Talking Business Now

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Talking Business Now episodes

April 08, 2016 New Rules of the Game, HGTV Co-Founder Susan Packard Shares Workplace Strategies
On this episode of Smart Companies Radio, meet Susan Packard, co-founder of Scripps Networks Interactive and former chief operating officer of HGTV, the leading developer of lifestyle-oriented content for television and the Internet. Susan was also president of worldwide distribution for the Scripps cable brands. Packard will be the keynote speaker this year at the 2016 Central Exchange Lyceum April 26th in Kansas City.
And after twenty years helping to launch HGTV, Packard is now an author with the release of her book, ”New Rules of The Game” that some are calling a new guide for women in business.
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29 min
April 01, 2016 Preventing Fraud Before It Happens with Security Expert & Author Michael Tabman
Discover what the biggest issue is behind company theft. Retired Special Agent in Charge Michael Tabman says business owners shouldn't worry about the fox getting inside the hen house but instead should concern themselves with one of the hens they've hired going rogue. He shares advice on this episode of Smart Companies Radio-KC on how to keep your company secure, and how to respond effectively to a crisis should it strike your company.
Tabman rose through the ranks of the FBI reaching the level of Special Agent in Charge, commanding 250 FBI Agents throughout three states. Michael is called upon as a media crime and security analyst having appeared on CNN, HLN, American Heroes Channel, Huffington Post Live, Al Jazeera, WCBS Radio, Sirius Radio and interviewed by the New York Times.
As a security expert and author of three books, Michael is a sought-after speaker for corporate events, speaking on a variety of crime and security-related topics.
Upon retiring from the FBI, Michael founded SPIRIT Asset Protection, LLC in Overland Park, Kansas.
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27 min
April 01, 2016 How to Select the Right Exit Strategy, Succession Advice From Bank of the West
Many Small Business Owners believe they’ll never retire and in turn, don’t bother to address an exit strategy or succession plan for their business. On this episode of Smart Companies Radio with host Kelly Scanlon you’ll learn the basic steps you need to address with your legal and or banking representative to put together a strategy for retirement and selling your business. Kristin Nelson, Head of Private Business Owners Solutions in the Wealth Management Group at Bank of the West says first and foremost start early and have a candid family conversation as part of your plan.
You can read the white paper discussed in this episode of Smart Companies Radio by visiting http://blog.bankofthewest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Succession-Planning-Whitepaper_final.compressed.pdf
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26 min
March 25, 2016 Kansas City a More Beautiful Place to Live with Leopold Gallery Art Consulting
Since 1991, the nationally ranked Leopold Gallery has helped Kansas City’s private collectors and corporate clients build art collections of enduring quality. On this episode of Smart Company KC, host Kelly Scanlon speaks with Paul Dorrell, the owner of Leopold Gallery and Art Consulting. Paul works to attract private collectors building their art collections with a focus on local creators. Leopold Gallery has been inspiring business owners and homeowner for 25 years and was named part of the 2016 class of 25 Under 25® Winners.
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25 min
March 25, 2016 Creating Client Success: With Core Catalysts Founder Jim Wadella
Core Catalysts helps clients with business challenges that are often tied to their core business operations, costing them time and money. As former consultants with national firms, Jim Wadella tells Smart Companies Host Kelly Scanlon how he and his staff at Core Catalysts bring experienced professionals who are nimble, smart and focused on their clients' business problems. Discover how Core Catalysts brings tangible results and real outcomes to businesses across the country.
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26 min
March 18, 2016 It Only Takes 5 Seconds to Change Your Life and Mel Robbins Tells You How.
She's been called a Tedx phenom and an award-winning commentator for CNN, Mel Robbins joins Smart Companies host Kelly Scanlon to talk about improving your lot in life and getting ahead and all you have to do is stop hesitating. Best known as the creator of the 5-second rule, Mel will explain how we are our own worst enemies and how to overcome it. Discover how you can change your life in as little as 5 seconds.
When Robbins is not on stage, she's on television and has appeared numerous national shows including Good Morning America, and Dr. Phil and is a contributing editor at Success Magazine.
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30 min
March 18, 2016 Injured Veteran Bringing Learning Back to Play Time With Ollies Blocks
Haran Yaffe is the creator of Ollies Blocks, named after his almost 2-year-old daughter. This wounded veteran turned father, turned inventor grew up playing with the blocks made by his father’s small toy company. As a vet who sustained life-threatening injuries, Yaffe returned home with a newfound inspiration to rekindle his father’s work and create a toy that reintroduces a simplistic and hands-on approach to playtime.Ollies Blocks are quickly making an impact beyond recreation, they are also helping child victims of traumatic brain injuries as a rehabilitation tool and they’re helping teachers as a productive educational tool in classrooms. A KickStarter campaign for Ollie's blocks continues until April 3rd.
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27 min
March 11, 2016 Fine Wine & Rich Chocolate Unite with Expertise from The Chocolate Cork.
Keri Lauderdale Olson is the Founder and CEO of Chocolate Cork, www.thechocolatecork.com, where chocolate meets wine in interactive chocolate and wine pairing classes, kits and events. Keri’s lifelong love of chocolate began when her mom started her own small chocolate business while Keri was only 8 years of age.
After16 years in Marketing and Product Development, Keri decided to try something new, bringing her two passions together, wine and chocolate and started her business once she had become an empty nester. She sold her house to come up with the necessary capital and launched the business last year.
Smart Companies KC host Kelly Scanlon talks about the growing pains of a new business and what Keri sees for her business in the future.
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25 min
March 11, 2016 Dont Brainstorm Your Company Out of Biz with Best Selling Author Stephen Shapiro
What is innovation? Best-selling business author and speaker Stephen Shapiro talks with Smart Companies host, Kelly Scanlon. On this episode, Shapiro will explain why businesses struggle and at times fail at breakthrough innovations and what needs to change. Discover how to cultivate innovation at your company and how to approach, tackle and solve your business challenges.
Shapiro is the author of five books, including “Best Practices Are Stupid," which was named the best innovation and creativity book of 2011 and it’s an international #1 best seller.He has been featured in Newsweek, Entrepreneur Magazine, O-The Oprah Magazine, SUCCESS Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, ABC News, and CNBC. Clients include 3M, P&G, Nike, Marriott, Honda, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, NASA, USAA, Fidelity Investments, and GE.
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26 min
March 04, 2016 CREMA, An Award Winning Digital Shop In Kansas City That Goes Above & Beyond
Meet the guys behind one of the best digital shops in Kansas City. George Brooks and Daniel Linhart are co-founders of Crema and winners of 25 Under 25 ®, Class of 2016. Discover what they believe brought them their success and it’s not what you may think. And learn how Crema gives back to their Kansas City community on this week’s Smart Companies – KC with host Kelly Scanlon.
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30 min

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