The Second Stage

By Brendan Anderson and Jeffrey KadlicBusiness

The Second Stage episodes

January 25, 2016 Encore: Be Your Employee's Thought Leader: Create a Culture of Continuous Learning
Today’s successful small business culture thrives on learning. Consider the idea that you, the business owner, are the lead educational cultivator among your employees.
54 min
January 18, 2016 The Impact of Sustained Growth on Business and the Economy
As demonstrated by the name of our show, Second Stage Companies are our passion.
56 min
January 04, 2016 Encore: The Reality of Cyber Crime for Small Business: Be Prepared with an Incident Response Plan
With cyber crime on the rise and a very real threat to small business, we have invited cyber security expert, Vikas Bhatia, Founder and CEO of Kalki Consulting, to discuss what makes small businesses so vulnerable to cyber incidents.
57 min
December 28, 2015 Encore: A Family Business with a Mission: People, Systems, Efficiency
On today’s episode of The Second Stage we are thrilled to speak with the co-owners of Squeeze In, Misty Young and Shila Morris.
56 min
December 21, 2015 Encore: The 4 Secrets of Passionate Organizations
When it comes to describing an entrepreneur, it would be hard to imagine that description not including the word “passion,” as passion and drive is typically what not only gets he or she started, but what keeps their internal flame burning.
58 min
December 14, 2015 Business Case Study: The Benefits of Implementing an Operating Methodology
Many entrepreneurs feel that if they put enough hours and hustle into their business, they will be successful. And while many certainly are and should be congratulated, vision and value creation might go unfulfilled.
57 min
November 23, 2015 Encore: First Generation Entrepreneurs Planning For and Achieving Their Goals
Typically avid learners with a great deal of passion, entrepreneurs, especially new entrepreneurs, see the world as their oyster, full of opportunity.
56 min
November 16, 2015 Encore: Mezzanine Funding - An alternative source of capital for established businesses
The Second Stage is joined by guest Stephen Gurgovits, Managing Partner at F.N.B. Capital Partners, to discuss mezzanine funding as an alternative source of capital for established and growing businesses. Mr.
56 min
November 09, 2015 Create a 'Contagious Culture'
Introduced through the Small Giants Community, we are thrilled to welcome leadership advisor and strategist, Anese Cavanaugh, to The Second Stage.
56 min
October 26, 2015 Encore: How financially capable are your employees?
We talk often about the importance of great financial metrics and reporting as you establish and grow your organization.
57 min

About The Second Stage

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The Second Stage serves as an entrepreneurial forum to exchange ideas and best practices amongst peers. While each business is unique, most companies face the same obstacles on their path to success. The topics and trends addressed within this community of like-minded individuals will include financials and reporting, valuation and value creation, succession planning, human resources, technology, insurance and benefits, as well as many others. The show will be delivered from the perspective of the hosts who view opportunities from both an entrepreneurial and institutional private investor perspective.