Talking Business Now

Talking Business Now

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Talking Business Now episodes

  • What a PEO Can Do For Your Business, with Erica Brune of Lever1

    Erica Brune, owner and president of Lever1, joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to explain how small businesses can benefit from partnering with a PEO, or professional employer organization.

    Tune in to learn:
    What a PEO isHow to strategically partner with a PEO to take care of your company's human resource needsTips for dealing with uncertainty surrounding the ever-changing ACA regulationsAnd insights on other HR challenges that business owners deal with on a regular basis
    Inc. Magazine has ranked Lever1 as Missouri's 2017 fastest-growing business. In addition, the company was honored as a 2017 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year semi-finalist.
    Be sure to listen to the complete lineup of Smart Companies Thinking Bigger episodes in the archives.

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    19 min
  • How to Put Your Sales Process on Autopilot with Ryan O'Donnell of Replyify

    Ryan O'Donnell, the co-founder and CEO of SellHack and Replyify, joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to explain how to save time and sell more using an automated process for your company's outbound email.

    O'Donnell is a growth marketer who works with sales professionals and business owners to help them "sell like a robot while still sounding like a human." After a brief stint as a Wall Street broker, where he strived to make 500 calls a day, O'Donnell saw the potential to use technology to reach more prospects, faster.
    Be sure to listen to the complete lineup of Smart Companies Thinking Bigger episodes in the archives.

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    40 min
  • Secret to Success: Seeking Opportunity with Brandy McCombs, owner of IBC

    Brandy McCombs, owner of International Builders and Consultants (IBC), joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss her entrepreneurial journey, how she's grown the company, and her latest expansion.

    Brandy had entrepreneurial aspirations from a young age. Growing up in a small town in southeast Ohio, she watched her father and grandfather run their companies. After working in restaurant management, she decided to move to Florida in search of additional opportunities. She became the restaurant manager of Sundial Beach Resort on Sanibel Island.
    After several years, she knew she needed to change careers. So, she explored the construction industry.  In 2000 she worked for the largest MEP contractor in Southwest Florida’s HVAC new construction service department.  After five years in the subcontracting world, she moved onto the general contracting side as an interior superintendent helping condominium associations build out their tenant spaces.
    With the experience and knowledge she acquired, Brandy founded International Builders & Consultants in 2009. With the economic downturn, she decided to move to an area where there would be more opportunity for her company. Her research led her to Kansas City.  IBC has became a “household” name for its quality craftsmanship as trim carpenters working for various general contractors. And in 2014 Brandy discovered a business opportunity that would require adding a separate division to IBC. As she'd done throughout her career, she didn't hesitate to pursue it. As a result, Brandy has added a new division that does flagging and traffic control for projects, including the Kansas City StreetCar.  Recently, IBC added a new location to house the traffic division.
    Be sure to listen to all the episodes of Smart Companies Thinking Bigger in the archives.

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    23 min
  • How to Lead Like a Superhero with Sebastien Richard

    Do you want to become a better leader? If so, Sebastien Richard thinks you can take your cue from popular superheroes.

    Richard joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to discuss his latest book "Lead Like a Superhero: What Pop Culture Icons Can Teach Us About Impactful Leadership," which offers a unique perspective on leadership. It takes a look at today's most popular superheroes, from Batman to Wonder Woman to Captain Aemerica, and analyzes their strengths and weaknesses as leaders.
    Richard is the founder of Thriving on Purpose, a faith-based leadership training and coaching company. He is also a John Maxwell team certified speaker, coach and trainer.
    Listen to the full lineup of Smart Companies Thinking Bigger shows in the archives.

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    25 min
  • What is the REAL ROI of Social Media? with ThinkViral founder Anne Cull

    What's the right way to measure the impact of your social media? ThinkViral founder Anne Cull joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to discuss ROR—return on relationships. According to Cull, social media is about people. In this episode she lays out a system for connecting and engaging with the real people who do business with your company so they can get to know, like and trust you.

    Listen to the full lineup of Smart Companies Thinking Bigger episodes in the archives.

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    18 min
  • Six Questions for Leading Achievers with Clive Hook

    Clive Hook is a training consultant, busines speaker and the author of "Six Questions for Leading Achievers." joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to discuss his inspiration of the book, what a "leading achiever" is, the difference between leadership and management, and why he asks six questions instead of providing six answers.

    After training and consulting in more than 32 countries, Hook is convinced that leadership requires constant learning. In his book and on today's episode, Hook summarizes the six fundamental questions that leaders should be asking themselves regularly. The book is supported by worksheets as well as ThinkSpots.
    Listen to the full lineup of Smart Companies Thinking Bigger podcasts in the archives.

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    27 min
  • The Role of First-Time Employers in Kansas City's Economy

    Maria Meyers, the executive director of UMKC's Innovation Center, and Kate Hodel, project director at KC SourceLink, discuss the findings of their latest report, "We Create Jobs." The report reveals the impact of "first-time employers" on Kansas City's job growth. What are the trends? Where are the new jobs coming from? What industries are creating those jobs? How does the pay of first-time employers compare to the compensation of more established companies? Learn the answers to these questions and how first-time employers are shaping Kansas City's employment market in this episode of Smart Companies Thinking Bigger.

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    20 min
  • Marisa Wiruhayarn's Entrepreneurial Journey Involved More Than Crossing an Ocean

    When Marisa Wiruhayam, the owner of Tasty Thai and Big Bowl Pho, left Thailand for the U.S. several years ago, she was looking forward to a fresh start. She settled into her new home to raise her family and begin learning about her new home. But then tragedy struck. Her husband died unexpectedly, leaving her to raise two small children, with a limited grasp of English and no real job skills.

    Marisa's story is one of perseverance and dedication. Today, she owns several Thai restaurants in Kansas City. And, always seeking more ways to expand, she recently began bottling sauces based on old family recipes and selling them through local grocery stores and retailers.
    Marisa's journey is both inspirational and informational. Listen in as she tells her story about not giving up and shares her advice for building a strong business.

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    26 min
  • Adam Arredondo Talks About Major Changes in KC's Startup Community

    Adam Arredondo, executive director of the Kansas City Startup Foundation, joins Smart Companies host Kelly Scanlon to discuss big changes in the Kansas City startup community, including the merger of the Center of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development (CEED) with the foundation and a $1 million pledge from one of Kansas City's serial entrepreneurs--Mike Wrenn, CEO of Affinity Worldwide.

    Adam has been immersed in the Kansas City startup community since 2011. As the executive director of the Kansas City Startup Foundation, he oversees programs such as Startland News, MECA Challenge, the Kansas City Startup Village, Village Square Coworking Studio and a number of community events.
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    25 min
  • What's Going on With Health Insurance for Small Businesses?

    Chris Goodwin, owner of Insurance Pros, joins host Kelly Scanlon to address changes in the health insurance market that can impact Kansas City small businesses. He addresses these key points in the interview:

    Which carriers are entering, staying and leaving Kansas City's individual health care marketTrends in health insurance and employee benefits as a whole as a result of the legislative environment in WashingtonWhat small employers who don't have health insurance can do to ensure they are not disrupted by the changes in the indvidual health insurance market--and how to best benefit their employees without taking on a large increase in overhead
    Be sure to listen to all the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger episodes in the archives.
     

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    27 min

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