Lets Have This Conversation

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  • The Economic Impact of Laughter with: Leanne Linsky

    Let's delve into the economic impact of

    laughter. A new research report from Oracle Fusion Cloud Customer Experience
    titled "The Happiness Report" reveals that while people want brands
    to make them smile and laugh, business leaders are afraid of using humor in
    customer interactions. The report includes insights from over 12,000 consumers
    and business leaders across 14 countries and highlights that people are
    searching for new experiences that can make them smile and laugh. Brands that
    embrace humor are rewarded with customer loyalty, advocacy, repeat purchases,
    while those that don't, lose customers. Other key findings from the report are
    as follows:

     

    • 88% of people are looking for new

    experiences to make them smile and laugh

    • 91% of people prefer brands to be

    funny and 72% would choose a brand that uses humor over the competition

    • 95% of business leaders fear using

    humor in customer interactions

     

    Leanne Linsky, founder, and CEO of

    Plauzzable is a passionate entrepreneur with a background in comedy. She is on
    a mission to bring people together with laughter. Leanne earned a B.S. in
    Business Management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a Master of
    Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of California, Irvine. She
    also holds a Professional Coaching Certification (PCC) with the International
    Coaching Federation and CoachVille, Center for Coaching Mastery. Additionally,
    Leanne studied comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade, the Magnet Theater, The
    Second City, and IO Chicago. She wrote, performed, and produced her critically
    acclaimed one-woman show, produced and hosted a comedy open mic, and produced
    and hosted a weekly stand-up show in New York City and California. In our
    interview, Leanne shares more about her journey and how she aims to spread joy
    through comedy.

     

    For more information https://plauzzable.com/

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    57 min
  • Making Marketing an Investment with: Eric Eden

    Marketing services is a

    thriving industry with a billion-dollar worth, showcasing growth over the
    years. In the United States alone, marketing spending has gone up by over nine
    percent to almost 481 billion U.S. dollars in 2022.

    Digital marketing is a

    segment that is growing exceptionally well, and marketers are expected to
    increase their budget allocation on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Google
    in 2023, according to Statista. Eric Eden has been working as a Chief Marketing
    Officer, leading marketing teams in tech companies for over 20 years.

    Eric has always been

    accountable for driving growth at VC and PE backed companies, and has been in
    the marketing leader seat. Eric is currently a CMO in residence for a VC firm
    with 30 portfolio companies, and he advises them on growth strategies.

     Eric also has his own startup called

    Workverse, which is a next-generation social media app for business networking.
    As a collaborative and polished marketing leader, Eric knows how to effectively
    manage campaigns that deliver results.

    His dedication to building

    high-performing teams has enabled him to consistently ensure continuous
    improvement and purposefully shape the evolution of culturally aligned
    workforces. Eric has over 20 years of experience in technology marketing for
    Internet services and SaaS solutions.

     His experience includes building great

    marketing teams, effectively implementing marketing technology solutions,
    driving demand in B2B marketing, and increasing shareholder value with
    best-in-class marketing initiatives. Eric's greatest gifts are his strategic
    vision and ability to implement dynamic marketing and branding strategies. Show
    him any business, and he will accelerate it to its highest potential.

    He has an exceptional

    understanding of business drivers, a supernatural ability to lead teams, and he
    believes that the best solutions are the ones that are both simple and
    powerful. Eric has built his career around enhancing brand experiences by
    overseeing the creation of meaningful content that connects with core
    audiences.

    For more information, please

    visit https://workverse.com/. You can also find

     Eric's LinkedIn profile at @EricEden, or

    discover more about his work at https://www.remarkablemarketing.io/.

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    46 min
  • Unlocking Responsible Franchising and Business Growth With: Aaron Harper

    The franchising industry in

    the United States allows a company to authorize another business to operate
    under its brand name, products, and processes.

    This practice is prevalent

    in various sectors of the U.S. economy and includes some of the world's most
    well-known companies. By 2023, there are expected to be around 805,500
    franchise establishments in the United States, with an estimated economic output
    of approximately $860 billion.

    The number of employees

    working at these establishments is predicted to increase to nearly 8.7 million
    people in the same year. The largest business line of the franchising industry
    has consistently been quick-service restaurants, with retail food, products,
    and services being the second most lucrative.

    Aaron Harper is the CEO of

    Rolling Suds, a franchising expert, and a visionary entrepreneur. He has a
    strong passion for simplifying the path to business ownership for many
    individuals. Aaron's venture into franchising began as a mission to empower
    others on their entrepreneurial journey. He accomplished a remarkable feat by
    opening over 400 territories in just a few years while working with Patch Boys.

    Fueled by a relentless drive

    to make a difference, Aaron decided to transform Rolling Suds, a thriving
    family-owned power washing business, into a flourishing franchise, expanding it
    to 100 territories in under a year. What sets Aaron apart is his unwavering
    commitment to Responsible Franchising, a philosophy rooted in transparent
    communication and tailored solutions.

    His approach is based on a

    solid foundation of adaptability, a solution-driven mindset, and an unwavering
    focus on key areas such as technology, scaling, and marketing support. This
    ensures that Rolling Suds remains agile and responsive to the ever-evolving
    needs of its franchisees.

     

     For more information, please visit

    https://rollingsudsfranchise.com/ and follow @AaronHarperCEO.

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    35 min
  • Emotions are Energy in Motion with: Nate Zeleznick

    According to the National

    Institute of Health, out of all US adults, 4.1% or 9.3 million people have
    practiced meditation in the past 12 months. Within this group, 1.6% practiced
    mantra, 1.9% practiced mindfulness, and 3.0% practiced spiritual meditation.
    Nate Zeleznick, the founder of Integrated Ascension Method (I AM), White Dove
    Method, and co-founder of Merpati Putih USA, is an expert in merging ancient
    Javanese energy work with modern science and technology. His method aims to
    enhance physical, mental, emotional, and conscious strength through advanced
    breathwork, personal energy management, vibroacoustic therapy, brainwave
    modulation, and various holistic therapies. For over 20 years, he has been
    teaching and training people all over the world and is a popular keynote
    speaker and master trainer. His work has been featured in documentaries and
    validated by professionals across multiple fields. At the end of his training
    session, all attendees will receive a gift and come away with a lifelong skill
    and a new way of perceiving. For more information, please visit
    https://iampure.energy/.

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    56 min
  • Your Business is Your Active Investment with: Colin Sanburg

    A recent survey by Standard

    & Poor’s found that 43% of American small business owners consider
    themselves financially illiterate. Colin Sanburg, the Founder of FinElevate, is
    a multi-business owner who helps entrepreneurs use their numbers to make money.
    He became passionate about demystifying small business finance after struggling
    with profitability and cash flow problems in his own family business. He
    realized that while larger businesses have to master their finances, many small
    business owners are not financially focused. As a result, he started his own
    company, run by MBAs, to help small businesses improve their financial health.
    His company connects the dots for clients' data and utilizes a playbook of over
    450 best practices to improve their financial story. Outside of work, Colin
    loves talking about business opportunities and challenges, developing strategy,
    and sharing lessons learned. If you want to learn more about Colin and
    FinElevate, visit https://finelevate.com/ or connect with him on LinkedIn
    @ColinSanburg.

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    43 min
  • Gut Health is the New Wealth with: Dr. Rosemarie Rutecki

    According to a new study by MDVIP and Ipsos, Americans are not taking

    care of their gut health. The study reveals that two-thirds of adults suffer
    from recurring digestive symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, and gas,
    but very few seek medical care. The survey also indicates that most people are
    unaware of the significance of gut health and ways to improve it. Over half of
    the participants (52%) are confused by the abundance of information on diet and
    nutrition, and 85% of Americans failed a Gut IQ quiz.

     

    Dr. Rosemarie Rutecki is a visionary Pharmacist who is passionate about

    health and wellness. She holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and is
    board-certified in functional medicine from the Institute of Functional
    Medicine. Dr. Rutecki is dedicated to finding the root cause of imbalances in
    the body. Her approach goes beyond surface symptoms and takes into account the
    complex interplay of nutrition, digestion, detoxification, immune function,
    hormones, and metabolism. By analyzing these critical areas, Dr. Rutecki
    empowers her clients to achieve optimal health and peak performance. She joined
    me this week to tell me more.

     

    For more information, visit https://drrosemarierutecki.com/. You can

    also follow her on Instagram @drrosemarie_rutecki or connect with her on
    LinkedIn @RosemarieRutecki.

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    43 min
  • Dr. Matthew Zakreski "Every Child Has Gifts But Not All Children Are Gifted"

    Neurodiversity can help children develop

    self-esteem by regarding their differences as unique expressions of themselves
    instead of obstacles. By fostering such attitudes in children, they can be
    better equipped to handle their neurodivergence in college, work, and
    throughout their lives. Dr.

    Matthew Zakreski, also known as Dr.

    Matt, is a clinician who uses a diverse approach to meet his clients' specific
    needs. He is passionate about helping young people understand, develop, and
    appreciate their unique brains while also finding ways to operate optimally in
    their world.

     He is especially well-known for his advocacy

    for gifted individuals and his use of accessible understanding of
    neurodivergent needs to provide high-level support. The Neurodiversity
    Collective has been a long-time aspiration of his.

    Under Dr. Matt's guidance, the NDC is a

    group of knowledgeable, compassionate, and skilled specialists who are ready to
    cater to your individual needs.

    He spoke with me this week to share more

    information. For more details, check out
    https://www.theneurodiversitycollective.com/ or visit their Facebook page at
    @Dr.MattZakreski.


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    57 min
  • Leveling Up Your Mindset & Fitness with: Matthew Silva

    Let's talk about time and its pressure-inducing

    nature. Time can often clash with our priorities, and how we choose to organize
    the events in our lives depends on our mindset and approach towards life. To
    achieve our goals and attain prosperity, we need to figure out the mindset and
    lifestyle that work best for us.

    Although the answer to this is different for

    everyone, it is intended to bring us closer to the idea of collective
    excellence. Building new habits and changing our lifestyle can take anywhere
    from a few weeks to a few months, depending on how ingrained the behavior is
    that we wish to change.

     

    Matthew Silva, a former United States Marine Corps

    veteran, served his country with dedication. When the government started
    getting unreliable due to Covid, he left the service. He wasn't sure how to be
    successful, so he worked as a bouncer at a nightclub for a year.

     

    However, when his father was diagnosed with ALS, he

    realized that family was the most important thing. So, he moved to Florida to
    be with his parents and reset his mindset by reading books and seeking wisdom.
    He found his passion in helping others through loss (as his father passed away five
    months ago) and through fitness and mindset shift. He joined me this week to
    discuss his story.

    If you want to learn more about him, you can check

    his Instagram account: @readyevolve.

     

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    42 min
  • "Alex Minicucci" I Can Train Skills But I Can’t Train a Relentless Spirit"

    Business resilience refers to an

    organization's ability to quickly respond and adapt to unforeseen changes that
    could threaten its employees, operations, assets, brand, or reputation. Alex
    Minicucci, the CEO of Relentless Management Group, believes that experience
    matters when it comes to building successful tech companies. Having taken his
    last privately held startup to the INC5000 list as the 66th fastest-growing
    software company in the country, he discovered that 90% of tech companies fail
    because the founders are not operators. To address this issue, he created a new
    approach called "Venture Advisory," where he provides infrastructure
    and advice to growth-stage software companies in exchange for ownership. His
    experienced team helps eliminate much of the guesswork and risk, allowing the
    founders to focus on building the best product for their clients. Alex's goal,
    also known as his "50 by 50" mantra, is to help create 50
    millionaires by the time he's 50 years old. He dropped out of college at 18 to
    pursue his passion for the internet, and he has since self-funded, built, and
    sold multiple successful companies, all while raising two daughters by himself.
    His pragmatic approach to software company building has resulted in a high
    success rate with successful exits. This playbook became the foundation for his
    innovative new model, RELENTLESS Venture Studio, where his centralized team
    supports and grows multiple companies at once. With a dozen companies in its
    portfolio, RELENTLESS is set for rapid growth. If you want more information
    about Alex Minicucci and his ventures, you can visit
    https://www.berelentless.com/ or contact him via email at


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    46 min
  • The Personal Development Side of Business Development with: David Ask

    According to a survey by the

    International Coach Federation, 70% of entrepreneurs who engage in personal
    development activities reported an improvement in their business performance.
    This includes increased revenue, customer satisfaction, and employee retention.
    All of us are born with heroic hearts and dreams of achieving greatness. I
    enjoy discussing topics such as creating, inventing, and overcoming obstacles,
    as well as the internal and external resources required to achieve success.
    Additionally, I like to discuss the practical paradigms of product development,
    navigating cash flow issues, and building a skilled team to achieve goals. My
    objective is to inspire and motivate people, as often we do not require
    information, but rather the inspiration to take action. David Ask is a
    prominent figure in the world of entrepreneurship and product development. He
    is the driving force behind StatGuardPlus.com, a product that can be found in
    over 3,000 retail giants such as The Home Depot and Lowe's. He also leads two
    mastermind groups under the prestigious "ISI Mastermind" banner.
    David is passionate about personal growth, overcoming obstacles, and finding
    one's unique purpose. He is the lead coach for Dr. Andy Garrett's True North
    Blueprint, which helps individuals become the most resilient people on earth.
    In his free time, David sings on stages all over the country, and his voice has
    been compared to Andrea Bocelli and Josh Groban. He recently joined me to
    discuss his journey. For more information, visit https://www.davidask.com/ or
    email [email protected]. To discover more, visit https://statguardplus.com/.


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    50 min

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Multimedia Journalist and Motivational Speaker Kevin McShan brings you a multi-faceted and multi-dimensional YouTube Podcast called: “Let’s Have This Conversation. The intention is to provide a large…