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HR is no longer just about managing people—it’s about shaping the future of work. Jens Baier, BCG’s HR transformation expert, discusses how AI and shifting employee expectations are forcing companies to rethink talent strategies. From re-recruiting to upskilling employees, HR must adapt to a rapidly changing landscape. Learn More: Jens Baier: https://on.bcg.com/41ca7Gv BCG on People Strategy: https://on.bcg.com/3QtAjro Decoding Global Talent: https://on.bcg.com/4gUC4IT…
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MY PASSION, CURIOSITY, AND COMMITMENT ARE MY KEY TO SUCCESS | Michael Hannaway | Business Spotlight
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In this episode of Business Spotlight, we feature Michael Hannaway, a Chartered Surveyor and founder of Landsurvey Group, a company renowned for its accuracy, professionalism and efficiency in delivering mapping, measuring and modelling services. With over 42 years of experience in land surveying, Michael has witnessed remarkable technological adva…
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Learn about Brad's insights on being an entrepreneur in the health care industry focused on supporting start ups and more-established organizations that are breaking into new markets. The importance of continual learning and what it is like to go to grad school in your 40's and having a different perspective. The value of having mentors and thought…
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HOW INTEGRITY - NOT MOTIVATION - CREATES LASTING SUCCESS | Haydn Griffiths | The Business Spotlight
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In this episode we're diving deep into mindset transformation with Haydn Griffiths, a passionate mindset coach who helps people break through their limitations and step into their true potential. Hayden shares powerful insights on overcoming self-doubt, the mindset shifts that drive business success, and how resilience is built through life’s tough…
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I STARTED AND LOST MY FIRST BUSINESS BY MIDDLE SCHOOL | With Rene Soliz | The Business Spotlight
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Hear Rene Soliz describe his first propensity for business ownership... In third grade. He started and lost his first business by middle school. An Indeed post changed everything for Rene Soliz. Rene has a heart for veterans, business owners and executives. He wants to show them their own yellow brick road to financial success. He has great advise …
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WHY YOU NEED A STRATEGY IN ADDRESSING STAFF ENGAGEMENT | With Alex Hill | The Business Spotlight
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Join Simon Marshall as he interviews Alex Hill, Managing Director of Whitecode Consulting, a leading building services consultancy specialising in mechanical and electrical design for large residential and mixed-use developments in Greater London. Alex shares his journey from the company's first employee to Managing Director and ultimately a manage…
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OUR FOCUS STARTS WITH THE INDIVIDUAL AND THEIR MINDSET | Ryan Schachtner | The Business Spotlight
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In today's Business Spotlight Series, we speak with Ryan Schachtner. Ryan is the Co-Founder of Success Beyond Game Day, an organization that works with athletes to extend their skills and impact beyond the game. They help connect the dots between sports and life through customized tools and programs that focus on comprehension, application and impl…
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MANAGING A BUSINESS WHILE MAINTAINING A FULL-TIME JOB | With Don Martin | The Business Spotlight
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Turning your passion into a business. In this episode, Don Martin, the founder of Winnie's Original, shares his journey. He transformed his love for a jam his mum created in 2013 into a successful side business. He discusses the leap of faith required to dive into the business world. Don also talks about the challenges of managing a business while …
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NAVIGATING CHALLENGES LIKE COMPLACENCY IN BUSINESS | With Laura Middleton | The Business Spotlight
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In this episode of Business Spotlight, we chat with Laura Middleton, the driving force behind Farm Adventure—home to the UK’s wackiest outdoor activities for grown-ups. With locations in Yorkshire and Shropshire, Farm Adventure proves that fun isn’t just for kids! Laura shares her inspiring journey, which began 14 years ago when she answered an ad …
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Join Simon Marshall as he interviews Will Sanderson, Managing Director of Shell-Clad Ltd, a UK-based company specialising in sustainable modular exhibition stand solutions. Will shares how Shell-Clad's patented reusable clip system reduces waste while catering to exhibitors, agencies, and event organisers. The conversation delves into Will’s journe…
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Join Simon Marshall as he interviews Rachel Watkyn, founder and chair of the Tiny Box Company, a pioneer in ethical and recycled luxury packaging. Rachel shares her entrepreneurial journey, from launching Tiny Box Company as a market disruptor to her experience on Dragon’s Den, securing investment and overcoming self-doubt to create a business now …
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BUILDING A BUSINESS WITH THE EXCITEMENT OF REALISING IDEAS | Cormac Carville | Business Spotlight
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In this episode of Business Spotlight, we feature Cormac Carville, a Chartered Civil Engineer and the co-founder and Managing Director of YardBox. Born out of frustration during the pandemic, YardBox began as a solution to the lack of dedicated home working spaces, with Cormac designing the concept and his family helping bring it to life. The busin…
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Join Simon Marshall as he interviews Ed Robbins, CEO of Fresh Start in Education, a company dedicated to re-engaging students who have been excluded from school or are out of education. Ed shares the tailored approach Fresh Start takes to inspire hope and reintegrate students into education or employment through personalised activities and relation…
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A GREAT LEARNING ABOUT BEING FOCUSED | With Garrett Greenlee and Rick Plasket | The Business Spotlight
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In this Business Spotlight interview, we hear from Garrett Greenlee of Day Arc Environmental Systems. While Garrett has an engineering background, his passion is in the Cannabis industry on the production side. In this interview, he shares how he uses his experience to deliver a market- disrupting, next-level product! All while navigating a marketp…
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In this episode of the Business Spotlight Series, host Kay Cote sits down with Greg Freeman, CEO of Data Literacy Academy, to explore the fascinating intersection of business, data, and people. Greg shares his journey of launching a thriving business in 2022, scaling to 80 team members, and partnering with top enterprises like ASOS and BAE Systems.…
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From Marine pilot to passionate entrepreneur, meet Andy Shetterly, owner of Peak Performance Sports Therapy. They specialize in therapies for pain relief and enabling peak performance for a wide range of patients including elite & professional athletes. He shares his long-standing passion in helping people via massage and physical therapy methods w…
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Manoj Mistry, IBOS Association Ltd. Some insights from this episode: Don't be afraid to take risk. Test the water and do research. You can get in touch with Manoj here on LinkedIn: / manoj-mistry 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website: https://www.businessspotlightser…
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In this podcast, we're talking to Josh Lenthal, the CEO of Active Oxfordshire. He explains how his charity promotes physical activity across Oxfordshire. Josh emphasizes the importance of having a clear, positive vision and principles. These guide the team members in making decisions about which projects to undertake and who is best suited to execu…
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RUNNING A HARDWARE STARTUP IN A SOFTWARE-DOMINATED WORLD | Aamar Khwaja | The Business Spotlight
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Join host Kay Cote as she dives deep into the inspiring journey of Aamar Khwaja, CEO of MoD Garden. Discover how Aamar transitioned from 15 years on Wall Street to becoming a passionate entrepreneur revolutionizing urban farming. Aamar shares his personal story of overcoming health challenges, the alarming truths about industrial farming, and how M…
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In this Business Spotlight interview, we hear from Jonathan Ross, Co-Founder and Director of Vision Scotland. Starting as a small family business, Jonathan embarked on a journey to build a great business. His vision rocket fuelled his ambition and self-belief to build the business he has today. Keeping focused on the one thing, taking a leap of fai…
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In this episode, Alida sits down with James Battershill, founder of Echo Square, to discuss his journey of building a business in the highly specialised field of water tank relining and replacement. From starting in 2019 to working on prestigious projects like Buckingham Palace and massive data centres, James shares insights on what it takes to gro…
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In this Business Spotlight interview, we hear from Stacie Boord – CEO of Shadowbox Live, an ensemble theatre company with over 30 years of multi-city production success! Stacie shares her success stories of taking care of her people and being “One hell of a sales person!”. Our interview covers a story of “Artists pursuing a dream” and creating busi…
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In this Business Spotlight interview, we hear from Curran Hennessey of STAFF Now – a long-term, temporary staffing agency. Curran has been in the temporary staffing industry for over 4 years. STAFF Now experienced 65% growth in 2024 and believes it’s uniqueness from others in this market springs from it’s track record of providing dependable labor …
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In this Business Spotlight interview, we hear from Mark Whitman – Owner of TeamBuilder Search – “A Life Improvement Company". Mark shares his success stories of overcoming great personal health challenges to become the leader of an executive search /recruiting company with a culture of improving life for all involved. As he shares his story, it’s o…
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ADAPTING & BALANCING THE DEMANDS OF BUSINESS OWNERSHIP | With James English | The Business Spotlight
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Join Simon Marshall as he interviews James English, co-owner and CEO of Vehicle Smart, one of the UK's leading platforms for learner drivers and vehicle owners. James shares the journey of developing his innovative apps, tackling challenges like adapting to changes in technology, and balancing the demands of business ownership. They discuss key les…
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INVOLVING YOUR KID IN THE BUSINESS MIGHT BE A GOOD IDEA | With Whitney Atkinson and Scott Lawson | The Business Spotlight
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Should you involve your young son or daughter in the business? ABSOLUTELY! Look at Wugs! Watch this podcast and learn how Whitney Atkinson was inspired by a common problem along the Coastal Bend. She made improvements to her own outdoor rug and after a weather event realized, "We might have something here." Hear her advice for business owners about…
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SKILLS CAN BE TAUGHT, CHARACTER CAN'T | With Tara Jalali Malek and Ted Schmidt | The Business Spotlight
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Join host Ted Schmidt on the Business Spotlight Series as he speaks with Tara Malek, owner and litigator at Smith + Malek, about the challenges of balancing high-performance leadership with personal well-being. Tara shares her journey in the legal world and the pressures of running a business while striving to take care of herself. She discusses th…
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THE IMPORTANCE OF RESILIENCE AND SELF-BELIEF | With Rachel Watkyn and Simon Marshall | The Business Spotlight
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Join Simon Marshall as he interviews Rachel Watkyn, founder and chair of the Tiny Box Company, a pioneer in ethical and recycled luxury packaging. Rachel shares her entrepreneurial journey, from launching Tiny Box Company as a market disruptor to her experience on Dragon’s Den, securing investment and overcoming self-doubt to create a business now …
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THE IMPORTANCE OF STRATEGIC MARKETING | With Rashedul Hasan and Simon Marshall | The Business Spotlight
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Join Simon Marshall as he interviews Rashedul Hasan, Managing Director of Visiting Angels North West Kent, a personalised home care service, and Founder of Digital Care, a full-service digital marketing agency. Rashedul shares his journey from a family of entrepreneurs to becoming a business owner, navigating challenges in both the care and marketi…
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BUILD A TEAM CULTURE THAT FOSTERS COLLABORATION AND QUALITY | With Jon Stone and Kay Cote | The Business Spotlight
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🎙️ Welcome to the Business Spotlight Series with your host, Kay Cote! In this episode, we sit down with Jon Stone, Managing Director of Frederick Cooper, to uncover the secrets of running a successful business in the high-end automotive industry -- yes we're talking 007 James Bond! 🚗✨ Jon shares his journey from accounting graduate to leading a ren…
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CAREER REFLECTIONS AND GAINING INDUSTRY INSIGHTS | With David Ittner and Ted Schmidt | The Business Spotlight
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In this episode of Business Spotlight, host Ted Schmidt speaks with David Ittner, CEO of Fairmount Memorial Association. David reflects on his career journey and shares insights on how his early years might have been different if he had explored various industries to gain broader perspectives. His reflections provide valuable lessons for those navi…
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ALWAYS PUT EVERYTHING YOU HAVE INTO WHAT YOU DO | With Jon Bennett and Mark McNulty | The Business Spotlight
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Hi, I'm Jonathan Bennett, Founder and CEO of KAKOU USA, a small privately owned minority business committed to providing our customers with the utmost excellence by delivering quality products and dependable service. Our history of success is directly related to our ability to perform key tasks, including overseeing execution of innovative platform…
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP IS ONE BIG EXERCISE IN RISK TOLERANCE | With Jyre Richardson and Mark McNulty | The Business Spotlight
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We are proud to serve the Bluegrass and beyond, providing premium service. Founded the month before the pandemic, From Here to There has been providing relief on moving day ever since. Full satisfaction is our goal and we accomplish this by consistently going above and beyond. The golden rule is our modus operandi and we emphasize integrity and eff…
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LEARN ALONG THE JOURNEY | With Latrell and Lindon Blackman and Scott MacMeans | The Business Spotlight
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Every business owner has lots to learn. Whether you learn it up front, down the road, or along the way, you’ve got plenty to learn as you create, build, and run your business. The Blackman brothers decided to take the journey together. As young entrepreneurs they focus on building their company through Faith & Focus, Serving Clients with Value, and…
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In this episode of the Business Spotlight Podcast, our Host Ted Schmidt interviews Shane Johnson, the CEO of Carbon Quest. They discuss Shane’s business journey, how he manages work-life balance, and much more! Don’t forget to like and subscribe to get notifications for more of these kinds of great episodes. You can get in touch with Shane here on …
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TAKE A BREAK - DON'T THINK YOU CAN'T STEP AWAY | With Sarah Webb Smith and Mark McNulty | The Business Spotlight
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Rooted in a heritage of fabrication and machining expertise dating back to 1970, CKT is ideally positioned and well-guided by its team of seasoned business managers and automotive experts to deliver solutions to answer the industry’s ongoing requirements. CKT is a WBE-certified business comprised of two divisions, with two facilities. It’s a 50+ ye…
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Ever feel like you’re getting lost in the feed of endless social media posts? Is the algorithm to blame, or could you have used better hashtags? The world of social media is constantly evolving, and you deserve a partner to help you navigate it. At Full Court Social, we’re passionate about helping people find success on social that grows with their…
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THE CHALLENGES OF ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO DO THE RIGHT THING | With Steven Napoli and Craig Wipperman | The Business Spotlight
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Our guest today on the Business Spotlight is Steve Napoli founder of TERRA, the largest network of certified e-waste recyclers and IT asset disposition (ITAD) providers in the world. Join us as we discuss the origins and importance of the electronics recycling industry, with a focus on proper handling and downstream materials. We also discuss the c…
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HOW I MANAGE CLIENT EXPECTATIONS | With Russell Crouch and Craig Wipperman | The Business Spotlight
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In this episode, Craig sits down with Russell Crouch of Enfinity Engineering to explore the fascinating journey of building a successful engineering firm. Specializing in mechanical, HVAC, lighting, power, plumbing, medical gas, and low-voltage technology design for buildings, Enfinity Engineering has carved out a niche in the healthcare sector. Ru…
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WHAT 30 YEARS OF BUSINESS LOOKS LIKE | With Daniel Maddox and Mick Corrigan | The Business Spotlight
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Dan Maddox is the owner and Managing Director of Evolve Document Solutions who supply and service multi functional copiers and printers to businesses. Dan is well established, known, liked and trusted in this industry with 30 years of success behind him and an exciting future ahead for him and his team. You can get in touch with Daniel here on Link…
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BUSTING MYTHS ABOUT ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND FINDING BALANCE | With Priyan Dhutia and Sonali Nigam | The Business Spotlight
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In this episode of Business Spotlight, host Sonali Nigam sits down with Priyan Dhutia to uncover the truths behind entrepreneurship. Priyan shares his perspective on the biggest misconception about being a business owner, that the job is easier than it seems. He discusses the importance of being proactive, setting clear boundaries between work and …
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THE BENEFITS OF BOTH SMALL AND LARGE BUSINESSES | With William E. Preston and Warren Fiihr | The Business Spotlight
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Warren Fiihr interviewed William, AKA Bill, to discuss large and small companies, and how different it is to work for each of them. William pointed out the benefits of both, balancing the exposure a large company provides with the variety of small businesses. You can get in touch with William here on LinkedIn: / william-e-preston-08783810 🔔 Want yo…
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HIRE RIGHT AND MANAGE THEM WELL | With Alex Glaser and Sonali Nigam | The Business Spotlight
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Alex Glaser, Workpays Insights from the interview: Hire correctly and manage them correctly; Create smart goals at beginning of every week; You can get in touch with Alex here on LinkedIn: / alex-glasner 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website: https://www.businessspot…
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ON JOURNALISM, COMMUNITY, AND BUILDING A BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM | With Luke Baumgarten and Ted Schmidt | Business Spotlight
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In this episode of Business Spotlight, host Ted Schmidt interviews Luke Baumgarten to discuss his journey and insights into journalism, media, and business. Luke shares his thoughts on the challenges of work-life balance, the state of journalism in Spokane, and rebuilding a sense of community in the media industry. He also reflects on the importanc…
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ON FOCUS, PRODUCTIVITY, AND BEING A QUALITY PARENT | With Greg Dorban and Sonali NIgam | The Business Spotlight
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In this episode of Business Spotlight, host Sonali Nigam interviews Greg Dorban, who shares his approach to achieving success and balance. Greg emphasizes the value of compartmentalizing thoughts, focusing on one task at a time, and delivering results rather than trying to juggle everything at once. He also discusses his philosophy of being a "qual…
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STAYING MEMORABLE AND BUILDING PERSONAL CONNECTIONS | With Kerry Mayo and Sonali Nigam | The Business Spotlight
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In this episode of Business Spotlight, host Sonali Nigam talks with Kerry Mayo from NPF Bassetts Pole Adventure Park. Kerry shares insights on the importance of being proactive rather than reactive in business and highlights the challenges of staying memorable in a competitive market. She discusses the critical role of communication and why custome…
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CARE FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES AND THEY WILL CARE FOR YOUR CUSTOMERS | With Chris Woodrey and Todd Rodden | Business Spotlight
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Meet Chris Woodrey, owner of Xcel Calibration & Diagnostics who provide automotive safety systems repair and calibration services in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. He started the business in 2021 after years of working in automotive repair and diagnostics. While most of their business is completed via their mobile services, where they go to a large re…
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HOW MILITARY SERVICE CAN PREPARE FOR BUSINESS OWNERSHIP | With Perry Languirand and Scott Lawson | The Business Spotlight
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Perry Languirand's entrepreneurial journey began at an impressively young age. By 14, he had already started and successfully sold his first business, quickly earning a role as a District Manager. Although his school years temporarily interrupted his ambitions, Perry graduated at 16, and took his next steps. His military service provided not only v…
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INNOVATIVE LAWYER USES AI TO REVOLUTIONIZE LEGAL SOLUTIONS | With José Padilla and Scott Lawson | The Business Spotlight
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In this episode, Harvard and Penn graduate José Padilla shares his unique journey—from shunning a traditional legal career to pioneering AI-driven tools that empower business owners to navigate legal challenges across the globe. José discusses how his dual ventures, Padilla Law (www.Padilla.law) and Legalmente (www.legalmente.ai), are transforming …
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In this episode of Business Spotlight, host Ted Schmidt interviews Mark Norton, Executive Director of Northwest I90 Manufacturing Alliance. Mark shares his perspective on the challenges and importance of maintaining work-life balance, especially in leadership roles. He offers valuable insights into how professionals can effectively balance their pe…
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THE CHALLENGES OF RUNNING AN ART GALLERY | With Carla Bisong and Warren Fiihr | The Business Spotlight
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In this interview with Warren Fiihr, Carla Bisong shared her journey into the art business, starting from a finance background and transitioning into becoming an art dealer. They talked about the challenges of running an art gallery and her vision for expansion. Carla views her role more as a connector between artists and art buyers, rather than a …
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