Level Up with Dan Chiodo

Join us for an extensive discussion of a great article from the Harvard Business Review, called "What Sets Successful CEO's Apart." Gary Duncan does a fabulous job of relating this information to his own career experiences.

What would happen if you moved to a new country and were surrounded by new people and experiences-- and wanted to create your dream life-- and do it on your own? Would you take the chance and then dig in and then do it? Our guest, Merjen Nurberdiyeva did. We predict you will become even more of a life-long learner by just listening to this podcast.

Dustin Storm, marketing agency owner in Joplin, MO, takes us through some of the emerging marketing trends for 2018, and talks about what you need to do to prepare for them. We also take a look at when you should handle your marketing yourself, and when you might want to consider working with an agency.

Rich Reda, Executive Vice President for Lockton, Kansas City gives us a look at an executive who starts every day with his fitness program. He then takes his five children to school. After that, his powerhouse day begins-- getting results for his many clients throughout the nation. He explains how he works to "come off as remarkable" to the people he serves. What a great perspective he has on the topics covered in this podcast.

Nikki Gahr Sells is a natural for the business she's in. She has an extensive understanding of the franchise world after holding positions within several franchise operations. Today, she runs a franchise development and strategic consultancy organization called Sells Development, Inc. and has many valuable thoughts for people who want to start businesses of their own.

Our young professional for this Level Up walks you through the past positions he's held and the connection between them. He talks about how he always asks "how can we make this better?" He also says "yes" whenever asked to do something new, explaining that It always pays off. Today he is a Product Manager at Walmart headquarters.

Stephen Shields is an accomplished executive who not only owns three businesses within his franchise, but is also a regional developer (responsible for 15 businesses within his organization.) In this episode he talks about the day he made a decision not to close up his business (times were tough), but to start over and look at things in a whole new way. The result-- more success than he ever dreamed of.

Gary Duncan is an accomplished, award-winning executive in the health care field. During his 15 years as President and CEO of a health care system, it became the dominant health care provider in his region. In this podcast, you feel his passion in leading a group of young professionals to help them become successful leaders in whatever they do.

Level Up host Dan Choido talks with guest Carole King, a publications specialist and award winning writer with over 20 years experience in writing instruction, business writing, public and community relations business marketing, media relations and non for profit development. In this episode, Dan and Carole talk about how to write a book, with 5 tips to setting the book inside of you free.

Level Up host Dan Chiodo interviews Manuel Collazo, a young professional who has accomplished a lot in life. You'll hear about his great education and how he used it to land some great jobs that positioned him well for the future.

He also talks about leadership, which is an area in which he holds a doctorate. Manuel gives us some great ideas that involve not only his education and work experience, but life experience. He also has a message for us about work/life balance (of interest to so many professionals today).