Brett Putter is an expert on company culture development. He is the founder and CEO of CultureGene, a company culture development company helping companies build strong, functional cultures while transitioning to a remote or hybrid work model. Brett has written two books on the subject of company culture. Culture Decks Decoded was published in 2018 and Own Your Culture: How to Define, Embed and Manage your Company Culture was published in September 2020. He writes a popular blog on culture-driven companies and is a sought-after speaker. To find out more information about Brett Putter, his books, and Culture Gene, click on the links below. www.culturegene.ai https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08H279P1C https://www.amazon.com/Culture-Decks-Decoded-Transform-conscious/dp/1527223744/ Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any exciting episodes in the future. Also please leave us a review wherever you find your favorite podcasts!

Chris Meade is the co-founder of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. CROSSNET combines elements of the childhood game four square and volleyball in a competitive game to 11, win by 2. CROSSNET is now available at Walmart, Target, DICKS, Academy Sports, Amazon, and 20+ other retailers. To learn more about Chris and CROSSNET, visit the site below. crossnetgame.com Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any exciting episodes in the future. Also please leave us a review wherever you find your favorite podcasts!

Ira S. Wolfe is a “Millennial trapped in a Baby Boomer body” and the world’s first Chief Googlization Officer. He is President of Poised for the Future Company, founder of Success Performance Solutions, a TEDx Speaker, Top 10 Global Thought Leader on Future of Work and HR (Thinkers360), host of Geeks Geezers Googlization podcast, and frequent presenter at SHRM and business conferences. His most recent book is Recruiting in the Age of Googlization, now in its 2nd edition, is recognized as one of the best HR and Recruiting books of all-time by Book Authority. He is the Founder of the Googlization Nation Community and frequent contributor to HR and business blogs including Cornerstone on Demand's ReWork. He is also the author of 5 other books including Perfect Labor Storm and Understanding Business Values and Motivators. For more information about Ira Wolfe be sure to visit the websites below. https://successperformancesolutions.com https://irawolfe.com https://googlizationnation.com https://geeksgeezersgooglization.com https://www.linkedIn.com/in/irawolfe PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!!  

Bill Kurzeja is the Owner and founder of Professional Success South, a professional sales training and business consulting firm. Bill’s career began in the United States Army where he learned discipline and the importance of strict attention to detail. Over the next 8 years he made his way up the ranks to sergeant where he learned not only leadership, but the importance of clear, effective communication in training. This made his next move as he transitioned out of the military in 2001 obvious; he would enter the retail automotive industry. Beginning as a salesperson, he quickly rose through the ranks through finance, into sales manager, and finally into the GSM and GM positions. Bill now follows his passion in training and coaching, specializing in the basics of communication and how paying attention to details will build a strong foundation. He is always working to bring knowledge to as many people as possible whether through his clients, on social media, or through his weekly Podcast, Get Focused with Bill K and Gina Faye. Currently, Bill has begun training to become a triathlete and is on a mission to become the number one ranked member of his age group despite not knowing how to swim when he first began training! You can find more information about Bill Kurzeja and Professional Success South at the link below. https://professionalsuccesssouth.com/ Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any exciting episodes in the future. Also please leave us a review wherever you find your favorite podcasts!

Elizabeth Lotardo is a consultant, researcher, and co-author of Selling with Noble Purpose: How to Drive Revenue and Do Work that Makes You Proud. As the VP of Services at sales leadership consultancy McLeod & More, Elizabeth leads sales transformation initiatives for clients like Oracle, G Adventures, and Fiserv. She is a popular LinkedInLearning author, and her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and on NPR. With an undergraduate degree in advertising from Boston University and a Master’s in Organizational Psychology, Elizabeth has enabled firms to drive employee engagement, competitive differentiation, and ultimately revenue. To find out more about Elizabeth Lotardo, visit WWW.MCLEODANDMORE.COM. Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any exciting episodes in the future. Also please leave us a review wherever you find your favorite podcasts!

Jay Hodge is the founder and President of Jay Hodge & Associates, a Lean Management Consulting firm consisting of an extensive network of Independent Experts specializing in multiple fields including Strategy Deployment, Lean Leadership Development, Operations, Revenue Cycle Management, Kaizen/RIW and Problem Solving Events and the implementation of Lean Management Systems in organizations across multiple industries.  Jay is the author of The Lean Treasure Chest and is the creator of the Dynamic Elemental Engagement System used to effectively drive cultural transformation within any organization.  Jay possesses over 30 years of demonstrated operational leadership in roles ranging from front-line Supervisor to Vice President within organizations such as Toyota, General Motors, Caterpillar, Ford, Tenet Healthcare and the United States Marine Corps. His experience has demonstrated that simply using the Lean tools is easy but succeeding as an effective Leader in a Lean organization requires a completely different kind of Leadership, one that necessitates a level of engagement, accountability, communication and ownership seldom demonstrated.  A Lean Leader is first a servant, someone who understands that they will never be more important than the very people that they serve, influence and impact.  JH&A Enables organizations to understand that success as a Lean organization is about differentiating yourself from your competition by understanding and providing what your customers value, in a manner that sets you apart.  JH&A builds upon an organizations abilities and strengths by developing a focused strategy, documented plan, clearly defined expectations, an accountability structure, and most importantly, a willingness of Leadership to get neck deep daily in the mud puddle we refer to as operations. Effective Lean Leadership is the catalyst for a Successful Lean Culture. To find out more about Jay Hodge and Associates, a Lean Management Consulting firm, please visit www.jhodgeassoc.com Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any exciting episodes in the future. Also please leave us a review wherever you find your favorite podcasts!

David Thomas Tao is an entrepreneur, editor, and voice actor based in New York City. He is the Co-Founder and Editor of BarBend.com, a media brand that provides multi-platform coverage of news, analysis, training, and opinion in strength training and sports. One of the largest and fastest-growing fitness sites on the web, BarBend is the Official Media Partner of USA Weightlifting and is also a partner broadcaster for the 2019 Reebok CrossFit Games.  David is a 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 list maker for Media. A veteran of the health & fitness industry, he has nearly a decade of experience building and running editorial teams in the space. David graduated from Harvard University and served for several years as Editorial Director/Chief Content Officer of Greatist.com. Through BarBend's numerous media partnerships, he also serves as a color commentator for both National and International weightlifting competitions, along with the Reebok CrossFit Games. In addition to his work in the health & fitness industry, David has been a writer for Fortune and Fortune.com, as well as a contributor to Forbes.com, Slate, and numerous other outlets across the web and in print. He’s especially passionate about the intersection of strength sports and quality, professional media coverage — overlapping interests shared by the BarBend editorial team and which drive their content strategy each and every day. David is a proud Kentucky native. In his free time, he is a voiceover actor and can be heard in animated films, independent shorts, music videos, commercials, and podcasts. In the VO world, he loves playing the hero but thinks villains are more fun. To find out more about David and BarBend be sure to visit www.BarBend.com. Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any exciting episodes in the future. Also please leave us a review wherever you find your favorite podcasts!

This week we revisit The Employer Blueprint Community where Kyle is reviewing "How to Evaluate the SHAPE of Your Team"   The Employer Blueprint Community is a group of business leaders from around the country that meet online twice per month for professional development and group accountability.  If you are interested in learning more about being part of this group, you can reach out to podcast@employerblueprint.com

Kathryn and Michael K. Redman are sweethearts, best friends, and the husband-and-wife team behind Half a Bubble Out (HaBO), a marketing and business consulting firm. In the past 18 years they have built and run two successful 7-figure companies. They are the authors of Fulfilled: The Passion & Provision Strategy for Building a Business with Profit, Purpose & Legacy and have helped business leaders across the world grow Passion & Provision companies. They are excited about teaching their success framework to other small business owners so they are reconnecting with their passion, seeing financial success and once again loving their business.

We are bringing you something a little different this week as we take a sneak peek into one of the online leadership communities Kyle facilitates.  This week he was talking about how to evaluate the SHAPE of your team.  If you are looking for a community of peers, reach out to Kyle to learn more and see if an online community is right for you.  Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any exciting episodes in the future. Also please leave us a review wherever you find your favorite podcasts!

This week on the Employer Blueprint Podcast we are excited to present Gessie Schechinger. Gessie leverages technology and automation to surpass revenue targets and as Chief Revenue Officer for the OnCourse Sales Engagement Platform, helps business owners and others in sales-related jobs achieve outstanding results. Gessie has an outstanding sales record and hundreds of stories about this topic as he bears more than 20 years of experience in the field. Now he uses his experience and skills educating sales leaders as well as co-hosting the podcast TechTales. To find out more about Gessie, be sure to visit the link below. http://www.tryoncourse.com/ Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any exciting episodes in the future. Also please leave us a review wherever you find your favorite podcasts!

This week on the Employer Blueprint Podcast we are excited to present Amanda Webster. Amanda is a fitness model and certified wellness coach who overcame depression on her own terms after years of being guinea-pigged on anti-depressants, losing her parents and succumbing to addiction and self-harm led her to a ledge in a Canadian hotel room where she almost took her life. After a year and a half of self-discovery and making healthy changes in her life, she was decertified as having a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) by the professionals that told her it wasn't possible. Now, she is passionate about helping others who struggle find balance and live their most fulfilling lives. To learn more Amanda Webster, be sure to visit the website below, be sure to follow on Instagram, and subscribe to her Youtube Channel. www.amandawebsterhealth.com IG: @amandawebsterhealth YouTube: www.youtube.com/amandawebsterhealth Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any exciting episodes in the future. Also please leave us a review wherever you find your favorite podcasts!

This week on The Employer Blueprint Podcast we are excite to present CEO and Coach, Rick Coplin. Rick advises business owners exclusively, helping them to be the leaders their company, team, and family deserve. Rick is the Entrepreneur Coach at Denison University and an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at The Ohio State University, and has helped to start, scale, and exit a startup. Following that, he worked with an early-stage investment firm advising entrepreneurs, helping them to design business models, pitch their opportunities, connect with essential resources, and raise funds to fuel growth. During his time with the investment firm, Rick also collaborated with regional and local economic development professionals on entrepreneurial initiatives. His work included attraction/retention incentives for startups, and Rick contributed to the conception and development of several entrepreneurial centers in the Central Ohio region. Rick played a vital role in the startup and growth of the Dublin Entrepreneurial Center. It is one of the most successful entrepreneurial centers in the United States, housing over 140 companies. There are 163 graduates with 142 still operating.  Rick and his wife, Kim, have been married for 33 years. They have three children, one a recent college graduate living in Denver, one a Senior in college, and a daughter in 10th grade. They reside in Granville, Ohio.  To find out more about Rick Coplin, please visit one of the sites below. https://www.RickCoplin.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickcoplin/

If you had the opportunity to grow your business without having to think about marketing - How would you feel?  Charlie Whyman is a Curious Thinking Advocate, B2B Marketing Strategist, Adventure Lover and the host of the Curious B2B Marketing Club. She believes that you don’t have to be a trained marketer to be good at marketing and the best kind of marketing doesn’t feel like marketing. B2B Consultants and Businesses work with Charlie for real marketing strategies that work around THEM. They are sick of listening to gurus and theories and instead want an Integrated Marketing Approach that can be easily implemented on their terms that delivers real results.  Charlie grew up around business as both her parents had their own small businesses. She then set up her first business in 2006 selling Sardinian Olive Oil and fine foods and then went on to grow a diverse career in sales, marketing and leadership before branching out as a Marketing Consultant, Coach and the Host of the Curious B2B Marketing Club in 2018. Charlie also hosts her own podcast: The Curiosity Key where she interviews business leaders about their stories in launching their business and growing them. For more about Charlie Whyman be sure to visit one of the links below. www.charliewhyman.com www.curiousb2bmarketing.com www.charliewhyman.com/podcast/ www.linkedin.com/in/charliewhyman www.twitter.com/charlie_whyman www.instagram.com/charlie_whyman Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any exciting episodes in the future. Also please leave us a review wherever you find your favorite podcasts!

The Employer Blueprint Podcast is excited to present Michael Vann! Michael is the President of The Vann Group, LLC, a multi-generational family owned strategic consulting and transactional advisory services firm. Michael focuses his efforts on helping owners build and realize their value by creating the framework for continuity and scalability within their organizations. His areas of expertise include strategic facilitation, succession/transition planning and mergers and acquisitions.  He serves as a trusted advisor to the owners of companies who value his practical and personable approach and his ability to simplify complex business issues into an actionable plan.  Michael is the co-author of “Buying out the Boss: The Successors Guide to Succession Planning” which looks at succession and transition planning from the perspective of the internal acquirer.  He is a frequent guest speaker on topics such as value building, succession/transition planning and selling a business. To discover more about Michael and The Vann Group, LLC, be sure to follow one of the links below. www.vann-group.com www.buyingouttheboss.com Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any exciting episodes in the future. Also please leave us a review wherever you find your favorite podcasts!

The Employer Blueprint Podcast is excited to present Jim Karrh Ph.D. Jim is the Author of The Science of Customer Connections, Consultant and Professional Speaker at Karrh and Associates, and the host of Manage Your Message Podcast. Join us as Kyle Gorman has an amazing conversation with Jim about how to get in front of the right audience that is most beneficial to your business by having the right message. Jim’s background comes from aspirations he had of being a business school Professor and after reaching tenure, he left to pursue an opportunity to market multiple businesses for a consulting client. Since then Jim has been Consulting and Coaching, and most recently became an Author when he released his book, The Science of Customer Connections.  To find out more, or connect with Jim, be sure to visit one of the links below.  Linkin linkedin.com/in/jimkarrh Websites jimkarrh.com  (Karrh & Associates)  dsgconsulting.com  (DSG Consulting)  Twitter JimKarrh Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any exciting episodes in the future. Also please leave us a review wherever you find your favorite podcasts!

The Employer Blueprint Podcast is excited to bring you the owner of Peterson Acquisitions, Chad Peterson. Chad is a serial entrepreneur, Author, and renowned Business Broker. He successfully handles business transactions across the United States and abroad in some cases - deals from 1 million to 25 million plus. Peterson handles the transactions from start to finish with tenacity and results. He lives a wonderful life, traveling and making deals with movers and shakers throughout the world. Enjoy the episode and to find out more about Chad and Peterson Acquisitions, be sure to visit the links below.  www.petersonacquisitions.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersonacquisitions/ Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any exciting episodes in the future. Also please leave us a review wherever you find your favorite podcasts!

Welcome to The Employer Blueprint Podcast where we are excited to present the CEO of Gillware Date Recovery, and the Chairman of the Board for Gillware Digital Forensics, Brian Gill. Brian is a computer scientist, entrepreneur, and angel investor.  As an expert in data recovery, he has spent the last 15 years digging people out of data disasters and helping businesses recover from cyber and storage disasters.  Brian not only speaks about his journey in business growth but has dedicated himself to educating small business owners, start-ups, and entrepreneurs about how to protect themselves and their clients from hackers and ransomware. To discover more about Brian Gill, please visit the website below. https://www.gillware.com/ Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any exciting episodes in the future. Also please leave us a review wherever you find your favorite podcasts!

Welcome to The Employer Blueprint Podcast and this week we are excited to present Recession Expert, Traction Implementer, and Speaker, Jonathan Slain Jonathan’s book, “Rock the Recession: How Successful Leaders Prepare For, Thrive During, and Create Wealth After Downturns” came out in September 2019 and is a #1 Amazon Best Seller. Jonathan coaches high growth leadership teams across the United States to implement the Entrepreneurial Operating System® also known as “Traction.” He focuses on working with entrepreneurial niche/specialty firms and large corporations ($10M+ in annual revenue), spending over 100 days per year working with teams just like yours. Jonathan was Valedictorian of his graduating class and had the highest GPA ever in the history of Shaker Heights High School, where he was also voted “Next Bill Gates and Least Likely to Lose his Virginity.” To find out more about Jonathan Slain please visit the links below.  Use the coupon code “Blueprint” at www.recession.com/shop to get 30% off the Rock the Recession workbook.  https://www.facebook.com/RockTheRecession/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/rock-the-recession/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkAKdWaeESrylXXpQCD6DPQ https://twitter.com/RockRecession https://www.instagram.com/rocktherecession/ Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any exciting episodes in the future. Also please leave us a review wherever you find your favorite podcasts!

This week The Employer Blueprint Podcast is excited to present Speaker, Author, and Certified EOS Implementer, Mike Paton.  Mike Paton has been learning from entrepreneurs for most of his life. Today he works hard to give back - as an award-winning speaker, best-selling author, Certified EOS Implementer®, and as the Visionary for EOS Worldwide. Paton discovered the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS) a dozen years ago while trying to take a $7 million company to the next level. Feeling stuck and more than a little frustrated, his search for answers led him to Gino Wickman and EOS. Having helped run four entrepreneurial companies, Paton instantly recognized the power of this simple, holistic “way of operating” a small business. He quickly became a passionate advocate, joined the Professional EOS Implementer Community, and dedicated himself to helping other entrepreneurs get what they want from their businesses. Since then, Paton has conducted more than 1,200 full-day sessions with the leadership teams of more than 110 companies and helped thousands more entrepreneurs by sharing EOS in dynamic talks and workshops the world over. During that journey, Paton wrote  Get A Grip: An Entrepreneurial Fable with Gino Wickman and then succeeded Gino in the role of Visionary for EOS Worldwide. In that role, he leads a close-knit community of more than 250 Professional EOS Implementers™ around the globe - each passionate about helping entrepreneurs run better businesses and live better lives. Paton lives in Minneapolis with his wife Kate. Together they have five boys. To find out more information about Mike Paton please visit the website link below.  eosworldwide.com Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any exciting episodes in the future. Also please leave us a review wherever you find your favorite podcasts!

Welcome to the Employer Blueprint Podcast and this week we are excited to present Daniel Snow. Daniel Snow is CEO and Founder of the New Jersey based online/social media marketing agency, Snow Agency and Social Cadre. Prior to becoming a disruptor in the social media eCommerce landscape, Daniel Snow had massive success with two other social media based companies he founded while still in college, Snow Media and Caffeine Digital. Caffeine Digital is a self serve ad platform geared towards influencers on Instagram and Twitter to monetize their followings. Founded in August of 2014, it quickly gained traction in the market among influencers, celebrities, and individuals who possessed massive followings geared towards specific niches. During its first year of business, Caffeine Digital was able to register over 2,000 affiliates as well generate nearly $7M in revenue. Snow Media, is the holding company for Daniel’s 20 million + followers on Twitter and Instagram; most notably @rap on Instagram which has 5.2 million followers. Using the insights gained from Caffeine Digital and unique knowledge about the social media landscape, Daniel was able to generate over $40M during his first 2.5 years towards his various E-commerce brands. To find out more about Daniel Snow or any of his companies, be sure to visit the links below. Website: thesnowagency.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.snow.967 Twitter: https://twitter.com/onlydanielsnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dapper/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielsnow24/ Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any exciting episodes in the future. Also please leave us a review wherever you find your favorite podcasts!  

Chief Evangelist at BombBomb, co-author of Rehumanize Your Business, and host of The Customer Experience Podcast, Ethan has collected and told personal video success stories in hundreds of blog posts, in dozens of webinars and stage presentations, and in countless conversations. Prior to joining BombBomb, he spent a dozen years leading marketing teams inside local television stations in Chicago, Grand Rapids, and Colorado Springs. His undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and UCCS in communication, psychology, and marketing were conferred with highest distinction. He lives in Colorado Springs with his wife and son and hopes more humans have more access to clean air, clean soil, and clean water.   https://bombbomb.com https://bombbomb.com/book https://linkedin.com/in/ethanbeute

The Employer Blueprint Podcast presents Staying Focused Through Uncertain Times with Amanda Owen of Puzzle Pieces, and Drew Hardesty of Wonderboy Media. 

This week we bring to you the second half of a conversation with Liz Kislik. Liz is a leading expert on developing leaders in our organizations. Last week we talked about Leadership Development and the impact that can have on a company. This week we will be talking about conflict management and conflict resolution and the roll that the leader plays in that situation. If you have not heard last week’s episode, we highly encourage you to check out that episode. Be sure to hit the subscribe button and leave a review, and if you have any questions please reach out to us at podcast@employerblueprint.com. The Employer Blueprint Podcast is honored to present Liz Kislik. Liz is the President of Liz Kislik Associates LLC where she is an Executive Coach, Facilitator, and Speaker. According to her LinkedIn profile, Liz also gives professional advice as a contributor to the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Entrepreneur, as well as a speaker for TEDx.  Liz also has more than 30 years experience advising many companies such as American Express, Orvis, and The Girls Scouts.  Liz started her professional career after college where she worked for a small Marketing Agency. It was there that Liz learned a lot about not only Marketing, but Management. Because of a situation where a manager was away form work on a maternity leave, Liz became responsible for multiple employees and promoted regularly because of her willingness to learn new skills pertaining to many jobs in the company. This led to opportunities to manage a 300 person call center, as well as being an Executive VP by age 29. Later the company change directions and Liz decided to also change directions and start her own business. 30 years later she is still a successful entrepreneur who has made a career from helping others.  Liz recalls an instance in her role as a leader of a team when people didn’t start working until after 9AM, and she was expecting them to begin at an earlier time. The employees would show up on time, however they would spend the first few hours getting coffee, talking, and sharpening pencils. Rather than get mad and demand the results she wanted, Liz decided to take a different approach, and she made sure their pencils were sharpened before the employees got there in the morning. This let the team know that Liz was supporting them and encouraged them to get started earlier.  “Looking at what’s happening. Letting it bother you. Not getting stuck in being bothered. Thinking, what would I actually do about this, and looking for a way to be a service that acknowledges the people who work for you.” - Liz Kislik on motivating her team.  Thanks for tuning in to part 1 of a 2 part series. Be sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss part 2, or any other future episodes of the Employer Blueprint Podcast.  Find more about Liz Kislik at the link below. https://lizkislik.com

This is your host Kyle Gorman and I am here to tell you about an exciting new resource that we will be providing. It's called the Employer Blueprint Community. This is a mastermind designed to provide you an accountability and coaching group to develop and lead a high performing team. Through the course of this mastermind, we're going to be covering topics like how we coach under-performers. How do we motivate top performers? How do we allow sociability with our team without losing control? How do we conduct positive interviews and how do we lead employee meetings and reviews? The very first topic we're going to be discussing, which is relevant to the challenging times we're in right now, is how do we manage a remote team and lead through crisis? This first meeting is to be on March 20th, it will be through a zoom video call so it doesn't matter where you are in the country. You could join us in this meeting. If this is something that you'd like to check out, I would highly encourage you to reach out to me. I'll give you all the details so you can jump on and check it out.  You can contact me directly, kyle@gormancompanies. Com.  Check out this group, it will do amazing things on developing an incredible team around you.

The Employer Blueprint Podcast is honored to present Liz Kislik. Liz is the President of Liz Kislik Associates LLC where she is an Executive Coach, Facilitator, and Speaker. According to her LinkedIn profile, Liz also gives professional advice as a contributor to the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Entrepreneur, as well as a speaker for TEDx.  Liz also has more than 30 years experience advising many companies such as American Express, Orvis, and The Girls Scouts.  Liz started her professional career after college where she worked for a small Marketing Agency. It was there that Liz learned a lot about not only Marketing, but Management. Because of a situation where a manager was away form work on a maternity leave, Liz became responsible for multiple employees and promoted regularly because of her willingness to learn new skills pertaining to many jobs in the company. This led to opportunities to manage a 300 person call center, as well as being an Executive VP by age 29. Later the company change directions and Liz decided to also change directions and start her own business. 30 years later she is still a successful entrepreneur who has made a career from helping others.  Liz recalls an instance in her role as a leader of a team when people didn’t start working until after 9AM, and she was expecting them to begin at an earlier time. The employees would show up on time, however they would spend the first few hours getting coffee, talking, and sharpening pencils. Rather than get mad and demand the results she wanted, Liz decided to take a different approach, and she made sure their pencils were sharpened before the employees got there in the morning. This let the team know that Liz was supporting them and encouraged them to get started earlier.  “Looking at what’s happening. Letting it bother you. Not getting stuck in being bothered. Thinking, what would I actually do about this, and looking for a way to be a service that acknowledges the people who work for you.” - Liz Kislik on motivating her team.  Thanks for tuning in to part 1 of a 2 part series. Be sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss part 2, or any other future episodes of the Employer Blueprint Podcast.  Find more about Liz Kislik at the link below. https://lizkislik.com

The Employer Blueprint Podcast is excited to present Ryan Roghaar. Ryan Roghaar is a serial entrepreneur, award-winning creative director, podcaster, author and business owner committed to building authentic end-to-end relationships for his clients—top management to top consumer. His unique philosophy puts specific importance on human relationships and their inherent value in both business and in life. He believes that as a society we are reaching a kind of technological saturation point which is leaving consumers anxious and yearning for tactile human experiences and it is that core ethic that fuels his purpose—to bring people together. From his office in Salt Lake City, Utah or occasionally from his office-away-from-home in Barcelona, Spain, Ryan will offer enlightening insights on a huge range of topics in his humorous and engaging style. Relationships, business, design, art, creativity, marketing, podcasting, remote work, co-working, the music business, travel and the life of a digital nomad— Ryan has lived and studied them all — and he is happy to share his insights and experiences to help others explore fresh perspectives on business, lifestyle and new ways of working. To find out more information about, or connect with Ryan Roghaar, visit the link below. ryanroghaar.com Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any exciting episodes in the future. Also please leave us a review wherever you find your favorite podcasts!

Employer Blueprint Podcast is excited to present Boost Media Group Co-Founder and CEO, Jeff Pulvino. Jeff has has built, managed, and consulted with numerous corporations in various fields of industry for over 20 years. Jeff’s experience of business ownership and consulting ranges from; Start-Up Ventures, Software Companies, Healthcare, Call Centers, Professional Services, Construction, Mortgage, Real Estate, Auto Dealerships, and Patented Products. He is proficient in most aspects of Business Management, Operations, Start-Ups, Marketing, Sales, Motivation and Training, and Jeff brings vision to a business in his ability to “think outside the box.” With the ability to innovate beyond the paradigms of a company’s self-limiting belief systems, and given his breadth of diversity Jeff can quickly assess a business’s strong and weak points, developing a strategic plan to reach long-term goals. With his expertise in multiple areas, Jeff Pulvino breaks down places he is able to help businesses with the topics below: – Expanding your business – Increasing revenues – Improving your ROI – Creating a more productive environment – Maximizing your infrastructure flow – Hiring better employees – Increasing customer satisfaction – Connecting more with your clients – Getting a new business started – Branding your company – Protecting your reputation – Establishing a social media presence – Changing the limiting paradigms of your organization – Motivating your employees – Being more adept, decisive & innovative To find out more about Jeff Pulvino, and Boost Media Group, visit the website below. https://boostmediagroup.com/ Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast, and be sure to subscribe and leave a review wherever you find your favorite podcasts.

The Employer Blueprint Podcast is excited to present the Founder and Director of Safetyline Jalousie Louvre Windows, Leigh Rust.  From humble beginnings, Leigh was initially turned away from working in his father's business to pursue his own career. After becoming a Qualified Mechanic (which he hated), Leigh was finally offered a role within the family business. After realizing the family business would never be his own, Leigh and his brother Nathan broke away to start Safetyline Jalousie Louvre Windows. In recent years, Leigh has quadrupled his Louvre Window manufacturing business’ through strategic partnerships and targeting the top end of town. In addition to partnering with leading developers and construction companies, Safetyline Jalousie secured government contracts to supply their product to over 400 Australian schools, with more on the way! The multi-award-winning Young Entrepreneur and father of three youngsters is always up for a challenge – whether it be in the octagon at an amateur MMA fight, the soccer field or personal development, Leigh stands by the motto, 'I never lose, either I win or I learn'. Safetyline Jalousie Louvre Windows is an Australian Manufacturing business with offices located across the eastern seaboard of Australia in addition to an office in Malaysia. To find out more about Safetyline Jalousie and Leigh Rust, be sure to visit the links below.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/leigh-rust-0057155b/ www.safetylinejalousie.com.au Thank You for tuning in and be sure to Subscribe to The Employer Blueprint Podcast and leave a review wherever you find your favorite podcasts. 

The Employer Blueprint Podcast is excited to present the owner of Quest Education, Daniel Blue. Daniel started his career as a 1099 sales person with what he referred to in the podcast as “cold leads and a phone, dial and smile.” At that time he was selling coaching services related to Real Estate, and after becoming a top producer, decided to make the leap into becoming a business owner. Quest Education helps entrepreneurs with their finances so they can focus more on their businesses. According to their website www.yourquest.com, Quest Education has a goal to “teach financial education to Americans to help them understand how to: save for the future, protect their assets, save money on taxes, get the funding they need, and eliminate debt.” Quest Education is a seven figure company that has customers all over the country. You can find out more at  https://www.yourquest.com

On this week’s episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast we are excited to present the Founder of The Unstoppable CEO, Steve Gordon. Steve is also a bestselling author, the host of The Unstoppable CEO Podcast, and has written over 400 articles on marketing for Service Businesses. Through his firm, he helps Service Business Entrepreneurs create leveraged marketing systems so they can spend less time on business development, and more time on what matters most. When he was just 28, Steve became the CEO of an engineering/consulting firm -- but he knew nothing about marketing or selling services. Twelve years later, after growing that firm’s revenue by 10-times, Steve started his second business, consulting with businesses across 30 industries—including manufacturing, professional services, construction, and consulting—to design sales, marketing and referral systems for high-ticket/high-trust products and services. Steve is here to share what he’s learned throughout his journey to help you attract your ideal clients and achieve the business goals you’ve been dreaming of. Welcome to the show, Steve! To find out more about Steve Gordon be sure to visit the website at the link below.  https://unstoppableceo.net Be sure to Subscribe to The Employer Blueprint Podcast so that you don’t miss any of the upcoming exciting episodes which are released every week. Also please leave use a review and a rating wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Part 2 of a 2 part series with Mads Singer. If you’re hearing this podcast for the first time, be sure to check out last week’s episode of Part 1 with Mads Singers titled Leading People That Are Different From You. The Employer Blueprint Podcast is excited to present Mads Singers. Because of how great the conversation between Kyle and Mads went, the podcast ran over the traditional amount of time. For this reason we decided to release this episode in two parts. In part one Kyle and Mads talk about how to effectively manage people who are different from each other. Part two of this episode will be released next week, and in part 2 the conversation will cover personality assessments.   Mads has more than 10 years of management experience in Fortune 500 companies, such as Xerox and IBM, and more than 5 years of experience coaching and consulting online entrepreneurs. Currently owning and running 3 companies, and managing more than 100 people, Mads doesn't just talk the talk, he walks the walk. As well as being a management expert, Mads is also an expert on growing and scaling an online business, and he is one of the industry experts in the DISC methodology, which is a cornerstone in his management philosophy. Mads has a passion for people management and helping companies grow and lead effectively. Mads had many experiences with multiple business coaches in his professional career, and when he decided to be a full time entrepreneur, he didn’t want to be like most coaches, and instead he wanted to be a coach who practiced what he preached. As well as coaching, Mads is the founder of multiple companies which include AristoSourcing, an outsourcing company, and Client Powerhouse, a local SEO company. You can find more information about Mads Singer and his companies at the websites below. Thanks you for tuning in and be sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss any future episodes, including part 2 which will release next week. Also be sure to leave us a review wherever you find your favorite podcasts.  madssingers.com aristosourcing.com

The Employer Blueprint Podcast is excited to present Mads Singers. Because of how great the conversation between Kyle and Mads went, the podcast ran over the traditional amount of time. For this reason we decided to release this episode in two parts. In part one Kyle and Mads talk about how to effectively manage people who are different from each other. Part two of this episode will be released next week, and in part 2 the conversation will cover personality assessments.   Mads has more than 10 years of management experience in Fortune 500 companies, such as Xerox and IBM, and more than 5 years of experience coaching and consulting online entrepreneurs. Currently owning and running 3 companies, and managing more than 100 people, Mads doesn't just talk the talk, he walks the walk. As well as being a management expert, Mads is also an expert on growing and scaling an online business, and he is one of the industry experts in the DISC methodology, which is a cornerstone in his management philosophy. Mads has a passion for people management and helping companies grow and lead effectively. Mads had many experiences with multiple business coaches in his professional career, and when he decided to be a full time entrepreneur, he didn’t want to be like most coaches, and instead he wanted to be a coach who practiced what he preached. As well as coaching, Mads is the founder of multiple companies which include AristoSourcing, an outsourcing company, and Client Powerhouse, a local SEO company. You can find more information about Mads Singer and his companies at the websites below. Thanks you for tuning in and be sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss any future episodes, including part 2 which will release next week. Also be sure to leave us a review wherever you find your favorite podcasts.  madssingers.com www.aristosourcing.com  

This week’s episode of the Employer Blueprint Podcast we are extremely honored to present Grant Botma. Grant is the founder of Stewardship, and Culture Course.  It was through Stewardship, a financial services firm that helps its clients with lending, insurance, and investment advice, that Grant became very successful and learned to build a business by loving people and providing excellent service. With that growth came the need to hire employees and Grant found himself challenged with finding the right team of individuals who could be self directed so that he could continue growing the business. Stewardship was already operating with a small team when one of Grant’s key employees wanted to quit and follow his passion for mission work over seas. This is when Grant took a hard look at himself, his leadership style, and his company's culture. Through much research and the success of implementing strategies into his own business, Grant founded an online course called Culture Course, a system created to help business owners build a team of thriving employees.  Stewardship has been named one of Inc. 5000 Fasted Growing Companies in America. Grant Botma has also earned several awards such as Top Agent Magazine's Cover Agent, Top 35 Entrepreneurs Under the Age of 35, and is a number one Best Selling Author on Amazon.  To find more information about Grant and his companies, please be sure to visit the websites below.  www.culturecourse.com https://stewardship.pro/

Before we get started today, the Employer Blueprint Podcast would like to share with you a free resource we have created to help you develop your leadership skills. The free resource consists of the four strategies that great leaders use to increase retention, build loyalty amongst their team, and help them lead high-performing teams. You can get this free download by visiting http://www.theemployerblueprint.com/greatleaders. This completely free resource also comes with an offer for our online training course. Visit the website today for your free download. Have you ever wish there was a formula to help you succeed in business? There are many statistics out there that talk about when and why businesses fail.  It’s been said that 50% of businesses will fail in the first five years, and 70% in the first 10 years, and many business owners try hard not to land in one of those statistics. Today’s guest on The Employer Blueprint Podcast has created a 6 step process to avoid being one of those statistics. In this episode Kyle and Allison Vidotto break down a couple of the six areas, and really dive in to how Alison helps Small Businesses avoid these pitfalls.  According to her website https://pushbusinesstraining.com, Alison has a goal to help other small business owners to have long term success through business training and mentoring offered by her companies, Vidotto Group and Push! Training, where she is the CEO. Alison Vidotto is a business trainer and mentor, published author, professional speaker, and the founder of the Australian Charity for the Children of Vietnam. On January 21st 2020, Alison will offer a free training webinar that will cover Small Business success strategies, and you can join that webinar by visiting the website above and clicking the pop up link for the free webinar.  Thank You for tuning in to the Employer Blueprint Podcast, please make sure you subscribe to catch other exciting episodes in the future, and be sure to write us a review wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any questions, or if you are interested in sponsoring an episode,  please don’t hesitate to reach out to podcast@employerblueprint.com. 

This weeks guest is Branding Strategist, Speaker, Branding Rock Star, and CEO of Your Brand by Design, Amber Griffiths. According to Amber’s LinkedIn page, Your Brand by Design was launched in 2007 in order to help entrepreneurs convey their message through their own unique voice. Your Brand by Design seeks to attract clients to businesses by allowing it to be authentic to the business owner, and strives to help business owners create a RockStar Brand.  Amber graduated from Southern Utah University with a bachelors degree in Marketing, Public Relations, and Interpersonal Communications. After spending seven years as the VP of Marketing for Prudential Utah Real Estate, Amber founded Your Brand by Design in 2007.  ”The reason your business is different is because you are your business.” ~ Amber Griffiths. you can find more information and connect with Your Brand by Design and Amber Griffiths at http://www.yourbrandbydesign.com.  Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoyed the Employer Blueprint podcast. Please subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

Thanks for turning into this weeks episode of the Employer Blueprint Podcast. In the short episode Kyle would like take the opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We appreciate everyone of you who tune in to the podcast every week, and we hope that you find value in each and every episode. In this episode Kyle also announces a free giveaway. By going to https://www.ebinfluencers.com/greatleaders you will be able to download the free PDF titled “The Four Principals to Great Leadership”. This guide will help you discover how great leaders are successful at leading, developing, and retaining high performing teams while also creating loyalty amongst their teams. Along with the download you will also receive a coupon code that will allow you to be a part of the Influencers Academy at 75% off the normal price. Thanks again to our listeners and if there are any topics you want covered on the podcast or through a video seen on LinkedIn or Facebook in 2020, please feel free to reach out! 

This week on the Employer Blueprint Podcast, we will be talking with SJ Barakony about the power of networking in our business. We have all been through it, there are 1 million different networking events available. Some are formal and others are informal. Often networking meetings are available to those that sign up as members for a fee, and others are community driven by way of a non profit or local chamber. For some people, the idea of attending an event where they are able to work a room and meet new people is a dream come true. This is the situation for an obvious extravert, however the opposite is true for someone who is an introvert. This can be a dreaded moment, when an introverted person has to go to a networking event, because they are forced to be removed from their comfort zone. Whatever your outlook, networking in any capacity is very valuable if you rely on relationships with others to do business. It is also important to add that networking properly is the key to developing solid relationships.  Employer Blueprint Podcast is proud to present the Founder of Service Before Self Leadership, SJ Barakony. SJ is a Consultant, Mentor, and Advisor to those that have found themselves to be unsuccessful with traditional educations methods. SJ is an edu-prenuer with nearly 8 years experience and has been involved in groups such as the Young Entrepreneur’s Academy, and Teen Entrepreneurial Camp. SJ is also involved with H7 Network, a networking group that was started in Ohio, and in this episode he will talk about the importance of networking and how to be effective in your networking efforts. It is always important when networking to build depth of relationship. It is very easy to walk into a networking event, see everyone in the room, meet everyone in the room, but never build a relationship with anyone. When that happens it takes away the opportunity to really connect, which then hinders the ability to gain new clients or make any money. We hope you enjoy as topics like these and many more are covered in the podcast. Thanks, and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.  You can find out more information about H7 Network and SJ Barakony by visiting the websites below.  Www.h7network.com Www.Servicebeforeleadership.com

One of the many challenges a company faces when they begin the hiring and recruiting process, is understanding the true needs they have. We often times looked at things that we want and try to figure out what’s going to fit into those wants, but rarely do we take a step back and look at what we actually need in order to make a successful hire. Typically a company will bring in someone to fill the space that they want to fill. After three months, six months of being on the job, they discover it isn’t what they needed. We are going to unpack some of this on today’s episode of Employer Blueprint Podcast. As you listen to the episode there are three things that you should really be thinking about, and these will help you when trying to uncover the needs of your organization. These three tips will help you as you begin the hiring process and you look to fill a position in your organization.    Find the gap’s. Where are the spaces in your organization that aren’t getting filled in? What are the tasks that you have on your plate that are not being taken care of but someone needs to be focused on? If you are the hiring manager or owner, do not try to replicate yourself. Often times a business owner or leader will think that the best thing for their organization is a clone of themselves. Instead do an assessment of your strengths and weaknesses and hire someone who’s strengths fill in where you are weak.  What is going to benefit your company most? What is going to benefit your company, and fill a long-term need?   The Employer Blueprint podcast is proud to present Sasha Laghonh. Sasha is a Business and Lifestyle Strategist, Founder, Speaker, Coach, Consultant, Entrepreneur, and Author. Sasha comes from a Management, and Administrative background that also focused on Marketing, however over time she found that Human Resources discovered her. Sasha is an MBA with an emphasis on Organizational and Human Behavior with more than 2 decades of experience in helping businesses with their people. Sasha has multiple shows that can be listened to such as “Sasha Talks” and “Moving Mountains With Sasha”. Sasha has also written multiple books including Kashing Karma, and Departures:  Smart Packing, of Life's Essentials, for On-Time Arrivals. To find out more about Sasha Laghonh, be sure to visit www.sashatalks.com.  Thanks for tuning in to the Employer Blueprint podcast, and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes!

After the announcement of some exciting news from the Kelly Ann Harris Team, we have decided to re-share a previous episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast. Recently Kelly Ann Harris and Kelsey Jarboe announced on Facebook that they have partnered to become the Harris Jarboe Group. Be sure to visit the Kelly Ann Harris Team Facebook page at the link below to find out all the details!  https://www.facebook.com/kellyanneharristeam/ On this weeks episode of the Employer Blueprint Podcast, we are excited to present The Kelly Anne Harris Team of Keller Williams Elite. 10 years ago, Kelly Anne Harris was a single mom living off credit card debt, had recently lost her job, and was about to lose her home. As she was trying to find employment during a terrible time in our country’s economy, Kelly Anne decided to become a Realtor for a best friend who was trying to find homes to flip for profit. During the first year in her new career path, as Kelly Anne recalls in the podcast, even though things were tough, she worked diligently to succeed and knocked on every door in her town. This continued until three years later Kelly Anne Harris was the number one Realtor in the area. The story of Kelly Anne Harris could end there with success and a happy ending except success wasn’t happy. In fact it was the opposite, when even though she managed to do 142 transactions that year with only herself and an assistant, Kelly Anne’s life was spinning out of control. She knew she had to do something because her health and her family life were suffering, and that was when Kelly Anne learned about a team concept being adopted by other Realtors while she was on a trip at a realtor convention. Kelly Anne decided to pursue this ideas of having a team of Realtors and she began doing research and visiting other offices who had already adopted the business model. One of Kelly Anne’s very first team members is also a guest on this weeks podcast, Kelsey Jarboe. After the addition of Kelsey, within a year and a half, the new Kelly Anne Harris Team was able to double the previous year to 242 transactions and 40 million dollars in production. The team concept has also allowed Kelly Anne to pursue other ventures such as an independent brokerage with multiple locations and a property management company. Currently the Kelly Anne Harris Team has multiple agents and two are on this weeks Employer Blueprint podcast with Kelly Anne. Kelsey Jarboe has been with the Kelly Anne Harris group since the beginnings of the team forming, and Denise Jarboe has been with the team for a year. Both Kelsey and Denise tell their stories from different perspectives on how they became involved in Real Estate and how much the Leadership of Kelly Anne Harris has changed their lives. You don’t want to miss this episode as Kyle dives into a lot of great topics while interviewing some very successful entrepreneurs who work by the motto, “you can teach skill all day, but you can’t teach hustle.”  To find out more about Kelly Anne Harris and the Kelly Anne Harris Team, or if you are looking to potentially start a new career in Real Estate and think a team environment would be right for you, visit  https://www.owensborokyrealty.com where you will find resources available including a careers section of the website.  Enjoy this weeks episode and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes of The Employer Blueprint Podcast. 

Good morning everyone, happy Monday and you are tuned in to the Employer Blueprint Podcast. My name is Dedrick Jackson and I will be your host today. We have a very special episode and something I have been wanting to do for a long time now. Being that Kyle is away wrapping up some business after the Thanksgiving Holiday I have decided to put together a mashup of some of the regular content that is distributed to our social media platforms. As many of you know, Kyle often posts short educational videos to his LinkedIn and Facebook Pages covering a range of topics from How to Aquire Top Talent For your organization, How to Retain Employees, to even How to know when it’s right to Fire Employees. In this episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast, you will hear the audio from some of these videos that have become so popular on social media.  Before we jump into that I would like to add something from my own personal experience. I met Kyle in 2013 when I interviewed for  job at what was then Gorman Recruiting and I feel like I not only acquired a boss that day but also a mentor and a friend. As many of you know, who have seen Kyle in person or on a video, he has a very recognizable feature being his beard. As I was setting in front of him during the job interview in 2013, I said to Kyle that if growing a beard was a requirement for the job, I was not his guy because I was not able to grow one. This doesn’t sound like something someone should say in a job interview and it could have been very weird, however the next week I found myself working in Business Development for Gorman Recruiting. During my time with Gorman recruiting I found a love for Marketing and content creation on social media, and even though this was not what I was hired for, Kyle supported me and encouraged me to follow my passion while still allowing my skills to play a role in his organization. Most importantly Kyle even supported me when I came to him and told him I didn’t want to work for him any longer and I wanted to start my own business. I say all of that to say this, Kyle is not one of those bosses that constantly pours Gatorade over his own head celebrating his victories. He is very human in his decision making, as noted by even hiring me in the first place, and he is a servant leader in how he manages his team. The bottom line of his business comes second to supporting his employees and making sure they are able to fulfill their dreams and accomplish their goals. Oftentimes Coaches and content creators fill their 1 to 2 minute spots with things they don’t practice, and if your like me you often wonder if they really believe in what they are talking about, or if they are trying to get likes and views by saying something that sounds good from an article they read. Let me met you know, and this is from someone who has seen him when the cameras are off, Kyle Gorman definitely practices what he preaches, in life, an in business. So enjoy the episode and be sure to search Kyle Gorman on LinkedIn for more weekly content, and also search Employer Blueprint on Facebook and LinkedIn as well to follow the pages and connect with Kyle. Thanks, my name is Dedrick Jackson owner of JustU Marketing and I approve this message!   https://www.linkedin.com/in/realkylegorman/ https://www.facebook.com/employerblueprint/ Song credit- Out of the Grey by Stephen Keech https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/5535    

Today’s guest on the Employer Blueprint Podcast is the Founder of Greene Finance and Insurance, Ken Greene. Before starting Greene Finance and Insurance, Ken worked as an engineer and had a plan of retiring when he was thirty years old. At 33 years of age, Ken did just that, and had done really well for himself. Ken had a house with 40 acres he owned outright, as well as a portfolio of investments. Just like everyone else though, Ken experienced 2008 during the U.S. Great Recession. Ken had done well for himself by acquiring land and multiple investments, but had no money for liquidity, so when Wall Street took a beating, so did Ken. It was also found during this time that there were no Engineering jobs to be had, and Ken needed to make some money, so he decided to change careers and went into the insurance and finance industry. Ken found himself surrounded by brokers who only cared about closing the next deal, and very little about educating clients. Because of the experiences Ken had went through before joining the insurance and finance industries, he had a passion for wanting to help others to not share the same fate. This is what led Ken to “manically study” ways to help his clients better.  According to Ken’s website, www.greenfi.com, Greene Finance and Insurance pride themselves on not doing the traditional methods of investing that have been done for years on Wall Street. Below you will find a notable section on the Greene Finance and Insurance website.  “We provide our clients with “aha” moments when it comes to finance, investing, insurance, making money and living free. We believe in simplifying these things in ways you may have never experienced before—we’re breaking the norm that finance needs to be complicated to be effective. So let’s pull back the curtain put up by the major banks and investment firms and look inside; we think you’ll feel elevated learning there’s a different way to play the financial game. Greene Finance and Insurance … Only Different” ~above quoted section from www.greenfi.com in the About section.  Enjoy today’s episode and please subscribe and leave a review!

Welcome to The Employer Blueprint Podcast and on this week’s episode we are proud to present Meaghan Connell, and AJ Yager, Founders of Praxis Metrics. Companies produce tons of data, and often times that data is presented and never followed up on. It is always important for a company and its leaders to get information about their business, however knowing what actions to to take afterward can be difficult. This is exactly why AJ Yager and Meaghan Connell founded Praxis Metrics. When beginning their journey together it was through a digital marketing agency that focused on data driven marketing. Through this they realized the need for companies to be able to act on the data they were acquiring and produce results from that data.  Meaghan Connell is an international speaker and expert in reducing resource waste by capitalizing on information intelligence. Meaghan has spoken in over 22 countries to organizations like Loblaw, NBC Universal, and DigitalMarketer on the power of data to drive human behavior. She has been featured in dozens of online and print media publications, is both NLP and Domo certified, and last but not least, she sits on the board of directors for Apeiron Society of Human Performance. AJ Yager is a data-driven digital marketer and productivity expert who uses data to drive new behavior in people and companies. He is an Amazon bestselling author, host of the Data Rich Show, and helps companies turn their data in growth. AJ has founded 8 highly successful companies over the course of his life, and today he works all over the world. He has worked in over 22 countries with organizations such as NBC Universal, Organifi, Keller Williams and many others ranging from start- ups to companies worth billions. He is NLP, Domo, and Microsoft certified and has been featured in Inc magazine, Business Week, CNN, and was voted Top 30 Under 30. You can find out more about Praxis Metrics, Meaghan Connell, and AJ Yager at https://praxismetrics.com.  Thanks for tuning in to The Employer Blueprint Podcast. Be sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss a single episode and leave a review wherever you search for your favorite podcasts.

The Employer Blueprint Podcast is excited to present Eric Taussig on this week’s episode. Eric is the CEO/Founder of Prialto, Inc, a virtual assistant company based in Portland, Oregon with offices in San Francisco, Guatemala City, and Manila. Established in 2009, Prialto designs and powers business and administrative processes in support of business professionals.  Eric speaks and writes about globalization and the future of work, as well as about employee happiness and empowerment across cultures and borders. His ideas have been featured on National Public Radio, and in places like Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, and the Huffington Post. As Prialto founder, Eric focuses on coaching professionals to leverage remote staff for enhancing productivity and furthering businesses growth. He also spends much of his time working to foster lasting, positive customer and employee experiences amidst a globally distributed workforce.  Before founding Prialto, Eric worked at Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Citicorp Securities in both New York and Hong Kong. He is a graduate of Wharton, the University of Chicago, and Lewis & Clark College.  When Eric is not working multiple, global time zones, he's cycling, running, and spending time with his wife and their three young children in the wide-open spaces of Oregon.    SAMPLE ARTICLES Patriotism and Globalization: How International Commerce Helps all Workers – Dialogue & Discourse Why Human + AI Partnerships Will Deliver the Best Customer Experiences - Hubspot's Think Growth   Virtual Assistants Pave the Way for The Future of Work - Huffington Post  3 Ways Virtual Workers Make Organizations More Effective - Entrepreneur Magazine  3 Trends That Will Change the Way We Work in 2017 - Inc. Magazine    SAMPLE INTERVIEWS So Near, So Far - KQED Radio Perspectives Where Authenticity Meets Transparency - B2B Growth podcast  Cross-Border Challenges of Working With a Distributed Team - Business Rockstars podcast Should Sales Professionals Have an Assistant? - The Salesman podcast    You contact Eric and find and find out more at www.prialto.com  Thanks for tuning in and be sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss any future episodes of The Employer Blueprint Podcast.

The Employer Blueprint Podcast is excited to present CEO, Author, and the Founder and Lead Coach of Create Passive Income with Ebooks, Sylvie McCracken. Sylvie started her journey while working full time in Hollywood. As she was researching ways to live a more healthy lifestyle, Sylvie discovered strategies that she became very passionate about and wanted to share with others. In her own words, Sylvie didn’t have time for a hobby, and knew she wanted to start a business around her new lifestyle, however it would have to be something she would be able to do in the evenings and on the weekends. Sylvie’s job was one that couldn’t just be left behind being that she had a family that depended on that income, and this is when Sylvie decided to start a business that created passive income. This idea became a success and soon after starting her business, Sylvie found that other Nutritionists and Doctors wanted to learn how to create passive income for themselves. This is now what Sylvie McCracken specializes in as she strives to help others in the healthcare industry break away from the idea that their income is based on how many clients they see daily. Through the power of ebooks, Sylvie helps these professionals create passive income, reach larger audiences, and take control of their time. Be sure to visit www.sylvieMcCracken.com/webinar to find out more. Thanks for tuning in and be sure to subscribe to The Employer Blueprint Podcast so you don’t miss any future episodes. Please leave a review and tell us what you like most about the interview with Sylvie McCracken. 

Who are you? Should you be apologizing for who you are? On today’s episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast we are proud to present Davide Di Giorgio. Davide started his career as a Composer and Musical Director who had his first show at age 16, and published a musical at age 19. In the beginning Davide followed his passion for theatre by running his own theatre production company while also teaching, before his own self awareness allowed him to pursue a path to helping others. After looking at his own life and the complications with relationships and family that he had, Davide had the revelation that he was the problem and in recognizing that, realized that he was also the solution.  As Davide states in the interview, “What if I started to change who I was being to the world.. What if being unapologetic.. was the key?”  This became the inspiration for Davide’s international best selling book Being Unapologetic, Empowering You to Become an Influential Speaker and Visionary Leader. Through out the podcast, Kyle and Davide have an amazing conversation in which Davide shares personal stories about his journey, as well as some tips about being accountable to who you are so that you can realize that you are also the solution. This is critical for anyone in a leadership role and can be very empowering to be able to lead with confidence. As well as being an Author, Davide is a Motivational Keynote Speaker, Ambassador, Expert, and Consultant. You can find out more about Davide by way of his website www.beingunapologetic.com as well as all social media platforms. In the podcast Davide specifically mentions Instagram, where he replies to everyone personally, and encourages others to reach out and start a conversation. Enjoy today’s episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast, and please make sure to subscribe, and leave a comment or rating.     

The Employer Blueprint podcast is excited to present the Managing Director of Lance CPA Group, Joshua Lance, CPA, CGMA. As you can tell by the initials after his name, Josh is a Certified Public Accountant, and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. After graduating from Miami University in 2005, Josh began his journey as an Audit Manager, a Controller, and an Entity Group Manager, before opening his own firm with a mission to help small businesses, Lance CPA Group. Josh and Lance CPA Group have won multiple awards including CPA Practice Advisor 40 under 40 in 2017 and 2018, as well as 2017 AICPA Leadership Academy, and Xero Partner Advisory Council. Josh was able to accomplish so much because of his passion to help small businesses succeed. In fact, it is the model that Lance CPA Group is built on. In this episode of the Employer Blueprint Podcast you will learn how Lance CPA Group is not like many other traditional CPA firms in many ways, from the work schedule expected by its employees to the way they interact with clients.  Kyle and Josh have an excellent conversation about maintaining a company culture, and core values, while having a remote workforce. Even more challenging is also having a remote client base. Through many extra steps and the full utilization of technology, it can be possible to have remote employees who carry out a company’s core values while working with remote clients. This is an informative episode as Josh explains how he has been able to accomplish this through his firm in an industry that is known for being more traditional in the ways of interacting with employees and clients. You can find more information about Joshua Lance and Lance CPA Group by visiting https://lancecpa.com. Thank you for listening and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode of the Employer Blueprint Podcast. 

Here’s an interesting question for you. Are you making what you are worth? It could be assumed that most people listening right now would answer “no” to that question. If you own a business, believe it or not you have a lot of control over whether you are getting paid what you are worth. On this weeks episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast we are excited to present Rob Braiman. Kyle and Rob have an amazing conversation about many things and the most important of their conversation is about “Profit First”. Rob Braiman started his company Cogent Analytics because he wanted to advise and represent small business owners based on his value system and not someone else’s. This view of consulting comes from past experience of working for other consulting firms where it can sometimes be “more about the billed hours than it becomes about actually making a difference”, as said by Rob in the podcast episode. Through Cogent Analytics, Rob is trying to disrupt the industry by having a client first model. As Rob explains, there is a lot of client engagement done after the problem is fixed to make sure there is success long term. “Cogent Analytics is born out of a simple set of values; its honor, courage, wisdom, faith, perseverance, and loyalty. That goes back to my military days. That’s tenets of strength power and character, and I don’t break them for anybody” ` Rob Braiman  At the end of the podcast Rob has a special offer for The Employer Blueprint Podcast listeners. We hope you really enjoy this weeks episode. Please make sure to hit that subscribe button in iTunes or wherever you enjoy listening to your favorite podcasts, and also be sure to leave us a review. And as always if you have any questions about any of the topics that are covered in this episode, please feel free to reach out to us at Podcast@employerblueprint.com

  Most of us are good leaders in our natural environment, but when we are forced to lead under pressure it often times changes our way of thinking. When under stress or pressure from a particular situation, adrenaline kicks in and makes our decision making abilities dependent on flight, fight, or freeze. This could be from a highly charged conversation with a co worker, or a challenging meeting. Leading under pressure is a skill that has to be developed if those situations are not regular or normal. On this week’s episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast, we are proud to present Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry. Dr. Pawliw-Fry is the founder of The Institute for Health and Human Potential, and New York Times Best Selling Author of; Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your Best When it Matters Most. As an internationally renown thought leader on the subject of emotional intelligence, and one of the highest rated lecturers at Northwestern Kellogg School of Management, Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry is an expert in performing under pressure and the science of doing what is difficult. Kyle and Dr. Pawliw-Fry have an amazing conversation and really dive deep into leadership, being the leader you would want to follow, and most of all, how to lead under pressure. Enjoy the episode and to find out more about Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry, his best selling book, and the Institute for Health and Human Potential, be sure to visit https://www.ihhp.com. And to pick up a copy of the best selling book, Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your Best When it Matters Most, click the amazon link below. Thanks for tuning in and please be sure to subscribe and leave a review!    https://www.amazon.com/J.-P.-Pawliw-Fry/e/B00NVQR526  

Thank you for tuning in to The Employer Blueprint Podcast and this week we are excited to bring you the Owner and The Insurance Guy at The REAL Insurance Agency, Christian Moore. 10 years ago Christian began his journey after being recruited to work for State Farm as an insurance agent. During his time with State Farm, Christian was very successful and was on the path to being an agency owner when he left and began working for an independent agency. This transition was an eye opener to Christian in that there were more products available to offer his clients and better ways of serving his community. While speaking with two friends of his who were entrepreneurs and investors, Christian was encouraged to start his own agency and was able to do so after being funded by his two friends who became his business partners. This created an amazing opportunity for Christian in that he was able to create an agency with a company culture unlike other agencies. Doing things the way they had always been done was not the goal for Christian’s new agency, as he set out to create a company culture that had a bigger purpose than to just make money. This is when REAL Insurance was created, and according to Christian, it is a “technology company that happens to sell insurance.” REAL Insurance and the culture of the company is one with a purpose to give back to the community that it is a part of. A portion of all revenue at REAL Insurance is put back into the community it serves. This has gained national attention and Real Insurance has even been endorsed by Dave Ramsey.  Stay tuned throughout the episode as Kyle and Christian have a very informative conversation about entrepreneurship, servant leadership, and company culture. Christian is an amazing story teller, as he tells about his journey, and the interactions that led to him being the owner of his own agency.  You can discover more about Christian and REAL Insurance Agency at https://www.getrealky.com. Thanks for tuning in and please be sure to leave a review and subscribe to The Employer Blueprint Podcast. 

Welcome to The Employer Blueprint Podcast and we are proud to present this weeks guests, Liz Hewson and Dr. Mark Lund, the founders of Twin Lights Coaching and Consulting. Liz and Mark met in a business coaching program and decided to start a business together after discovering a need from the challenge of communication in the workplace and the advancements in technology. With more communication being done by text message and e-mail, there is a gap in communication that doesn’t properly express body language. This breakdown in communication is costing businesses hundreds of thousands of dollars per year and over $20,000 per employee. As mentioned by Dr. Lund in the podcast episode, communication builds trust, trust builds commitment by the employee, and commitment creates engagement. Through communication, trust, and commitment there are fewer mistakes made by miscommunication, with employees that are more effective in their roles, and the ability to retain key employees by the business allowing the company culture to flourish.  Dr. Mark Lund spent many years in Healthcare, specifically intensive care and operating rooms, where lives are lost in seconds and minutes, which is why he is passionate about having teams that communicate effectively. Liz Hewson studied Theatre and Public Speaking in college and as she raised her children, she started noticing the break down in communication as technology became more advanced. Liz and Mark teamed up to start Twin Lights Coaching and Consulting as a way to help companies and their employees communicate more effectively by improving engagement and trust through workshops, programs, retreats, and team activities to help improve and develop better emotional intelligence and interpersonal communication skills. To discover more about Dr. Mark Lund, Liz Hewson, and Twin Lights Consulting, be sure to visit https://www.twinlightsconsulting.com. Thanks for tuning in to this weeks episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an exciting episode. Please be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Thank You to our guests this week, Liz Hewson and Dr. Mark Lund!

Personality and Skills Assessments have become a big part of the hiring process for companies these days. It has become just as important to use these assessments for understanding a team within the company as well. There is a lot of value in performing and analyzing these assessments on potential hires and team members. Today’s guest on the Employer Blueprint Podcast is Dr. Ken Keis, and he is a Master Trainer of Consulting Resource Groups International’s Professional Mastery Assessment Certification. On this week’s podcast, we ask the questions, how do we use these assessments, why do we use these assessments, and what is the benefit or value for using these assessments? This is a unique episode of the Employer Blueprint Podcast in that Kyle and Dr. Keis have such an engaging conversation that the podcast went a little longer than planned. Because of that, we have decided to make this a two part episode that you surely won’t want to miss.  In part two of Should You Be Using Personality and Skills Assessments with Dr. Ken Keis, picking up where we left off last week, Kyle will be talking with Dr. Keis who is a leading expert on personality and skills assessments. This has become a much bigger piece of the hiring process and even the team building process as many businesses are holding personality and skills assessments to be of high importance. If you have not listened to part one which aired last week, please make sure you go back and listen so that when conversations in the podcast reference earlier conversations, you will understand the context.  Dr. Keis is a Speaker, Author, Coach, Master Trainer, and Entrepreneur who has a mission To Help Others to Live, Lead, and Work on Purpose. Dr. Keis has written four books including the best seller, WHY AREN'T YOU MORE LIKE ME?: Discover the Secrets to Understanding Yourself and Others. He hosts the Secret of Success Podcast with Dr. Ken Keis, and is the President and CEO of Consulting Resource Group International, Inc. To discover more about Dr. Keis, his podcast, his books, and all of the resources available, be sure to visit https://kenkeis.com or at www.crgleader.com. As a way of showing appreciation to The Employer Blueprint audience, Dr. Keis also has a free gift available exclusively for The Employer Blueprint Podcast listeners. Visit www.kenkeis.com/blueprint to receive your free gift!!  We are excited to announce that The Employer blueprint Podcast has now had more than 10,000 downloads! Thanks for tuning in and be sure to subscribe and leave us a review!

Personality and Skills Assessments have become a big part of the hiring process for companies these days. It has become just as important to use these assessments for understanding a team within the company as well. There is a lot of value in performing and analyzing these assessments on potential hires and team members. Today’s guest on the Employer Blueprint Podcast is Dr. Ken Keis, and he is a Master Trainer of Consulting Resource Groups International’s Professional Mastery Assessment Certification. On this week’s podcast, we ask the questions, how do we use these assessments, why do we use these assessments, and what is the benefit or value for using these assessments? This is a unique episode of the Employer Blueprint Podcast in that Kyle and Dr. Keis have such an engaging conversation that the podcast went a little longer than planned. Because of that, we have decided to make this a two part episode that you surely won’t want to miss. On next week’s Employer Blueprint Podcast we will present part two, so be sure to subscribe so you can listen in on an amazing conversation between Kyle Gorman and Dr. Ken Keis about Personality and Skills Assessments and how they can be used in the area of Talent Acquisition and Talent Retention for a company’s team.  Dr. Keis is a Speaker, Author, Coach, Master Trainer, and Entrepreneur who has a mission To Help Others to Live, Lead, and Work on Purpose. Dr. Keis has written four books including the best seller, WHY AREN'T YOU MORE LIKE ME?: Discover the Secrets to Understanding Yourself and Others. He hosts the Secret of Success Podcast with Dr. Ken Keis, and is the President and CEO of Consulting Resource Group International, Inc. To discover more about Dr. Keis, his podcast, his books, and all of the resources available, be sure to visit https://kenkeis.com.  Thanks for tuning in and be sure to subscribe and leave us a review!

Welcome to the Employer Blueprint Podcast, and this week we are excited to present the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hooray Health, Shane Foss. When beginning his career, Shane spent four years in the military as a Scrub Tech, assisting surgeons, and this is where he found a passion for health care. After leaving the military, Shane went to work for Johnson and Johnson selling orthopedic implants and moved to Stryker Orthopedics after that. According to Shane, this is where his career really took off. At Stryker, Shane really enjoyed the team building and development experiences. While at Stryker, Shane also pursued higher education by attending and graduating from Rice University - Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management and as he mentions in the podcast, this gave him the entrepreneurial bug. After Stryker, Shane worked for Avalign Technologies, Inc. before buying a business called Zimmer Alliance, a distributor for Zimmer Orthopedic.  It was around this time that Shane had an issue with his back and had to go to a local Urgent Care facility. During that time his deductible hadn’t been met on his health insurance and after what he assumed would be a small fee, instead became a bill for more than $800. This shocked Shane, especially because he knew the facility was within his network. Shane called and negotiated the bill down to a comfortable amount, however he couldn’t help but wonder how many people would have just paid the bill. After some research Shane determined that it was more than 52% of Americans who would have just paid the amount, 8% would have negotiated another amount, and 40% would have let the amount go to collections. This research led Shane to start Hooray Health, which provides affordable alternatives to traditional health care plans, and helps to empower their customers to protect themselves against large balanced unexpected bills.  Enjoy this episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast as Kyle and Shane dive into the many topics around Healthcare, Affordable Care Act, and the Healthcare industry. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss any future episodes, and to find out more about Shane Foss and Hooray Health, be sure to visit their website, follow the hashtag, or call the phone number below.  #hoorayhealth on LinkedIN  1-866-7-hooray by phone https://hoorayhealthcare.com

Who are you? Should you be apologizing for who you are? On today’s episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast we are proud to present Davide Di Giorgio. Davide started his career as a Composer and Musical Director who had his first show at age 16, and published a musical at age 19. In the beginning Davide followed his passion for theatre by running his own theatre production company while also teaching, before his own self awareness allowed him to pursue a path to helping others. After looking at his own life and the complications with relationships and family that he had, Davide had the revelation that he was the problem and in recognizing that, realized that he was also the solution.  As Davide states in the interview, “What if I started to change who I was being to the world.. What if being unapologetic.. was the key?”  This became the inspiration for Davide’s international best selling book Being Unapologetic, Empowering You to Become an Influential Speaker and Visionary Leader. Through out the podcast, Kyle and Davide have an amazing conversation in which Davide shares personal stories about his journey, as well as some tips about being accountable to who you are so that you can realize that you are also the solution. This is critical for anyone in a leadership role and can be very empowering to be able to lead with confidence. As well as being an Author, Davide is a Motivational Keynote Speaker, Ambassador, Expert, and Consultant. You can find out more about Davide by way of his website www.beingunapologetic.com as well as all social media platforms. In the podcast Davide specifically mentions Instagram, where he replies to everyone personally, and encourages others to reach out and start a conversation. Enjoy today’s episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast, and please make sure to subscribe, and leave a comment or rating. 

At the Employer Blueprint Podcast we love talking about team building. In this episode we’re going to break down a lot of information as we talk about building a team and what you do once you have the team in place. Today’s guest has experience in both the private and public sector and there are so many things that are transferable when it comes to team building and getting the right people around you. One of the things that becomes a common thread during this episode is communication. This includes the need to communicate and the ability to communicate at all levels. One thing that tends to happen to those in leadership roles is that communication tends to work its way down but fails to work its way back up to the leaders of the organization.  The Employer Blueprint Podcast is excited to present The VP of Business Development at Trapeze Group, Author of Full Throttle: Living Life to the Max with No Regrets, and Host of Transit Unplugged Podcast, Paul Comfort. For the last 30 years Paul has been serving by way of a career in Public Transit and government and most recently served as the CEO of the Maryland Transit Administration. Paul is also a keynote speaker with expertise in Leadership and Management, and Organizational Improvement. Through a career that started with running for public office and a chance meeting during his first step into politics, Paul was given the opportunity as a young man in his twenties to pursue public transportation. This was a very successful venture that lasted 30 years, and according to Paul, it was only possible through the people he had around him. This career in public transportation took Paul to many parts of the country, to achieving a Law Degree, and eventually back to public office. After running for State’s Attorney and losing, one more time Paul was presented with an opportunity. Paul was given the opportunity to become County Administrator, and he had the responsibility of overseeing the budget of the County Attorney’s office. Then in 2014 Paul ran for office again, when he ran for County Commissioner and won, before ending up where he is now, working for Trapeze as the the Vice President of Business Development. Through out his career, Paul has been very successful, and he attributes his success to the ability to build great teams, and in this episode of the Employer Blueprint Podcast, Kyle and Paul dive into the many areas of discussion regarding team building and development. Enjoy the episode and please subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes. 

On this weeks episode of the Employer Blueprint Podcast, we are excited to present The Kelly Anne Harris Team of Keller Williams Elite. 10 years ago, Kelly Anne Harris was a single mom living off credit card debt, had recently lost her job, and was about to lose her home. As she was trying to find employment during a terrible time in our country’s economy, Kelly Anne decided to become a Realtor for a best friend who was trying to find homes to flip for profit. During the first year in her new career path, as Kelly Anne recalls in the podcast, even though things were tough, she worked diligently to succeed and knocked on every door in her town. This continued until three years later Kelly Anne Harris was the number one Realtor in the area. The story of Kelly Anne Harris could end there with success and a happy ending except success wasn’t happy. In fact it was the opposite, when even though she managed to do 142 transactions that year with only herself and an assistant, Kelly Anne’s life was spinning out of control. She knew she had to do something because her health and her family life were suffering, and that was when Kelly Anne learned about a team concept being adopted by other Realtors while she was on a trip at a realtor convention. Kelly Anne decided to pursue this ideas of having a team of Realtors and she began doing research and visiting other offices who had already adopted the business model. One of Kelly Anne’s very first team members is also a guest on this weeks podcast, Kelsey Jarboe. After the addition of Kelsey, within a year and a half, the new Kelly Anne Harris Team was able to double the previous year to 242 transactions and 40 million dollars in production. The team concept has also allowed Kelly Anne to pursue other ventures such as an independent brokerage with multiple locations and a property management company. Currently the Kelly Anne Harris Team has multiple agents and two are on this weeks Employer Blueprint podcast with Kelly Anne. Kelsey Jarboe has been with the Kelly Anne Harris group since the beginnings of the team forming, and Denise Jarboe has been with the team for a year. Both Kelsey and Denise tell their stories from different perspectives on how they became involved in Real Estate and how much the Leadership of Kelly Anne Harris has changed their lives. You don’t want to miss this episode as Kyle dives into a lot of great topics while interviewing some very successful entrepreneurs who work by the motto, “you can teach skill all day, but you can’t teach hustle.”  To find out more about Kelly Anne Harris and the Kelly Anne Harris Team, or if you are looking to potentially start a new career in Real Estate and think a team environment would be right for you, visit  https://www.owensborokyrealty.com where you will find resources available including a careers section of the website.  Enjoy this weeks episode and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes of The Employer Blueprint Podcast. 

Thank you or joining us on the Employer Blueprint Podcast and this week we are proud to present Charmaine Hammond. Charmaine is an Expert in Workplace Communication, Collaboration and Conflict Resolution, a Keynote Speaker, and a Trainer. Her list of certifications are impressive, as Charmaine is a Certified Speaking Professional, a TEC Canada Approved Speaker, and she also has a Master’s of Conflict Analysis and Management from Royal Roads University. As an expert in conflict resolution, Charmaine has helped numerous businesses, business owners, and business leaders deal with “people” issues in the work place. No industry is excluded from the types of businesses, non-profits, and government organizations Charmaine has helped over the last two decades. Whether through public speaking, work shops, and webinars, or one on one mentoring with company leaders, and employees, Charmaine is very passionate with a “no fluff” approach to getting results.  As she explains in the podcast episode, Charmaine’s first career was in jail as a correctional officer. Being 19 and this being her first career, Charmaine realized she had a passion for conflict resolution, however also recognized that she had a lot to learn. After leaving that position, Charmaine went on to complete her Master’s Degree and soon after started her own Mediation Practice where she has been helping multiple types of organizations in the area of conflict resolution and mediation for the last 20 plus years. One of the issues talked about in the Employer Blueprint Podcast episode is when an employee transitions from being on a team to leading that team. Charmaine talks about problems with trust, and friendships ending from a new manager trying to manage people who were once coworkers. Kyle and Charmaine have an awesome conversation about topics that they are both very passionate about, and both love talking and learning about. You don’t want to miss this episode as they dive into people issues, workplace conflicts, why they happen, and how to resolve them. Enjoy, and please make sure you subscribe to the Employer Blueprint Podcast so you don’t miss an episode. 

Before we get started today I just want to let you know that we had a little bit of a technical problem on today show at about 24 minutes in. You will hear that the audio from our guest cut out,  and we didn’t find out until we had already recorded the episode and it was in production. Unfortunately, she was in the middle of telling a great illustration. What our guest is talking about, is a headline from the 60s that reads “headless body in topless bar.” It is such a great illustration to the point she is making and we didn’t want you to miss out on it. So at 24 minutes you will hear Kyle jumping in to let you know at the part that got messed up.  It is a busy world out there, and not just our schedules or where we have to be and when we have to be there. It’s a busy world in our social media feeds, in our email, and the way that we are connecting with people. So that raises the question for businesses, “how do we get notices, how do we get recognized, and how do we make sure the people are seeing the great information that we have out there for them?” On today’s episode we have Lorraine Ball who is going to share with us seven suggestions. Some of these include, how to form a subject line, or a headline, that will compliment the content you are putting out. Before having a great headline, you also must have great content. In order to have great content you have to understand what your customers want, and what will be beneficial for them. Your content you should be constantly adding value to your customers lives by giving them information that is helpful and important to them, and solve problems they may have. The fact is that if you put out junk content only for the purpose of hooking your potential customers in, you’ll end up losing customers in the end. So as you’re listening to today’s episode and learning ways that you can potentially gain attention with a subject line or title, also be thinking about the content. It’s important to get your potential customer’s attention however it is even more important to have content that is good enough to keep it.  Lorraine Ball is a Digital Marketing Strategist and the owner of a company called Round Peg. Round Peg is a Marketing Agency that started out in the traditional form, and as times changed so did the company. Today Round Peg is a Digital Marketing Strategy firm that works with businesses in areas that include web design, brand, logo, and social media as well as content creation. You can find more information about Lorraine Ball and Round Peg as well as other ventures at www.roundpeg.biz. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes of the Employer Blueprint Podcast. 

Have you ever had an amazing idea for your company that you were not able to implement on your own? You decided to bring someone in to train the people on this new initiative and you were just positive that this was going to absolutely revolutionize the way that you did business. In your head, people on your team were going to set through this training, and at the end they were all going to be cheering and excited at all of the new information they received. Everyone would go back to work and be more productive and happy to work for such an amazing company that provides such cutting edge training. And even though it wasn’t quite like what you imagined, the employees did become more productive and energized, for the first couple of months. Old habits are hard to break and even though it may have been a good training, the long term effectiveness wasn’t as good because things went back to the way they were. It happens to companies of all types. Whether it be from a company’s internal training department or an outsourced coach or trainer, a team needs to be trained in new ways of doing things when your company is moving in a new direction. What companies often fail to do, is find ways to evaluate this new training to make sure that it is actually effective. Steps should be put in place to make sure that the training actually works, and there are results that can be seen from the trainings that have been had. On today’s show you’re going to learn about a system that does just that, called the New World Kirkpatrick Model from the creator Dr. Jim Kirkpatrick.  Dr. Kirkpatrick is the Senior Consultant at Kirkpatrick Partners, LLC, a Keynoter Speaker, Coach, and Author. Dr. Kirkpatrick attended University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point where he received Bachelors and Masters Degrees, before attending Indiana State University where he earned his PhD in Counseling Psychology. After college, Dr. Kirkpatrick was working as a Training Director for a bank in Indianapolis Indiana, and decided to learn more about training a team from from a visiting professor from the University of Wisconsin name Don Kirkpatrick. The last name was not a coincidence because that visiting professor was his father. Don was actually the developer of the original Kirkpatrick Model of training in the 1950’s, and since then Dr. Jim Kirkpatrick has developed the New World Kirkpatrick Model, which is credited as being a very powerful training model that ultimately serves the business organization and delivers results. Kyle and Dr. Kirkpatrick have an amazing conversation in which it is explained that no training by itself can deliver results, instead there needs to be follow up and accountability in order to create the habits that deliver the best results. For hundreds of free resources and to contact Dr. Jim Kirkpatrick or his team, visit https://www.kirkpatrickpartners.com. Thank You for tuning in and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any of the excited upcoming episodes of The Employer Blueprint Podcast.   

Work life balance has become a bit of a buzz word, you hear it all the time. What does it really mean, and how do we know if we have a good work life balance? We are going to dive into quite a bit of that today with Joanne Victoria. There’s a lot of confusion around what work life balance really is, and what it looks like to be balanced. Some people think in terms of balance truly being equal. As if to say that because we spend this much time at work, we are expected to spend a certain amount of time away from work, doing personal endeavors, or with family. It could be ventured to say that work life balance is not something that can be evaluated on a daily or weekly period. Sometimes it would even be difficult to evaluate work life balance on a monthly timeframe. Work life balance is actually something that should be evaluated over a longer amount of time. The type of position that you have in a company, along with your responsibilities, and seasons of the year in which your responsibilities are greatest, should also be taken into account. An example of this would be someone who is an accountant or CPA. The first quarter of the year would most likely be a much busier time than one of the middle quarters of the year, and this is based on a date that the IRS determines that taxes are due. During the first quarter a person holding one of those positions would not get much personal time as they would during other times, and even though they would work long hours and be away from their personal lives, the time away would be made up once they were out of the busy season of business. It would be difficult to determine proper work life balance in the short term.  It is very important that you’re able to look back and recognize that you’ve spent intentional quality time in all areas of your life. That means your time at work should be quality and intentional, and that also means the time with your family or in your personal life also needs to be intentional with that a lot of quality. The ability to look back after a year and recognize that there is harmony between your work and personal life based on the amount of quality time you have invested in each, is the true definition of work life balance. Most importantly when spending time away from work to focus on your personal life, or away from your personal life to focus on work, it cannot be stressed enough that it needs to be quality and intentional. If time is being spent just to make sure there are even amounts of time for each, then both your business and personal life will suffer.  On this week’s episode of the Employer Blueprint Podcast we are excited to present Joanne Victoria. Joanne is the CEO of The Joanne Victoria Group, an Author of seven books, the Host of The San • IT Project Podcast, and a Coach to the Telecommunications, Technology, Entertainment, and Mass Media industries. As she is telling her story, one of the things you’ll find most interesting about Joanne, is that she is a woman of the people. Early in her career, after finding her way into management at a Real Estate firm, Joanne was offered a large board room to be used as her office. Joanne wasn’t comfortable with that so she decided to place herself amongst the other employees and used the board room for what she called, Pizza and Champaign Wednesdays. Of those employees, more than 30% went on to manage other real estate companies, and two went on to open their own companies, which says a lot about Joanne and her abilities as a leader. After spending much time managing others, hiring, and developing employees, Joanne decided to leave the Real Estate Industry to venture into a career in Personal Development where she would host her own work shops and seminars. After doing this for others in the real estate industry for a period of time, and after a couple of moves between California and Washington State, Joanne saw an opportunity to help others who were in a different area of business and that is the technology industry. Currently Joanne works with employees and executives to help them acquire a happier life through a better work life balance. To find out more about Joanne, her podcast, blogs, coaching, and books, visit https://askjoannevictoria.com. Thank you for tuning in to this weeks episode of the Employer Blueprint Podcast!

Accountability is critical to the success of any organization, but we often times don’t think of accountability the right way. We sometimes think about it almost like it’s a negative term that we’re going to hold employees accountable, that we’re going to hold people accountable. Accountability is treated as if someone may have done something wrong and there is going to be justice to what they have done. Really the way that we need to think about accountability is through the positive impact that it has on our organizational culture. This is especially true for top performers, in that it will allow them to be more successful through the positive reinforcement of accountability, while helping them reach their goals. On today’s episode of Employer Blueprint Podcast, we’re going to talk about this from an expert in the space of developing a culture of accountability, Vicki Suiter. Vicki is the owner of Suiter Business Builders and has been a business owner for an impressive 29 years. Through her company, Suiter Business Builders, Vicki Suiter is a Coach, Business Consultant, Author, and National Speaker. Suiter Business Builders works with Contractors to allow them to manage their time and efforts more efficiently, make more money, and increase over all happiness through their business. According to Vicki’s LinkedIn profile, the strategies used to help her clients are founded on one idea, “knowledge is power.” Vicki wants her clients to know where they are currently with their business, where they want their business to go, and how to get there by taking critical steps to creating a successful business. Vicki is also the author of a book called The Profit Bleed, How Managing Margin Can Save Your Contracting Business. You can find out more about Vicki Suiter, and Suiter Business Builders at Suiterbusinessbuilders.com. Also, for The Employer Blueprint Podcast listeners, you can visit www.theprofitbleed.com/free to receive a free copy of Vicki’s book, as long as you pay the shipping and handling. Thank You for listening, and if you haven’t done so, be sure to subscribe to The Employer Blueprint Podcast so that you don’t miss an episode in the future. 

We will all face change in the course of our leadership journey. Whether you have started a business, or as your business grows, you will bring in new leaders into your company, you will count on others to help your organization move forward. So much of the key to this change being successful is preparing for it on the front end, and preparing for the moment when you will need to rely on others for your success. Today’s guest Ron Carucci is an expert in this, and he has done extensive research on organizational growth and development. Ron Carucci held positions at well-known companies including PepsiCo in ADP before venturing out on his own. As he states in the podcast, he realized that he was never going to be able to fully help organizations if he continued to be a part of them. In 2004 Ron Carucci became the owner and managing partner of Navalent, a consulting firm that delivers organizational solutions to senior executives. Ron’s passion is organizational leadership and organizational behavior with the goal to create cultures within the workplace that help people fall in love with their work. Aside from being the managing partner of Navalent, Ron is also a best selling author of eight books, a coach, and has been featured on TED talks, twice. Ron has shared his experience as a contributor to the the Harvard Business Review, and to Forbes. Ron’s latest book, Rising to Power, covers many of the topics discussed in this episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast as it relates to Transformational Leadership. Through studies discussed in the book, it was found that more than 50% of the time leaders fail in the first 18 months of their new appointment or assignment. Through that research, some differentiators of successful leaders were uncovered that set them apart. Enjoy this episode as Kyle and Ron have amazing conversations about leadership, business, and everything in between. You can find more information about Ron Carucci and Navalent at http://www.navalent.com/.  Please be sure to subscribe to the Employer Blueprint Podcast so that you don’t miss any episodes in the future. Thank you for tuning in!

Often times the hustle and bustle of business, the busy ness of work, gets in the way of our ability to focus clearly because we are so busy working. So how do we stay focused on these tasks, how do we continue to move forward? In this article you will find five suggestions of things that you can do to help stay focused on your business whenever you’re still working in your business. All so you can continue to move forward without reaching a plateau.    Write out all of the tasks you have so that you can see them right in front of you.  Prioritize those tasks.  Define what success or completion looks like for each task. Some of the tasks will be easy and checked off quickly, others will need a clearer understanding and will need to be defined.  Document how you will execute on those tasks.  Communicate this with your team. This will help everyone to hold themselves and each other more accountable because you told other people what is going to happen.    On this week’s episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast we are excited to present Erik Leslie. As a Keynote Speaker, Present Moment Strategist, and Mindfulness Teacher, Erik is an expert on mindfulness and getting control of our minds in business and our personal lives. To find out more about Erik please visit www.satimind.com, or www.erikleslie.com. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review at the Employer Blueprint Podcast so that you don’t miss any upcoming episodes. 

Have you ever thought that maybe the business you are in is actually the leadership business? Forget the industry, the product you have, or the widget you sell, maybe you are actually in the leadership business.  Today’s guest on the Employer Blueprint Podcast is Jacob Engle and he made that comment early in the podcast. Jacob said that he realized he was not in the food business, and instead was in the leadership business. Truer words could not have been said about business owners and managers. When someone is responsible for people and the lively hood of those people, they are in the leadership business and leading people properly should be the most important part of that business. The Employer Blueprint Podcast is excited to present the CEO of TPL Consulting, and the Author of The Prosperous Leader, Jacob Engle. According to Jacob, he was predestined to be apart of the world of business. After finishing school, Jacob joined the family business and worked hard until he was the COO of the company. After his father passed away, Jacob exited the family business and became involved in community initiatives to help people find jobs. This was in 2008 and the Financial Crisis, so there were an abundance of candidates and a lack of jobs. Through this experience and others like it over the years, Jacob began consulting and discovered his true passion for helping others. That passion has led to the start of multiple companies and training courses, as well as a book, all centered around helping others succeed. You can find out more about Jacob, his consulting firm, trainings and the book The Prosperous Leader at https://www.theprosperousleader.com. Thank you for tuning in to The Employer Blueprint Podcast and make sure you subscribe to continue getting access to great episodes like this one with Jacob Engle. 

The Employer Blueprint podcast is excited to present the Managing Director of Lance CPA Group, Joshua Lance, CPA, CGMA. As you can tell by the initials after his name, Josh is a Certified Public Accountant, and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. After graduating from Miami University in 2005, Josh began his journey as an Audit Manager, a Controller, and an Entity Group Manager, before opening his own firm with a mission to help small businesses, Lance CPA Group. Josh and Lance CPA Group have won multiple awards including CPA Practice Advisor 40 under 40 in 2017 and 2018, as well as 2017 AICPA Leadership Academy, and Xero Partner Advisory Council. Josh was able to accomplish so much because of his passion to help small businesses succeed. In fact, it is the model that Lance CPA Group is built on. In this episode of the Employer Blueprint Podcast you will learn how Lance CPA Group is not like many other traditional CPA firms in many ways, from the work schedule expected by its employees to the way they interact with clients.  Kyle and Josh have an excellent conversation about maintaining a company culture, and core values, while having a remote workforce. Even more challenging is also having a remote client base. Through many extra steps and the full utilization of technology, it can be possible to have remote employees who carry out a company’s core values while working with remote clients. This is an informative episode as Josh explains how he has been able to accomplish this through his firm in an industry that is known for being more traditional in the ways of interacting with employees and clients. You can find more information about Joshua Lance and Lance CPA Group by visiting https://lancecpa.com. Thank you for listening and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode of the Employer Blueprint Podcast. 

One of the key indicators to successful organizations is having a great team within the organization. This is fairly universal, and almost as if the all great companies have great teams, like they automatically go together. In this episode of The Employer Blueprint Podcast, Karen Walker talks about the patterns and traits to look for in high performing teams, and how to move your good team to become a great team. One of the topics touched on is the specific need to help people exit an organization, because an organization is only as good as its weakest team member, as Karen explains.  The Employer Blueprint Podcast is excited to present this week’s episode, Developing High Performing Teams with Karen Walker. Karen is a Strategic Advisor, Leadership Coach, Speaker, Consultant, and Author. After helping lead the growth of the fastest growing company in American History, Compaq Computers, Karen became a consultant to companies that have a need for internal strategies to match their external growth. Karen has a long list of experience that she uses to contribute to the success of her clients including IPO’s, Acquisitions, and Market Share Increases, according to her LinkedIn profile. Also an Author, Karen’s book is titled No Dumbing Down: A Guide for CEOs on Organizational Growth. In her book, Karen talks about the importance of aligning internal strategies with external strategies for profitable growth. Sales and Revenue are important to a company’s growth, and it is also important to have the right employees in place to support that growth. Enjoy the episode and please make sure you subscribe to the Employer Blueprint Podcast so you don’t miss an episode in the future. 

This week on the Employer Blueprint Podcast, we are excited to have the President and Founder of Futurety, Bill Balderaz. Bill graduated from college in 1997 with a journalism degree, and at the same time websites had become very popular. Instead of the traditional path of working for a magazine or newspaper, Bill chose to work for an internet company and create content for websites. This wasn’t without criticism from his professors and family who, like the rest of the world, thought the internet was a fad. Bill was working on things that were very cutting edge such as Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and building Geo Cities, and was able to get first hand experience and work with multiple startups that raised capital and sold. Bill decided he wanted to start his own company and he then went to his boss, where he had been working in digital marketing, and told her what he wanted to do and that he wanted her as a client. She agreed, as did a few of other past employers, and his entrepreneurial journey began. This was in 2006, and his company was called Webbed Marketing. At the time digital marketing wasn’t like it is today, and there were not many people in the industry. The 2008 economic crisis presented new opportunities for Webbed Marketing in that many companies were making cut backs on their different budgets. Even though marketing was one of these areas that were getting cut, digital marketing was not as expensive as the other traditional marketing avenues, and companies were looking for alternatives to television. In 2011, Webbed Marketing was sold to a company called Fathom, and Bill was able to start another company called Fathom Healthcare through that partnership. Healthcare was becoming a very regulated industry with a lot of issues, and marketers were avoiding the industry and the regulations. This was seen as an opportunity to Bill and his team at Fathom because they were able to take on the biggest hospitals and organizations when no other agencies wanted to. This same method of forward thinking is exactly what led Bill to start his company Futurety in 2015. Bill saw an opportunity to use machine learning and data to market companies more effectively and more efficient. You can find more information about Futurety, and Bill Balderaz at their website www.futurety.com. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe to the Employer Blueprint Podcast so you don’t miss any exciting future episodes. 

At the Employer Blueprint Podcast we love talking about team building. In this episode we’re going to break down a lot of information as we talk about building a team and what you do once you have the team in place. Today’s guest has experience in both the private and public sector and there are so many things that are transferable when it comes to team building and getting the right people around you. One of the things that becomes a common thread during this episode is communication. This includes the need to communicate and the ability to communicate at all levels. One thing that tends to happen to those in leadership roles is that communication tends to work its way down but fails to work its way back up to the leaders of the organization.  The Employer Blueprint Podcast is excited to present The VP of Business Development at Trapeze Group, Author of Full Throttle: Living Life to the Max with No Regrets, and Host of Transit Unplugged Podcast, Paul Comfort. For the last 30 years Paul has been serving by way of a career in Public Transit and government and most recently served as the CEO of the Maryland Transit Administration. Paul is also a keynote speaker with expertise in Leadership and Management, and Organizational Improvement. Through a career that started with running for public office and a chance meeting during his first step into politics, Paul was given the opportunity as a young man in his twenties to pursue public transportation. This was a very successful venture that lasted 30 years, and according to Paul, it was only possible through the people he had around him. This career in public transportation took Paul to many parts of the country, to achieving a Law Degree, and eventually back to public office. After running for State’s Attorney and losing, one more time Paul was presented with an opportunity. Paul was given the opportunity to become County Administrator, and he had the responsibility of overseeing the budget of the County Attorney’s office. Then in 2014 Paul ran for office again, when he ran for County Commissioner and won, before ending up where he is now, working for Trapeze as the the Vice President of Business Development. Through out his career, Paul has been very successful, and he attributes his success to the ability to build great teams, and in this episode of the Employer Blueprint Podcast, Kyle and Paul dive into the many areas of discussion regarding team building and development. Enjoy the episode and please subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes. 

One of the many challenges a company faces when they begin the hiring and recruiting process, is understanding the true needs they have. We often times looked at things that we want and try to figure out what’s going to fit into those wants, but rarely do we take a step back and look at what we actually need in order to make a successful hire. Typically a company will bring in someone to fill the space that they want to fill. After three months, six months of being on the job, they discover it isn’t what they needed. We are going to unpack some of this on today’s episode of Employer Blueprint Podcast. As you listen to the episode there are three things that you should really be thinking about, and these will help you when trying to uncover the needs of your organization. These three tips will help you as you begin the hiring process and you look to fill a position in your organization.  Find the gap’s. Where are the spaces in your organization that aren’t getting filled in? What are the tasks that you have on your plate that are not being taken care of but someone needs to be focused on? If you are the hiring manager or owner, do not try to replicate yourself. Often times a business owner or leader will think that the best thing for their organization is a clone of themselves. Instead do an assessment of your strengths and weaknesses and hire someone who’s strengths fill in where you are weak.  What is going to benefit your company most? What is going to benefit your company, and fill a long-term need? The Employer Blueprint podcast is proud to present Sasha Laghonh. Sasha is a Business and Lifestyle Strategist, Founder, Speaker, Coach, Consultant, Entrepreneur, and Author. Sasha comes from a Management, and Administrative background that also focused on Marketing, however over time she found that Human Resources discovered her. Sasha is an MBA with an emphasis on Organizational and Human Behavior with more than 2 decades of experience in helping businesses with their people. Sasha has multiple shows that can be listened to such as “Sasha Talks” and “Moving Mountains With Sasha”. Sasha has also written multiple books including Kashing Karma, and Departures:  Smart Packing, of Life's Essentials, for On-Time Arrivals. To find out more about Sasha Laghonh, be sure to visit www.sashatalks.com.  Thanks for tuning in to the Employer Blueprint podcast, and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes!  

This week on the Employer Blueprint Podcast, we will be talking with SJ Barakony about the power of networking in our business. We have all been through it, there are 1 million different networking events available. Some are formal and others are informal. Often networking meetings are available to those that sign up as members for a fee, and others are community driven by way of a non profit or local chamber. For some people, the idea of attending an event where they are able to work a room and meet new people is a dream come true. This is the situation for an obvious extravert, however the opposite is true for someone who is an introvert. This can be a dreaded moment, when an introverted person has to go to a networking event, because they are forced to be removed from their comfort zone. Whatever your outlook, networking in any capacity is very valuable if you rely on relationships with others to do business. It is also important to add that networking properly is the key to developing solid relationships.  Employer Blueprint Podcast is proud to present the Founder of Service Before Self Leadership, SJ Barakony. SJ is a Consultant, Mentor, and Advisor to those that have found themselves to be unsuccessful with traditional educations methods. SJ is an edu-prenuer with nearly 8 years experience and has been involved in groups such as the Young Entrepreneur’s Academy, and Teen Entrepreneurial Camp. SJ is also involved with H7 Network, a networking group that was started in Ohio, and in this episode he will talk about the importance of networking and how to be effective in your networking efforts. It is always important when networking to build depth of relationship. It is very easy to walk into a networking event, see everyone in the room, meet everyone in the room, but never build a relationship with anyone. When that happens it takes away the opportunity to really connect, which then hinders the ability to gain new clients or make any money. We hope you enjoy as topics like these and many more are covered in the podcast. Thanks, and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.  You can find out more information about H7 Network and SJ Barakony by visiting the websites below.    Www.h7network.com   Www.Servicebeforeleadership.com

Thank you or joining us on the Employer Blueprint Podcast and this week we are proud to present Charmaine Hammond. Charmaine is an Expert in Workplace Communication, Collaboration and Conflict Resolution, a Keynote Speaker, and a Trainer. Her list of certifications are impressive, as Charmaine is a Certified Speaking Professional, a TEC Canada Approved Speaker, and she also has a Master’s of Conflict Analysis and Management from Royal Roads University. As an expert in conflict resolution, Charmaine has helped numerous businesses, business owners, and business leaders deal with “people” issues in the work place. No industry is excluded from the types of businesses, non-profits, and government organizations Charmaine has helped over the last two decades. Whether through public speaking, work shops, and webinars, or one on one mentoring with company leaders, and employees, Charmaine is very passionate with a “no fluff” approach to getting results.  As she explains in the podcast episode, Charmaine’s first career was in jail as a correctional officer. Being 19 and this being her first career, Charmaine realized she had a passion for conflict resolution, however also recognized that she had a lot to learn. After leaving that position, Charmaine went on to complete her Master’s Degree and soon after started her own Mediation Practice where she has been helping multiple types of organizations in the area of conflict resolution and mediation for the last 20 plus years. One of the issues talked about in the Employer Blueprint Podcast episode is when an employee transitions from being on a team to leading that team. Charmaine talks about problems with trust, and friendships ending from a new manager trying to manage people who were once coworkers. Kyle and Charmaine have an awesome conversation about topics that they are both very passionate about, and both love talking and learning about. You don’t want to miss this episode as they dive into people issues, workplace conflicts, why they happen, and how to resolve them. Enjoy, and please make sure you subscribe to the Employer Blueprint Podcast so you don’t miss an episode. 

The Employer Blueprint Podcast is proud to present the Principal of Kandell Consulting, Speaker, and Author of unHIDDEN: A Book for Men & Those Confused by Them, Robert Kandell. Robert in an interpersonal communication expert who’s “mission has been to help people find themselves and use their internal power to live their best lives.” ~ quoted from Robert’s LinkedIN profile because it was well stated. As Robert explains in this episode of the Employer Blueprint Podcast, he was able to start a venture from an idea on a napkin and build it to an 8 figure business. Before that, Robert was a rising star in the corporate world as a 6 figure earner in his late twenties, and thought he had it all figured out, until things hit a wall. As Robert explains, he was overweight, unhappy, over stressed, and disconnected from his wife. This was when Robert decided to make a change and started focusing on personal development. Through this focus on personal development, Robert met a woman named Nicole and they became immediate friends. Together they started an organization for others to focus on their own personal development called One Taste. As Robert explains in the podcast, they were able to take the idea from a paper napkin sketch to a world wide 8 figure business. In this ten year adventure, Robert and Nicole were able to open up satellite offices in London, France, and all across the United States. In creating something so great, Robert found it to be impacting his health, so in 2014, Robert sold his shares and moved to Venice Beach California to start his own consulting firm. At Kandell Consulting, Robert is able to focus on what he loves the most, which is sharing his experience and knowledge with others to help them thrive in business. You can find out more about Robert, and his podcast, consulting firm, and best selling book at https://robertkandell.com.  Thank for tuning in to this week’s episode of the Employer Blueprint Podcast, and we hope that you will subscribe to make sure you don’t miss any future episodes!

Today’s guest on the Employer Blueprint Podcast is the Founder of Greene Finance and Insurance, Ken Greene. Before starting Greene Finance and Insurance, Ken worked as an engineer and had a plan of retiring when he was thirty years old. At 33 years of age, Ken did just that, and had done really well for himself. Ken had a house with 40 acres he owned outright, as well as a portfolio of investments. Just like everyone else though, Ken experienced 2008 during the U.S. Great Recession. Ken had done well for himself by acquiring land and multiple investments, but had no money for liquidity, so when Wall Street took a beating, so did Ken. It was also found during this time that there were no Engineering jobs to be had, and Ken needed to make some money, so he decided to change careers and went into the insurance and finance industry. Ken found himself surrounded by brokers who only cared about closing the next deal, and very little about educating clients. Because of the experiences Ken had went through before joining the insurance and finance industries, he had a passion for wanting to help others to not share the same fate. This is what led Ken to “manically study” ways to help his clients better.  According to Ken’s website, www.greenefi.com, Greene Finance and Insurance pride themselves on not doing the traditional methods of investing that have been done for years on Wall Street. Below you will find a notable section on the Greene Finance and Insurance website.  “We provide our clients with “aha” moments when it comes to finance, investing, insurance, making money and living free. We believe in simplifying these things in ways you may have never experienced before—we’re breaking the norm that finance needs to be complicated to be effective. So let’s pull back the curtain put up by the major banks and investment firms and look inside; we think you’ll feel elevated learning there’s a different way to play the financial game. Greene Finance and Insurance … Only Different” ~above quoted section from www.greenefi.com in the About section.  Enjoy today’s episode and please subscribe and leave a review!

Thank you for joining us on the new Employer Blueprint podcast, formally known as Business Playmakers, and hosted by Kyle Gorman. This episode of Employer Blueprint is special and not just because it is the first. As most of you who have listened to the Business Playmakers podcast know, Kyle has recently taken his companies through a re-branding and name change. Kyle thought it would be fitting for the first episode after the name change of the podcast to feature a branding expert.  This weeks guest is Branding Strategist, Speaker, Branding Rock Star, and CEO of Your Brand by Design, Amber Griffiths. According to Amber’s LinkedIn page, Your Brand by Design was launched in 2007 in order to help entrepreneurs convey their message through their own unique voice. Your Brand by Design seeks to attract clients to businesses by allowing it to be authentic to the business owner, and strives to help business owners create a RockStar Brand.  Amber graduated from Southern Utah University with a bachelors degree in Marketing, Public Relations, and Interpersonal Communications. After spending seven years as the VP of Marketing for Prudential Utah Real Estate, Amber founded Your Brand by Design in 2007.  ”The reason your business is different is because you are your business.” ~ Amber Griffiths. you can find more information and connect with Your Brand by Design and Amber Griffiths at http://www.yourbrandbydesign.com.  Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoyed the Employer Blueprint podcast. Please subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

Business Playmakers podcast is excited to make a special announcement! In this episode, Business Playmakers host Kyle Gorman will be interviewed by Dedrick Jackson, where Kyle will talk about his multiple companies, and the future of Business Playmakers podcast. You don’t want to miss this, and don’t be alarmed, it is good news and a much needed change. Enjoy and please subscribe so you don’t miss any new episodes going forward. 

~Message from Kyle Gorman  As leaders in our business I think it’s also important that we become leaders in our community. It’s important to find ways to give back and be a part of our community. Whether you are in a small market or large market, there are ways to get involved by way of organizations that need help and support, and it is important to be an advocate in the community for those organizations. On today’s episode I had a great time sitting down with a gentleman named Kirk Kirkpatrick. Kirk is an amazing leader, and has really been a staple and a huge advocate for the Owensboro community as a whole. There is not an event that you can go to in Owensboro that he isn’t involved with, and the things that Kurt has done to shape this community are really incredible. Kirk has an amazing personality, and a wonderful career story. The way he has gotten engaged in his community has created a positive impact, and it is a motivation for others to understand what can be done when we are intentional about making a difference. What I’m encouraging you to do, is listen to Kirks information today, and think about ways that you can get involved and give back to your community  as well.  Business Playmakers podcast is excited to feature Kirk Kirkpatrick as this weeks guest. Kirk is a true leader in the Owensboro community and is the current President of the Video Division at Wax Works/ Video Works. Previous accomplishments and positions held include the Executive Director of Friday after Five, the Interim Leader of Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce, and the President and CEO of the River Park Center. Kirk Kirkpatrick was born in Owensboro KY, and after graduating from Owensboro High School, he attended Washington and Lee University in Lexington VA. After college, Kirk worked for Owensboro on the Air before joining Wax Works/ Video Works in 1984. After being named Vice President, Kirk was responsible for $100 million in sales in one year for the company. In 2001, Kirk became CEO of the RiverPark Center where he was involved in the raising of over $1.5 million dollars for the RiverPark Center. Kirk later returned to Wax Works/ Video Works where he now represents all major Hollywood studios’ including Disney, Warner Brothers, Paramount, and 20th Century Fox, and has several times appeared on QVC where he promoted and sold DVDs.  We hope you enjoy this weeks episode and be sure to subscribe the podcast as we have some really exciting news in the coming weeks that you won’t want to miss. Also please be sure to give us a review, and let us know how we are doing. We love your feedback and welcome suggestions and input. 

~Intro Message from Kyle Gorman.   How do we know the right people to bring into our business. As we continue to grow sometimes it can become a real challenge to determine what the next step would look like from a personal perspective. We know we need to add some people in our business, we know we need to hire someone, but we have to figure out who that might be. One of the big mistakes that we find a lot of business owners making is when they tried to hire someone just like themselves. Usually these are people with similar skill sets to the owner. As business owners, we often think we need to do all of the things that someone else wouldn’t want to do. In reality, what we need to focus on is doing the things that we are really good at. We need to focus on the things that we have a skill set in, and then hire the people who don’t have that skill set. One of the common roadblocks that we have, is understanding what our time is really worth as business owners. You’ve probably heard it talked about on the Business Playmakers podcast before about business owners who say that they are really good at sales but don’t have time for sales, so they need to hire a good sales person. What that business owner may need is actually a really good administrative support person, so the business owner will have time to go out and sell. We talk about these topics with today’s guest in relation to growing a business and building a solid team. Today’s guest, Candice Bakx-Friesen has four businesses and four kids and successfully manages all of them with a great work life balance, and does so by building great teams around her.    Welcome to the Business Playmakers podcast, this week we are excited to present Candice Bakx-Friesen. Candice is a Realtor, Real Estate Investor, Trainer, Speaker, and Coach. According to Candice’s LinkedIn profile, she is passionate about helping people reach their financial dreams. She is also a highly sought after coach within the real-estate and finance industries, and this is credited to Candice’s ability to cut to the chase and get to the root of the problem with her client’s needs.  After high school, Candice has aspirations of following in her aunts footsteps to becoming an accountant. Those plans changed after meeting a gentleman who is now her husband, and because of his experience with rental properties that he owned, Candice discovered a passion for real estate as well. This led to her becoming a realtor, which she has been successful at for more than 12 years. Candice has been so successful in fact that she now coaches other real-estate agents with team building and dismantling, as well as creating better work life balance. You can reach Candice by sending her a message on any social media network, and you can also find out more about Candice Bakx-Friesen by visiting https://www.candicebakxfriesen.com. Thanks for tuning in, enjoy the episode and please make sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss any future episodes of the Business Playmakers podcast. 

Introduction message from the host of Business Playmakers podcast, Kyle Gorman. ~I am often asked whether we should be using personality assessments, such as Myers Briggs, in the hiring process and in hiring decisions. My belief is that it should not be a primary tool to be used in the hiring decision, but it is a great way to understand how to coach, manage, and communicate to someone you bring into your organization. There is an incredible value in understanding the personality of someone and how they are going to fit into the organization, however I am not a fan of putting a lot of weight into a personality assessment for the hiring decision. Today’s guest will talk about why it is beneficial to do these personality assessments, the DISC assessment specifically. Gregory talks about how you can use the DISC assessment to evaluate your own traits that you hadn’t analyzed or defined before. You can also use these assessments to analyze the personalities of the people on your team. This is an incredible value because as you learn to analyze the personalities of the people on your team, it will help open up channels of communication. It will also help you better understand ways to convey a message to someone, and how to receive a message from someone based on their personality. As a leader in your organization, it is incredibly important to learn how to adapt to these communication styles so that you can communicate your vision effectively. This is something you will never be able to effectively do that without understanding the personalities of your team. In this episode we will talk about people versus processes and how to effectively evaluate your team, and the communication gaps we sometimes face. ~ Business Playmakers podcast is excited to present the Owner and CEO of Gray Solutions LLC, Executive Life Coach, and Business Owner Freedom Podcast Host, Gregory Gray. Gregory spent the beginnings of his career in the corporate world, specifically in the manufacturing space. Like many entrepreneurs, Gregory saw a need for some things to be done differently which led to him stepping out of the corporate world in 2010 to be a Consultant for Leadership and Organizational Development. Since then, Gregory’s consulting firm has taken off and Gregory has a thriving business as an Executive Life Coach in which according to his LinkedIn profile, he seeks to educate and inspire while helping to build a life of joy and purpose. Gregory is also a Business Advisor for BusinessOwnerFreedom.com where he helps business owners to get control of their business so as to give them more freedom in the areas of time, money, and purpose.  As Kyle talks about in his opening dialogue, he and Gregory have in depth conversations around personality assessments, and how to effectively use them in business. Enjoy the episode and please remember to subscribe and review the podcast!

Business Playmakers podcast is exited to bring you the Co Founder and President at Delta Life Franchising, and Radio Host at Texas Franchise Radio, Robby Marlow. Robby had his first experience as an entrepreneur as a 12 year old who convinced his dad to buy him as CD burner. Robby would download songs from Napster, and burn CD’s of multiple songs so he could take them to school and sell them. Robby’s father was an engineer, so he went to school to be an engineer, and at 24 he found himself working in an office cubicle, and had become overweight and un-healthy. He connected with a friend who had a successful fitness class, which Robby participated in to get in shape. As he started getting in shape and feeling better about himself, Robby developed a passion for fitness. This passion is what inspired Robby to start coaching others to get in shape as well. As time went on and Robby realized he could develop a business around coaching others to get in shape, he and his business partner opened a facility of their own.  According to Robby’s LinkedIn profile, Delta Life Fitness is a group training workout for women. Delta Life’s training is designed to maintain a target zone that stimulates metabolism and increases energy. The website www.deltalifefitness.com promotes 30 minute workouts, and free childcare. With more than 25 locations across the country, Delta Life not only empowers women through fitness, it also encourages entrepreneurship in franchising by allowing someone who is passionate about fitness to own their own location.  You can find more information about Delta Life Fitness and Robby Marlow by way of the website above, as well as through Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn by searching Robby Marlow. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe so that you never miss a weekly episode of Business Playmakers podcast. 

The Business Playmakers podcast is proud to present the Founder and CEO of Krish Media and Marketing,  Naresh Vissa. In the area of experience, Naresh has accomplished so much. From working in advertising and operations for two big sports franchises, the Houston Astros and the Houston Rockets, to being a Finance Analyst at JP Morgan Chase, and a Director of Radio Podcasts and Media Strategy with Stansberry and Associates. All of these key positions are what led Naresh to start Krish Media and Marketing in 2013. According to Naresh’s LinkedIn profile, Krish Media and Marketing is a full service online and digital business solutions provider. Krish focuses on design, SEO, reputation management, affiliate marketing, and copywriting to name a few of their services. Also according to Naresh’s LinkedIn profile, his company works with some of the biggest names in the financial industry, he launched an online radio network generating six-figures in monthly revenue, and managed the production and marketing for the first online physical precious metals retail platform exchange. He has also been featured on USA Today, Yahoo!, Bloomberg, MSNBC, Huffington Post, Business Week, MSN Money, Business Insider, and if that isn’t enough, Naresh is a two time #1 best selling author.  Naresh is a very practical thinker, and one of the first things you will notice from the beginning of this episode is that he is not saying the same things as most other entrepreneur speakers. Naresh encourages people with a dream of being an entrepreneur to start that dream with some cash-flow and said that when he started his business it was not with nothing, he continued to work his job and prepare before making that leap into being self employed. He was all alone in his business ventures until after a few months of having great client relationships, clients started asking if he could do more, and Naresh answered that he could. This is what led Naresh to find other partners to work with to accomplish the tasks that his clients needed. Enjoy this weeks episode of Business Playmakers in what is sure to be one of the best episodes related to marketing and business. Thanks for tuning in, and please be sure to subscribe and leave us a review and rating to let us know how we are doing. For more information about Naresh Vissa and Krish Media and Marketing, please visit www.krishmediamarketing.com. 

Business Playmakers podcast is excited to present Tomas Keenan, Co Founder and CEO of Top Class Installations. At a young age, Tomas fell in love with the installation, and fabrication of custom car audio. Tomas decided he knew more about the car audio business than the people he worked for, so he chose to start his own business, Exquisite Mobile Electronics Inc., which he ran for 5 years. As technology advanced, Tomas found that many vehicles were coming from the factory with better quality car audio systems, so it became difficult to sustain a profitable business. Tomas had to make the hardest decision he had ever had to make in his life, to close the business he had started. After about 3 years, Tomas and his previous business partner decided to start another business, Top Class Installation. Tomas and his partner were doing well, however found that they didn’t have a specific focus, and decided to only do installations of GPS tracking and dash cameras in commercial vehicles. Even though this is not the type of business that they set out to do, Tomas and his partner saw this as an opportunity to run a sustainable business while still pursuing their passion. As Kyle mentions in this podcast, it is often hard to determine the difference between an opportunity and a distraction. During the conversation, Tomas mentions that when first starting out as an entrepreneur, you do what ever you have to in order to keep the business running. Even though something helped pay the bills when your business needed revenue, it may not be something you enjoyed or what you even wanted to do after your business was established. That is an example of a distraction. In the case of Tomas and his partner deciding to niche into a certain type of business, it was an opportunity and they are glad they made the decision. The conversation between Kyle and Tomas is one of the best on the Business Playmakers podcast, and you are sure to enjoy it. Thanks for listening and please be sure to subscribe and review the podcast!   Top Class Installations is an industry leader and have been featured in multiple publications. You can find more information about Top Class Installations and Tomas Keenan at the link below.   https://topclassinstallations.com

Business Playmakers podcast is proud to present the Founder of the COO Alliance, and the Second In Command Podcast, Cameron Herold. Cameron is known everywhere as the CEO Whisperer, and has been highly renowned for his ability to lead leaders. Cameron’s story starts much earlier as his own father raised him to be an entrepreneur. By 21, Cameron had started a business and had more than 12 full time employees working for him, and had coached 120 entrepreneurs by the time he was 20 years old. Cameron helped build 2 companies that were worth more than $100 million dollars by the time he was 35 years old, and by 42 he helped a company known as 1-800- GOT-JUNK grow from $2 Million to $106 Million in revenue. Cameron is a best selling author of the book Double Double as well as 4 other books that can be found on Amazon. Beyond being a Business Coach to CEOs and a Public Speaker, Cameron also has a passion for parenting in the way his parents raised him. You can find a popular TED Talk with Cameron where he speaks about raising kids to be entrepreneurs. You will definitely love this episode, where Cameron and Kyle have in depth conversations about leadership, management, and workforce development. Cameron is very passionate and many of his answers to questions are genuine in that he allows the Business Playmakers audience to get a glimpse into his personal life. You’ll be especially surprised when Cameron answers the question that Kyle always asks, “What does success mean to you.” Enjoy this week on Business Playmakers and please remember to subscribe, and leave us a review.  https://www.cameronherold.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/second-in-command-the-chief-behind-the-chief/id1368800817?mt=2  

Welcome to part three of a special presentation of Business Playmakers podcast where we present The Four Walls of Management by Kyle Gorman.  First thing, we want to remind you to subscribe and leave a review for the podcast. If you haven’t listened to the the last three weeks, be sure to listen to part 1 and 2 before checking out part 3 in this three part series.  In part one Kyle talks about building a Foundation for your walls to stand on. Part two focused on Defining clear expectations and allowing the Autonomy to fail. In part three Kyle talks about when it is ok to be social with your team in Sociability, and how to recognize others for their achievements in the way they want to be recognized. Enjoy this special presentation and be sure to tune in again next week as we will be back to our regular interview style format. The guest next week is going to be amazing!

Business Playmakers podcast is excited to present Kyle Gorman in part two of this three part series. Kyle speaks at a live event where he delivers a powerful message about the 4 Walls of Management. Last week after a short introduction, Kyle spoke about the importance of creating a Foundation. This week you will hear part two of the three part series where Kyle will speak about creating Definition with your team so they have clear guide lines to work by. Kyle follows that up by talking about the importance of providing Autonomy, or the permission to fail. Enjoy and thanks for tuning in to the Business Playmakers podcast.

Thank you for tuning in to this weeks Business Playmakers podcast. For the next three weeks we will be sharing a series from a live Coaching/ Speaking engagement Kyle recently delivered called the 4 Walls of Management. The first of this series is an introduction and Foundation. In this presentation Kyle explains the importance of making sure your Foundation is in place before implementing the 4 Walls. Enjoy and be sure to tune in the next two weeks for the remainder of this three part series. Also, if you haven’t done so already, make sure you subscribe so that you don’t miss any new episodes in the future.

Business Playmakers podcast is proud to present the Owner and CEO of Viral Ideas, LLC and C-Founder of Flixation, David Feinman. David started his first company in high school and another in college before starting Viral Ideas. While helping other businesses, David and his business partner noticed a need in the digital marketing space related to videos and how they are used online. David and his business partner now help businesses in multiple industries with video production, on demand video editing, and in house video training. Kyle and David have an amazing conversation about many things from life changing moments of starting a business, to what success means, and millennials. David delivers a perspective that is rarely shared from a first hand point of veiw. Enjoy the episode, and for more information about David, and Viral Ideas, visit https://www.viralideasmarketing.com. 

Business Playmakers is proud to present the founders of Hire Smart VAs, Ann and Mark Lackey. Ann and Mark were both outside sales reps for many years and part of group that shared business leads. During that time, one of the members of the group became sick and couldn’t work. They were commission sales people so if someone didn’t work, they didn’t get paid. This caused a sudden reality check with Mark and Ann, and they began to think about how they would support their family if one of them were not able to work. Mark and Ann began doing what they do best, they researched ways they could make passive income that could sustain them in the event of an emergency. This is when they discovered real estate, and after getting their own systems in place, others wanted to know how they did it. Once again Mark and Ann saw an opportunity, and in 2005 they got their real estate license and began helping others manage their real estate portfolios. The business took off and now Mark and Ann are managing 225 properties. A few years later, another problem arose when their business grew to a size that more people were needed to help manage. Hiring and maintaining quality staff was difficult and became a problem when Mark and Ann were on vacation and were notified by their Marketing Manager, who had been with them for four years, that they were quitting immediately. This was a devastating blow to their business, however Mark and Ann did what they always do, and they began to research ways to fix it. This is when they found the idea of full time dedicated virtual employees outsourced to other countries.  Now Mark and Ann have created a business around helping others to discover ways to free up their time by hiring full time outsourced staff. Ann and Mark Lackey have written five books, three of which are best sellers, created multiple businesses, and trained hundreds of others on how to also be successful in the are of real estate investing, and property management. Enjoy this week’s episode as Mark and Ann tell their story and tell us what success really means to them.  To learn more about Mark and Ann Lackey, visit http://www.hiresmartvas.com/podcast  Also be sure to check out their books, all available on Amazon! "Rent and Grow Rich" "Robin Hood is Not Dead" "Multiply Yourself and Double Your Real Estate Business"

Business Playmakers is honored to re-release an early episode of the Business Playmakers podcast featuring Malcolm Bryant, in honor of his recent induction into the Business Hall of Fame, by Junior Achievement of Western Kentucky. You will find in today’s episode that the Hall of Fame induction is very well deserved for an entrepreneur who is known for being analytical, conscious of others thoughts and feelings, as well as being a very people-centric. The knowledge he shares with the Business Playmakers audience is priceless and Malcolm is a servant leader who pays attention to detail while empowering everyone around him. Congratulations to Malcolm Bryant on winning such a prestigious award. 

Business Playmakers podcast is excited to bring you Sean Zalmanoff. Sean is an experienced mortgage professional and entrepreneur who didn’t set out to be a business owner, but instead saw how wrong others were doing it and wanted to do things different and better. Sean graduated college in 2000, worked in a restaurant, and enjoyed it because it allowed him to live the college lifestyle while making more money than most of his friends who had “real jobs”. While working at the restaurant/ bar, Sean had a customer who had been trying to hire him since his sophomore year of college, and thought Sean would be a great fit for the mortgage industry. September 11th happened and overnight the college students that had been coming into the bar and were thought to have unlimited bank accounts, because of their parents,  were told to stop spending money. It was like the money went away. So Sean decided to start a new journey, and took his customer up on the offer to hire him for the mortgage industry. Sean moved to St. Louis and in 9 months, discovered everything that was wrong with the mortgage business, as he mentions in the podcast interview. Sean wanted to help people so he left the company he was with and started working for other companies that he thought were better, until finally he opened his own company called Monster Mortgage in 2005. In 2009 he joined with USA Mortgage and recently celebrated 10 years with the company. Because of the many experiences he has had in the mortgage industry, and because of his desire to help others, Sean Zalmanoff decided to start Next Level Loan Officers in 2017. Next Level Loan Officers is service that aims to mentor and coach Loan Officers to be more efficient and productive. You can find more information about Sean Zalmanoff at https://nextlevello.com or just call the office at 314-361-9979.  Also be sure to check out the Next Level Loan Officers podcast, and especially check out the episode that has the Business Playmakers podcast host Kyle Gorman as a featured guest! h

Business Playmakers podcast is excited to bring you the CEO of Hopper Construction Company, and the Founder and CEO of The Greatest On The Planet, John Hopper. When John started his career journey it was to go to college to be an architect, and after finding out from his professor that there was no money in architecture, he decided to pursue a career in construction. John worked in the construction industry during college and after college until he became a project manager with a large construction company. John worked his way up to be the head person in charge after the owners of the company, and was on track to be an owner himself because 2 of the owners were planning to sell out. John was putting his heart and soul into this company on the impression that one day he would be an owner and building a legacy for the future of the company. To his surprise the company was sold without his knowledge and he was not given the opportunity. John immediately went to work for a competitor and found the grass on the other side was not as green or as profitable. According to John, the company didn’t know how to make money. Frustrated, John decided he was going to start his own construction company and was doing well for a start up business with no customers, but things got even better as his previous boss from the company that was sold needed his help. Through that, John’s first year in business ,after starting Hopper Construction Company in 1999, he was able to contract six million dollars in construction jobs. In this episode of Business Playmakers John tells in detail the ins and outs of the construction industry, and gives a perspective that is rarely told. John has also started an employee coaching and retention business called The Greatest on the Planet, where he trains employers to have unifiable employees. Enjoy, and to find out more about John Hopper, you can visit the websites below. Thanks for tuning in to the Business Playmakers podcast!   You can find more information about John on Facebook and Linked In by searching John Hopper and The Greatest on the Planet.    https://thegreatestontheplanet.com   http://www.hopper-construction.com/home.html  

Kyle Gorman delivers a special New Year’s Eve message where he talks about the importance of reflecting on the previous year and what you are thankful for. In this episode Kyle thanks all of his team and those who make this podcast possible. Kyle would like to especially thank those that support and subscribe to the Business Playmakers podcast. Have a Happy and safe New Year!

Welcome to the Business Playmakers podcast. In this special Holiday episode, Kyle Gorman gives a special short message to wish all of the Business Playmakers listeners a Merry Christmas. If your traveling this holiday season please be safe, and if you have some extra time, go back and listen to your favorite past episode. We are certain you will discover valuable information you missed the first time. While you are there, please leave a review of the episode and let others know what you liked most about your favorite episode of Business Playmakers podcast. Thank You all for listening and once again we wish you Happy Holidays from the Business Playmakers podcast. 

Welcome to the Business Playmakers Podcast. This weeks episode features someone you might recognize from a previous episode of the Business Playmakers Podcast. Lee Caraher, also known as the Millennial Whisperer, and author of The Boomerang Principle, and Millennials and Management, was recently interviewed by Business Playmakers host Kyle Gorman for the Employer Blueprint Influencers Community. To listen to the full interview be sure to visit www.ebinfluencers.com.    You can find more information about Lee Caraher at http://leecaraher.com.