The Nexus IT TechBeat Podcast with Founder/CEO, Earl Foote

Tanner Bell co-founded Ragnar in 2004 as a single overnight running relay race with 262 participants. Today, more than 100,000 runners participate annually in 6 road relay races and 20 trail relay races. Tanner has been instrumental in the growth of Ragnar and continues to play an integral role in establishing Ragnar as one of the premier brands in endurance sports.

Tanner played a major role in raising several rounds of growth capital from Dolphin Capital Group between 2006 and 2011, and White Road Investments (Clif Bar) and Partnership Capital Growth in 2013.

Join Earl Foote and Tanner Bell for an informative discussion on resetting the future.

-How COVID has given Ragnar a chance to reset
-How to engage a new audience
-How to promote differently
-How to approach customer service differently
-Open new sales channels
-And...Ragnar's recent acquisition by FitLab

As an EOS Implementer, Danny helps business owners and leaders in Utah of small & medium-sized businesses, 10-250 employees, get 100% on the same page with their vision, make it happen, and build healthy teams.

Rob is a nonprofit executive professional with over 27 years of experience in leading and building nonprofit organizations. For the last ten years, Rob has served as the Executive Director of CCPC, a humanitarian and community-focused nonprofit organization with a bold vision to serve as a leading networker of community services, based in Park City, Utah.

Join Earl Foote and Rob Harter for an informative discussion on how to grow your business, including:

-How CCPC has grown in the last 10 years
-Why and how to add staff who match your organization’s DNA
-How to emerge out of COVID with a renewed mission
-What a good leader looks like
-How to maintain an organization’s core values

In 2019, Josh Bersin, an HR industry expert said, “Improving the employee experience—similar to the customer or candidate experience—is the next transformation in human resources and will absolutely disrupt the HR technology market." 

Today businesses that focus on improving their employee experience outperform others in nearly every way:

• 2x the revenue and 4x the profit
• 21% more productive employees
• 40% lower employee turnover
• 11.5x as likely to appear in Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work

Join HR expert, Jordan Boogaard, and Earl Foote, for this informative podcast, as we dive into the new landscape of HR and help you leverage ideas and tools to create the outcomes you and your team aim for.

Learn What a CISO really is and what they do. 
Learn about operational IT vs. Cyber Strategy and Governance 
Learn how you can have a CISO without hiring one 
What key cyber governance issues do organizations struggle with

Data governance, data privacy, and compliance have become very complicated topics that are evolving at break-neck speeds. We often find that many business leaders don't even know if their business is subject or not, and where to start if they are. The reality is that with ever-increasing #datasecurity regulations and the evolution of those requirements, most of us are affected to some extent by these regulations.

With so many companies starting to practice responsible #vendormanagement, we are seeing significant quantities of businesses miss out on new growth opportunities because they have not implemented robust #datasecurity and compliance practices.

My friend, Glen Horsley, and I are joining forces to debunk the myths and provide clarification on these topics. Jump on the #livestream #podcast with us and let's sort it all out together! We will be covering topics like:

- When do CCPA, GDPR, HIPPA, PCI, NIST, SOC, and beyond apply to my business?
- Do these regulations apply even if my business is not located in the state or country of the regulatory act?
- What are our obligations?
- What is considered Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or Protected Health Information (PHI)?
- What are the risks if we aren't compliant with the law? 

Join Dr. Jeb Hurley, CEO and Co-founder of Xmetryx, and Earl Foote, CEO/Founder of Nexus IT Consultants, for a discussion on the role of trust and culture in high performing teams. Key topics will include:

* Leading with Trust - why it's more vital than ever.
* Talking trust – why do leaders find it so difficult?
* The ROI of trust – the business and human benefits.
* How can leaders inspire trust and peak performance?

Cultivate trust in your teams and help each person feel secure, safe, and supported. This is the key to reducing stress and keeping performance at its peak!

Are COVID and WFH messing with your company mojo, your corporate culture?

My friend, David Williams, and I are discussing how to build productive, rewarding culture, even in crazy times like this pandemic.

When it comes to new companies, new products, and new services, Brand Building should be at the top of the list for every organization within the beginning stages of launching.

Driven by an insatiable curiosity, Daniel Beck of 401Go, has launched numerous businesses in a variety of industries. He loves the creativity and excitement of starting companies and building brands. His approach to start-ups centers on the application of emerging technologies with an emphasis on strategic marketing.

Join Nexus Consultants CEO, Earl Foote, and Daniel Beck, as they dive into the world of brand building. They will discuss the difference between a product and a brand and understand signaling and subtext when it comes to branding. They will also dive into Daniel’s entrepreneurial journey, how he brought his first idea to the market, how his brands have evolved over the years, and so much more.

Points of Discussion to include:
- The birth of a brand - How Dan brought his first idea to market
- Understanding the difference between a product and a brand
- How long did it take Dan to go from idea to launch?
- How long from launch until Dan felt like he really found his stride?
- How have Dan's brands evolved over the years?
- Understanding signaling and subtext when it comes to branding
- When have there been times that branding lost its fidelity and how did Dan learn from that?
- Do branding practices change when you are selling products or services, if so, how?

Are you living a life by default? Or a life by design? Are you intently producing the results you desire from your business and your life?

My guest for this segment of TechBeat, Dale Majors, Co-Owner of Grand Trunk (hammocks and adventure gear) and Founder at Venture Anyway, built Bikewagon.com to over $10M ARR before he sold the company and bought Grand Trunk. Starting from humble beginnings, not unlike most Entrepreneurs, Dale has learned the power of living a life and operating a business by design, to achieve envisioned results and success. Dale now also spends some of his time helping other Entrepreneurs learn the principles of success and intentional living through his Mastermind groups and coaching project, Venture Anyway.

Join Dale and I for a fascinating conversation full of actionable tips to help you elevate yourself and your business to the next level, including:

• Finding your own identity, formulas, and mission and using this knowledge to live a deliberate, impactful life.
• Unique methods to help you be present and experience every moment of your life to its fullest.
• Life, business, and success are a journey, not a destination. Learn to enjoy the process and thrive, regardless of your present circumstances.