The Alchemist Lounge

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  • Ep04: Staffing Simplified: Industry Insights From A Veteran - David Schek

    The staffing industry is a tough business. You have to be able to deal with nuances and the X factor to run the business, and to put in place the operating systems, most importantly, the people. In today's episode, David Scheck explains in detail about simplifying the staffing process.

    EPISODE NOTES

    • The transition from being in a staffing industry to being in service to this industry
    • General insurance agents
    • Workers comp solutions
    • Differences between PEO and EOR
    • Impact of Covid-19
    • Future plans for 2021 and beyond

    ABOUT DAVID SCHEK

    David Schek is a 30-year staffing veteran who owns a company called ''Leaststaff - Work Comp Staff Solutions'' that provides work comp solutions and programs exclusively to staffing companies.

    CONNECT WITH DAVID

    • Phone: (202) 302 - 1212
    • Website: Least Staff

    CONNECT WITH US

    • Website: Gravy Work | Hire Staff On-Demand
    • Podcast: Off The Clock
    • Facebook: @GravyWork

    Until Next Time.. Be Kind and Thrive!

    26 min
  • Ep03: What It Takes To Build A Business - Mike Mahler

    In today's episode, Mike shares his journey from working in network marketing to building his own business to achieve work and life balance. Join us today to learn the secrets to his success and some insights on training and nutrition.

    EPISODE NOTES

    • The truth about network marketing
    • Positioning vs. Prospecting
    • How to generate engagement?
    • Setting the right mindset to become successful
    • Training and Veganism
    • Advice to people who want to start a business

    RESOURCE/LINK MENTIONED

    • The Top Five Regrets of the Dying - Bronnie Ware

    ABOUT MIKE MAHLER

    From pioneering in the use of kettlebells to training top UFC champions, coach Mike Mahler is an entrepreneur with the ability to adapt, evolve and find balance in his life. He's been in the fitness industry for over sixteen years and has taught workshops all over the US and overseas. Now, he owns and runs Aggressive Strength, an all-natural supplement company that designs products for boosting testosterone, reducing inflammation, improving sleep, and controlling estrogen levels.

    CONNECT WITH MIKE

    • Website: Mahler's Aggressive Strength LLC
    • Instagram: @mikemahler73
    • Youtube: @mikemahler

    CONNECT WITH US

    • Website: Gravy Work | Hire Staff On-Demand
    • Podcast: Off The Clock
    • Facebook: @GravyWork

    Until Next Time.. Be Kind and Thrive!

    25 min
  • Ep02: From On Demand Car Wash To Disaster Recovery: A Startup Pivot - Nicholas Jacobsen and Andrew Joseph

    From demand car wash services to live video auditing and checklists, Nicholas Jacobsen and Andrew Joseph from Tulu have been reimagining how technology can change the dynamic industries and impact the world for the better. In this episode, the guests speak about technology, cleaning services, and start-ups.

    EPISODE NOTES

    • Applications of Tulu's technology
    • Pros of body cameras on hourly workers
    • What's exciting about start-ups
    • The impact of technology on the world
    • Future plans for Tulu

    ABOUT TULU AND THE GUESTS

    AJ and Nicholas are innovators and leaders in disinfection technology. Their startup, Tulu, empowers hourly workers in cleaning & disinfection with technology that ensures their efficiency, safety, and accountability. Tulu's technology has been used in COVID-19 testing, disaster relief, and reopening the hospitality industry. Over the years, the company has built and optimized software to ensure that cleaners follow proper sanitization protocols. The software itself has evolved into a standalone offering that Tulu now supplies to real estate owners and transportation companies in partnership with service providers in their respective industries.

    CONNECT WITH TULU

    CONNECT WITH US

    • Website: Gravy Work | Hire Staff On-Demand
    • Podcast: Off The Clock
    • Facebook: @GravyWork

    Until Next Time.. Be Kind and Thrive!

    16 min
  • Ep01: Transforming HR - Andrea Bunch, Ulises Orozco, Cameron Sadler

    From remote working to virtual conventions, the global pandemic has changed the work environment and spurred future innovation in the field of Human Resources. Join host Alex Atwood as he speaks with executives and entrepreneurs who are challenging traditional norms and rethinking the future of Human Resources.

    EPISODE NOTES

    • The impact of mentors on their careers
    • HR as a profit center and how their company is shifting to that perspective
    • The benefits of PTO
    • Discoveries derived from coronavirus
    • Business Intentions for 2021

    ABOUT THE GUESTS

    • ANDREA BUNCH

    From nurses to machinists to movers dealing with everything from the teamsters to NASA, Andrea Bunch has been a leader in human resources for more than a decade and now works as a vice president at the largest private relocation, moving, and storage company in the US.

    • ULISES OROZCO

    Serial entrepreneur and product guru, Ulises Orozco co-founded PTO genius reimagining what employees can do with paid time off.

    • CAMERON SADLER

    Entrepreneur Cameron Sadler is the Newcraft CEO and Y Combinator Alum. He started out teaching engineering, but now he founded an amazing start-up that connects many of the major tools in the vast HR ecosystem. He's all about making magic happen on the technology side of HR.

    CONNECT WITH US

    • Website: Gravy Work | Hire Staff On-Demand
    • Podcast: Off The Clock
    • Facebook: @GravyWork

    Until Next Time.. Be Kind and Thrive!

    35 min
  • Off The Clock

    In ''Off the Clock'', Alex Atwood brings insider tips and tools from expert and innovator leaders. If you tune in to the show, you'll find out ways of turning your employees and partners into teammates. But what makes this podcast truly special are the experiences the guests share, since their stories are not only informative but inspiring. So sit back and enjoy the show!

    CONNECT WITH US

    • Website: Gravy Work | Hire Staff On-Demand
    • Podcast: Off The Clock
    • Facebook: @GravyWork
    2 min

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Leaders are vulnerable to falling into the trap of doing what works today, instead of achieving true alchemy and transforming their personal and professional practices to meet the challenges of tomorrow.