Pull the Chute - Grow your People, Grow your Company Podcast

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This is Part 2 of 2 where Jeff gave a recent interview with Simbiosis a company that helps other companies find the right developer for their project, leveraging the Latin America supply chain of pre-approved developers to help companies with short term or long term needs. Jeff was interviewed live on this show, he discussed the needs and strategies used to help companies scale.
Jeff provided a lot of advice for startup company's looking to scaleup. Things to do when money gets tight. How to avoid running low on money before it happens. Important steps to take to build a solid company foundation.
How is your company doing? Is Growth an issue? both not growing enough or growing to fast. What is the plan? We can help. Set up your FREE call today, let's put a plan together to help you meet your goals. 

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If you have questions, you can reach out to Jeff at [email protected].

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This is Part 1 of 2 where Jeff gave an interview Jeff with Simbiosis, a company that helps other companies find the right developer for their project, leveraging the Latin America supply chain of pre-approved developers to help companies with short term or long term needs. Jeff was interviewed live on this show, he discussed the needs and strategies used to help companies scale.
Jeff provided a lot of advice for startup company's looking to scaleup. Things to do when money gets tight. How to avoid running low on money before it happens. Important steps to take to build a solid company foundation.
How is your company doing? Is Growth an issue? both not growing enough or growing to fast. What is the plan? We can help. Set up your FREE call today, let's put a plan together to help you meet your goals.

Set up your call - https://calendly.com/pullthechute

If you have questions, you can reach out to Jeff at [email protected].

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In this episode, Jeff is interviewed by Dawn Morris President of the World Class Training Institute. What does it take to be a true leader and how being authentic and caring as a leader can build your brand.  We hope you enjoy this episode and gain understanding as to what it takes to be a good leader. 
For more information you can reach out to Jeff at [email protected] or call 615-572-9500

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Kristin Park SEO Strategist - Search engine optimization is the science of improving a website to increase its visibility when people search for products or services. The more visibility your website has on search engines, the more likely it is that your brand will capture business. But when did we start realizing the importance of SEO

Well I did a little research and found out that the first recorded usage of the acronym "SEO" dated back to 1997. So, the term has been around for more than 25 years. Of course, that actually predates the creation of Google and many of the other search engines that we depend upon today. Back then, the search engines we had essentially functioned more or less like actual directories — not like online directories that you might find today, but rather, the sort of directory you might find on the wall of a particularly large store or mall. Some business owners realized that their companies weren’t as prominently placed in the directories as they should be. From there, the idea of SEO really took off. Of course Google has become the most prominent player in this area, and over the years, the rules have changed and continue to morph and adapt to better help businesses.

My guest today is Kristin Park, she is a Search Engine Optimization Strategist. Kristin understands the power of SEO and how it takes a combination of properly worded content, keywords, videos and backlinks to obtain the best results for her clients and the strategy required to get those results. I am excited to learn more about Kristin,  SEO and any tips or tricks she can give our listeners to help them improve their SEO Ranking. Quick side note, Kristin is an avid skydiver with over 80 jumps to her credit. So she truly understands what it means to Pull the Chute.
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Ashley Freeman - Chief People Officer, what does that role entail? Essentially, the Chief People Officer is in charge of managing the strategy and processes related to building and retaining an exceptional team of professionals. CPOs act as advisors and consultants—but must also be able to roll up their sleeves and execute solutions. Their job is to optimize people-centered activities such as hiring, training, professional development, and performance management to ensure these efforts support the company’s growth and bottom line. This role falls directly in line with the Pull the Chute philosophy which says if you Grow your People, you will Grow your company. 
My guest today is Ashley Freeman, she is the Chief People Officer for Wil-Ro, a truck body and trailer manufacturing company in Gallatin, TN. 

Ashley and I recently met at a Gallatin Chamber event. When she told me that she was the CPO for Wil-Ro, and what she did, I became extremely fascinated with her role. 

She has professional experience in teaching, writing, and managing people. She is dedicated to recruiting and hiring top talent, ultimately fostering personal and professional development with a focus of also growing the company. 

To be honest, after talking with Ashley at that event I had to ask myself why isn’t every company hiring a CPO?

Ashley has a Bachelors of Arts degree in English from Cumberland University, a Masters in English from University of Dayton and a secondary Masters degree in education and teaching. She is certified through RightPath Resources as a practitioner and coach, and she's excited to become an Enneagram coach this fall!

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Janna Landry

Being a good leader will require you to be a good communicator. You may do very well in one on one conversations, but when it comes to talking in front of a group, it may be tough for you to handle. Anxiety and nerves can get in the way. They call it Glossophobia, if this is a struggle for you, don’t worry you are not alone, 75% of the population are affected by this phobia. 

Our guest today is Janna Landry, she is a speaker, coach and author. As Janna says, Most people don't like to get up in front of a group of people and speak. I get it... it can be scary. That’s why Janna works with clients to turn them into a confident, impactful and dynamic professional to get results while having fun.  She has been coaching business leaders, executives, public figures and entertainers for over 25 years and has a long list of successes! Artistically speaking, Janna is an accomplished vocalist and professional actor. She holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Vocal Performance and has studied the voice extensively. Throughout her career in the entertainment industry she has a long list of production credits in theater, television, and the music industry both recorded and live. She holds memberships in SAG, AFTRA, and AEA. She has taught private voice for over 25 years. She has created a comprehensive program that blends practical communication techniques with creative performing techniques to bring out the strength, confidence and unique talents of the business professional.  She has the exceptional ability to teach others how to quickly gain rapport in one-on-one dialog, or with large groups, and effectively communicate their message, both verbally and non-verbally.

I am so excited to welcome Janna to the show and learn more about how to be a strong and effective communicator, especially when you are in a leadership role. 

Visit Janna: www.jannalandry.com

Our mission over the next 10 years is to help as many company’s grow and be the best they can be. That’s why we do these podcasts. If you have questions you can always contact me at [email protected]t If you’d like to learn more about how a business coach could help your company and you grow to the next level  with visit our website at www.pullthechute.net and schedule a free one hour call to discuss your needs. Thanks for listening until the next time, stay safe, be healthy.

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Why we are at War with Traditional SEO Companies

Robert Battle, Founder/CEO Qckbot Design
You have a business and in today’s time, the best way to get noticed is to build a website and then start creating content you can use across social media. This all leads to a position in search engines where people search for particular words or phrases. To increase your position in the search engines you use something called SEO, or Search Engine Optimization. This is the process of getting traffic from free, organic, editorial, or natural search results across search engines. The goal is to improve your website's position in search results pages. Remember, the higher the website is listed, the more people will see it. That all sounds great, except most of us don’t really have a clue how to make that happen. I’ve come to find out over the years that being a SEO specialist is an art. It takes time, effort and consistency. 
My guest today is Robert Battle, he is the founder and CEO of Qckbot. Which he started in January 2020. As the Pandemic hit, Robert started reaching out to everyone he knew to get a handle on their challenges, the feedback was unanimous, The pandemic was hurting their sales and overall businesses. They needed something different because their normal sales channels had dried up and they couldn’t afford to invest in automation. 
He started focusing on SEO for clients, built Qckbot around processes, theories and results which he had developed over the years and soon was dominating search results and growing his clients to their maximum potential. 

Robert holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance and a Masters Degree in Accounting from Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee.

I’m excited to learn more about Roberts' approach to SEO and how it can help companies that rely on search engine optimization for leads and sales.

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When I say Coca Cola your mind immediately goes to the famous red and white script logo. If I were to say Michael Jordan, you think of his famous logo of him flying through the air for a dunk. If I were to say Kardashian, we think of fashion, influencer. If I were to say Steve Jobs, you may think of Apple, but you also might think, technology innovator that changed the world. Building your brand is key to your success. Whether it’s your business brand, your personal brand or both. It’s important for people to immediately be able to connect the brand with the company or the person. Today’s guest is all about his brand and how over the years he has built his personal brand to a place that is celebrity-like, except he is in the tech world.  

My guest today is Eman Conde, he is the CCIE Agent the top recruiter for Cisco Certified people. He has an international network of more than 50,000 networking professionals. If you are looking for a Cisco Certified person, Eman is your man. Along the way he created the title CCIE Agent and the CCIE Flyer an online publication to create a community and networking possibilities amongst the Cisco Systems talent and to provide the best recruiting organizations to their Channel Partners for supporting their growth and hiring. Today, CCIE Agents remain the international source for Cisco Professionals and has a history of international success in support of the staffing and placement of CCIE’s. Eman has created a Brand as one of the most recognizable faces in Cisco. When people see him, they immediately think Cisco CCIE and Cisco Recruiter. 

Today I am excited to learn how Eman built his personal brand.

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I started Pull the Chute out of a passion to help businesses create a culture that is rewarding, supporting and appreciative of their people. As I have said many times before, we believe if you grow your people, you will grow your company. Being a good or even great leader can make that a reality. But what does it mean to be a good leader? One of my favorite podcasts is by Dave Stachowiak called Coaching for Leaders. His tag line is that leaders aren’t born, they're made. I couldn’t agree more. That’s why when I met today’s guest I immediately wanted to interview her for the show. As coaches, we are alway continually learning and morphing. It’s important to stay current on your thinking. 

Today’s guest is Aviva Wolmer, Aviva is currently CEO of Empower Leadership and is involved with Vistage Worldwide where she is a Vistage Chair. Vistage is a peer advisory group membership organization for CEOs, business owners and executives of small- to mid-size businesses. Founded in 1957 as The Executive Committee, Vistage now has more than 27,000 members in over 20 countries.  

Aviva’s purpose is to enhance the lives of others. She wants to inspire others to become the leaders they can be through helping them to envision their goals and dreams both personal and professional and empowering them with the clarity and accountability they need to achieve those goals and dreams. 

Aviva has a B.A. in Criminal Justice from Florida Atlantic University and a Law Degree from the University of Baltimore Law School. 

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Maximizing your company's greatest resource, human capital, is paramount to your success.

Assuming your people know how to lead is organizational suicide and can lead to - Skyrocketing attrition - Low production - High degrees of conflict and unresolved discord and Unmet Goals

And all of this can cost your organization millions of dollars.

Training them to lead is organizational mastery and will develop solid metrics of accountability and an atmosphere of cultural cohesion.

My guest today is Dawn Morris, Dawn is the Chief Training officer for the World Class Training Institute, a company she founded back in November 2019. Dawn has an incredible history of developing in implementing training programs for companies such as the Lee Company, Mapco, & Dicks Sporting Goods. She has a Business Administration degree from Howard University and did her Masters work in Training and Communications from Governor State  University. 

To learn more visit www.worldclassinstitute.com
To contact Dawn you can email her at [email protected]