The Business Chat: Recent Episodes
Suited Studio
Drew Moore, owner/founder of Suited (looksuited.com) has a learner's brain and loves to discuss the story behind the brands. The Business Chat features interviews with a wide variety of Owners, Founders, Entrepreneurs, and experts in their respective fields in a casual bring-a-local brew 'chat' like environment, with the goal of educating listeners through personal stories told by today's professional leadership.
Episode 4 of Industry Pros features Higher Ed Marketing Pro Joel Goodman, CEO of Bravery Media
Joel G Goodman is a results-focused higher education digital strategist, designer, and developer with over a decade of industry experience. A lifelong entrepreneur, Joel has founded multiple companies in the higher education space including Bravery Media, a digital strategy and design agency, and University Insight, a new tech company building digital products that change the way universities do their core business.
His academic interests lie in culture creation, transnational media affect, and semiotics in digital media, and he earned a Master of Arts in Media Studies in 2012 from The New School. He has taught web design at Greenville University, Texas State University, and St. Edward’s University and regularly speaks on digital topics at conferences around the world.
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Joel enjoyed:
Drew enjoyed:
Bravery Website: https://bravery.co/
Bravery Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/65VUFm5sPGx81fmEltCsrr
Joel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelgoodman/
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Episode 3 of Industry Pro's delivers fantastic insight and experience from our Sales Pro, guest Ryan James Miller.
Ryan James Miller is a Sales Pro, make no mistake! However, he's not just here to share the perspective behind the phones of cold calling, or leading a sales team, but both and more! Ryan coaches high performers, helping them to achieve all that they want out of life and business. He consults industry leaders, creates strategic sales and marketing plans, and develops leaders, with the ultimate goal to ensure great culture. Ryan is also the host of the Authentic Conversations podcast and has a lot to say openly about his faith, his family, and being Authentic. No matter your background or role, a lot can be learned from Ryan's story and background, his definition of a Sales Playbook, and his approach to helping organizations achieve goals and build a great culture internally.
Special thanks to the featured craft beverages!
Ryan enjoyed: https://fnxfit.com/collections/protein
Drew enjoyed: https://griffinclawbrewingcompany.com/
Ryan's Website: https://ryanjamesmiller.com/
Ryan's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/authentic-conversations-with-ryan-james-miller/id1399093228
Ryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro/
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Episode 2 of Season 3's 'Industry Pros' features guest Michael R. Solomon, Ph.D.; an expert in consumer behavior- the science behind what we buy.
Michael is an author, speaker, consultant, and professor at St. Joseph's University's Haub School of Business in Philadelphia, PA. The interview centers around Michael's book, 'The New Chameleon' which challenges our assumptions of why people buy what they buy, and how the brain works in this regard. If you're looking to learn from an 'Industry Pro', you can't really do much better than to have both the acumen and years of experience of Michael R. Solomon, Ph.D. and you'll enjoy some friendly banter as Michael even picks apart and analyzes the host, breaking down some ways he might approach 'selling' to Drew himself! This is a great episode for anyone in business, namely those in the fields of sales, marketing, merchandising, and advertising.
Special thanks to the featured craft beverages!
Michael enjoyed: Old City Coffee (https://oldcitycoffee.com/)
Drew enjoyed: 71 Coffee
Michael R. Solomon, Ph.D. website: https://www.michaelsolomon.com/
Micheal's book, 'The New Chameleon': https://www.koganpage.com/product/the-new-chameleons-9781398600041
Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsolomon/
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Episode 1 of Season 3's 'Industry Pros' features guests Paul McDowall and Catherine Clark of Clark McDowall; a home-grown NY-based Creative Agency making their clients' brands Future-Ready.
Clark McDowall is a Creative Branding Agency with a truly unique story of how things started, and an impressive portfolio of clients and leading brands. Their work speaks for itself! However, as great as their website is, Drew's interview with this Agency shows just how much these artists and architects care. This series debut episode is so incredibly educational for those of you skeptical of agency work, or who have a view of it from past experiences. These 'Industry Pros' are just that. TBC was so fortunate to get some time with Paul and Catherine to hear what 'future ready' means, the classic pitfalls they see, the recipe for a great campaign and agency experience, and more. You can't make up an origin story like Paul & Catherine's, and only hard work and ingenuity can produce the truly industry-standard work they produce.
Special thanks to the featured craft beverages!
Catherine enjoyed: Katalyst Kombucha (https://katalystkombucha.com/)
Paul enjoyed: Grapefruit Bubly (https://www.bubly.com)
Drew enjoyed: Autumn IPA by Shorts Brew (https://www.shortsbrewing.com/)
Clark McDowall website: https://clarkmcdowall.com/
Catherine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-clark-1711b91/
Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-mcdowall-00b0b11/
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For episode 3 of season 4 '(Women In) Construction' Cassie Clancy tells the story of a Woman in Business that makes the sudden transition into the Construction space... and thrives!
Cassie's story is a case study in the American Dream, and opportunity for women in the workplace, in executive leadership, and in the ability to jump industries and learn fast. Cassie moved from corporate marketing to running a construction engineering service business. From the office to field-and-hard-hat. Cassie is an inspiration to Women both in Construction currently, seeing what one can do, and to those looking for work in a growing field that needs tough talented girls like Cassie.
Special thanks to the featured craft beverages!
Cassie enjoyed: CINDER wines' Tempranillo (https://cinderwines.com/)
Drew enjoyed: American IPA by Bearded Lamb Brewing (https://beardedlamb.com/)
Pipe ReLine Solutions website: https://www.piperelinesolutions.com/
Cassie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassieclancy/
Cassie's podcast: https://www.piperelinesolutions.com/podcast
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For episode 2 of season 4 '(Women In) Construction' the spotlight is on young entrepreneur Morgan Dawson, founder and CEO of Dawson Workwear; workwear 'for her'.
Morgan drew the line when, as a petite Woman In Construction working for a reputable construction company, she found herself trying on the 'little boys pants' just to find something that fits and was tough/field-worthy- all that she could find from leading major workwear suppliers. Dawson Workwear is workwear 'for her', fits ladies of all shapes and sizes, and is just getting started. Keep your eye on this bright young lady as she addresses a major need for Women in Construction!
Special thanks to the featured craft beverages!
Morgan enjoyed: Matcha Green Tea Latte from Revelator Coffee (https://revelatorcoffee.com/)
Drew enjoyed: Vanilla Java Porter by Atwater Brewery (https://www.atwaterbeer.com/)
Dawson Workwear website: https://dawsonworkwearforher.com/
Morgan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgantdawson/
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In this Season 4 '(Women In) Construction' debut episode Drew interviews NY-based Construction Industry Expert Vivian Mandala of CMC Network.
Vivian is on a mission to make Construction Equitable. Her background working in construction in New York as a minority woman in construction led her to start CMC Network and Workforce. CMC Network is a progressive group of contractors who are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive industry. They help contractors of all sizes build capacity in a number of ways. Their sister organization, CMC Workforce, was created to train men and women to become qualified, skilled trades-
people within the construction industry. Listen as Vivian shares her story, and how this proactive network is taking the forefront in providing strategic information and discussions on the challenges facing the industry.
Special thanks to the featured craft beverages!
Vivian enjoyed: Coffee by Brooklyn Roasting Company (https://brooklynroasting.com/)
Drew enjoyed: Lobster Butter Love Coffee by Roos Roast (https://www.roosroast.com/)
CMC Network website: https://www.cmcnetwork.co/
Vivian on LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivian-mandala-95985913b/
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We made a last-minute decision to take 3 of the guests (women) from the upcoming 4th Season (Construction: The Business of Building) and place them IN FRONT OF Season 3 in promotion of Women In Construction Week, during March's Women's History Month. Enjoy 3 interviews with 3 very different Women In Construction, a little extra preview of Season 4!
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Season 3 of The Business Chat continues to bring more brews and professional views, with a focus on 'Industry Pros'. Join host Drew Moore in these casual chats with professionals of their craft and disciplines as they share a unique perspective on how their industries have evolved, mistakes that can be avoided, and high-value recommendations and tips for other professionals ...like you!
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DISHQUO is an app, but it is really a technology that goes with a lifestyle change. In an effort offer a real solution to health through tailored nutrition founder & CEO Marcos Rojas created DISHQUO as the in-your-pocket app designed to bring the healthy ingredients in a chosen meal plan to your door. Marcos himself was tired of extreme 'diet' culture, and burnout around him as a result of fat-loss fads and other short-term solutions that dont take body type and forming solid habits into consideration. This innovation works a bit like a personal nutritionist that builds you a meal plan (multiple meals) and allows you to plug that right into grocery delivery with it's Instacart® integration. Instead of counting calories or points, DishQuo hacks your body’s appetite control and fat storage mechanisms, so healthy weight loss and long-term health are no longer an uphill battle.
Special thanks to the featured craft beverages!
Marcos enjoyed: Buddha Teas (https://www.buddhateas.com/)
Drew enjoyed: Tilted Earth IPA by Arbor Brewing Co. (https://arborbrewing.com/)
DISHQUO website: https://dishquo.com/
Marcos Rojas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcos-rojas-dishquo/
Episode 5 of Season 2's 'Innovators' features Smash My Trash® with guest franchisee Robert Rodden who tells both his story as an investor in this innovation and shares about the innovation of Smash My Trash®.
Smash My Trash® is a national mobile waste compaction service with locations operating from coast-to-coast. The service compacts commercial waste volume up to 70%, significantly cutting operating costs and helping businesses positively impact the environment. The business is delivered through independently owned franchises, that are growing by building strong relationships with clients who provide repeatable revenue. The company has thousands of clients across 41 states. SMT's mission is to fundamentally transform the commercial waste management industry by redefining the business model to align with our customer's interests, and significantly reduce waste processing costs while pursuing genuine environmental stewardship.
Special thanks to the featured craft beverages!
Robert enjoyed: Stumptown Coffee (https://www.stumptowncoffee.com/)
Robert's local coffee shop of choice: The Read Shop (http://www.readshopatl.com/) Atlanta, GA
Drew enjoyed: Disco Coffee Roasters Coffee (https://www.discoroasters.com/)
Smash My Trash website: https://www.smashfranchise.com/
Robert Rodden on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertrodden/
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Episode 5 of Season 2's 'Innovators' features guest Anthony Halsch of ROXBOX® -a Colorado-based metal storage container innovator.
ROXBOX is a Denver-based manufacturing company that designs, engineers, and builds custom structures out of shipping containers. With decades of experience in the shipping container modification industry, ROXBOX has become the subject matter expert in developing creative solutions for the nation’s modular needs. Through a customer-centric product development process, innovative design, obsessive engineering, and a focus on sustainability, ROXBOX provides premium container-based solutions for our clients in the Commercial, Industrial, Food & Beverage, and Residential industries.
Special thanks to the featured craft beverages!
Anthony enjoyed: Stranahan's Whiskey (https://www.stranahans.com/)
Drew enjoyed: Lighthouse Amber by Cheboygan Brewing (https://cheboyganbrewing.com)
ROXBOX Website: https://www.roxboxcontainers.com/
Robert Rodden on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-halsch-087099111/
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Episode 4 of Season 2's 'Innovators' features guest Amee Gray of RecoverWell; an innovation in connecting hospitals and their patients to specialized and trusted treatment providers.
RecoverWell software helps medical, legal, and social service professionals streamline access to rehabilitation and recovery options for clients suffering from chemical dependencies. RecoverWell is free for patient advocates, offers HIPAA compliance to safeguard patient advocates' liability, and requires no software implementation. Researching treatment centers online and calling rehabs to find availability is a huge administrative burden for patient advocates. Recoverwell's patient matching algorithm expertly identifies facilities that meet the patient's specific treatment criteria, verifies private and public insurance benefits and identifies facilities within their budget if they are not insured.
Special thanks to the featured craft beverages!
Amee enjoyed: Fire Department Coffee (https://www.firedeptcoffee.com/)
Drew enjoyed: Oktoberfest by Founders Brewing Co. (https://foundersbrewing.com/)
RecoverWell website: https://recoverwell.net/
Amee Gray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameegray/
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Our 3rd Innovator Guest in the series brings you Dr. Doug Mackaman, Ph.D. of 'Sabatigo' - an Innovator & Innovation in micro-sabbaticals, focused on re-energizing top-talent and leaders through bespoke journeys.
The landscape of business has changed profoundly in the pandemic's wake. Transformational times can produce growth, but not without the right tools to recruit, retain and escalate the leaders a company needs. Sabatigo's curated leadership solution gives peak performers compelling reasons to keep choosing your business. Dr. Doug Mackaman, Ph.D. shares his passion and story around the innovation of Sabatigo. These Immersive and custom-built micro sabbaticals give high-performers deep practice walking the leader's way: toward purpose, grit, and perspective. While our solution elevates their capacity to think and lead on an enterprise level, Sabatigo's high-impact journey immerses them in the empathic "soft skills" that stop churn, promote wellness and drive growth. Great teams are created by self-reliant and compassionate leaders nobody quits on. Sabatigo builds both.
Special thanks to the featured craft beverages!
Doug enjoyed: Dunn Brothers Coffee (https://dunnbrothers.com/)
Drew enjoyed: Havoc Fresh Coast IPA by North Peak Brewing Co. (https://northpeakbeer.com/)
Sabatigo website: https://www.sabatigo.com/
Dr. Doug Mackaman, Ph.D. on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-mackaman-ph-d-05429a34/
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Drew interviews Innovator David Franklin; a Military Veteran-turned Technologist with a personal story that inspired him to introduce knowRX® to the healthcare, prescription drug, and clinical trial spaces.
Clinical trials need better, broader involvement. Providers need to lead engagement. Patients need to participate.
knowRX makes it happen! David explains his truly innovative platform and how it addresses an old and growing series of pains/needs in the healthcare space. With both a Patient-facing app (The Owl App), and an industry-facing/Provider-focused platform (EPCARE®) David has patiently built an intelligent ecosystem that will help a slow-to-act industry engage, and patients begin to enjoy 'Better Knowledge for Better Health', and enhanced wellness as a result. For any of you close to this industry, you will not want to miss this timely interview with a first-class innovator!
Special thanks to the featured craft beverages!
David enjoyed: ....his own home-brewed Jamaica tea!
Drew enjoyed: Carmel Apple Hard Cider by Blakes Hard Cider (https://www.blakeshardcider.com/)
knowRX® website: https://www.knowrxhealth.com/
The Owl App website: https://theowlapp.health/
David Franklin website: https://davidsfranklin.com/
David Franklin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dsfranklin/
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In this Season 2 'Innovators' debut episode Drew interviews MEGASLAB® founder and CEO Jason Adams.
Few innovations and technologies have the potential to impact the globe, infrastructure, and the environment like those used in concrete. As the second most used substance on the planet (water being 1st), concrete literally covers the planet, and it is overdue for a second look; a new way to use develop it. Introducing MEGASLAB®, a revolutionary technology that produces the most durable concrete on the planet (more efficient, durable, lasts longer) that reduces carbon emissions by up to 50%!! -a truly head-spinning figure. Hear Jason's story, passion, and challenge in his industry as he brings this revolutionary technology to the market!
Construction Industry professionals will not want to miss this episode! Special thanks to the featured craft beverages!
Jason enjoyed: Creature Comforts craft beer (https://creaturecomfortsbeer.com/)
Drew enjoyed: M43 by Old Nation Brewery (https://oldnationbrewing.com/)
MEGASLAB® website: https://megaslab.com/
Jason Adams: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonatmegaslab/
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Season 2 of The Business Chat begins next week! Join our learned-brained host Drew Moore in chats with innovators from the various eclectic spaces of concrete technology, mini-sabbaticals, trash smashing, nutrition delivered to your door, steel containers, and more.
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Episode 6 tells the story of Jonny & Hector of e-Learning Partners. A CPA that saw a flaw in the continuous education material that misses how to engage learners, and a native Greek with dyslexia that traveled the world taking note of the power of education for developing countries. This powerful combination puts a passionate team to work for any client wishing to break through to their team or employees. These guys are pure energy, and have a lot to say when it comes to simplifying eLearning!
e-Learning Partners Social:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0NHBL0rP9dqSbnCGOp6_ng
https://www.linkedin.com/company/elearning-partners/
https://www.facebook.com/eLearningPartners/
Special thanks to the featured craft beverages!
Jonny enjoyed: Happy Leaf Kombucha (https://happyleafkombucha.com/)
Hector enjoyed: Boxcar Coffee (https://www.boxcarcoffee.com/)
Drew enjoyed: 35 Miles NE by Claremont Craft Ales (https://claremontcraftales.com/)
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Episode 5 brings you insight into the mind of today's millennials, from America's Millennial Expert. Gabrielle Bosché tells the story of her career flip that took her from millennial employee to consulting leading organizations that employ millennials. Employers and startups take note and don't miss this interview with a thought leader, best-selling author, international speaker, and millennial CEO.
Gabrielle online:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellebosche/
https://www.purposecompany.co/home37354734
https://millennialsolution.com/
Special thanks to the featured craft beverages!
Gabrielle enjoyed: Cashew Milk Latte by Clean Juice (https://www.mandalatea.com/)
Drew enjoyed: Coolhaus by Common Space Brewery (https://www.commonspace.la/)
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Episode 4 of 'Career Flips' is the story of Angie Bruhn; a hard-working American Woman who brings her fascinating experience working in the corporate world to her new coaching business (Elevate Execs) that helps her clients transition, strategize, and rethink the way they approach their careers.
Angie's story is as much about her transition or 'flip' to coach (from corporate professional), as it is the American Dream.
Elevate Execs is built upon her experience working in the corporate world for large organizations, and taking both the good & not-so-good that she encountered, and extracting what she knows to be hindering today's C-level Executive from planning transition, exiting, dreaming, and re-thinking the way they approach their careers.
The story of this professional is also the story of a working mother and human being that sees the need to bring humanity back to the workplace... and we could barely fit in all the great things she had to say and is doing in her life and is passionate about at Elevate Execs!
Special thanks to the featured craft beverages!
Drew enjoyed: Drophead ESB by Upshift Brewing Co. (https://upshiftbrewing.com/)
Angie enjoyed: Blueberry Ale by Atlantic Brewing Co. (http://www.atlanticbrewing.com/)
Elevate Execs: https://elevateexecs.com/
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Angie's story is as much about her transition or 'flip' to coach (from corporate professional), as it is the American Dream.
Elevate Execs is built upon her experience working in the corporate world for large organizations, and taking both the good & not-so-good that she encountered, and extracting what she knows to be hindering today's C-level Executive from planning transition, exiting, dreaming, and re-thinking the way they approach their careers.
The story of this professional is also the story of a working mother and human being that sees the need to bring humanity back to the workplace... and we could barely fit in all the great things she had to say and is doing in her life and is passionate about at Elevate Execs!
Special thanks to the featured craft beverages!
Drew enjoyed: Drophead ESB by Upshift Brewing Co. (https://upshiftbrewing.com/)
Angie enjoyed: Blueberry Ale by Atlantic Brewing Co. (http://www.atlanticbrewing.com/)
Elevate Execs: https://elevateexecs.com/
As with the first 2 episodes, Drew's guest is no stranger.
Around the same time Drew was launching Suited (looksuited.com) Ryan decided to 'get into donuts' and the two stayed loosely connected over the past 5 years. It was difficult to cut this one short, but we simply couldn't have a 1-hour episode in our first season! Maybe ever.
Listen as Ryan tells the all-too-familiar story of a guy with a perfectly fine job who is ..unsatisfied, and has a dream. Except, against all odds and statistics, Ryan has actually had tremendous success, and it's come with a price, lessons, and of course a huge reward. This is the episode that anyone with 'that dream' needs to listen to!
Special thanks to the featured craft beverages!
Drew enjoyed: Thrillseeker IPA by Beechwood Brewing (http://beachwoodbrewing.com/)
Ryan enjoyed: Weathered Hands Coffee (https://www.weatheredhandscoffee.com/)
and 'Blond Ale' by Fitzhugh Brewing (https://www.fitzhughbrewing.com/)
Bougies Donuts & Coffee: https://bougiesdonuts.com/
Drew & Andy have some history and it's evident in their chemistry and their direct references; this only helps the interview as Drew is able to recount some key moments with Andy highlighting the real story of making a major pivot such as his.
Listen as Andy speaks honestly about the mental and emotional challenges as well as the reality that owners can't possibly know everything, and how that and sheer willpower and determination defined success and his new life as an entrepreneur and community organizer.
Special thanks to the featured craft beverages!
Drew enjoyed: Coolhaus by Common Space Brewery (https://www.commonspace.la/)
Andy enjoyed: Mandala Tea (https://www.mandalatea.com/)
Gray Duck Theater: https://grayducktheater.com/
Drew & Chuck worked together for a time, and have some history, and that is evident and felt in the audio interview. In terms of the video version, it was a classic first video series & podcast kickoff! Drew fumbles through internet issues (smooths out after about 8 min), and even signs off with our previous title. We found out late that our 2-years-ago chosen name (that apparently we sat with too long)wasn't used soon enough (good call Bill Brewster!), and Drew signs on/off with 'The Business Brew' only to find that days later we would be 'The Business Chat'.
Listen as Chuck shares a story many can relate to, of disappointment in life that changed for him dramatically with a perspective shift. So much so, that his musings and encouragements on social media led him to publish, 'Chuck's Lemonade' as a book combining his biography, and life transformation tips.
Special thanks to the featured craft beverages!
Drew enjoyed: Weekend Vibes by Coronado Brewing Co. (https://coronadobrewing.com/)
Chuck enjoyed: Island Coastal Lager by Island Brand USA (https://www.islandbrandsusa.com/beer)
Chuck's Lemonade: https://chuckslemonade.com/
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