing Partner and CEO of Commercial Investors Grou
    1 hr 2 min
  • #163: Rebuilding with Purpose: How Growth and Burnout Can Lead to a Better Business Model
    Today I’m talking with Mike Sowers about his emotional journey as an entrepreneur. From starting, building, systematizing, and selling his first company, to reinventing himself, Mike shares his story in an authentic and real way. Hear about the whole process without the rose-colored glasses.
    What you will learn:
    Mike’s full journey as an entrepreneur
    How Mike systematized, grew, and sold his first company
    The importance of knowing what your strengths are (in leadership/business)
    The investment, timeframe, and the process of building a systemization
    Business and parenting (and lessons Mike learned from his mother)
    How Mike reinvented himself and how he found his calling in life
    How introspection and business work together
    Getting from “Someday I will…” to following your passion while working with your business
    The real emotional toll of possibly selling your business
    The reason behind creating a platform like the CREative Commercial Real Estate Show
    The importance of doing good by people
    Why Mike is going to the ARKONA Boot Camp
    Takeaway:
    Understand what you’re dealing with so you can learn how to process these different things financially and emotionally before you sell your company. 
    Links and Resources:
    Mike Sowers: [email protected]
    Commercial Investors Group Facebook Page 
    CREative Commercial Real Estate Show
    The Commercial Investors Group
    Simon Sinek’s “The Infinite Game”
    Northstar Real Estate Conference
    ARKONA Boot Camp 
    About Mike:
    Mike believes he was called to humbly and gratefully find pathways to creatively unlock potential in people, places, and ideas. He is the Managing Partner and CEO of Commercial Investors Grou
    1 hr 1 min
  • #163: Rebuilding with Purpose: How Growth and Burnout Can Lead to a Better Business Model
    Today I’m talking with Mike Sowers about his emotional journey as an entrepreneur. From starting, building, systematizing, and selling his first company, to reinventing himself, Mike shares his story in an authentic and real way. Hear about the whole process without the rose-colored glasses.
    What you will learn:
    Mike’s full journey as an entrepreneur
    How Mike systematized, grew, and sold his first company
    The importance of knowing what your strengths are (in leadership/business)
    The investment, timeframe, and the process of building a systemization
    Business and parenting (and lessons Mike learned from his mother)
    How Mike reinvented himself and how he found his calling in life
    How introspection and business work together
    Getting from “Someday I will…” to following your passion while working with your business
    The real emotional toll of possibly selling your business
    The reason behind creating a platform like the CREative Commercial Real Estate Show
    The importance of doing good by people
    Why Mike is going to the ARKONA Boot Camp
    Takeaway:
    Understand what you’re dealing with so you can learn how to process these different things financially and emotionally before you sell your company. 
    Links and Resources:
    Mike Sowers: [email protected]
    Commercial Investors Group Facebook Page 
    CREative Commercial Real Estate Show
    The Commercial Investors Group
    Simon Sinek’s “The Infinite Game”
    Northstar Real Estate Conference
    ARKONA Boot Camp 
    About Mike:
    Mike believes he was called to humbly and gratefully find pathways to creatively unlock potential in people, places, and ideas. He is the Managing Partner and CEO of Commercial Investors Grou
    1 hr 1 min
  • #162: What is an ESOP: A Deep Dive on How Employee Stock Ownership Plans Work
    Today I’m talking about ESOPs (or Employee Stock Ownership Plans) with Dave Diehl, CFA. Dave is the CEO of Prairie Capital Advisors (one of the leading ESOP specialists in the country), based out of Chicago. Prairie Captial is unique because of their range of expertise, which covers both ESOPs as well as selling to a private equity firm. They really have the best interest of the client in mind. Dave talks about the basics of ESOPs in layman’s terms so everyone can understand the benefits of this type of exit process.
    What you will learn:
    Dave’s background
    A brief history of ESOPs
    How is an ESOP an exit process?
    What does the process of an ESOP entail?
    How an ESOP gets valued
    What your roles and responsibilities are when working with a trustee
    How you get your money (percentage upfront vs. what percentage comes over time)
    All the tax benefits which come with the ESOP process
    How ESOPs impact the culture of your business
    What are the pros of an ESOP?
    What are the cons of an ESOP?
    Takeaway:
    Are you a viable candidate for an ESOP? There are a lot of pros that come with selling to your employees.
    Links and Resources:
    Prairie Capital Advisors
    David Diehl, CFA 
    ARKONA Boot Camp 
    About Dave:
    Dave Diehl is the Chief Executive Officer of Prairie Capital Advisors. Dave provides closely-held businesses with a complete understanding of the best available options for their ownership transition needs. He expertly executes projects for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), management buyouts (MBO), Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), estate planning and other corporate finance purposes. Dave serves as a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients nationwide delivering highly strategic consultation.
    With extensive end-to-end management experience and a focus on his clients’ success, Dave helps ensure an exceptional ownership transition experience. Dave is a CFA Charterholder and is on the board of directors of two companies – a manufacturer of plastic parts and a financial consulting firm. He is also a frequent speaker in forums around the country on topics including ownership transition, valuation, capital management, and business sale. He is also a past chair of the Advisory Committee on Valuation with the ESOP Association.
    59 min

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Intentional Growth™ is a podcast is a podcast for entrepreneurs and business owners wanting to view - and run - their company like a financial asset so they can have fun, create wealth, and make an impact. Truly make the entire journey of owning and running a company "worth it".