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Lyndsay Dowd, a seasoned business coach with a remarkable 25-year career in sales and leadership, has garnered recognition as a Top 10 Coach by Apple News. Her passion for reshaping leadership and fostering positive cultures has earned her the 2023 Award for Innovation and Excellence, where she was named Business Coach of the Year. Lyndsay's legacy as an industry leader is underscored by her book, "Top Down Culture: Revolutionizing Leadership to Drive Results," solidifying her as a thought leader in leadership development and corporate culture transformation. www.topdownculture.com

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📋 Episode Chapters

(00:00) Lyndsay Dowd talks about how leaders can increase their leadership skills

(00:51) You spent 25 years in corporate America before starting Heartbeat for Hire

(02:28) Part of what makes up a wonderful company with great culture is leadership

(04:48) Psychological safety is giving people the autonomy to knock it out of park

(10:07) You have to be willing to accept some feedback. Even if you don't believe it

(11:33) One great tool is leveraging recognition. If you start saying, I'm going to start

(15:07) Whenever I had a new leader, I reached out to them immediately

(19:52) When new management steps into a company, it can be a scary experience

(22:01) Top down culture is exactly what every leader need

(24:44) My Crazy Roommates takes readers into the wild and unpredictable world of young adulthood https://amzn.to/3NU4FTl

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Ray Sheehan is the Founder of Old City Media, a North American event production and experiential marketing agency. He has a background in strategic planning, marketing, event management, and advertising and has helped the company expand from one city in the United States to an international agency. Before this role, Ray partnered with UpcomingEvents.com, a production company in Philadelphia and worked for 20th Century FOX. He oversaw all aspects of the business and produced a nationally syndicated television show for FOX. In 2020, he launched the G.I.F.T Program as part of Old City Media. Ray is recognized as a leader in the special events industry and an innovative thinker in the Philadelphia community and beyond. Sheehan has been featured in Grit Daily, The Next Scoop, Site Pro News, and more! 

About Old City Media

Summary: Christina and Ray explore how to cut through marketing clutter with experiential events. Ray explains his background producing live events and how COVID forced his agency to pivot to retail marketing. He provides tips for crafting intimate brand experiences, like giving away merch at booths or custom bobbleheads. Ray emphasizes tailoring strategies based on your audience, environment and budget. He believes experiential marketing done right delivers the best ROI, consumer feedback, and team culture.

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Rohan Kalahasty is the Co-Founder and CEO of Vytal.ai. He has been a researcher at the Harvard Ophthalmology AI Lab for three years, where he led and incubated NeurOS and worked on projects leveraging mathematical, statistical, and artificial intelligence modeling to enhance eye disease diagnosis. Furthermore, he served as an incubation lead at Roivant Sciences, leading the early stages of a potential new vant. He has also researched at the Center for Brains, Minds, and Machines at MIT, where he dedicated his time to studying human intelligence and memory utilizing artificial intelligence. While working with these groups, he has developed a deep insight into the intersection of AI and Medicine and the creation of digital biomarkers, an insight which has proved crucial for the development of Vytal. He has a focus on interdisciplinary endeavors that have the potential to make an impact in the world. He is a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.

Sai Mattapali initially focused on behavioral neuroscience, Sai was a research intern at the Neurophysiology Lab at Georgetown University, where he built behavioral paradigms to test auditory learning in Zebrafish. Later pivoting to entrepreneurship and finance, Sai served as a business growth intern at Quantbase (YC W23) and was a part of DMV's Finest, the winners of the Wharton Investment Competition. The amalgamation of his experiences led him to where he is today, leading Vytal with Rohan, with aspirations to be an entrepreneur in the medical space. https://vytal.ai/

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Polina Marinova Pompliano is the founder of The Profile, a new media company that features long form profiles of successful people and companies each week. Previously, she spent five years at Fortune where she wrote more than 1,300 articles and earned the trust of prominent investors and entrepreneurs. As the author and editor of Term Sheet, Fortune’s industry-leading dealmaking newsletter, Polina interviewed the industry’s most influential deal makers including Melinda Gates, Steve Case, Chamath Palihapitiya, Alexis Ohanian, and more.

https://www.hiddengeniusbook.com/

https://readtheprofile.com/

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Ryan Herd is a leading expert in the smart technology industry, with over 30 years of experience bringing the magic of technology to consumers. As the founder of Caregiver Smart Solutions and inventor of the CORE kit, Ryan is dedicated to helping caregivers provide the best possible care for their loved ones.

Through the use of non-invasive sensors, Caregiver Smart Solutions allows caregivers to monitor their loved ones' activities, including eating, movement, medicine consumption, and bathroom visits. This helps caregivers ask the right questions and ensure that their loved ones have the proper care in place.

In addition to his work with Caregiver Smart Solutions, Ryan is also a highly sought-after speaker and consultant. He has worked with clients such as Google, Coldwell Banker, and Home Advisor, and is an NKBA Insider for the National Kitchen & Bath Association. With his unique ability to humanize technology and explain it in terms that everyone can understand, Ryan offers valuable insight into the importance of smart home technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) in our lives today.

If you're interested in learning more about smart home technology and how it can enhance the aging in place experience for your loved ones, be sure to check out Ryan's book "Join the Smart Home Revolution" and consider booking him for a speaking engagement or consulting session. Ryan's expertise can guide you on your smart home journey and help you bring the magic of technology into your life. www.caregiversmartsolutions.com

Show Summary:

Ryan Hurd, founder of Caregiver Smart Solutions, joins the podcast to discuss exciting new technologies like AI, chatbots, and smart homes. He shares how these tools can benefit both businesses and individuals if utilized properly. Ryan explains that IoT, or the Internet of Things, refers to smart devices that can communicate with each other. He gives examples of smart fridges, ovens, and mirrors that provide helpful information to users. However, Hurd notes that technology should work for humans, not the other way around.

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Vanessa Judelman is a highly experienced leadership facilitator and coach with a career spanning over two decades. As the author of a book on leadership and a former leader herself, Vanessa has a deep understanding of the challenges faced by leaders in today's dynamic and fast-paced environment. Through her extensive training and coaching, she has helped thousands of individuals transition from "doers" to effective leaders, recognizing that leadership is a skill that can be cultivated rather than an innate talent. Vanessa's passion for leadership development was ignited during her tenure at a global consulting company, where she witnessed the transformative impact of strong leadership on team performance and overall results. Drawing from her own hands-on experience as a leader, Vanessa delivers practical programs that equip leaders with the necessary tools and strategies to succeed.

Her proven formula for developing results-oriented leaders has resulted in client success stories of promotions, revenue growth, and surpassing organizational goals. If you or the leaders in your organization are seeking to enhance confidence, self-awareness, team focus, and strategic thinking, Vanessa is the go-to expert to guide you on that journey. Vanessa has built a thriving business; Mosaic People Development in collaborating with intelligent and compassionate individuals who share her dedication to personal and professional growth.

Website: https://www.mosaicpd.com/

Social links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessaju...

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MosaicPeople...

IG: https://www.instagram.com/vanessajude...

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MosaicPD

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Joseph Gitto, CFP®CEPA,CSA, is an accomplished senior Finance, Sales and Operational Executive, Entrepreneur, Coach, Thought Leader, and Board Member with more than 25 years of success in various industries. Leveraging extensive experience in finance, sales, marketing, and operations, Joseph is a valuable asset for growing businesses that are seeking expert assistance with raising capital, developing sales and marketing strategies, business and strategic planning, developing financial controls, reporting and oversight as well as leadership team development. Joseph’s broad areas of expertise include business development, forecasting, planning, P&L management, marketing, and key partnership building.

https://blueskyexitplanning.com/

Key Points from the Savvy Broadcasting Episode with Joe Gitto:

1. Introduction to Entrepreneurship: Joe Gitto shares insights into the world of entrepreneurship and the importance of proper planning.

2. Neglected Retirement Planning: Small business owners often overlook retirement planning, and Joe discusses the consequences of this oversight.

3. Partnership Challenges: Joe talks about his personal experience with a partnership that didn't go as expected and the valuable lessons learned.

4. Impact on Relationships: Exploring how proper exit planning can potentially prevent business-related stress from affecting personal relationships, including marriages.

5. Starting as an Entrepreneur: Joe provides advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and those looking to start their entrepreneurial journey.

6. Blue Sky Exit Planning: The story of Blue Sky, which began in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they assist businesses with exit planning.

7. Resource Information: Encouragement to visit Blue Sky Exit Planning's website for more information on their services.

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Mike Singleton, CFA is the Senior Analyst and Founder of Invictus Research, a boutique provider of macroeconomic research to institutional and retail clients. Before that, he worked at Broad Run Investment Management, a private investment firm where he was responsible for leading investments of over $100 mm in client capital. Prior to that, he held investment management roles at Main Street Capital and T. Rowe Price. Mike graduated summa cum laude and with departmental honors from the University of Notre Dame, where he studied Finance and Theology. He is a CFA charterholder and a member of the CFA Society of Washington, DC. #EconomicAnalysis #LateCycle

https://invictus-research.com/

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Immigrants make up what they lack in financial and educational resources with grit and a determination to seek a better life, says entrepreneur and author Yonas Hagos in his new book: FROM SCRAPPY TO SELF-MADE: What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From An Ethiopian Refugee To Turn Roadblocks Into An Empire. The book details Hagos’ journey from poverty to the heights of success. Over the years, Hagos has operated 47 restaurant franchises with a varied portfolio of Dunkin’, Smoothie King, Arby’s, Chicken Salad Chick, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and others, has launched several independent restaurants, and run diverse retail businesses, including a vodka distributor and fitness center.

Melding a how-to, self-help business book with gripping personal stories that share life in a Sudan refugee camp as well as a U.S. Army stint that culminated with a Purple Heart, the book is a tale of entrepreneurship that focuses on the roadblocks aspirational business owners encounter. Hagos shares his assimilation into a new culture while delving into every aspect of what it takes to launch a successful business.  He also discusses failure, learning from mistakes, and moving on to sustained success.

Yonas Hagos went from Ethiopian refugee to a United States Army Purple Heart recipient to an owner of 47 major restaurant franchises. He is an International Franchise Association’s Franchisee of the Year and has been featured in a wide range of publications. He was profiled alongside Colin Powell in a cover story in Parade magazine.

Gary M. Stern has written for many of the top publications around the world. He has been published in The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Fortune.com, Crain’s New York Business, Institutional Investor, among others. Stern is a regular columnist on restaurants for Forbes.com’s Food & Drink pages since 2019.

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As the founder of Sand & Shores, Tonya McKenzie brings more than 20 years of experience in media relations, marketing, and client relations. Her non-profit experience includes being an Associate Executive Director, raising over a million dollars to open a new YMCA in Northern California and serving as a Los Angeles County Commissioner. Tonya McKenzie has build and lead marketing departments for various companies. Tonya published Real Estate Agent Magazine in 2016 and hosts 2 successful podcasts. Tonya is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and chartered a graduate chapter in Northern California. You can find Mrs. McKenzie highlighted in the book, “AMAZING MOMS: Parents of the 21st Century”.

Tonya McKenzie is a child advocate and staunch supporter of children’s’ rights. She is the author of “A Child’s Memories of Cartoons & Murder”, a memoir discussing her own (adverse childhood experiences) A.C.E.s. She co-authored the F.I.T. Kids Manual utilized by the Pittsburg School District (California), established several unique youth wellness programs and served as a Youth Commissioner for Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal Glover http://federalglover.com/. She is a graduate of California State University, Northridge with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.

Currently, Tonya serves as the Past President of the North Redondo Beach Business Association, is the first African American woman elected to the Board of Directors of the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce, holds a seat on the Redondo Beach Police Department Community Engagement Board, and The City of Redondo Beach GPAC. She serves as the Vice President of Black Public Relations Society – Los Angeles and on the Board of Directors for Better Youth. Tonya was named as the Redondo Beach Woman of the Year in 2021 and continues to proudly serve her community, Los Angeles County, and the Culture. https://www.sandandshores.com/

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