Dan Norton is an Entrepreneur Ally and Process Nerd at Partner-Ally, a resource that helps create foundational strategies and systems and develops sustainable solutions for small businesses. Dan was the President, Chief Technical Officer, and Director of Design for Absco Solutions, a company he and his business partner built. Dan served on the Board of Directors for Absco. Previously, he served on the Board of Directors for Sound Experience, where he held roles as Vice President and President. Dan is a founding member and previously served on the board of the EO Seattle DEI Committee for the Entrepreneurs' Organization.

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There are many resources on starting your business, but what about assistance with crafting your brand's vision? How do you implement strategies that align with your brand's personality?

Dan Norton created a place to help small business owners develop their visions from strategic planning to foundational processes. As a small business owner himself, he knows the true value of educational resources and tools when scaling a brand. So, do you need a trusted ally in setting up your team for success with a strategic and process-based architecture?

On this episode of the Rising Entrepreneurs Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Dan Norton, Entrepreneur Ally and Process Nerd at Partner-Ally and Founding Member EO Seattle DEI Committee for the Entrepreneurs' Organization. Dan talks about the importance of educational tools for business owners. Dan discusses how patience paid off when scaling his brand, the impact of an advisory board when scaling his business, and how the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) is a valuable resource.

Brian Brault is a Coach and Transformational Leadership Trainer at Legacy of Significance, an executive-level educational coaching service that offers retreats, workshops, and executive education for individuals and couples. He is also the CEO and Founder of Pure Wellness, an air purification service that transforms interior spaces into world-class wellness environments that protect against viral and bacterial contaminants and promote overall wellbeing. He is a Co-chair for the Entrepreneurial Masters Program and Chairperson of the Board for the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO). Brian graduated from the University at Buffalo School of Management with a degree in human resources.

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Developing your business is not without its fair share of challenges and stress. It takes a great leader to build an enduring enterprise, and Brian Brault knew he needed to grow a great team to reach each milestone in the journey. What steps can you take to achieve your professional and leadership goals?

Brian grew a small vinyl siding cleaning company into an empire by systematically expanding his service offerings. Building an impeccable reputation and incorporating innovative business models propelled his success. As his business grew, he felt that most people in his life didn't understand entrepreneurship, so he sought out to find like-minded people and eventually found his tribe at EO. He incorporated the entrepreneurial, managerial, and innovative skills he learned at the Entrepreneurial Master's Program. What he discovered was sustainable growth and significant business opportunities time after time.

On this episode of the Rising Entrepreneurs Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Brian Brault, Coach and Transformational Leadership Trainer at Legacy of Significance and Founder and CEO of Pure Wellness, to discuss how the Entrepreneurs' Organization shaped his leadership skills. Brian talks about the entrepreneurial journey that began with vinyl siding, what influenced him to develop his leadership skills, and the business model that built an enduring enterprise.

Jim Weigl is the President and Inventor at Virginia Toy and Novelty Company, where they create fresh and unique gifts and novelty products for clients worldwide. He is the President and Licensed Auctioneer at Blue Box Auction Gallery, a ​​Virginia-based company where they leverage the power of the latest technologies to turn assets into cash on the worldwide market. As a passionate entrepreneur and business owner, Jim is on the Board of Directors for the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) of Southeast Virginia. In this episode…

What do you do when your sales halt due to the pandemic? What shifts can you make to optimize your workplace and make strategic decisions in the face of uncertainty? What can you do to bridge the gap?

When the pandemic halted sales in his thriving novelty toy business, Jim Weigl knew he needed to find a solution and pivot his strategy. He entered the PPE business as a temporary fix but became inspired to begin a new venture. To accomplish his vision, Jim started Blue Box Auction Gallery to ease the stress and strain of the pandemic. Now, he is here to share his innovative story of running two successful businesses concurrently.

On this episode of the Rising Entrepreneurs Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Jim Weigl to talk about what it takes to create and pivot a great company during a precarious time. Jim talks about building his toy company from his living room into a thriving business, the value of establishing connections and relationships with other entrepreneurs, and his innovative business shift during the pandemic.

Corey Veverka is the President of Total Validation Services, Inc (TVS, Inc.) and the San Francisco Chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO). He has over 21 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, commissioning, qualification, and validation in project management, budgeting, and planning for small and large capital projects.

Corey holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Villanova University and has served as the President and Chair of Chapter Presidents Council for the Americas (NASSAC) at the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) San Francisco Chapter.

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Developing your leadership skills can take time, effort, and a supportive community. Is it possible to transform yourself into a leader that can take your company to the next level? How can you prepare your business, your clients, and your team for industry trends?

Corey Veverka and his team at TVS, Inc. provide comprehensive leadership support across all project milestones and deliverables. Corey knows the importance of adjusting your company's capabilities to support rising technologies — and that a great leader is always ready to learn. If you want to turn your business into an enduring enterprise and inspire growth, this episode is for you.

On this episode of the Rising Entrepreneurs Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Corey Veverka, President at Total Validation Services, Inc. (TVS, Inc.) and the San Francisco Chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), to talk about positioning yourself to become a better leader. Corey discusses how he turned a setback into a success, how the support network of like-minded leaders helped him grow, and aligning your company with technology for continued growth.

Christina Harbridge is the MisChief Executive Officer at Allegory, Inc, a workplace behavior consultancy that teaches companies how to increase performance and results through people development and system design. She is the author of Swayed: How to Communicate for Impact, where Christina explains a detailed set of actions that teaches us to communicate, so people really hear us. She has experience as a Founder and CEO of a debt collection agency, Bridgeport Financial Inc, which reinvigorated the industry. Her team focused on their interactions on filling a person's need by using emotionally literate tactics — resulting in collections that were three times higher than the industry average.

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Are you looking to reach clients and establish lasting connections based on humanity and effective communication? What if there was a way to use a values-based tactic to improve lives?

Christina Harbridge's experience as a worker in a call center opened her eyes to a radical idea — using emotionally-based tactics. She established an organization with the purpose of helping others because she knows what it feels like to be undervalued and underappreciated. Christina found a way to connect with clients on a deeper level and improve the quality of the lives around her.

On this episode of the Rising Entrepreneurs Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Christina Harbridge, MisChief Executive Officer at Allegory Inc., to talk about strategies to connect emotionally with clients to create a healthier environment. Christina talks about building her debt collection agency on the foundation of compassion, fostering emotional literacy in the workplace, and how the Entrepreneurs' Organization helped her achieve her potential.

Marsha Ralls is the Founder and CEO of The Phoenix Wellness Retreat, a place for personal inspiration, growth, and life transformation. She is an entrepreneur and has been a member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) for over 20 years. Marsha has held many roles in leadership, such as chapter president, director of the women's group, and her current role as an External Relations Subcommittee member.

Dave Kerpen is the Co-founder and Chairman of Apprentice, a platform that connects entrepreneurs and business leaders with intelligent and motivated college students looking for real-world experience and mentorship. He is a serial entrepreneur, a New York Times best-selling author, and a global keynote speaker. Dave is one of Entrepreneur magazine's top 10 up-and-coming leaders and served as the president of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) of New York City.

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If you're a young entrepreneur, where can you turn for tools and advice on building your brand? Are you an entrepreneur looking for support, mentorship, and connections?

Marsha Ralls and Dave Kerpen are both leaders in their industry, and they are successful role models for young entrepreneurs. They know through experience the impact a community can have on a business — growth, education, leadership, and a shared goal of support. They are here to share their experience with you.

On this episode of the Rising Entrepreneurs Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Marsha Ralls, Founder and CEO of The Phoenix Wellness Retreat, and Dave Kerpen, Co-founder and Chairman of Apprentice, to discuss how they forged their roles as leaders in the Entrepreneurs' Organization. Together they discuss how the organization has evolved over time, the importance of investing in young entrepreneurs, and their experiences at global conferences.

Lael Sturm is a digital marketer, strategic advisor, people connector, and revenue consultant. He's the Founder and General Manager at LPSS Digital Marketing, a company that provides strategies and tools to address growth and revenue challenges. Lael offers strategic advice and real-world tactics for growing your business, building your team, getting your product to the market, and identifying opportunities. He is also a member of the Bay Area Accelerator Program.

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Finding unique insights and tools that allow your organization to grow and scale can be a daunting task. There are companies that know how to monetize, particularly through online marketing — but where can you find them?

Lael Sturm says that having the right strategy, contacts, and working hard is what positions you for success. He believes that every business needs to work with a company like LPSS Digital Marketing to help them identify and solve their marketing, sales, and business development challenges to grow and achieve their desired outcomes.

In this episode, Paige Buck sits down with Lael Sturm, the Founder and General Manager at LPSS Digital Marketing, to discuss top tips for adding value to your business. Lael talks about the three things that LPSS does for its clients, the importance of having a mentor, and why you need to update your strategies to get you to the next level. Tune in to learn real-world tactics that will solve your business challenges.

Jean-Paul Gedeon is the CEO at JPG Media, one of Hawaii's most unique print and design B2B service companies, and a member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization of Hawaii. From an early age, Jean-Paul was an entrepreneur. His high school project quickly turned into a successful business, and this experience gave him the necessary skills to begin JPG Media. He invented and successfully patented the "Super Divider," a grocery checkout divider used to display advertising in supermarket checkouts. In this episode…

What can you do to optimize your marketing strategy? Do you want solutions to the challenges and problems you're facing with targeting your audience?

Jean-Paul Gedeon saw a gap in the market for an innovative and unique marketing product — a double-sided shelf rail for advertising brands at eye-level. As a seasoned entrepreneur, Jean-Paul knew the steps to patent and manufacture his product. He made an effort to understand and measure what drives consumers and boosts performance. How did he do it?

On this episode of the Rising Entrepreneurs Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Jean-Paul Gedeon, entrepreneur and CEO of JPG Media. Jean-Paul shares the inspiring story of his journey from starting a high school brand and turning it into an enduring enterprise, how to mitigate obstacles in product marketing, and the Entrepreneurs' Organization as a tool for growth.

Ethan King is an entrepreneur, author, and international speaker. He is the Co-founder of stuff4GREEKS, a company he created with his college girlfriend (turned wife) and $700 that is now a leader in fraternity and sorority merchandise. Over the years, Ethan has founded and invested in many ventures and his companies have won awards for business growth and industry excellence. He is the Co-founder of Zeus' Closet, an on-demand embroidery and personalized apparel brand and the Founder of 6 Pack Dads, an online platform community to help busy dads in their fitness journey.

Ethan is a global member-leader in the nonprofit Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) and has served as president of the Atlanta chapter. He is a top-rated international speaker on the topics of business growth, reinvention, lifestyle design, health optimization, and longevity. He is the Author of Wealth Beyond Money which launches in mid-March.

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Is it possible to make lifelong connections while achieving your goals as an entrepreneur? What are the ingredients to build a successful brand that is more than a dollar sign?

Ethan King scaled a school project into one of the world's leading fraternity and sorority merchandise brands. How? Ethan seized the opportunity to participate in the Entrepreneurs' Organization and its Accelerator program. There he gathered valuable tools to become an effective leader in his company and achieve his business and life goals. Helping rising entrepreneurs achieve their dreams of a life beyond wealth is a passion for Ethan. People, especially entrepreneurs, need their lives to be a balance of health, freedom, and happiness. Today, he is here to share his journey and the insights he learned along the way.

On this episode of the Rising Entrepreneurs Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Ethan King, Co-founder of Zeus's Closet and stuff4GREEKS, to discuss his S.I.M.P.L.E. success system. Ethan shares his inspiring journey of building a brand from the ground up, the impact the Entrepreneurs' Organization had on his success, and the background behind his book Wealth Beyond Money.

Zac Cramer is the Founder of How To Business, a website offering business advice for entrepreneurs, and the CEO of IT Assurance, an IT consulting business that helps companies manage their IP infrastructure and provides helpdesk service to their workers and other companies. He has been an entrepreneur from a young age, starting his first business venture selling candy on the playground. Later he was the CTO of riderscartel.com and the CEO at Happy Hamster Computer Repair. Zac graduated from Boston University with a degree in Classical Civilizations and is an EOS Implementer, where he helps other entrepreneurs find clarity and become leaders in their industry.

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Are you looking to redefine your business goals and cultivate a healthy work environment for your team? Where can you find the tools to revolutionize your brand without draining your budget?

Zac Cramer knows the efficacy of putting value in employees and implementing strategies that work. More importantly, information is readily available for anyone who desires to build a business. He created a space for entrepreneurs to gain knowledge of best practices to help their brands grow — without a heavy price tag. Zac uses his education and experience to guide other entrepreneurs and solve business problems. If you're looking for guidance, you've come to the right place.

On this episode of the Rising Entrepreneurs Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Zac Cramer, Entrepreneur and Founder of How To Business, to discuss what it takes to create a great business. Zac shares lessons he learned as a young entrepreneur, how becoming an EOS Implementer changed his business model, and his driving motivation behind sharing his experience and educational content.