The Sage Executive Podcast: Recent Episodes
Fernando Corona
It's hard to track down every successful executive and have them share their their wisdom. Which is why we're doing that for you. Multiple days through out the week, sometimes multiple times a day, we're tracking down execs to share their experience in under 10 minutes. We'll be releasing these episodes once a week
Today on the Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Fernando Corona and his guest, Frédéric Guitton, as they talk about collecting data and becoming a great leader. Frédéric is a Chief Strategy Officer at the RedTeam Software, helping contractor professionals face the challenges of commercial construction easier! He also talks about building trust and knowing what to do when people cross the line.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
· You don’t choose to lead; they will trust and choose you.
· It is normal to make mistakes, what’s important are the actions you do to correct them.
· What to do when employees become too friendly and cross the line.
· Every manager has to be a strategic thinker and planner.
· Approach them in different ways and go back to check what’s working and not working.
· And much more!
About Frédéric Guitton:
After moving from France to Central Florida in 1996 and a successful career in residential mortgage banking, I have had the opportunity to be involved in startups, financial, and investment firms. These experiences have provided me with an incredible amount of exposure to most aspects of operations, sales and executive leadership. Through these experiences I have gained huge respect for successful business professionals and the sacrifice they make to achieve the successes they desire. Every day I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the Central Florida community, help connect people and do my part to help local non-profit groups.
As the CSO/ CMO of RedTeam Software, I wake up every day excited to be part of an already successful business in Central Florida. My goal is simple; directly influence the rapid expansion of the company by strategically expanding our reach through a well-defined company culture, strategy, and marketing. Work closely with financial and strategic partners, identify new partners, provide an excellent experience and great support to existing clients. I love knowing that our clients see us as great investment yielding great returns for their businesses by helping them gain more control over their projects, manage risks and gain a better quality of life (Less stress/ clear and well documented communication).
You can find Frédéric Guitton on…
· Frédéric’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fguitton/
· Company Website: https://www.redteam.com/
· Twitter: https://twitter.com/singlecheckmark
Connect with Fernando Corona!
· Fernando Corona’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-corona/
· Website: https://www.flyingvgroup.com/
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flyingvgroup
· Twitter: https://twitter.com/flyingvgroup
· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-v-group/
· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingvgroup/
· YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/
Today on the Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Fernando Corona and his guest, Tasia Valenza, as they talk about the importance of tone and the impact of having a great voice. Tasia is an EMMY Winning Voiceover Artist, TEDX speaker, Master storyteller, Motivational Speaker, and Communication Coach. She is also the founder and principal at Give Great Voice, helping professionals feel more confident by helping them improve their voice!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
· There is a specific tone you should have depending on your setting and who you want to become.
· Our voice is the most powerful communication tool we need to nurture.
· Tasia’s primary source of client acquisition and brand awareness.
· Most employees are unhappy because of the way they’re spoken to by their superiors.
· The importance of using the right tone to support your intention.
· And much more!
About Tasia Valenza:
My passion is to take your words off the page and breath and speak life into them or to Give great voice! I'm an Emmy Winning Voiceover artist and TEDx speaker who understands the power of persuasion and connecting to the audience with empathy, compassion, and charisma. I've worked with thousands of major companies and smaller companies as well.
I'm a VO Pro and my job is to exceed my clients' expectations which I happily do on a daily basis. From to Professional and conversational for all my business presentations, to warm and inviting to authoritative and trustworthy and empathic I have examples of every tone in and style for your project.
Authentic, relatable, and truthful above all, I'm known for my range, versatility, and the ability to get the job done professionally and with a quick turnaround. Since I come from an acting background, I bring that skill set to all of my projects and I bring your copy to life by understanding the direction that the director, writer, and client has in mind. I love to be directed by the client so I can give you the best choices and get the job done right the first time. My intention is to make it the easiest session in a streamlined professional manner and also exceed your expectations.
As a voiceover artist, I am known for my range and versatility. In addition to voicing commercials, narration, promos, imaging, and more, I'm am best known for voicing some of the most iconic female characters in video games and animated television shows, including seductress Poison Ivy in the Batman Arkham Knight series, Jedi ShaakTi in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Sniper Wolf in the fan-favorite Metal Gear Solid games. In addition, I also mentor and educates corporate teams and facilitate conference workshops!
You can find Tasia Valenza on…
Tasia’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tasiavalenzavoice/
Personal Website: https://tasiavalenza.com/
Company Website: https://dpntalent.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TasiaValenza
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0884419/
Connect with Fernando Corona!
Fernando Corona’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-corona/
Website: https://www.flyingvgroup.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flyingvgroup
Twitter: https://twitter.com/flyingvgroup
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-v-group/
Join Robb Fahrion, a host of the Sage Executive Podcast, and his guest Bruce Talley as they talk about his experiences and questioning your assumptions. Bruce has been all over the world, served in different sales capacities, leading his organizations, and built the largest destination management company in Sochi, Russia! He has a lot of years of experience working in the business world and is always passionate about helping people in need!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
· Your assumptions can be your weak points, always try to question them.
· Bruce loves mentoring and helping people who are in need of help.
· Always think about your customer service and the value you are providing.
· We have a lot of things we can learn from other countries and vice versa.
· Show up, be there, and be accountable at all times.
· And much more!
About Bruce Talley:
I am an American businessman, now residing in Encinitas, California, after almost 10 years in Russia and 1 in Brazil. While in Russia, I lived in Sochi (home of the 2014 Winter Games) for almost 4 years, where I founded the successful events firm- Destination Sochi. Destination Sochi provided services to Olympic broadcasters, sponsors and partners in the 2 year period before and during the 2014 Winter Games. It was the largest and most successful of the firms to do so. Later, I opened Destination Rio in Brazil and provided the same services to companies there.
I was born in South Dakota, where I grew up on a farm and attended South Dakota State University. I paid for my education by working on fishing boats in the Gulf of Alaska in the summers. After finishing university, I moved to California, where I worked for several investment banking firms, including a stint of 17 years with one company as one of its top producers. After this, I decided that I wanted to take part in the growth that I witnessed in Russia. So, I studied Russian with a tutor in California and later moved there. I had much experience in Russia buying and selling property and working on various development projects in the Black Sea Region. I also spent several years cultivating political and business contacts in the Republic of Abkhazia and advised the government on privatization of their state-owned projects.
Connect with Bruce Talley on…
· Blog Website: http://brucetalley.com/
· Twitter: https://twitter.com/brucertalley
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brucertalley
· Email: talley.br@gmail.com
· Phone: 858-344-9255
· Bruce Talley’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-talley-b78a5611/
Connect with Robb Fahrion!
· Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbfahrion/
· Website: https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flyingvgroup
· Twitter: https://twitter.com/flyingvgroup
· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-v-group/
· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingvgroup/
· YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/
Today on the Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Fernando Corona and his guest, Mark Michael, as they talk about his experiences in the industry as he also shares his words of advice. Mark is the CEO and co-founder of DevHub, a technology platform used by digital marketers and brands to launch a lot of websites all over the world!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
· The struggles and the best thing about being a leader.
· Just keep pushing; you will receive a lot more no than yes.
· Stay in your lane and just keep going, you’re smarter than you think.
· Everyone's book in business is written at their own kind of pace after the first 10 pages.
· Celebrating every phase of a deal and going to a nice restaurant.
About Mark Michael:
Mark Michael is the CEO/ President/ co-Founder of DevHub. An innovator of scaling technologies, Mark co-founded the company with the foresight that websites are foundational to all marketing efforts, inclusive of the connected device - sites are the common denominator in driving customers. Under his leadership, DevHub has secured the largest enterprises across media, marketing, and brand landscapes world wide.
With a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Marketing Relations from Central Washington University, Mark has the ultimate responsibility of making sure the innovation that happens at DevHub is communicated to the masses: timely, effectively and strategically.
Mark is a business brute, having led the DevHub team through the recession and into profitability.
Mark is the diesel engine behind the DevHub movement.
"Every epic customer relationship starts with a phone call - I am here to collaborate with you - call direct (206) 441-4399," - Mark Michael
Connect with Mark Michael on...
· Mark’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmichaelseattle/
· Company Twitter: https://twitter.com/DevHub
· Personal Twitter: https://twitter.com/gliderceo
· Company Website: https://www.devhub.com/
· Personal Website: https://www.markmichael.org/
Connect with Fernando Corona!
· Fernando Corona’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-corona/
· Website: https://www.flyingvgroup.com/
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flyingvgroup
· Twitter: https://twitter.com/flyingvgroup
· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-v-group/
· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingvgroup/
· YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/
Today on the Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Fernando Corona and his guest, Chris Ronzio, as they talk about growing your business and becoming a great leader. Chris is the founder and CEO of Trainual, author of the 100 Hacks to Improve Your Business, and the host of Process Makes Perfect podcast! He also shares great insights on how to become a better entrepreneur!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
· His favorite about being a leader and what type you can choose to become.
· It’s all about collecting feedback and your ability to listen.
· Customer acquisition strategy depends on the stage of your business.
· Put your product out before it is ready; don’t wait until you think it is perfect.
· Be creative when celebrating a win, depending on how huge the achievement is!
· And much more!
About Chris Ronzio:
I am energized by progress, and driven by process. I love producing innovative ideas and making an impact by organizing chaos and getting things done.
My experience as an entrepreneur, consultant, and speaker has afforded me the opportunity to travel the world, meet amazing people, and absorb diverse perspectives that continue to fuel my imagination.
After working directly with hundreds of entrepreneurs, my team and I created a software tool to help organize small and growing businesses. Every process, every role, every responsibility: consistent, teachable, and centralized in one place. Document and delegate what you do, and create your scalable operations manual with Trainual.com.
You can find Chris Ronzio on…
· Chris’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisronzio/
· Website: https://trainual.com/
· Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/chrisronzio
· Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrisronzio
· Phone: 480 - 531 - 8411
· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisronzio/
Connect with Fernando Corona!
· Fernando Corona’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-corona/
· Website: https://www.flyingvgroup.com/
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flyingvgroup
· Twitter: https://twitter.com/flyingvgroup
· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-v-group/
· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingvgroup/
· YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/
Today on the Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Fernando Corona and his guest, Dr. Jon Thompson, as they talk about extraktLAB, a division of United Science. Dr. Jon is the Founder and CEO of extraktLAB, and they are developers and manufacturers of different kinds of products, processing equipment, and consumables. Tune in to this episode now!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
· They focus on producing facilities and building them up.
· Dr.Jon likes working with people and getting things done.
· You need to have an authority that is scalable with your team.
· What exactly is a scalable content engine, and how does it work?
· Find the right people for your team and get rid of those who are never satisfied.
· And much more!
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About Dr. Jon Thompson:
Dr. Thompson is a separations scientist, entrepreneur, and inventor. As a scientist, he has a strong technical background and industry experience in analytical instrumentation, in-vitro diagnostics, biotech, mining, and homeland security markets. During his cannabis industry career, Dr. Thompson has earned a strong track record of winning and implementing medical cannabis licenses in well-regulated, medically-modeled states. Dr. Thompson has assisted numerous companies to attain their goals in cannabis and hemp manufacturing, as well as market development, strategic marketing, and worldwide business-to-business alliance formation (including international markets).
He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry, Master of Science degree in Chemistry and a Doctor of Chemistry degree–all from the University of Minnesota.
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You can find Dr. Jon Thompson on…
· Website: https://extraktlab.com/about/
· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jthomps1/
· Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExtraktLAB
· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/extrakt_lab/
· Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/extraktlab/
Connect with Fernando Corona!
· Fernando Corona’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-corona/
· Website: https://www.flyingvgroup.com/
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flyingvgroup
· Twitter: https://twitter.com/flyingvgroup
· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-v-group/
· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingvgroup/
· YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/
Today on the Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Robb Fahrion and his guest, Robert Menendez, as they talk about Vezt, the world's first royalties marketplace. Robert is the COO and Co-Founder of Vezt, an intellectual property rights marketplace that lets music fans buy rights in their favorite songs. A very unique product, platform, and community!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
· ISO is a great opportunity for fans to support their favorite artists.
· Dislodge yourself from the feeling like you’re always right.
· The data will always tell you if your customers are interested in your products.
· What was their approach to making a name for themselves as a startup company?
· With their app, you can give value to yourself without other distribution channels that you used to have to rely on.
· And much more!
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About Vezt:
Vezt is the first mobile app where music fans can share royalty rights for songs and recordings by artists they love. We exist to improve the music industry by providing artists, songwriters, and producers with funding sourced directly from their fans on a global basis. In exchange, fans get the right to receive royalties earned by their favorite songs and recordings. Vezt collects these royalties on behalf of fans from performing rights organizations, publishers, and record labels and tracks such royalties through proprietary blockchain technology.
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You can find Robert Menendez on…
· Website: https://www.vezt.co/
· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/
· Twitter: https://twitter.com/VeztInc
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Veztapp
· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vezt/
· Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00bG-P1mv0E
Connect with Robb Fahrion!
· Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbfahrion/
· Website https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
· Facebook https://www.facebook.com/flyingvgroup
· Twitter https://twitter.com/flyingvgroup
· LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-v-group/
· Instagram https://www.instagram.com/flyingvgroup/
· YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/
Today on the Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Robb Fahrion and his guest, Robert Menendez, as they talk about innovating wellness through affordable health care. Minda is an entrepreneur, author, investor, executive producer, Philanthropist, the Founder and CEO of Fluidity-Health, and President of KIPR. Learn more in the episode about how her company, Fluidity-Health, helps make peoples’ lives better!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
· Why she started her business Fluidity-Health
· The best part about being a founder for Minda is meeting and getting to know great people.
· Every business is a service business, and it all comes down to the relationships you build.
· Making caregivers’ lives easier and helping patients save more money.
· Never stop learning from everybody around you; they all have value.
· And much more!
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About Minda Wilson:
Minda Wilson, J.D., M.B.A. is an author, entrepreneur and a corporate attorney, specializing in healthcare. A recognized expert and thought-leader on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, she consults with clients regarding its proper implementation. In addition to being the CEO of Fluidity-Health, a company she founded to provide tools and services that allow collaboration and coordination of care, she is also the Founder of Affordable Healthcare Review, an educational organization providing information about healthcare legislation, its application, and impact. Minda's passion and goal is to make quality affordable healthcare affordable for all.
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You can find Minda Wilson on…
· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindawilsonjd/
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MindaWilsonUSA/
· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindawilsonusa/
· Twitter: https://twitter.com/_mindawilson
· Email: info@fluidity-health.com
· Phone: (818) 865-2828
· Website: https://fluidity-health.com/
· Website: https://www.kipr.org/
Connect with Robb Fahrion!
· Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbfahrion/
· Website https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
· Facebook https://www.facebook.com/flyingvgroup
· Twitter https://twitter.com/flyingvgroup
· LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-v-group/
· Instagram https://www.instagram.com/flyingvgroup/
· YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/
Today on the Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Robb Fahrion and his guest, Nick Lynch, as they talk about helping non-profit organizations and leading them through new media. Nick is the Co-Founder of Collidescope, a social media enablement and measurement platform for nonprofits. Find out more in the episode on how they are helping nonprofit organizations fill the huge gap that worsened because of COVID-19.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
· The gap is huge with the nonprofit organizations, and a lot of money has been lost.
· What kind of model does Collidescope have and its price range.
· The importance of having focus and doing everything with intention.
· Consistently make those small wins to build and create something amazing.
· What does Nick like to do to celebrate his wins?
· And much more!
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About Nick Lynch:
Senior product and business operations executive with experience managing, building and executing product development strategy, developing business relationships, growing revenue, and executing initiatives in the social, digital, influencer, traditional and online media industries for multiple start-up, growth stage, and blue chip companies. Strategic thinkers focused on identifying businesses, processes and people with growth potential, and providing actionable solutions and leadership that drive success.
Digital media & advertising solutions expert in cross channel branding and DR initiatives. Expertise in programmatic media, rich media + DCO, and cross-device content monetization. Extensive product knowledge in video, mobile, social, influencer marketing, connected TV, Native, ad serving, RTB, programmatic media buying, addressable TV, OTT, programmatic TV, DMP, and audience targeting solutions.
Domain expertise across MarTech, AdTech & MusicTech.
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You can find Nick Lynch on…
· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholaslynch/
· Twitter: https://twitter.com/nblynch
· Website: https://collidescope.io/
Connect with Robb Fahrion!
· Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbfahrion/
· Website https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
· Facebook https://www.facebook.com/flyingvgroup
· Twitter https://twitter.com/flyingvgroup
· LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-v-group/
· Instagram https://www.instagram.com/flyingvgroup/
· YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/
Today on the Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Robb Fahrion and his guest, Phillip Deneef, as they talk about GeoLinks and how they are making an impact in the industry! Phillip is a CFO at GeoLinks, a telecommunications company based out of Southern California that has been labeled as the bad boys of Telecom. They were awarded the largest award winner in the state of California for $88 million!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
· The background story of how GeoLinks was established
· Phillip’s job as a CFO is more than just sales and strategic partnerships.
· Turning problems into advantage and success factors.
· They are primarily focused on the state of California, the large telecom state.
· You have to care about their personal goals, have transparency, and communicate.
· And much more!
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About Phillip Deneef:
Phillip Deneef got his official start in telecom more than 19 years ago spearheading a team of B2B data specialists for T-Mobile and Cingular. By 2003, Deneef had quickly advanced into various positions of leadership in business development and marketing for a series of global manufacturing and telecommunications companies. Over the course of the next 15 years, Deneef developed a highly regarded reputation as a telecom expert with a consistent track record of implementing proactive strategies that more than doubled company revenue and valuation.
Thus, in 2014 Deneef was personally recruited by GeoLinks’ Co-Founder and CEO, Skyler Ditchfield, to join the GeoLinks’ team as the Director of Marketing and Sales. Over the course of the next three years Deneef’s drive, innovative ideas, technical know-how, and innate business acumen played an instrumental role in driving the company to achieve a 748% growth rate, landing GeoLinks on Inc. Magazine’s Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America in both 2017 and 2018.
Today, Phillip Deneef holds the position of Chief Strategy Officer at GeoLinks, overseeing a wide range of company initiatives including the development of strategic national partnerships, product expansion, and improving the overall customer experience. Deneef represents GeoLinks as a principle member of both local and national consortiums and organizations that actively advocate and influence policies that aim to resolve the broadband gap in rural America.
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You can find Phillip Deneef on…
· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/
· Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhillipDeneef
· Website: https://geolinks.com/
Connect with Robb Fahrion!
· Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbfahrion/
· Website https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
· Facebook https://www.facebook.com/flyingvgroup
· Twitter https://twitter.com/flyingvgroup
· LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-v-group/
· Instagram https://www.instagram.com/flyingvgroup/
· YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/
Today on the episode 31 of the Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Fernando Corona and his guest, Kyle Wilz, as they talk about helping aspiring entrepreneurs from different work fields to start a side hustle or achieve a potential full-time source of income. Kyle is the Co-owner of Kornerstone Business Coaching, along with his wife; they guide people who want to be entrepreneurs but still do not know what and how to do it.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
· A successful civil engineer transitioning to becoming an entrepreneur.
· What is their strategy for attracting their clients? It is essential to know the type of people you want to work with.
· Leadership is like the ultimate competition and the challenge of growth. There's always more to do, there's more to change, and there's more to get better at.
· It is important to take a step back when you feel like you need to. Sometimes slowing down allows you to speed up.
· Everything doesn’t need to be perfect for you to take the first step. Take the risk, and learn along the way.
· How did Craig Clickner help Kyle Wilz learn all about the entrepreneurial space?
· And much more!
About Kyle Wilz:
While traveling down the path of building a successful engineering career, I realized that there was no way I could only envision myself on that path long-term. In the 21st century, it is irresponsible to rely on a single source of income. I felt very strongly that I needed to figure out a way to be able to define myself beyond my career. Nothing wrong with being an engineer by any means... I just wanted to explore other avenues, develop new skills, meet other people and discover new opportunities.
Those thoughts drove me to finding my passion in entrepreneurship. I started small with a side hustle outside my career, thinking my first monthly income statement was a whopping $8... but with some great guidance, a strong work ethic and some good decisions, I was able to scale that and match my engineering income in my 20s.
I’ve taken that experience to start Kornerstone Business Coaching, LLC with my wife Lauren. Now as internationally traveled speakers, mentors and business coaches, we focus on teaching aspiring entrepreneurs the mindset and strategy for their first steps into entrepreneurship.
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You can find Kyle Wilz on…
· LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwilz/
· Craig Clickner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-clickner/
· Edward Koutnik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-edward-koutnik
Connect with Fernando Corona!
· Fernando Corona’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-corona/
· Website: https://www.flyingvgroup.com/
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flyingvgroup
· Twitter: https://twitter.com/flyingvgroup
· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-v-group/
· Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/flyingvgroup
· YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/
Today on episode 30 of the Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Fernando Corona and his guest, Alex Aleksandrovski, as they talk about pivoting and finding an opportunity in a crisis. Alex is the Founder and CEO of the businesses, CovCare and Wooter Apparel. CovCare, the most trusted medical supplies, and logistics company was established in April 2020 amidst the pandemic. Alex and his team started this new company because they saw the opportunity in these products during these difficult times. They didn’t stop and just go with the flow; thus, they were able to find a solution to a problem. In this episode, find out more about how they were able to do it and succeed.
Succeeding on a Created Opportunity with Alex Aleksandrovski. Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
There is an Opportunity in a Crisis
People start their businesses to provide a solution to their problems or for their passion. They try to pivot and learn new things that will help them survive a difficult situation. During this COVID-19, there is an endless opportunity out there! Many businesses are shutting down because they are not selling as much as they used to, while some are becoming more successful. A great leader will do his best to find ways or better strategies to handle a problem because his team is relying on him. Most importantly, he knows how to accept ideas, empathize, and communicate with the team. Alex Aleksandrovski is an excellent example of a great leader. He listened to his partners’ suggestion with the new business idea and gave it a shot. They opened a new business that was immediately in demand!
Now that everyone is mostly at home because of the quarantine, this is the time that you should be working harder and finding new opportunities. You will have less competition because a lot of them are taking a break. Different kinds of problems have arisen because of the pandemic, use these times of crisis to create more opportunities for yourself and your company.
There is an Opportunity in a Crisis with Alex Aleksandrovski. Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
About Alex Aleksandrovski:
Alex is a growth-focused leader who is relied on to create consistent revenue streams and build out the Wooter team.
Alex strategically streamlines all departments in the company, including tech, sales, operations, and finances, to maximize efficiency.
Outline of the Episode:
· [00:52] Opening a new business during COVID-19. Seeing an opportunity in a crisis.
· [03:35] When starting a business, there is always a risk and a reward.
· [04:36] Alex didn’t have to fire anybody in their team because of their new company and products that are in demand.
· [06:50] What different strategies did they change from working in the Wooter Apparel company to a more healthcare field business?
· [09:15] Now is the time that you should be working harder. There is an endless amount of opportunity out there.
· [12:29] Celebrating is not an easy thing to do now because of the pandemic.
Today on episode 29 of the Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Fernando Corona and his guest, Mario Nawfal, as they talk about bootstrapping businesses. Mario has bootstrapped a lot of his companies in different industries that scale up to millions. He made his first million at the age of 22 with only $300 in his pocket. Now, Mario is only 31 years old with a lot of successful businesses. Despite having tremendous achievements at such a young age, he remains humble and filled with gratitude.
Bootstrapping Businesses: From Pocket to Millions with Mario Nawfal. Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
Timing is Everything in Business
Having the right timing is one of the most critical factors for any kind of business to scale and grow fast. The timing might even matter more than the idea itself. No matter how great your ideas are, how prepared your team is, and how purposeful your plans may be, it might not work if your timing is wrong. You must make sure that your target market is ready to accept your products and services. And sometimes, even if you make a lot of mistakes in starting the business, if you got the timing right, that could be enough to scale. Although in most people’s success stories, luck has had a huge role in them.
Imagine selling face shields at a time when COVID-19 has not yet happened, and there is no pandemic. Unlike now, if you do not wear face shields and face masks, you will feel like there is something missing. That is because you need to protect yourself from the problem we are currently facing - COVID-19. And some business owners have become successful in this crisis. They saw the problem we were facing and that we needed protection. They saw the opportunity in these products and started their businesses at the right timing. Comparing the demand for face shields and face masks to then and now, they will most likely sell more today.
If you want to learn more about tracking and capitalizing trends, Matt has launched his new business called the Trend Hackers, helping their clients become updated with the trends before anyone else.
"If you find the right trend, even if you get everything wrong, it could still be enough. If you get everything right, and the timing is wrong, it’s still not going to work." - Mario Nawfal. Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
About Mario Nawfal:
Founder of the Athena Group of Companies, a business conglomerate that operates in more than 40 countries, Mario started his first business with $300 in the bank selling blenders door to door.
Through unconventional marketing techniques, efficient logistical systems, and a team of global contractors, he propelled Froothie to $1m in year one and over $10m in year two, all bootstrapped.
Since then, Mario launched multiple ventures into the millions, all bootstrapped, including an events business, a FinTech consulting firm, a marketing agency, and multiple ecom businesses, all while surviving a massive scam, various black swan events, and all the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. He continues to launch new companies, is a partner at a law firm, and the founder of a VC fund.
In 2020, Mario decided to begin documenting his journey and helping other entrepreneurs at no cost, all while traveling the world pursuing his hobby dancing the Bachata. The journey & the hustle continue…
Today on episode 28 of the Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Fernando Corona and his guest, Greg Kerr, as they talk about building apps with the capability of owning the data you’ve captured without an AWS or other service providers. Greg is a former Pentagon intelligence analyst that turned into an impact entrepreneur in Africa. He is the President of the Stable Outcomes Liberia, a vertical construction company with many other services. Greg and his team have impacted a lot of lives in Africa. He continues to find solutions to the problems of the people.
The Holochain
Holochain allows its users to control their identity and build their own applications. These applications created are operating without trusted third parties. Giving people control of how and who they interact with. This means you will not need to use a server like Google. You can now own the data you create. This allows you to do more than what you think! Learn more about Holochain in this episode, the new level of human rights.
"The information you create, you can now own. I'm treating it as a human right. You have the human right to possess things that are yours, and your data is an extension of that." - Greg Kerr. Listen to the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast!
Come to Peace with Failure Let us admit it; failing is scary. It’s difficult to make peace with failure. Most of us exert a lot of effort to avoid making mistakes. Humans fear failure because it is mostly associated with shame, embarrassment, the feeling of wasted hard work, disappointment, and pain. However, there must come a time in your life that you should realize and accept that failing is a part of reality. It is not always bad to fail, even when you feel like you cannot afford to. The lessons you will learn going through these experiences will help you mold and redefine yourself. A person who continues to use these experiences to grow will always have the opportunity to become better. Sometimes, difficult situations can give us more reasons and hope to live. Like Greg shared, some of his positives come from the difficult experiences he overcame. Having a goal or purpose, such as changing people’s lives for the better, will help you stay focused and not lose hope.
About Greg Kerr:
• Green Energy Builder - 7 renewable power grids in Africa
• Cryptocurrency - Founder of a software app that regulates decentralized power grids.
• Peace strategist - 2x Iraq, 3x Afghanistan, 2x Israel/Pal, Egyptian Revolution, Colombian Civil War, ‘14-15 Ebola Outbreak
• Writer - Top Writer Awards on Medium in Innovation and Government; 20k following on Linkedin
• Neurological improvement - exercise cognitive enhancement; neurofeedback, EMDR, Bi-lateral alternating stimulation therapy (BLAST)
• Speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese
• Podcast Host - Crypto Disrupted and Crypto Disrupted Brasil
Resources:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kerrgreg1?lang=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-kerr-
Website: https://stableoutcomesliberia.com/
Holochain Forum: https://forum.holochain.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holochain.design/
Stephen Cutter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-cutter
Today on episode 27 of the Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Fernando Corona and his guest, Bain Kennedy, as they talk about directing, supporting, and connecting with your team members. Brian is an Enterprise Architect and the co-founder of mobileforming, a mobile software development company. He is also the co-founder of a company called the SITYO, which stands for “shall I take your order”, a mobile restaurant platform. In this episode, he shares great leadership advice about having empathy and connecting with your team members.
Directing a Team, Realizing Talents to be Developed with Bain Kennedy. Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
The Importance of Showing Empathy in Your Workplace
Bain said that every person is their own hero, and as a leader, you shouldn’t act as the antagonist or the enemy of their story. And what he meant by that is, be more empathetic and supportive towards your team members!
Everyone is facing their own silent battles every day. These situations are inevitable because having problems in life is constant. These things that they are going through can affect their performance, either positively or negatively. Conversing and actually trying to empathize with them can help you help them perform better. Additionally, you will be aware of why they are not acting as well as they used to. You won’t be stressing out over it compared to if you do not know the reason behind those setbacks.
Trust me, an employee or a co-worker who feels they are valued and noticed will be much happier. It is easy to notice if a person’s intentions are fake or authentic. Thus, just being a friend to them and providing a safe place where they can work. And showing empathy is one of the greatest factors, if not the most, that will significantly help you build a harmonious atmosphere in your workplace.
The Importance of Showing Empathy in Your Workplace with Bain Kennedy. Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
Trust me, an employee or a co-worker who feels they are valued and noticed will be much happier. It is easy to notice if a person’s intentions are fake or authentic. Thus, just being a friend to them and providing a safe place where they can work. And showing empathy is one of the greatest factors, if not the most, that will significantly help you build a harmonious atmosphere in your workplace.
The Importance of Showing Empathy in Your Workplace with Bain Kennedy. Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
Outline of the Episode:
· [01:38] The most rewarding part about being a leader is making the team realize the potential of a project that seemed impossible and getting it done.
· [03:03] SITYO stands for, “shall I take your order”, the project Bain is currently focusing on.
· [04:09] The importance of understanding marketing and having empathy when creating your business.
· [06:49] Always try to be supportive and empathetic with your team members.
· [08:52] Employees that are happy are usually the ones who are productive.
· [10:04] The business industry wants evolution, not revolution.
· [12:13] Celebrating little victories with fist bumps!
Today on episode 25 of the Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Fernando Corona and his guest, Dr. Gerald George Mannikarote, as they talk about coaching and helping people achieve success. Dr. Gerald is a medical doctor, a success coach, and a sales and marketing leader. In this episode, he shares a lot of pieces of advice about the value of mentorship.
Success Coach: Getting People to Success with Dr. Gerald George Mannikarote. Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
Never Stop Learning
The minute you stop trying to learn new things is the time you start to deteriorate. This is one of the worst things you could do to yourself. It is like sabotaging the great future or opportunities you could have. There are always new things to learn, and the world is filled with an endless source of information. The most successful people understand this, regardless of which industry they are in. These people possess this learning mindset, encouraging themselves never to stop learning. They know that they do not know everything and do not pretend that they do. Always motivate yourself to learn, and you will become happier. You will be able to find new reasons in life to keep going.
Never Stop Learning with Dr. Gerald George Mannikarote. Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
Importance of Having a Mentor
Learning is not always easy. It can take as short as a few minutes up to as long as a couple of years. You will always encounter subjects or situations in your life wherein you will be forced to deal with whether you like it or not! Thus, having a coach or mentor will definitely make things a whole lot easier. There are so many kinds of mentors, and Dr. Gerald, a success coach, is just one of them. They can provide you with so much knowledge, strategies, counseling, motivation, guidance, and value in your journey. That is why it is also crucial to make sure that your mentor is actually helpful and good at doing his job. If you want to find out more from Dr. Gerald himself, listen to the episode now!
Importance of Having a Mentor with Dr. Gerald George Mannikarote. Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
Outline of the Episode:
· [01:02] Helping and guiding people to achieve their success in life.
· [01:52] The best part of being a leader is watching someone grow and succeed.
· [02:22] You will learn a lot from mentors, even from the bad ones.
· [03:13] How do you know if your mentor is good or bad at what he is doing?
· [04:15] Offer value to your customers, provide guidance and solutions.
· [05:27] If you do not know their pain points, you're not going to be anywhere close.
· [06:00] Never stop trying to grow, improve, and learn new things.
· [07:33] Jerry acknowledges Garry L. Dennis! A great author and entrepreneur.
· [08:36] Drinking whisky is a great way to celebrate wins and hard work.
Join Robb Fahrion, a host of the Sage Executive Podcast, and his guest, Vincent McCord, as they talk about executing financial strategies during COVID-19. Vincent is the Chief Financial Officer at Core Diagnostic Corporation, with a mission to provide affordable infectious disease diagnostic products. With his tremendous experiences of being a CFO and a leader of different companies, you will surely learn a lot from him.
Executing Financial Strategies during COVID-19 with Vincent McCord. Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
People do Business with People, Not with the Brand
We must always remember that people do business with people, not with the brand or the company. No matter how high-tech your technologies or how fancy your buildings and equipment are, it all comes back to the people you serve and sell the products to. We mostly hear from successful people that they emphasize the importance of human connection and building a network. That is because in the business industry if you have a great product and excellent quality of service, you will indeed one day scale and become successful. Everything takes time. It is crucial to build relationships with the people around you and create an empathetic culture in your workplace. In some cases, product deficiency can be covered by how close you are with your customers and gives you more opportunities to improve your performance.
Take Time Before Making an Important Decision
Stop making important decisions purely out of emotions. If you get too carried away with what you’re feeling, it might cause you a big opportunity. People tend to decide quickly because of fear, impatience, and pride. They are afraid that they will lose something huge, but what they do not realize is deciding too fast will do more harm than good, hence, forcing things to happen. Like some people in the business industry, they force deals to work even if they do not want to or they are not capable just yet. They will no longer look for a better choice. Take some time before you make an important decision. Wait and gather inputs from other people or any kind of resource. Ask yourself questions if you really think it is worth it, assess the opportunity, and then make a choice.
Take Time Before Making an Important Decision with Vincent McCord. Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
About Vincent McCord:
Over ten years of success executing financial strategies that cut costs, drive efficiencies and deliver results.
Transformational financial leader continually striving for improvement in business processes and people performance to ensure a company meets and exceeds revenue and profitability goals. Offer a blend of financial savvy and operations management experience across technology business environments with proven success in driving business efficiency, revenue growth, and cost-effectiveness.
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Slashed monthly expenses by $450K and achieved positive cash flow and targeted ending cash balance for RedSeal Networks, as well as negotiated $10.5M term debt and accounts receivable financing that provided 2 years of sustainable cash.
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Negotiated a $2.5M line of accounts receivable financing that enabled a client of FLG Partners to survive with an average cash balance of less than $200K while incurring gross expenditures of $2.5M/month until additional equity could be raised
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Orchestrated negotiations with CEO of IntruVert Networks for $100M sale/acquisition of the company by Fortune 500 IT security company.
Join Robb Fahrion, a host of the Sage Executive Podcast, and his guest Elizabeth Colón, as they talk about the importance of human connection, building relationships, adapting, and changing our approach to how we handle things during the pandemic. Elizabeth Colón, the CEO of Metaphrasis Language and Cultural Solutions, offering organizations professional translation and interpreter services. She is also the first Latina President of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Chicago, empowering women to lead confidently.
Maintaining Human Connections During COVID-19 with Elizabeth Colón. Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast! flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
We Need Human Connection and We Need Each Other
No man is an island, and humans crave connection.
As a solution to prevent the further widespread of the COVID-19, people were forced to quarantine, self-isolate, and practice social distancing. With the new normal, personal interactions have significantly decreased and have become a lot more difficult. We no longer have the freedom to go to social gatherings, parties, malls, our workplaces, and others. On top of that, many people all around the world have lost their jobs because of the impact of the pandemic. And most of the people who were able to keep their jobs have had an increase in their workload, and are working even more. Thus, we are becoming more stressed. The fear of getting infected, adapting to the drastic changes, financial need, and difficulty in pivoting have affected every one of us in one way or another. This is why we need human connection now more than ever. It can be extremely tough and mentally challenging if you’re going through this alone. The relevance of cultivating human connection and building relationships in these trying times goes a long way. The impact of your efforts to interact with your clients, employees or co-workers might save them from even a small or a huge amount of their frustrations. Therefore, whatever rank you are in a company, everyone is still learning how to handle this crisis. You can never be everything to everyone. There are situations that are completely out of your control. We must value self-care and have empathy towards everybody.
We Need Human Connection and We Need Each Other with Elizabeth Colón. Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast! flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
About Elizabeth Colón:
Elizabeth Colón is a Speaker, Contributing Author, philanthropic, & CEO of the award-winning language service company, Metaphrasis Language and Cultural Solutions, LLC.
Outline of the Episode:
· [01:11]What inspired Elizabeth Colón to start her own company called the Metaphrasis Language and Cultural Solutions?
· [01:37]Mission of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO).
· [02:27]A servant leader is someone who leads without expecting anything in return.
· [03:54]Human connection and building relationships are more important than ever.
· [05:24]We have to adapt and start taking down notes of things happening around us. Expect the unexpected because there are things that are out of our control.
· [08:06]Creating a culture within your organization where everyone is heard. Everyone needs support and to start understanding the value of self-care.
· [12:09]John Griffin, owner of a multi-million dollar company, the only African American with special credentials to work in the White House as security.
· [14:08]Celebrating a win with a nice meal, a glass of wine, and a dessert!
Resources:
· Elizabeth Colón’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colonelizabeth/
Today on episode 23 of the Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Fernando Corona and his guest, Jamie Jay, as they talk about virtual assistants, building agenda, and delegating. Jaime is the CEO and founder of Bottleneck Virtual Assistants, the world's first dedicated distant assistant company, helping business leaders build deep personal relationships with virtual assistants to free up more time to do their best work. Learn more about why you should consider hiring virtual assistants! World's First Dedicated Distant Assistant Company with Jaime Jay. Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/ Be Prepared to Hire Virtual Assistants Virtual assistants can do almost anything, depending on their job expertise. It’s crucial to do your part and research about the type of virtual assistant you think would work out the best for your assigned job role. While they are similarly referred to as virtual assistants, their capabilities can immensely differ from one another. If you’re considering hiring a virtual assistant, it’s important to be prepared. Here are three things that Jaime Jay shared with us in the episode about preparing to hire a virtual assistant: 1. Delegation Roadmap - Create a list of all of the tasks that do not give you energy and duties that you can delegate. 2. Create job roles and responsibilities - Here are the job roles and responsibilities that you’ve created out of the delegation roadmap. Be ready to quit and turn these duties over. Carefully choose your candidates for the position you’ve opened. 3. A solid meeting agenda prepared - Once you have jobs that you can deliver to candidates, it’s important that you have a meeting agenda—informing and instructing the people in the meeting in order to have a structured understanding about the goals, deadlines, and etc. Therefore, everyone can be held accountable. "While we're all in the virtual assistant world, we offer totally different programs. So do your research and find out who's going to work best for you." - Jaime Jay Be Prepared to Hire Virtual Assistants with Jaime Jay. Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/ About Jaime Jay: Jaime is the founder of Bottleneck Distant Assistants and Co-Founder of Bottleneck Medical Virtual Services. He enjoys being a connector and networking with big picture thinkers. Jaime has been on both sides of the fence working for himself and a 12 year career with large corporate American companies. He proudly proclaims that he is unemployable. Jaime’s dream is to positively impact people in his own backyard, regionally, nationally and globally with what he refers to as the ‘Ripple Effect’. He is head over heels in love with his wife Sara and together they enjoy traveling, boating and participating in their favorite sport… ice hockey. Outline of the episode: • [00:24]Jamie is the CEO of the world's first dedicated distant assistant company. • [01:03]The powerful impact of having mutual respect and leadership. • [02:45]The story of when Jamie first started using virtual assistants. • [03:58]Podcasting was extremely fundamental in driving the foundational growth of the Bottleneck Distant Assistants. • [04:56]Be prepared to hire a virtual assistant: Delegation roadmap, quit your job roles and responsibilities, a solid meeting agenda prepared. • [06:54]Jamie Mustard, Tom Schwab, and Tommy Breedlove. Incredible people! • [07:31]Unwind and detox so when you come back to work, you’ll be ready to rock and roll. • [08:18]Do your research about virtual assistants and find out who's going to work best for you.
Today on episode 22 of the Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Fernando Corona and his guest, James Hotaling, as they talk about human connections and reaching a global audience with a podcast. James is the President and Global Head of Leadership Development of N2Growth and the podcast host of the Iron Sharpens Iron Movement. He has more than 30 years of experience as being a leader, his leadership skills and integrity have helped him become successful in life. In this episode, James shares a lot of great leadership advice.
Leadership Development: Reaching Global Audience through Podcasting with James Hotaling. Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
The Power of Human Connection
Human connection is one of the most powerful factors that are helping us get through a bad day. Regardless of what position you’re in, in life, you’ll still need and want to connect with other people, even if you feel like you can live alone. Humans will always desire to build relationships and connections.
As a leader, having that ability to connect with others on a human level is essential. This ability will separate good leaders from great leaders. Imagine a member of your team having a hard time because that person has lost a family member, and you neglect the signs focusing only on achieving your personal goals for your business. You will get frustrated if they do not perform as well as you want them to. That is normal; however, you must realize that the people in your team are human. They may be going through something that is both out of your control. Extending empathy and human connection is very important in every relationship. You’ll be amazed by the power of human connection; a simple greeting or acknowledgment will make them feel a little better. No one wants to feel invisible, especially if they’re going to work for you or with you for a few years in their life. Potentially, they may even be work with you for most years of their life until they decide to retire. And by reaching out and connecting with your team on a human level, you might save them from a bad day, or maybe, even from themselves.
“The most common thing that will separate good leaders from great leaders is their ability to connect on a human level” - James Hotaling. Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
About James Hotaling:
Jim Hotaling currently serves as President and Global Head of Leadership Development for N2Growth. Jim has a passion for providing strategic executive leadership in human capital utilizing results-orientated knowledge, skills, and abilities to think critically and lead successfully within any operating environment. He has a history of being highly successful in environments demanding crisis management and problem-solving skills, organizational development, team building, and uncompromising integrity make him uniquely qualified to serve in these roles.
Join Robb Fahrion, a host of the Sage Executive Podcast, and his guest Christian Lau as they talk about what it is like being a leader of a big organization in a very competitive market and using technology in scaling their business. Christian is the Chief Technology Officer for the Los Angeles Football Club and Banc of California Stadium, a Major League Soccer’s newest team and the first open-air stadium built in LA.
Leading People and Impacting Businesses Through Technology with Christian Hau. Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
There’s an Opportunity in Every Conversation
Christian Lau shared with us one of the greatest pieces of advice that I have heard in my entire life, which is, “Start talking less, listen more and never close a door on a conversation.” As a leader of a big organization, he believes that there is an opportunity in every conversation. Regardless of whom you are talking to, from an audience to an executive. You will be surprised at the opportunities that you may find. Some people, especially from a high ranking position, try to avoid engaging in conversations with people lower ranked than them. The reason may either be because of pride, a hectic schedule, or they do not see the value of initiating the human connection. It is very humbling to hear this advice from a person who is successful.
About Christian Lau:
Technology executive and strategist with experience managing multi-scale technology operations - Fortune 500, Multinational Enterprises, Professional Sports, and Entertainment...
Work experience includes:
• Software development • Client services and support • Governance and security • Business continuity • Budgeting and financial reporting • SaaS/PaaS implementation/migration • Project management • Multi-disciplinary team building • Business process and workflow refinement • Negotiation • Mergers and acquisitions
Specialties: Artificial Intelligence, Business Intelligence, Digital Presence, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Experiential Retail, Customer Experience Innovation (Professional Sports Focus), Large Scale Voice/Data Implementation (DAS/GPON/MPLS), Next Generation Payment Technologies, Stadium Technology/Infrastructure.
Outline of the Episode:
· [01:14] Handling the technology side of their operation.
· [02:17] The best part about being a leader of a large organization.
· [03:26] Doing the right things, growing organically, and being true to the world of sports.
· [06:56] As a leader, start talking less, listen more and never close a door on a conversation.
· [08:58] Kim Rometo and Donnie White are amazing people that Christian speaks highly of; who are they and what do they do?
· [09:52] Using artificial intelligence and natural language for ordering food and drinks.
· [10:46] Celebrating wins through having parties. The Banc of California Stadium has a really cool club called the Sunset Club.
· [11:45] What is the LAFC and the Banc of California Stadium doing to combat COVID-19 and preparing for their opening?
Join Robb Fahrion, a host of the Sage Executive Podcast, and his guest Anson Sowby, as they talk about the art of saying no. Anson Sowby is the CEO of Battery, a creative ad agency, working with a lot of new brands and big entertainment companies. In this episode, he shares his strategies, advice, and how can saying no help your new business grow.
The Art of Saying No as a Company with Anson Sowby. Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
Why is Saying No in Business Important?
Saying no is a strategy that will help your company grow. Politely declining offers that you’re not familiar with and that you think you’re not yet capable of doing, especially for new businesses. Most importantly, refusing to work with clients that you feel will affect your company’s mission, vision, and values. Many companies say yes, even though they want to turn down a business opportunity, because of the revenue they’ll receive. Well, not every opportunity is meant to be taken, and some are just not for you. You can be losing a better opportunity if you’re desperate to always be everything to everyone. Steve Jobs once said, “Focus, means saying no to the hundred other good ideas." That’s why it is also very important to have a goal. You have to be careful of the opportunities you dive into and the responsibilities you accept. Knowing your value and the core priorities of your company makes saying no easier. This will eventually lead you to better deals suited for you, thus building stronger relationships. Not saying yes to everything can save you a huge amount of time to work with things you actually want.
Why is Saying No in Business Important? Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast with Anson Sowby! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
Leading with Gratitude and Positivity
Gratitude is being thankful and appreciative about the good things in our lives rather than always seeing the bad. Leading with gratitude ultimately makes you a better leader. Appreciating your team’s efforts and giving positive feedback whenever they achieve something can greatly impact their performance. The power of gratitude is incredible because it can make almost everyone’s day better, even when they’re going through a tough time. Positively and gratefully, just trying to see the good in everything will create so many excellent outcomes and personal growth.
Leading with Gratitude and Positivity. Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast with Anson Sowby! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
About Battery:
Born in Hollywood with indie grit.
Scaled globally with the backing of the Havas network.
Creating a brand impact with ideas that are impossible to ignore.
Outline of the Episode:
· [00:37]Battery, a creative ad agency, works with a lot of new brands and streaming entertainment.
· [01:26]LA Clippers campaign, NBA franchises, and the opportunity to work with a new professional team that will launch in the next two years.
· [02:53]The worst and best part about being a leader of a company.
· [04:15]How many individual employees does Battery have?
· [05:05]No is the best word in new business. Don’t make the mistake of trying to be everything to everyone.
· [06:13]The fear of losing a deal because of saying no. How do we handle that?
· [07:25]What marketing strategies does the Battery agency do?
· [08:37]Always assume the best in people you work with, lead with gratitude, always be growing and changing.
· [10:31]Larry Perkins, the CEO of SierraConstellation Partners, an incredible leader.
· [11:49]You can never celebrate too much.
Today on the episode 19 of The Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Fernando Corona and his guest, Zack Pevnick, as they talk about his companies’ new innovative therapy services through telehealth. Zack is the President and CEO of California Therapy Services, the leading home health rehabilitation company, providing physical, occupational, and speech therapy. How will they treat their patients with telehealth? Tune in!
Innovative Telehealth Therapy Services with Zack Pevnick. Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
The Role of Innovation in the Times of COVID-19
During these times, the call for innovation has been louder than before. We have been experiencing lockdowns in many countries, new problems that we need to solve, and implemented rules to combat the pandemic that is entirely foreign to our generation. Accordingly, what is the role and importance of innovation in response to COVID-19?
Innovation is what will get us out of this situation. In this context, it means better business strategies, educational systems, healthcare management, contract tracing, and vaccine production process. A lot of businesses and companies have been shutting down because of the impact of the COVID-19. However, on the other side, some establishments are doing far better in this situation because they were able to come up with innovative ideas to solve their problems. As they say, in every crisis, there is an opportunity.
Zack Pevnick, the CEO of California Therapy Services, thought of using telehealth services to treat their patients instead of visiting their houses like they originally do. With this new strategy, the fear of getting infected with COVID-19 would lessen. Not only did he come up with a solution that will make their clients’ will feel safer, but he also thought of the health and safety of his team. That’s one of the responsibilities and traits of being a great leader, always thinking of new ideas to improve the team’s performance and the company’s state.
What is the role of innovation in the times of COVID-19? Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast with Zach Pevnick! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
About Zack Pevnick:
Zach Pevnick, PT, DPT is the President & CEO of California Therapy Services.
Under his leadership, the company has quickly grown to one of the largest contract therapy companies in Southern California, covering a vast territory and servicing thousands of homebound patients.
He is an extremely motivated, dependable, open-minded individual that leads with empathy, integrity, and purpose. He has trained, hired, and managed hundreds of therapists since the creation of California Therapy Services.
Outline of the Episode:
· [00:21]A rundown of who Zack Pevnick is and what he does.
· [01:11]California Therapy Services is starting with physical therapy for their telehealth services.
· [02:31]Finding the best platform to treat patients during the Covid-19. What are the advantages of using telehealth?
· [03:35]One of the responsibilities of being a leader is finding new ways and technologies to improve your team’s performance.
· [05:45]It’s essential to understand the world and industry you’re working in.
· [07:09]What’s the new strategy that California Therapy Services is starting to get into?
· [08:34]Why is it important to have a diverse list of clients?
· [10:54]California Therapy Services’ primary business is with home health agencies.
· [11:38]Know who your partners are and acknowledge your customers.
· [12:36]Zack acknowledges Hunter Thompson, the managing Principal at Asym Capital.
· [13:17]How does Zack Pevnick celebrate a win?
Today on the episode 18 of The Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Robb Fahrion and his guest, Mark Tietbohl, the Founder and Strategic Project Manager of Growth Strategy Advisors, as they talk about the importance of growth, consistent efforts and being a servant leader. Growth Strategy Advisors assist in the client’s marketing, strategic planning, and organizational performance. You don’t want to miss this!
The Growth Strategy with Mark Tietbohl. Watch the episode now on The Sage Executive Podcast! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
The Growth Strategy
“Ultimately, growth is a strategy that needs to be organization-specific.” - Mark Tietbohl
Growth is crucial in every aspect of life. It’s a constant ongoing process of development. In business, growth is vital for surviving the fierce competition in the industry. There will always be new competitors, innovative business ideas from other companies, and change in society. You have to learn to keep up; nothing stays the same forever. Most importantly, personal growth improves your skills, personal qualities, and outlook in life.
Developing Long-term Relationships
Developing long-term relationships is essential in today’s reality, especially in the business world. Changing business partners can become a hassle and certainly, no company wants to lose customers. Every relationship you have is essential to the sustainable development of your business to grow profitably.
I’m going to share with you the wise words of Mark Tietbohl on developing and maintaining long-term relationships. Let’s get right to it, here is what he said:
· Do not become complacent.
· Stay in touch with your customers and business partners.
· You need to have empathy.
· You need to respond
· You need to recognize your customers.
Many business organizations lose touch with what they do and provide in the market when they become complacent. In the long run, they lose customers because they can no longer keep up with the constant change in the business world—the more reasons why growth should always be a constant focus and goal.
You need to stay in touch with your customers and business partners. It is crucial to make them feel valued and respected.
You need to have empathy. You need to respond. You need to recognize your customers.
If not, they always have other shop options in the market to go to. You don’t want that to happen!
“You need to have empathy. You need to respond. You need to recognize your customers.” - Mark Tietbohl. Watch the episode now on The Sage Executive Podcast!https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
About Mark Tietbohl:
Currently a self-employed consultant and project manager. Projects include market diligence/discovery (trends, competition distribution, market segmentation, and impact of technology, qualitative and quantitative interviews) and development of go-to-market strategies.
Clients are generally private equity groups, investment banks holding portfolios, and some private companies. I also serve as a part-time Instructor in the Integrated Marketing Communications Master’s program at West Virginia University (Mobile Marketing and Web Analytics/SEO), and an Adjunct Professor (part-time) at Lynn University (Global Marketing and Introduction to Marketing).
Outline of the Episode:
[00:34] What does Mark Tietbohl, the Founder of Growth Strategy Advisors, do?
[01:22] The importance of helping your team grow.
[02:12] The value of consistent work.
[03:09] Developing long-term relationships in today’s reality.
[05:27] Why does Mark look up to Jay Rebello and Jonathan Luster?
[06:16] Celebrating wins by having a nice dinner or going on trips.
Join Robb Fahrion, a host of the Sage Executive Podcast, and his guest Thomas Kadar, as they talk about having great partners and finding your niche in business. Thomas is the CEO of Commercial Consult, connecting commercial brokers with commercial property owners. Besides being a CEO, he is also the owner of Tom Kadar Group, and runs Palm Apartment Buyers. Why is it better to find a small niche rather than popular niches? Tune in!
Having Great Partners and Finding Your Niche with Thomas Kadar. Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
Finding Your Business Niche
Many people dream of starting their own business. Sadly, a lot of them struggle to find their business niche and tend to give up without a fight. Starting your own business sounds frightening because of the high risk of failure and how big the responsibility can be. The good news for you is, a lot of successful people started with the same situation you’re in! They lacked knowledge, experience, budget, and support. However, they decided to exceed their limits, overcome their fears, and learn from their mistakes. A greater factor propelled them to dive into something they’re not an expert in, which can be a financial need, passion, and other personal reasons.
To easily find your business niche, you should consider various things such as your hobbies, target market, future competitors, business location, and more!
Finding Your Busines Niche with Thomas Kadar. Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
About Thomas Kadar:
With a passion for sales and a mind for analytics and marketing, Thomas Kadar has skills and personal qualities that benefit commercial real estate clients with every listing and purchase he’s involved with, and that ensure success in Southern California’s competitive real estate markets.
Outline of the episode:
- [00:46]What does Thomas Kadar do?
- [02:30]Being a leader means empowering the team through autonomy and giving them the ability to achieve their own goals.
- [03:45]You can teach everything else, but not initiative.
- [04:55]Commercial Consult is a different type of platform that isn’t in the market yet. Finding that small kind of niche can make a big difference.
- [07:15]Notable books and people that have helped Thomas with his concept.
- [08:49]The importance of having great partners and learning from your mistakes.
- [11:17]Howie Jays, the founder and CEO of Loan Smarter.
- [12:23]Celebrating together as a team whenever there’s an accomplishment or a win.
Resources:
- Thomas Kadar’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kadar
- Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/commercial-consult/
- Website: https://commercialconsult.com/
- Website: https://www.tomkadar.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/commerconsult
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commercialconsult/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommercialConsult/
Today on episode 16 of The Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Fernando Corona and his guest, Milan Batinich, as they talk about the importance of constantly pivoting and adapting in the business world. Milan Batinich is the Director of Business Development for the A.W. Companies, a Contract Center Recruitment and Consulting firm with a 100% work from home model. A.W. Companies help their clients by providing them with the right candidates for every role needed. There’s a lot to unpack, be sure to watch the episode!
Pivoting and Adapting in Business with Milan Batinich. Watch the episode now on The Sage Executive Podcast! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
About Milan Batinich:
My experience entails 12 years of contact center management, BPO, and staffing experience, including Senior Manager for a Fortune 100 Company contact center. My Contact Center experience includes the Insurance, Financial Services, Government, Retail, and Healthcare industries.
With my strong operational experience, recruiting background, and contact center experience, I can motivate and mentor my team to find the best and more committed agents for my clients.
I have received numerous awards for customer care, retention, recruiting, and sales throughout my career.
Ask why they call me the Weather Man!
Outline of the Episode:
[00:22] What does Milan Batinich do?
[01:32] How Milan’s excellent leadership skills were able to help his employee successfully transition to another job position.
[02:57] What is social selling? Does it work?
[04:29] Leaders should have a flexible philosophy.
[06:11] The importance of having to pivot and adapt constantly.
[07:21] Who are Allan Brown and Charles Minton?
[08:31] Celebrating a win with music and dinner!
Outline of the Episode:
[00:22] What does Milan Batinich do?
[01:32] How Milan’s excellent leadership skills were able to help his employee successfully transition to another job position.
[02:57] What is social selling? Does it work?
[04:29] Leaders should have a flexible philosophy.
[06:11] The importance of having to pivot and adapt constantly.
[07:21] Who are Allan Brown and Charles Minton?
[08:31] Celebrating a win with music and dinner!
Resources:
Milan Batinich’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/milan-batinich
Website https://www.awcompaniesinc.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/milan_batinich
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/milanbatinich/
Allan Brown
Charles Minton
Connect with Fernando Corona!
Fernando Corona’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-corona/
Website: https://www.flyingvgroup.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flyingvgroup
Twitter: https://twitter.com/flyingvgroup
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-v-group/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/flyingvgroup/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/
Join Robb Fahrion, a host of the Sage Executive Podcast, and his guest Jacqueline Camacho-Ruiz, as they talk about what it means to be a servant leader, and the importance of taking a moment to zoom in and out. Jacqueline is the founder of Fig Factor Media, an international book publishing company. On top of that, she is also a pilot, an author, a philanthropist, motivational speaker, and an award-winning entrepreneur. She can basically do anything!
Being a Servant Leader with Jacqueline Camacho-Ruiz. Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
How to Increase Your Situational Awareness
Situational awareness, in simple words, is being aware of what is happening around you. This is so important in every aspect of our life because every human is prone to danger, getting sick, making mistakes, and we tend to get lost in our train of thoughts easily. Without situational awareness there would be so many factors that can cause us harm. In today’s reality, because of how busy, stressful, and fast-paced our world can be, we feel like we no longer have time to focus on other things. Thus, we divert most of our attention to finishing deadlines.
How can we become more “situationally” aware? In this episode, Jacqueline was able to share her “zoom in and zoom out” strategy. She said you must make up time to reflect. Zoom in and look at your processes, your systems, your automation, your staff, and your vision for the company. This approach helps you look at details and possible areas in your business that needs improvement. Then, zoom out to see if you’re going on the right path and how far you’ve come - observe that bigger picture. This strategy will help you become more alert and is a powerful approach to solving problems. Especially with large companies, applying this can be extremely helpful with correcting mistakes and improving the overall performance.
Zoom In and Zoom Out Strategy with Jacqueline Camacho-Ruiz. Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
About Jacqueline Camacho-Ruiz:
Jacqueline Camacho-Ruiz is a visionary social entrepreneur that has created an enterprise of inspiration. Her keen sense of service,, coupled with the vision to bring good to the world, have led her to create two successful award-winning companies, establish two nonprofit organizations, publish 16 books, create over ten products, and has held dozens of events around the world in just the past decade.
Outline of the episode:
- [00:45]Jacqueline Camacho Ruiz is a proud servant leader.
- [01:37]As a leader, Jacqueline’s heart’s desire is to serve.
- [02:28]How big are Jacqueline’s publishing house and marketing agency?
- [03:21]Your company’s core values and objectives must match with the quality of your service.
- [04:44]Saying no opens up doors to better opportunities.
- [05:54]Having the ability to zoom in and out keeps you focused and aware.
- [07:14]Always take a moment to reflect and align yourself with people who are smarter than you.
- [09:30]Elizabeth Colón, the first-ever Latina president of NAWBO, and Melissa Kehl, the owner and President of Rieke Office Interiors.
- [10:50]Celebrating wins with the people you love the most.
- [11:43]Encapsulate your intellectual property, share it with the world.
Today on the episode 14 of The Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Fernando Corona and his guest, Brianna Carney, talk about global talent recruitment, overcoming fears, and the importance of having an empathetic culture in the workplace. Brianna is the Co-Founder of CrewBloom, a remote recruitment agency, connecting companies to the top 2 percent global talent English and Spanish speaking professionals. The majority of their team lives in the Philippines. With CrewBloom, finding the best remote workers and well-paying jobs will no longer be difficult. We hope you enjoy the podcast!
Why Remote Working?
Remote working is a situation wherein the employee works at home and communicates with the company through email or social media. It is ideal, most importantly now, because they wouldn’t be able to spread diseases.
You wouldn’t have to commute, worry about work uniforms, and it would be easier to spend time with your family. Your job choices will also not be limited to you where you live! There’s a big chance that you can earn more because you can save more. It’s very convenient. You’ll have the freedom to work anywhere, eat anytime and most of the times work on your preferred schedule.
Why Remote Working with Brianna Carney. Watch the episode now on The Sage Executive Podcast! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
Empathetic Culture in the Workplace
Having an empathetic culture in your workplace can significantly impact your team’s performance, especially now because of the pandemic. CrewBloom prepared, strategized, and processed their resources early for the possible outcomes of today’s crisis. They knew that the Covid-19 would impact their team and work situations. CrewBloom acted immediately, which helped their team handle the outbreak with fewer problems. Undoubtedly, their team members appreciated it because they know they are well-cared for and not neglected. Empathy is not only important, but it is essential.
About Brianna Carney:
CrewBloom was born after the need to leverage the available global human capital.
After quitting her job at Amazon, Brianna spent a year traveling around Asia, learning about the region’s different cultures and traditions. This experience made her aware of global professionals’ untapped potential, especially in lower-costing economies like the Philippines. She eventually met her co-founder, Kate, who was initially brought on to oversee operations. Together, they implemented systems and strategies that empower startups, solopreneurs, and SMBs to afford top caliber professionals. Leveraging the global talent pool allows companies to scale much faster than the competition relying solely on costly, domestic talent.
With leadership built on empathy, Brianna and Kate excel in client satisfaction by caring for their people. For them, maintaining a happy workforce is crucial to driving performance. Valuing work-life balance and fostering a positive culture is the secret sauce to their success.
Outline of the Episode:
[00:24] What does Brianna Carney, the Co-Founder of CrewBloom, do?
[01:38] The importance of having an empathetic culture in the workplace.
[03:00] CrewBloom continuously tries to improve its business processes.
[04:13] The oxygen of business is revenue.
[05:32] Challenge ourselves to do scary things.
[07:28] Why does Brianna look up to Dani Pascarella?
[08:12] Recognize and vocalize shortcomings because we can learn from them.
Resources:
Brianna Carney’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianna-carney-crewbloom/
Website https://crewbloom.com/
Today on the episode 15 of The Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Fernando Corona and his guest, Zach Pevnick, as they talk about his companies’ new innovative therapy services through telehealth. Zach is the President and CEO of California Therapy Services, the leading home health rehabilitation company, providing physical, occupational, and speech therapy. How will they treat their patients with telehealth? Tune in!
Innovative Telehealth Therapy Services with Zach Pevnick. Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
The Role of Innovation in the Times of COVID-19
During these times, the call for innovation has been louder than before. We have been experiencing lockdowns in many countries, new problems that we need to solve, and implemented rules to combat the pandemic that is entirely foreign to our generation. Accordingly, what is the role and importance of innovation in response to COVID-19?
Innovation is what will get us out of this situation. In this context, it means better business strategies, educational systems, healthcare management, contract tracing, and vaccine production process. A lot of businesses and companies have been shutting down because of the impact of the COVID-19. However, on the other side, some establishments are doing far better in this situation because they were able to come up with innovative ideas to solve their problems. As they say, in every crisis, there is an opportunity.
Zach Pevnick, the CEO of California Therapy Services, thought of using telehealth services to treat their patients instead of visiting their houses like they originally do. With this new strategy, the fear of getting infected with COVID-19 would lessen. Not only did he come up with a solution that will make their clients’ will feel safer, but he also thought of the health and safety of his team. That’s one of the responsibilities and traits of being a great leader, always thinking of new ideas to improve the team’s performance and the company’s state.
What is the role of innovation in the times of COVID-19? Watch the episode now on the Sage Executive Podcast with Zach Pevnick! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
About Zach Pevnick:
Zach Pevnick, PT, DPT is the President & CEO of California Therapy Services.
Under his leadership, the company has quickly grown to one of the largest contract therapy companies in Southern California, covering a vast territory and servicing thousands of homebound patients.
He is an extremely motivated, dependable, open-minded individual that leads with empathy, integrity, and purpose. He has trained, hired, and managed hundreds of therapists since the creation of California Therapy Services.
Outline of the Episode:
[00:21]A rundown of who Zach Pevnick is and what he does.
[01:11]California Therapy Services is starting with physical therapy for their telehealth services.
[02:31]Finding the best platform to treat patients during the Covid-19. What are the advantages of using telehealth?
[03:35]One of the responsibilities of being a leader is finding new ways and technologies to improve your team’s performance.
[05:45]It’s essential to understand the world and industry you’re working in.
[07:09]What’s the new strategy that California Therapy Services is starting to get into?
[08:34]Why is it important to have a diverse list of clients?
[10:54]California Therapy Services’ primary business is with home health agencies.
[11:38]Know who your partners are and acknowledge your customers.
[12:36]Zach acknowledges Hunter Thompson, the managing Principal at Asym Capital.
[13:17]How does Zach Pevnick celebrate a win?
In this episode of The Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Robb Fahrion with his guest Kristyn Lawson, the President and Founder of PSM, to learn more about how she makes life better for her clients and her team. Preferred Sales and Marketing (PSM) is a dynamic team that offers strategy, support, and solutions to emerging brands, category disruptors, and organizations. Kristyn is also the CEO of Krissy Farms, which focuses on producing healthful food for the food industry. Make sure to enjoy the episode!
Making Life Better with Kristyn Lawson! Watch the episode now on The Sage Executive Podcast!https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
Making Life Better
As a leader, Kristyn likes to have a positive impact on her friends and clients. She values the position she has because it gives her more opportunities to make life better for people. Kristyn has so much gratitude and appreciation for everything. She said, “Operating with a sense of gratitude and appreciation, it elevates everything from the ideas to the opportunities.” With her joyful and humble personality, she is easily approachable! Her business Krissy Farms and PSM has paved her way into fulfilling her goals.
“Operating with a sense of gratitude and appreciation, it elevates everything from the ideas to the opportunities.” - Kristyn Lawson. Watch the episode now on The Sage Executive Podcast!
Outline of the Episode:
[00:31] Preferred Sales and Marketing (PSM) team’s focus in the industry.
[01:00] The best thing about being a leader is having the ability to create a positive impact.
[01:40] Company engagements are like dating and marriage.
[02:28] Great things happen when you have gratitude for your team and clients.
[04:05] Why does Kristyn look up to Jim Garsow?
[04:55] Win or lose, find a reason to celebrate.
Resources:
Kristyn Lawson’s Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristynlawson/
Kristyn Lawson’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kristynlawson/?hl=en
Kristyn Lawson’s Email kristynlawson@me.com
Website https://www.psm-sales.com/services
PSM’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/preferred_sales/
PSM’s Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/pms-preferred-sales/about/
Email info@psm-sales.com
Jim Garsow
Connect with Robb Fahrion!
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbfahrion/
Website https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/flyingvgroup
Twitter https://twitter.com/flyingvgroup
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-v-group/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/flyingvgroup/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/
In this episode of The Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Fernando Corona and his guest, Momo Vuyisich, the Chief Science Officer and Co-founder of Viome, to learn more about our sick-care system and their extraordinary products. Viome provides your precise food and supplement recommendations for a healthy living. They created the world’s first health intelligence service! Momo was able to share some of his words of wisdom and experience in the health industry. You will learn a lot from this episode!
Revolutionizing Our Sick Care System with Momo Vuyisich. Watch the episode now on The Sage Executive Podcast! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
Health Care vs. Sick Care
Viome’s number one role is to revolutionize our sick care system. Why sick care over health care? Momo believes that in some instances, health care will eventually lead to sick care. Given that there are a lot of chronic diseases. That’s why they focus on producing life-changing sick care products.
Here are their differences:
- Health care is everything that helps you maintain a good health system. This includes exercising, dental care, mental health care, massages, and so many more.
- Sick care is managing your disease, traumas, and accidents. Included here are the chronic conditions. Unlike the health care that prevents illnesses or pain from happening again, sick care handles sicknesses that reoccur or are incurable.
About Momo Vuyisich:
Besides providing scientific leadership, I focus on product development, conversion of RUO assays into CLIA LDTs, and clinical research. I am also an Adjunct Professor at the University of New Mexico (UNM) and New Mexico Tech (NMT).
Before founding Viome, I worked for 12 years as a scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), the Applied Genomics team leader. My team's research focused on developing and applying modern genomics to gut microbiomes, host-pathogen interactions, microbial interspecies interactions, pathogen detection, cancer biology, toxicology, infectious diseases, antibiotic resistance, forensics, etc. I also helped set up several turn-key genome centers in Africa and Asia and provided complete staff training in laboratory methods and bioinformatic analyses.
Outline of the Episode:
[00:22] What does Momo Vuyisich do?
[00:50] Viome’s number one role is to revolutionize our sick care system.
[01:01] Health Care vs. Sick Care
[05:11] The most exciting part about being a leader is that you're in a position to make things happen.
[06:10] Making mistakes is part of life.
[06:51] Impacting the lives of your customers will help spread the word.
[09:27] Create a product for the purpose of doing something good.
[11:32] Naveen Jain, the CEO of Viome.
[12:03] Viome celebrates a win by being excited about what's next.
[13:06] Viome’s next product: Precision Supplements
Resources:
Momo Vuyisich’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/momchilo-momo-vuyisich
Viome LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/viome/
Facebook https://web.facebook.com/vuyisich
Website https://www.viome.com/
Naveen Jain
Connect with Fernando Corona!
Fernando Corona’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-corona/
Today on the episode 11 of The Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Fernando Corona and his guest, Leslie Venetz, as they talk about leadership and empowering your team. Leslie Venetz is the Director of New Business Development, a research and advisory firm, and the Founder of the Sales Team Builder. Leslie was able to share her inspiring stories, inspirational advice, and insights. You don’t want to miss this!
Leadership and Empowerment with Leslie Venetz. Watch the episode now on The Sage Executive Podcast! https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
About Leslie Venetz:
I am a motivated and dedicated sales leader, with a powerful history of success in new business development. My expertise has been in event sales for Fortune 1000 senior-level executives, consultative sales & Chicagoland SME sales. In addition to sales expertise, I also have in-depth knowledge related to public speaking, fundraising, and non-profit events. I am eager to learn and grow so I can continue to share my knowledge and skills with my peers. I am passionate about B2B Sales.
My key strength is naturally persuasive sales communication, both verbal & written. I am extremely detail-oriented and a bit of a perfectionist. I take a tremendous amount of pride in my work and want efforts to shine through for others to see! My intellectual curiosity pushes me to find innovative new ways to solve problems, particularly in fast-paced sales environments. I am passionate about all my pursuits, which allows me to laugh and smile often
Outline of the Episode:
[00:25] What does Leslie Venetz do?
[01:51] You deserve to work in a company where you’re respected.
[03:41] Acquiring new clients can be a challenge.
[05:05] Who should be called an expert?
[05:49] “A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats” - John F. Kennedy
[07:15] A company's most important asset is its people.
[07:44] Who does Leslie Venetz consider a leader?
[08:50] Making time for celebrations and recognitions is critical.
[09:47] Give yourself credit for the work you've done even if it's a small win.
Resources:
Leslie Venetz’ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-braun/
Website https://www.procurementleaders.com/
Website https://www.insidesalesteambuilder.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lv_mt2chicago/
Twitter https://twitter.com/LeslieVenetz
Josh Braun
Brian Burns
Jeb Blount
Connect with Fernando Corona!
Fernando Corona’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-corona/
Website: https://www.flyingvgroup.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flyingvgroup
Twitter: https://twitter.com/flyingvgroup
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-v-group/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingvgroup/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/
Vantis Institute developed a non-surgical hair-loss solution, called the Vantis Follicle Replication (VFRTM). It is an innovative solution to the hair industry and for people with hair loss problems. According to the 2014 survey by the Statistic Brain Research Institute, 35 million men and 21 million women in the United States suffer some type of hair loss. With Vantis Follicle Replication, the only 100% effective hair loss solution, you’ll be able to see results in less than 24 hours. You can even return to work the same day! They are medically focused with 100% organic physician-formulated pigmentation. Receive immediate results with Vantis Institute!
In January, Vantis Institute partnered with Dr. Carson Bruns, a PhD Doctor in organic chemistry, he runs a research lab at a Colorado University for nanotechnology. Dr. Carson helps the Vantis Institute make sure that their products are 100% safe, effective, and the best organic quality for hair.
About Jessica Oslo:
Jessica Oslo, MA is the Clinical Director of Vantis Institute and a founding partner. She is highly regarded within the medical community for her artistry and aesthetic expertise expressed through her Paramedical Vantis Follicle Replication proprietary procedure. Jessica has extensive experience camouflaging severe scarring and has worked alongside the nation’s most elite plastic surgeons for over 11 years.
She is a dedicated artist and skilled practitioner who combines her passion for medicine with her love for art. She received her certification in aesthetic micropigmentation in the United Kingdom where she was directly trained by the world’s recognized innovator of Scalp Micro-Pigmentation.
Jessica is genuinely dedicated to changing lives on a daily basis and is a living kidney donor.
Outline of the Episode:
[00:47] Vantis Institute: Hair Loss Clinic
[01:44] The best thing about being a leader is seeing your team grow.
[02:42] Non-surgical hair treatments. The best quality organic products in Vantis Institute!
[05:00] Set your business standards as high as possible, even at the very beginning.
[05:50] Why Jess Oslo looks up to Kurt Belcher.
[06:34] Celebrating business wins will make you more motivated.
Resources:
Vantis Intitute’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vantisinstitute
Vantis Institute’s Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/vantisinstitute/
Vantis Institute’s Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/
Website https://www.vantisinstitute.com/
Email info@vantisinstitute.com
Contact (949) 317-1582
https://www.statisticbrain.com/hair-loss-statistics/
Carson Bruns https://www.linkedin.com/in/carson-bruns
Kurt Belcher https://www.stajets.com/tag/kurt-belcher/
Connect with Robb Fahrion!
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbfahrion/
Website https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/
Today on The Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Fernando Corona and his guest, John Freitag, as he tells you how to focus on a niche and how important it is to make yourself available to your team. John is the Director of Business Development at All American Hospice, and he shares his learnings throughout his career. Among the things mentioned, they also talk about celebrating wins, recreating success, and having people’s best interests in mind. Stay tuned, and enjoy the podcast!
Learn John Freitag’s tips on being a leader! Listen to the podcast now on The Sage Executive Podcast! https://tinyurl.com/thsageexecutive
About John Freitag:
Experienced Director of Hospice Business Development with a demonstrated history of working in the hospice & long-term care industry. Skilled in Team Building, Communication, Healthcare Management and Leadership.
You can connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-freitag-54509088/
Also for those seeking help in the hospice space, join his Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/TheHospiceExperience
And lastly, if you're interested in hearing more about John, check him out on his podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-hospice-experience
Outline of the Episode:
· [] Handling everyone else’s problems as well. That’s being a leader.
· [] The importance of finding your niche and keeping people’s best interests in mind.
· [] Remember to keep yourself available for your people! Give them the resources they need to succeed.
· [] Celebrating after a win the right way.
Resources:
· All American Hospice
· Brian Wallace
· The Next Action Podcast
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