Central Illinois Business Leaders Podcast: Recent Episodes
Derek Hayden
This is the Central Illinois Business Leaders Podcast. The CIBL podcast is a place where business owners, thought leaders, and community champions from Central IL share their story. Are you ready to become CIBLized!?
Jamie Patarozzi joins us on this episode of the CIBL Podcast. Jamie owns True Colors Floral in Springfield, IL. Check out this interview to learn about Jamie and the story behind her success at True Colors Floral.
Website: https://truecolorsfloralartistry.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrueColorsFloral
Andrea McLaughlin joins us in this episode of the CIBL Podcast. Andrea is the 4th generation owner of Robert's Seafood Market in Springfield, IL. Tune in to learn about this awesome business and see how they've evolved over the years.
https://www.robertsseafoodmarket.com/
Gabi Thompson joins us to celebrate her 1 year business anniversary at Bloom Hospitality & Catering!
Tune in as Neil Twa joins the CIBL Podcast to discuss his business, Voltage Digital Marketing.
Voltage assists entrepreneurs, business owners and solopreneurs to build an omni-channel e-commerce empire, starting with the Amazon FBA channel then moving into multiple sales channels while building a lifestyle as a business for the opportunity to scale to exit.Neil goes into detail about what FBA is, how it works, and how entrepreneurs can utilize it to create an almost-passive income stream and business asset. This is an awesome episode that true entrepreneurs will take a ton of value from!
Voltage Digital Marketing
High Voltage Business Leaders Podcast
Book- Almost Automated Income With FBA
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😎Garrett Ulmer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-ulmer-547b65175/
🤠Derek Hayden’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-hayden-cic-ba0a6963/
Check out this CIBL episode with former Central Illinoisan and Leadership Expert, Stan Gibson!
In this episode, Stan delves into the power of people-centric cultures, where employee growth and satisfaction take center stage. Drawing from his extensive experience, Stan reveals how such cultures foster engagement, creativity, and commitment among team members.
Through insightful discussions and practical advice, Stan demonstrates the tangible benefits of prioritizing employees' well-being and professional development. By instilling a sense of value and empowerment, organizations can cultivate a workforce that is deeply invested in their success.
Listeners gain valuable insights into Stan's strategies for creating thriving, human-centered cultures. With a focus on purpose and community building, Stan equips companies with the frameworks and tools needed to enhance engagement, agility, and overall performance.
This a fun episode that Central IL leaders will love! (especially you Eastern Illinois Grads...)
Learn About Stan: https://www.stangibsonspeaks.com/
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😎Garrett Ulmer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-ulmer-547b65175/
🤠Derek Hayden’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-hayden-cic-ba0a6963/
Rocky Lalvani joins the CIBL Podcast to discuss his business, Profit Comes First.
As a business owner, you've probably know that Sales - Expenses = Profit. With this formula, many business owners end up with very little income or profit at the end of month, causing many small businesses to fail or feel squeezed.
Rocky's profit formula is very different from the typical mindset. Rocky says Sales - Profit = Expenses. By putting your profit FIRST, your margins will begin to grow.
How does this work? Tune in to find out!!
Profit Comes First: https://profitcomesfirst.com/
Profit Answer Man Podcast: https://profitanswerman.libsyn.com/
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🥃Zambu: https://www.zambuliquors.com/
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😎Garrett Ulmer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-ulmer-547b65175/
🤠Derek Hayden’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-hayden-cic-ba0a6963/
Thomas Hinton joins the CIBL Podcast to talk about his business, Circadian Health and Performance in Peoria, IL.
Thomas starts this episode by explaining his background and how he got started in the sleep medicine field. He later talked about how he started his business by "whale hunting" for new clients. This concept is a great topic that any business leader can learn from.
Thomas goes on to explain how his sleep coaching programs can help promote and establish improved mental and physical health and performance for all walks of life. Thomas works with many people to improve their sleep and overall health, including professional athletes and Olympians!
Listen in to learn how Thomas can help you build a tailored program to help optimize your sleep and health!
Circadian Health: https://www.circadianhealth.org/
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🥃Zambu: https://www.zambuliquors.com/
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💼CIBL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-illinois-business-leaders-podcast/
😎Garrett Ulmer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-ulmer-547b65175/
🤠Derek Hayden’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-hayden-cic-ba0a6963/
Check out our most downloaded episode of 2023 with David Lee!
Coincidentally, this was the very first episode released in 2023. David's episode launched on Friday, January 6.
David is a super motivated business professional and you'll learn why he is so successful in this interview. From real estate to breaking college football passing records, this interview was a treat for Derek and Garrett.
Tune in and finish out 2023 with our #1 downloaded episode of the year!
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🥃Zambu: https://www.zambuliquors.com/
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💼CIBL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-illinois-business-leaders-podcast/
😎Garrett Ulmer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-ulmer-547b65175/
🤠Derek Hayden’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-hayden-cic-ba0a6963/
Adam Carroll joins us for this episode of the CIBL Podcast. Adam is the owner and founder of The Shred Method, a program designed to optimize your money, eliminate your debt, and build wealth.
Hundreds of millions of consumers wonder how they'll ever pay off college, how they'll be able to afford retirement, how on earth they can make good money and never get ahead.
in this interview, Adam explains how he believes The Shred Method™ is the best proven roadmap for people who know there's got to be a better way. When used consistently and effectively, Adam explains how you can shred debt and build wealth in a short amount of time.
Tune into this episode to learn how Adam and his team of shredders can knock out your debt for good!
The Shred Method: https://www.theshredmethod.com/
Adam Carroll: https://www.adamspeaks.com/
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🥃Zambu: https://www.zambuliquors.com/
🎙CIBL Podcast Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ciblpodcast
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💼CIBL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-illinois-business-leaders-podcast/
😎Garrett Ulmer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-ulmer-547b65175/
🤠Derek Hayden’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-hayden-cic-ba0a6963/
Check out this CIBL episode with Matt Sheehan. Matt is the founder of mattsheehanofficial.com and Media Relations Coordinator for OSF and Peoria City Soccer.
In this episode, Matt talks about his professional background in media and communications. Matt started at WMBD News where he became the main morning anchor and the TV Host of Good Day Central Illinois. As his family grew, he decided to make the switch to OSF as their Media Relations Coordinator.
Matt is also involved in Peoria City Soccer as their Director of Communications. Matt is passionate about soccer and the Peoria community and has helped grow attendance and support for the USL2 pre-professional soccer team.
Matt's fondness of Central IL and travel turned into an opportunity to create a travel, food and drink blog. Matt travels around the area with his friends and family and shares stories and reviews of local wineries, lodging, restaurants, and other attractions. Go to mattsheehanofficial.com to check out his content!
Matt's story is super unique and you won't regret tuning in!!
https://mattsheehanofficial.com/
Peoria City Soccer: https://peoriacitysoccer.com/
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🧢JEDCO Sales: https://www.jedcosales.com/
📸Studio 21: https://www.melissamharden.com/
🥃Zambu: https://www.zambuliquors.com/
🎙CIBL Podcast Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ciblpodcast
👍CIBL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CIBLpodcast
♥CIBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciblpodcast/
🎥CIBL YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk6uelLHR3qgCsZQ25PeJbnYNYs-hb1nv
💼CIBL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-illinois-business-leaders-podcast/
😎Garrett Ulmer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-ulmer-547b65175/
🤠Derek Hayden’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-hayden-cic-ba0a6963/
Katelyn Klos joins the CIBL Podcast to talk about her business, The Strawberry Finch.Katelyn starts the podcast by sharing her story and how she started The Strawberry Finch. She explains that she started by selling clothing that she already had. After testing the waters and seeing some success, she launched her boutique. Much of Katelyn's growth has come from pop-up sales. Katelyn also shares how she built her online store and some of her other sales strategies. Make sure you check out her boutique during the holiday season to take advantage of her sales!The Strawberry Finch: https://strawberryfinchapparel.com/🔓Central Illinois Business Insurance: http://ciblinsurance.com/👕CIBL Merch Store: http://ciblmerch.com/🧢JEDCO Sales: https://www.jedcosales.com/📸Studio 21: https://www.melissamharden.com/🥃Zambu: https://www.zambuliquors.com/🎙CIBL Podcast Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ciblpodcast👍CIBL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CIBLpodcast♥CIBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciblpodcast/🎥CIBL YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk6uelLHR3qgCsZQ25PeJbnYNYs-hb1nv💼CIBL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-illinois-business-leaders-podcast/😎Garrett Ulmer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-ulmer-547b65175/🤠Derek Hayden’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-hayden-cic-ba0a6963/
Jason Wyatt joins the CIBL Podcast to discuss his business, 1 Lead Consulting.
In this episode, Jason explains his business background and why he felt called to the leadership coaching world. Jason explains the programs that he offers and how they make a difference to his clients. From Speaking and Development Training to Business and Executive Coaching, Jason has a number of offerings that can help any leader or business grow and improve.
Toward the end of this episode we speak a great deal about the DISC profile. This is a very cool tool to learn the thought processes of you and your colleagues.
Don't miss the opportunity to improve your leadership with this great CIBL episode!
1 Lead Consulting: https://1leadconsulting.com/
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CIBL Merch Store: http://ciblmerch.com/
JEDCO Sales: https://www.jedcosales.com/
Studio 21: https://www.melissamharden.com/
Zambu: https://www.zambuliquors.com/
CIBL Podcast Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ciblpodcast
CIBL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CIBLpodcast
CIBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciblpodcast/
CIBL YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk6uelLHR3qgCsZQ25PeJbnYNYs-hb1nv
CIBL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-illinois-business-leaders-podcast/
Garrett Ulmer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-ulmer-547b65175/
Derek Hayden’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-hayden-cic-ba0a6963/
Brandi Marek joins us in this episode of the CIBL Podcast. Brandi is a Family Business Prosperity Advisor with Ferguson Alliance.
In this episode, Brandi discusses her role as a Family Business Advisor with Ferguson Alliance. Brandi also explains her experience in a family business and how it motivated her to help other family businesses prosper.
Ferguson Alliance helps family businesses succeed by solving problems like communication, perpetuation, lack of shared vision, and money complications. Brandi helps us explain several examples of how Ferguson helps businesses through different situations.
This is a super interesting episode that any family-owned business should listen to!
Ferguson Alliance: https://ferguson-alliance.com/
Central Illinois Business Insurance: http://ciblinsurance.com/
CIBL Merch Store: http://ciblmerch.com/
JEDCO Sales: https://www.jedcosales.com/
Studio 21: https://www.melissamharden.com/
Zambu: https://www.zambuliquors.com/
CIBL Podcast Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ciblpodcast
CIBL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CIBLpodcast
CIBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciblpodcast/
CIBL YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk6uelLHR3qgCsZQ25PeJbnYNYs-hb1nv
CIBL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-illinois-business-leaders-podcast/
Garrett Ulmer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-ulmer-547b65175/
Derek Hayden’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-hayden-cic-ba0a6963/
John Nieuwenburg joins the CIBL Podcast to discuss his business, W5 Coaching.
In this episode, John explains how he helps business owners improve their operations, implement systems, and remove business bottlenecks so owners can get their time back.
He discusses how many business owners are great at their craft, but they have no idea how to operate a business. Johns helps solve this issue by implementing his 5W Coaching methods.
This is a great episode that many leaders will relate to!
W5 Coaching: https://w5coaching.com/
Central Illinois Business Insurance: http://ciblinsurance.com/
CIBL Merch Store: http://ciblmerch.com/
JEDCO Sales: https://www.jedcosales.com/
Studio 21: https://www.melissamharden.com/
Zambu: https://www.zambuliquors.com/
CIBL Podcast Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ciblpodcast
CIBL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CIBLpodcast
CIBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciblpodcast/
CIBL YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk6uelLHR3qgCsZQ25PeJbnYNYs-hb1nv
CIBL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-illinois-business-leaders-podcast/
Garrett Ulmer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-ulmer-547b65175/
Derek Hayden’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-hayden-cic-ba0a6963/
Summer Davies joins the CIBL Podcast to discuss her business, The Leader Shop.
In this episode, Summer explains how she found her way into a leadership role at a young age. Feeling unqualified and inexperienced, Summer's leadership role ignited her passion for helping others learn to lead effectively.
Summer talks in detail about leadership development, micromanaging, burnout, and team empowerment. This is a great episode for all leaders and you'll leave feeling inspired!
The Leader Shop: https://www.leader-shop.com/
Central Illinois Business Insurance: http://ciblinsurance.com/
CIBL Merch Store: http://ciblmerch.com/
JEDCO Sales: https://www.jedcosales.com/
Zambu: https://www.zambuliquors.com/
CIBL Podcast Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ciblpodcast
CIBL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CIBLpodcast
CIBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciblpodcast/
CIBL YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk6uelLHR3qgCsZQ25PeJbnYNYs-hb1nv
CIBL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-illinois-business-leaders-podcast/
Garrett Ulmer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-ulmer-547b65175/
Derek Hayden’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-hayden-cic-ba0a6963/
Harry Spaight joins the CIBL Podcast to talk about his business, Selling With Dignity.In this episode, Harry shares his unique journey into sales. Harry found that the usual "high-pressure" sales strategies did not sit will with him. He explains how he found a dignified approach to selling and shares how he teaches others to sell by putting an end to typically sleazy sales tactics.Harry teaches others his tactics through masterminds, sales coaching, bootcamps, and other speaking engagements. He also shares his sales techniques in his new book, Selling With Dignity. You can also learn about Harry's low-pressure sales tactics through his podcast, The Sales Made Easy Podcast.Selling With Dignity: https://sellingwithdignity.com/Chat with Harry: https://harrychat.com/Central Illinois Business Insurance: http://ciblinsurance.com/CIBL Merch Store: http://ciblmerch.com/JEDCO Sales: https://www.jedcosales.com/Zambu: https://www.zambuliquors.com/CIBL Podcast Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ciblpodcastCIBL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CIBLpodcastCIBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciblpodcast/CIBL YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk6uelLHR3qgCsZQ25PeJbnYNYs-hb1nvCIBL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-illinois-business-leaders-podcast/Garrett Ulmer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-ulmer-547b65175/Derek Hayden’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-hayden-cic-ba0a6963/
Tune in as Kenny Hyde joins us on the CIBL Podcast. Kenny is the owner and founder of Kenny Hyde Wellness headquartered in Springfield, IL.
In this episode you'll hear how Kenny got started in the wellness field. He explains some of his life experiences that motivated him to focus on his health. He also talks about the programs he offers to help people lose weight and feel great.
🏋️♂️https://www.kennyhyde.com/
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👕CIBL Merch Store: http://ciblmerch.com/
🧢JEDCO Sales: https://www.jedcosales.com/
🥃Zambu: https://www.zambuliquors.com/
🎧CIBL Podcast Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ciblpodcast
👍CIBL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CIBLpodcast
📸CIBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciblpodcast/
🎥CIBL YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk6uelLHR3qgCsZQ25PeJbnYNYs-hb1nv
💼CIBL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-illinois-business-leaders-podcast/
😎Garrett Ulmer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-ulmer-547b65175/
🤠Derek Hayden’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-hayden-cic-ba0a6963/
Josh Bernius of Bruder Tank joins us in this episode of the CIBL Podcast. Bruder Tank is headquartered in Sullivan, IL. In this episode, Josh talks about his entrepreneurial background and explains how Bruder Tank was created. He talks through their rapid expansion from 4 employees to 85 employees in a few short years. You'll also learn about the fabrication business that Josh and his brother started. We finish up the show discussing real estate and how Josh got his start in RE investing.👷♂️Bruder Tank: https://www.brudertank.com/🔐Central Illinois Business Insurance: http://ciblinsurance.com/🧢CIBL Merch Store: http://ciblmerch.com/👕JEDCO Sales: https://www.jedcosales.com/🥃Zambu: https://www.zambuliquors.com/🎧CIBL Podcast Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ciblpodcast👍CIBL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CIBLpodcast📸CIBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciblpodcast/🎥CIBL YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk6uelLHR3qgCsZQ25PeJbnYNYs-hb1nv💼CIBL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-illinois-business-leaders-podcast/😎Garrett Ulmer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-ulmer-547b65175/🤠Derek Hayden’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-hayden-cic-ba0a6963/
Eric Recker joins the CIBL Podcast to talk about his many professional experiences. Eric is a Dentist, author, triathlete, pilot, speaker and success coach.
In this episode, Eric discusses his #WINtheNOW concept for life. He explains his journey and how he had trouble finding the "why" behind his efforts and achievements. You'll learn how Dr. Recker found his way through burnout and how you can do the same. You'll also learn how to enjoy mini-celebrations as you work toward your goals.
This is a great episode that business leaders will take something from.
Eric's website: https://ericrecker.com/
Central Illinois Business Insurance: http://ciblinsurance.com/
CIBL Merch Store: http://ciblmerch.com/
JEDCO Sales: https://www.jedcosales.com/
Zambu: https://www.zambuliquors.com/
CIBL Podcast Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ciblpodcast
CIBL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CIBLpodcast
CIBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciblpodcast/
CIBL YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk6uelLHR3qgCsZQ25PeJbnYNYs-hb1nv
CIBL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-illinois-business-leaders-podcast/
Garrett Ulmer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-ulmer-547b65175/
Derek Hayden’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-hayden-cic-ba0a6963/
Nicholas Koch joins the CIBL Podcast to discuss TechGuard Security, a cybersecurity company serving businesses in Central IL.
In this episode, Nick talks about the issues that businesses are experiencing with cyber attacks. He also explains how TechGuard takes a proactive approach to cybersecurity. Employee awareness, vulnerability assessments, and cyber liability are all items that Nick discusses in this segment.
Nick's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-koch-9944aa159/
TechGuard Security: https://www.techguard.com/
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In this BIZ TIPS episode, Derek talks about a tool he uses called Fiverr.com. Fiverr is the world's largest marketplace for digital services where individuals or companies can go to find freelancers with a skill that suits their needs, and it is considered a "micro-task" site, where you can do relatively quick, small one-off tasks which they call "gigs."Listen in to learn how Fiverr can help you succeed in business today.🏦Central Illinois Business Insurance: http://ciblinsurance.com/👕CIBL Merch Store: http://ciblmerch.com/🖊JEDCO Sales: https://www.jedcosales.com/🥃Zambu: https://www.zambuliquors.com/🎤CIBL Podcast Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ciblpodcast👍CIBL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CIBLpodcast📸CIBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciblpodcast/🎥CIBL YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk6uelLHR3qgCsZQ25PeJbnYNYs-hb1nv👔CIBL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-illinois-business-leaders-podcast/😏Garrett Ulmer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-ulmer-547b65175/😁Derek Hayden’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-hayden-cic-ba0a6963
In this CIBL episode, Derek goes solo to talk about the current state of the insurance marketplace. He talks about the issues that are impacting insurance carriers and how it is going to affect small business owners in Central Illinois.
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Trying to find inexpensive ways to attract and retain talented people? Hoping to avoid fraudulent work comp claims?
Check out this CIBL BIZ TIPS segment with Michael Reich, a Regional Sales Manager for Mutual of Omaha. Michael explains why and how employers should use voluntary benefits to attract talented people to their organization. He also explains how these benefits can help you avoid unnecessary work comp claims.
Central Illinois Business Insurance: http://ciblinsurance.com/ CIBL Merch Store: http://ciblmerch.com/ JEDCO Sales: https://www.jedcosales.com/ Zambu: https://www.zambuliquors.com/ CIBL Podcast Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ciblpodcast CIBL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CIBLpodcast CIBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciblpodcast/ CIBL YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk6uelLHR3qgCsZQ25PeJbnYNYs-hb1nv CIBL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-illinois-business-leaders-podcast/ Garrett Ulmer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-ulmer-547b65175/ Derek Hayden’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-hayden-cic-ba0a6963/
Tune in as Aaliyah Kissick joins us on the CIBL Podcast. Aaliyah is the owner of AK Boutique, a Member of the Illinois Army National Guard, a Financial Literacy Advocate, and Miss Illinois United States 2023!
Aaliyah is a super impressive young entrepreneur and an incredible representative of Central Illinois. You'll hear all about her business experience, as well as her journey to become Miss Illinois Unites States. We have a great convo about financial literacy and her push to grow awareness around the subject.
Follow Aaliyah on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095359173857
Central Illinois Business Insurance: http://ciblinsurance.com/ CIBL Merch Store: http://ciblmerch.com/ JEDCO Sales: https://www.jedcosales.com/ Zambu: https://www.zambuliquors.com/ CIBL Podcast Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ciblpodcast CIBL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CIBLpodcast CIBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciblpodcast/ CIBL YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk6uelLHR3qgCsZQ25PeJbnYNYs-hb1nv CIBL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-illinois-business-leaders-podcast/ Garrett Ulmer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-ulmer-547b65175/ Derek Hayden’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-hayden-cic-ba0a6963/
Check out this CIBL Throwback where Patrick Hoban joins the CIBL Podcast. Patrick shares his experience as the CEO of the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council.
Hoban talks about personal branding, social media, and LinkedIn hacks in this episode. You'll also hear about his unique journey from being a bartender to becoming a CEO.
Patrick is a stud business leader and if you don't learn something from this podcast, it's your own fault!
Central Illinois Business Insurance: http://ciblinsurance.com/ CIBL Merch Store: http://ciblmerch.com/ JEDCO Sales: https://www.jedcosales.com/ Zambu: https://www.zambuliquors.com/ CIBL Podcast Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ciblpodcast CIBL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CIBLpodcast CIBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciblpodcast/ CIBL YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk6uelLHR3qgCsZQ25PeJbnYNYs-hb1nv CIBL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-illinois-business-leaders-podcast/ Garrett Ulmer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-ulmer-547b65175/ Derek Hayden’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-hayden-cic-ba0a6963/
Sit down with Garrett and Derek during this recording of their WTIM Morning Show segment. In their radio spot, D&G discuss why insurance consumers should expect to see an increase in costs and how you can combat those increases.
Central Illinois Business Insurance: http://ciblinsurance.com/ CIBL Merch Store: http://ciblmerch.com/ JEDCO Sales: https://www.jedcosales.com/ Zambu: https://www.zambuliquors.com/ CIBL Podcast Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ciblpodcast CIBL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CIBLpodcast CIBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciblpodcast/ CIBL YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk6uelLHR3qgCsZQ25PeJbnYNYs-hb1nv CIBL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-illinois-business-leaders-podcast/ Garrett Ulmer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-ulmer-547b65175/ Derek Hayden’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-hayden-cic-ba0a6963/
Check out this CIBL Throwback with Reagan Leslie! Reagan is the Owner and Principal Designer of Leslie Tyler Design based out of Peoria, IL. Reagan's design company specializes in preserving historic home craftsmanship while implementing unique, modern aesthetics.
In this episode, Regan talks about how she found her passion and turned it into a career. She also discusses how a single Instagram post led to an appearance on HGTV's Cheap Old Homes!
Central Illinois Business Insurance: http://ciblinsurance.com/
CIBL Merch Store: http://ciblmerch.com/
JEDCO Sales: https://www.jedcosales.com/
Zambu: https://www.zambuliquors.com/
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CIBL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-illinois-business-leaders-podcast/
Garrett Ulmer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-ulmer-547b65175/
Derek Hayden’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-hayden-cic-ba0a6963/
Have you ever wondered what an HSA is? This is the number one question Garrett and Derek get when meeting with employers and employees to review their health plan options.
Tune in the hear Derek explain the basics behind what an HSA is an how you can use it to reduce your tax exposure. **DISCLAIMER- Derek is not a tax professional. Please consult with your tax advisor if you have any questions.
Central Illinois Business Insurance: http://ciblinsurance.com/
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JEDCO Sales: https://www.jedcosales.com/
Zambu: https://www.zambuliquors.com/
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CIBL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-illinois-business-leaders-podcast/
Garrett Ulmer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-ulmer-547b65175/
Derek Hayden’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-hayden-cic-ba0a6963/
Fred Weber joins the CIBL Podcast to share his unique story. Fred is the Senior Mortgage Banker Team Leader with the Capital Mortgage Team at Flat Branch Home Loans.
In this episode you'll learn how Fred worked his way into the home mortgage space. You'll also hear how he became a top producer in the home loan space. Fred also explains how he learned to sell from one of his prior positions at ADT where he became one of the top sales reps in the country.
Central Illinois Business Insurance: http://ciblinsurance.com/
Zambu: https://www.zambuliquors.com/
JEDCO Sales: https://www.jedcosales.com/
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CIBL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-illinois-business-leaders-podcast/
Garrett Ulmer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-ulmer-547b65175/
Derek Hayden’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-hayden-cic-ba0a6963/
Check out this radio interview where Derek explains why cyber liability is such an important topic for Central IL businesses.
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Zambu: https://www.zambuliquors.com/
JEDCO Sales: https://www.jedcosales.com/
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CIBL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-illinois-business-leaders-podcast/
Garrett Ulmer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-ulmer-547b65175/
Derek Hayden’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-hayden-cic-ba0a6963/
Check out this throwback of one of our most downloaded episodes with Katie Koester. Katie is the Events Manager at the famous Firefly Grill in Effingham.
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CIBL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-illinois-business-leaders-podcast/
Garrett Ulmer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-ulmer-547b65175/
Derek Hayden’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-hayden-cic-ba0a6963/
Check out this throwback to the second ever BIZ TIPS recording with Garrett and Derek. D & G give tips on free resources you can use to improve your video production for your business.
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CIBL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-illinois-business-leaders-podcast/
Garrett Ulmer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-ulmer-547b65175/
Derek Hayden’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-hayden-cic-ba0a6963/
Check out this throwback to one of our most popular episodes from 2022.
The Founder and Owner of Billy Bob Products, Jonah White, joins the CIBL Podcast to share his incredible story. This one is a must-listen!
Here's a quick summary of Jonah's resume:
✔Grew up in a log cabin with no running water ✔Led the nation in rushing his Senior year of HS football ✔Leading rusher and Player of the Year at Missouri State University ✔Lived in a cave ✔Founded Billy Bob Teeth with Rich Bailey investing his entire net worth of $400 ✔Starred in Discovery Channel's "Billy Bob's Gags to Riches" ✔Expanded his product line and founded William Robert Teeth Co. ✔Gifted a pig to Miley Cyrus
You're not going to hear a more unique story than Jonah's. Tune in to hear about his products and listen to his unique business experiences.
Are employee benefits a pain point in your business?
Check out this radio interview from 2021 where Garrett & Derek share information about employee health insurance on the WTIM Morning Show. This may give you some ideas on how to control your cost and increase your employee retention and attraction.
Learn more at CIBLinsurance.com
Join us as Michael Thomas shares his story on the CIBL Podcast. Mike is the Business Relationship Manager at Express Employment Professionals in Springfield, IL.
Mike starts off the podcast by explaining his incredibly unique personal story. He had to overcome a lot of personal adversity to become the professional he is today. Mike details his personal struggles and triumphs and highlights the people and organizations that helped him along the way.
We also hear about the many community and volunteer projects that Mike is involved in. Springfield is lucky to have such a motivated community leader making a difference for all those involved.
You won't want to miss this motivating and inspiring story with Mike Thomas!
Mike's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salesmichaelthomas/ Express Springfield: https://www.expresspros.com/SpringfieldIL/
Do you beat yourself up mentally, or are you powered by positivity?
This week's CIBL BIZ TIPS segment comes from a LIVE speech that Derek gave to the SHS Class of 2021. In this discussion, Derek tells a story of how the power of positive thinking helped a high school student exceed expectations and become successful.
This is a very cool segment that will leave you with a positive mindset.
Gabi Thompson joins the CIBL Podcast to tell us about her business, Bloom Hospitality & Catering in Springfield, IL.
Gabi starts the show by telling us how she grew up in the restaurant business at her parent's restaurant, Scampy's. She loved being at the restaurant and helping her parents when she was younger. Her father passed away when Gabi was young and the family decided to get out of the business, but Gabi stayed around the hospitality industry for most of her life.
Gabi decided to carry on her father's legacy and recently launched Bloom Hospitality & Catering. Bloom is a high-quality yet affordable catering service offering impeccable customer service and delicious food to events across Central Illinois. Gabi and her team offer a flexible menu and will "cater" to any occasion and appetite.
Bloom Hospitality & Catering: https://bloomcaters.com/
Bloom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BloomCaters
Ever wondered how your insurance company comes up with your business insurance premiums?
In this BIZ TIPS episode, Derek explains how your business insurance premiums are calculated. He explains different rating factors for general liability, property, work comp, and auto insurance. Check out this episode to get an inside look at how your policy premiums are generated.
Learn more at CIBLinsurance.com
In this episode of the CIBL Podcast we welcome special guest, Shawn Shewchuk. In this captivating podcast, Shawn Shewchuk takes you on an inspiring journey of personal development and unleashing your true potential. With his charismatic personality and wealth of knowledge, Shawn shares the secrets to achieving greatness in all aspects of life.
Shawn is the Number 1 Results Coach, 2x Bestselling Author, Publisher at Results Press, 1 of the Top 25 Speakers of 2022, a movie star and is known for his exceptional ability to empower individuals to break through their limitations and create extraordinary lives. Through thought-provoking conversations, Shawn delves into the realms of mindset, success principles, and self-discovery, providing practical tools and strategies to help listeners overcome challenges and reach new heights.
This episode is packed with engaging stories, actionable insights, and powerful techniques to transform your mindset and achieve your goals. Shawn's expertise spans various areas, including leadership, entrepreneurship, relationships, and personal growth. Whether you're seeking to boost your career, enhance your relationships, or find fulfillment in life, this podcast offers invaluable guidance and inspiration.
Join Shawn on this episode of the CIBL Podcast and unlock the hidden potential within you. Get ready to embark on a transformative journey and embrace the greatness that awaits. It's time to unleash your true potential and create a life beyond your wildest dreams!
Learn more about Shawn here: https://changeyourresults.com/
Erin Barnard joins the CIBL Podcast to tell us about her business, Photography by Erin B.
In this episode we learn how Erin got started with photography. She explains her journey through school and how she had a passion for art and creativity. She also mentions that she recently won a Women of Distinction award through YWCA!
We also learn about Erin's new ICAN initiative. ICAN stand for Independence, Community, Ambition, and Networking. Erin created this program to support other entrepreneurs on their journey to business success. She takes $50 from each photo session and awards a small business with the funds to help them grow their business. She recently announced the first recipient of the ICAN initiative, EtchaSteph Designs.
Erin also talks about her experience as a movie start! She was involved as a featured extra in the production of Fred Claus with Vince Vaugh.
Check out this cool story of a Central IL business owner who is supporting other businesses!
Learn more about Photography By Erin B. here: https://photographybyerinb.com/
Mike Thomas joins the CIBL Podcast to talk about a leadership event that area business leaders CAN'T MISS. The Central Illinois Customer Service Association and Springfield Clinic have partnered together to host an event on Wednesday, June 7 in Springfield at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel.
Austin Hatch is the keynote speaker for the event. Austin is a two-time plane crash survivor, former college athlete and inspirational speaker.
The lessons that Austin Hatch learned on his journey from a coma to a wheelchair, to playing basketball for Michigan can apply to overcoming any form of adversity. His talks leave audiences inspired to overcome challenges and achieve their goals. We each face challenges every day; Austin believes part of his purpose in life is to inspire others to find ways to thrive in the midst of them.
You can register for the event here: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grit-and-Thriving---Austin-Hatch-Educational-Event.html?soid=1132383124178&aid=aWp5EFDiwbQ
Faith Valenti joins the CIBL Podcast to share the story of Smart Owl Coffee. Smart Owl is a Springfield-based company that offers supplement-infused, ethically sourced organic coffee blends.
Faith starts the podcast by explaining how Smart Owl Coffee got their start. The Valenti brothers, Justin and Sean, put their medical minds together and started discussing the idea in 2010. After researching and identifying natural and effective ways to enhance coffee to maximize the benefits and minimize the undesirable effects, Smart Owl Coffee was officially launched in 2020.
Smart Owl Coffee offers several different doctor-developed blends that their customers can choose from. Each blend is specifically designed with supplements that are peer-reviewed and backed by science so they can generate desirable tastes and benefits for coffee drinkers. These blends include their Immune Blend, ReCharge Blend, Cognition Blend, Digest Blend, Balance Blend, and several others. The company now sells their coffee blends across the nation.
In this conversation, Faith talks about how she and the team had to learn how to market and sell their products. You'll get to hear what tools and resources they use to run their website and create marketing campaigns. Faith shares how they had to find a trustworthy partner to manufacture and blend their coffee. She also talks about the learning process involved in distributing their coffee and partnering with locations to sell their products.
Faith shares a ton of info in the podcast that other business owners can use in their operation. She also has some pretty tasty coffee that you should try!
You can learn more and order Smart Owl Coffee here: https://smartowlcoffee.com/
***FYI- our office shared a sample pack of Smart Owl Coffee. We all gave it 5 stars!
Listen in to learn how you can win free tickets AND throw out the ceremonial first pitch at a Springfield Lucky Horseshoes baseball game!
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Is your content missing the mark? You may be focusing on YOU instead of YOUR CUSTOMER...
In this BIZ TIPS segment, Josh Hester explains how to make your prospect or client the hero of your story. He'll show you how to stop making videos about you and instead make videos that speak directly to your clients.
Learn more about Josh and The Storyteller Studios here: https://thestorytellerstudios.com/
Marci Goodwin and Katie Kelly join the CIBL Podcast to discuss their business building platform, SmartStart.Marci and Katie talk about how and why they created the SmartStart platform. Many business owner have great ideas, but they don't know how to build and grow their business. This is where SmartStart comes into play. SmartStart gives businesses a proven step-by-step business building roadmap that helps owners develop their operation. SmartStart also helps connect business owners with local industry experts to give them the network needed to conduct a strong, profitable business.In this episode we discuss some of the steps in the SmartStart process and give some examples of how it works. This is a super cool opportunity to learn how small businesses can tap into a proven resource like SmartStart!!Learn More About SmartStart Here: https://www.welcome.smartstartdashboard.com/
Check out this value bomb with Kelly Gust, the President and Chief Encourager at HR Full Circle. Kelly had a unique opportunity to work at Hot Topic and learned some interesting HR culture techniques during her time there. Take a listen to learn more...
Are you creating duds for your marketing videos? Maybe your messaging isn't compelling enough...In this CIBL BIZ TIPS episode, Josh Hester explains how to create eye-catching messaging in your marketing videos. Using Josh's tips will help you build brand awareness and attention within your target market.You can learn more about Josh and The Storyteller Studios here: https://thestorytellerstudios.com/
Monica Bullington joins the CIBL Podcast to share her story. Monica is the team leader of The Monica Bullington Team at Re/Max Rising in Bloomington, IL. She is also the Owner and Founder of The Resilient Real Estate Agent training program.
In this interview, Monica talk about how she got started in the real estate business. She tells us about her incredible team, how she uses video and marketing to gain business, and explains the awards she has earned in the real estate industry. Monica explains that she specializes in residential real estate and loves working in the Bloomington-Normal area.
Monica also explains her personal journey and how she found her niche as a speaker and trainer for other agents. Through her personal struggles and triumphs, she created a unique keynote speaking career and training platform for real estate agents called The Resilient Real Estate Agent. Through this training she helps agents build a lucrative real estate career one step at a time.
You can learn more about Monica and her businesses here: https://www.monicabullington.com/
Check out this CIBL Value Bomb with Karen Shorey, Coach and Owner of Impact Leadership Group. Karen explains that we can't actually "manage" time, but we can prioritize our time to make the best of every minute we have.
Do you want to be more effective with video marketing but don't know where to start?
Check out this BIZ TIPS episode with Josh Hester, the owner of The Storyteller Studios in Springfield, IL. In this episode Josh explains the three ingredients for an effective marketing video.
This episode will help you take your video marketing game to the next level. Don't get left behind by your competition, check out this episode now!
The Storyteller Studios: https://thestorytellerstudios.com/
In today's CIBL Podcast episode, we are thrilled to have Kelly Gust, a dynamic and accomplished HR professional, as our guest.
Kelly Gust is a true trailblazer in the field of human resources, with a wealth of knowledge and experience. As the President and Chief Encourager at HR Full Circle, Kelly has built a thriving consultancy business that helps organizations transform their HR practices and elevate their workforce to new heights.
Throughout this episode, we have the privilege of delving into Kelly's remarkable journey. We'll uncover her passion for leadership and gain insights into the pivotal moments that have shaped her career. Kelly will share her expertise on a wide range of HR topics, including culture building, employee engagement, performance management, and leadership development.
Join us as we explore Kelly's innovative strategies, learn from her experiences, and discover practical tips and tricks that you can implement in your own HR endeavors. This is an episode you won't want to miss if you're looking to enhance your understanding of HR and drive positive cultural change within your organization.
Tune in now to gain valuable insights from the brilliant mind of Kelly Gust and her business, HR Full Circle!
https://hrfullcircle.com/
In this CIBL Value Bomb, Jamie Toole talks about how the Lucky Horseshoes allow their employees to come up with their own titles. The only rule they have is DON'T BE BORING!
Are you different, or are you mundane?
"Playing it safe. Following the rules. They seem like the best ways to avoid failure. Alas, that pattern is awfully dangerous. The current marketing “rules” will ultimately lead to failure. In a crowded marketplace, fitting in is failing. In a busy marketplace, not standing out is the same as being invisible."
-Seth Godin, Purple Cow
GIVEWAY ANNOUNCENT- stay tuned to the end to get your chance at the ticket giveawayJamie Toole joins the CIBL Podcast to share his unique baseball story. Jamie is the Chief Storyteller for the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Baseball Club. Jamie starts the show by explaining his baseball background and how he and his wife purchased the Springfield baseball team in October 2021. Jamie had been following the Savannah Bananas and fell in love with how they were making baseball more entertaining for their fans. He wanted to bring a similar ambiance to Central Illinois and took the big step to purchase the club. Part of the new journey included rebranding the team to the Lucky Horseshoes. The team was formerly known as the Springfield Sliders. The Horseshoes name came from the popular Central Illinois open-faced sandwich, the horseshoe sandwich. The Shoes play in the Prospect League, a collegiate wooden bat summer league. Jamie continues the discussion by explain what fans can expect when they attend a Horseshoes ballgame at Robin Roberts Stadium. Cold beer and warm hotdogs aren't the only things you'll get at the game, you'll also get to experience a full realm of family entertainment. Theme nights, promotions, and guest appearances are some of the fun items you can expect throughout the season. After listening to this episode you'll want to bring the whole family out to enjoy a day at the park watching the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes!!Get your tickets here: https://tickets.shoesbaseball.com/#/event-listLearn more about the Shoes: https://shoesbaseball.com/
Check out this CIBL Value Bomb where Bryne Willey, owner of AlignLife Chiropractic in Springfield, IL, talks about solving his clients' underlying problems to grow client relationships and win business.
Check out this CIBL BIZ TIPS episode with Brian Meyers where we discuss how to create unlimited video content for your business. Brian is the owner of The Meyers Agency in Effingham, IL.
Brian explains how he generates non-stop content and never runs out of material to post to his social channels. You'll leave this episode with an actionable strategy to build hours of lead-generating posts for your business.
Come get CIBLized and learn about video tips with one of the best in the Midwest, Brian Meyers.
Check out this CIBL interview with Bryne Willey. Bryne is a Chiropractor and the owner of AlignLife, a health and wellness chiropractic franchise based in Springfield, Illinois.
AlignLife offers a variety of natural health services, including chiropractic care, nutrition counseling, and weight loss programs. The franchise is focused on helping individuals achieve optimal health and wellness through a holistic approach that addresses the root causes of health problems rather than just treating symptoms.
Bryne Willey's philosophy is centered around the idea that the body has the ability to heal itself, given the right support and conditions. His goal is to empower people to take control of their health and make informed decisions about their well-being.
In addition to his work with AlignLife, Bryne Willey is also involved in various community initiatives and philanthropic efforts in Springfield.
Overall, Bryne Willey and AlignLife are focused on providing natural and effective solutions to health and wellness issues, and empowering individuals to take an active role in their own health journey.
https://alignlife.com/locations/springfield-chiropractor/
Check out this CIBL BIZ TIPS episode with Brian Meyers where we discuss tools and software you can use to create, edit, and share videos for your business. Brian is the owner of The Meyers Agency in Effingham, IL.Brian explains some of the tools he uses to generate leads through video content within his real estate business. You'll leave this episode with a laundry list of video creation ideas and tools to help you grow your customer visibility.Come get CIBLized and learn about video tips with one of the best in the Midwest, Brian Meyers.
In this episode of the Central Illinois Business Leaders Podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing Ashlee Sang, the owner of Ashlee Sang Consulting LLC, a brand consulting firm based in Bloomington, IL. Ashlee shared her journey of starting her own business and the challenges she faced along the way.She also discussed the services her firm offers, which include marketing strategy, branding, brand direction, and purpose-driven growth direction. Ashlee shared her insights on the importance of building a strong brand identity and the role brand clarity plays in today's digital age.Throughout the conversation, Ashlee emphasized the significance of defining your target market and speaking directly to those niche customers. Her passion for helping small businesses and entrepreneurs succeed with branding was evident in this candid and informative discussion.Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or looking to take your business to the next level, this episode is packed with valuable insights and advice that you won't want to miss. Tune in now to hear from the inspiring Ashlee Sang!Special CIBL Link: ashleesang.com/centralil
Do you want to market your business with video but don't know how to find the right topics for your videos?
Brian Meyers joins us to share some insider tips on how he identifies video topics to help market his business, The Meyers Agency in Effingham, IL.
Brian shares PURE GOLD in this episode as he talks about several tools he uses to identify important topics that generate leads for his realty business.
If you want to take your video game to the next level, you better hit play and listen to this one! If you don't listen, prepare to be left behind...https://answerthepublic.com/
Nick Gentile and John DeFreitas join this BIZ TIPS session to educate us on real estate investment loans. Nick and John are both Commercial Lenders at Heartland Bank & Trust in Springfield, IL. In this episode we discuss the difference between personal home mortgage loans and commercial loans for real estate investment properties. We also talk about the BRRRR method and how banks handle refinancing of properties. We wrap up with discussing how some people are using home equity lines of credit as down payments on investment properties and what banks are looking for before approving that scenario.If real estate investing is your game, this is an episode you'll find value in!
Melissa Harden joins the CIBL Podcast to talk about her business, Studio 21 Photography in Mattoon, IL. At Studio 21, Melissa offers senior portraits and professional headshots to Central Illinois.
Melissa starts off the podcast by sharing how she entered the photography business. In high school she had the opportunity to photograph a Special Olympics event and she had a blast. Early in her photography career she started Happy Shack Photo Booth to offer her photo services at events. Melissa also initially offered her photo services to nursing homes where she took photos of the residents and staff members.
Melissa goes on discuss how she helped organize the Mattoon Area Business Networking Meetup. She saw a need to help businesses share ideas and strategies and promote each other in the community. They now meet in the Elevate meeting room in the Mattoon Cross County Mall. They meet the second Monday of each month. Melissa also started a Facebook group for members to connect outside of the meetups.
Melissa also talks about her passion for situational awareness. Melissa often provides training to groups to help people be more aware of surroundings to stay safe in unique and difficult situations. She is active on her church's security team and offers mentoring to the Coles County Jail.
This is a cool story from an awesome Central IL business leader! Make sure you check out Melissa at Studio 21 here: https://www.melissamharden.com/
Nick Gentile and John DeFreitas join this BIZ TIPS session to educate us on real estate investment loans. Nick and John are both Commercial Lenders at Heartland Bank & Trust in Springfield, IL. In this episode we discuss down payments, what banks look for when you apply for a loan, and what types and terms of loans you may qualify for. If real estate investing is your game, this is an episode you'll find value in!
Brian Meyers joins the CIBL Podcast to talk about all things real estate and video marketing. Brian is the Owner and Managing Broker of The Meyers Agency in Effingham, IL.
Brian starts off the podcast explaining how he got into the real estate game. His interest in real estate began with rental properties. He began his career with a small, locally owned real estate office. In 2015, Brian wanted to expand his business and started The Meyers Agency so he could control 100% of the experience for his clients.
Brian goes on to share his success with video and social media. He talks about using video to educate his clients and community about real estate. In 2023, Brian has challenged himself to produce 500 videos to help improve his business and share his knowledge with Effingham County!
Toward the end of the podcast we share tips and tricks for producing quality videos to engage with your audience. Brian, Derek, and Garrett all talk about how to use video in your business to create a stronger connection, attract clients, and answer questions that your target market is asking.
This is a great podcast with tons of marketing tips that all business leaders can use. Don't miss this one!The Meyers Agency: https://www.effcohomes.com/
Brian on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selleffinghamcounty/
Nick Gentile and John DeFreitas join this CIBL BIZ TIPS session to tell us what a line of credit is and how businesses can use it. Nick and John are both Commercial Lenders at Heartland Bank & Trust in Springfield, IL.
In this episode we discuss how and when a business should consider using a line of credit. John and Nick also explain how different businesses may use credit.
Even though it's not the sexiest topic, this is info that most business owners need to know! Tune in to learn the ins and outs of lines of credit from a couple of CIBL vets!
Tune in as Josh Hester tells us about his business, The Storyteller Studios in Springfield, IL. Josh kicks off the show by explaining his background and business journey. After graduating with his degree in Film and Video Production, he moved backed to Springfield where he held several production jobs. After gathering some experience, Josh felt like he could make it on his own and wanted to pursue a few ideas he had created around video production. Josh officially launched The Storyteller Studios in 2013. They are now a regional company with 5 employees serving businesses across the country. The Storyteller Studios conducts on-camera interviews to create strategic messaging through video. Every video they produce is custom-made to capture and tell the story that their clients want to share.Toward the end of the interview we have a great discussion about how businesses can build their brand and tell their story with video. Josh talks about how to position your business in the best light to connect with your target audience. We talk about avoiding being "salesy" in your videos, being authentic, and engaging with your followers. This is an awesome interview with a great video and marketing mind in Central IL. If you want to learn how to connect with your audience through video, this is the episode for you!!
The Storyteller Studios: https://thestorytellerstudios.com/
Josh Hester LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhester3/
Nick Gentile and John DeFreitas join this CIBL BIZ TIPS session to tell us what a line of credit is and how businesses can use it. Nick and John are both Commercial Lenders at Heartland Bank & Trust in Springfield, IL.
In this episode we learn basics of what a line of credit is, what it is used for, how businesses use it, and how you can apply for a line of credit. Even though it's not the sexiest topic, this is info that most business owners need to know!
Tune in to learn the ins and outs of lines of credit from a couple of CIBL vets!
John DeFreitas
Nick Gentile
Mac & Sara Blair join the CIBL Podcast to talk about their business, Prairie Fire DJ Service.
Mac & Sara start the show by explaining how they started their DJ business. After attending a music BINGO event, they felt like they could create a better experience using the same music BINGO model. They also talk about the shaky start they had when they only had a few people attend their first event. Luckily their concept took off from there.
We also learn about some of the business hurdles they've had to overcome. Mac & Sara explain how they've grown and what tools and strategies they use to book gigs. At the end of the show, Mac gives a piece of advice for other business owners who are trying to grow their operation.
This is a super fun interview with unique business owners in Central IL. Make sure you take a listen!!
Prairie Fire Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prairiefiredj
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There is often a mentoring gap between senior management and emerging millennial leaders. This is the problem that Kathryn Spitznagle is solving with her business, Mentoring Women Millennials.
Kathryn starts off the podcast by explaining her professional background. As a leader with 30+ years of experience with companies like Caterpillar and Purina, she accumulated tons of leadership models and examples that she continues to share with young emerging leaders.
We discuss Kathryn's book, Rock Star Millennials. Kathryn explains her motivation behind writing the book and talks about some of the impactful topics that she shares in her writing. You can find a copy of the book here:
https://mentoringwomenmillennials.com/shop/ols/all?sortOption=descend_by_created_at
Kathryn also talks about her Rock Star Millennials Podcast. She explains what topics she shares in her podcast and talks about the guests she has on the show. We even learn some of the tactics Kathryn uses to find guests, record shows, and produce the final show. You can listen to the Rock Star Millennials Podcast here:
https://mentoringwomenmillennials.com/podcasts
In this throwback BIZ TIPS episode, Garrett and Derek talk about books that have helped escalate their business success. Yes- Garrett and Derek can read!
"Reading for an hour a day is only 4% of your day, but that 4% will put you at the top of your field within 10 years." -Patrick Bet-David
Listen in to get some good reading material ideas and share your favorite business books in the comments!
Blake Pierce joins the CIBL Podcast to talk all things Mattoon, IL. Blake is the Director of Finance at Rural King, President of Emerald Acres Sports Complex, and Owner of Warren James Winery.
Blake kicks off the interview by explaining how he worked his way into his current role at Rural King. We take a deep dive into Rural King's growth and explain a few reasons for their strong customer following.
We then talk about the Emerald Acres Sports Complex which is a brand new concept that is taking shape in Mattoon. The new sports complex will provide indoor and outdoor sports facilities that will draw athletes and families from all over the Midwest. Construction of the new complex is planned to start in the near future.
We wrap up the show by learning about Blake's new business, Warren James Winery. Blake and his brother, Cole, have partnered together to start building the winery. Cole and Blake have been envisioning building a winery for several years and finally found the opportunity to start the business. Warren James Winery is expected to open in in early summer of 2023. They will several wine varieties to amuse the palate of any wine drinker.
Come take a listen and learn about Mattoon's most interesting man!
Check out this CIBL throwback to our first-ever BIZ TIPS recording. In this episode Derek & Garrett talk about using video to grow your business.
Video is a huge part of communication in today's business world. Derek & Garrett walk through the tools they are using to drive business growth. You'll leave this episode with actionable items to improve your reach with video.
Wes Ernst joins the CIBL Podcast to talk about his story. Wes is the CEO of Halo Solar in Goodfield, IL.
Wes kicks off the show by explaining his professional journey. He initially found a niche in the food and restaurant industry. After a period of time working in restaurants in Spain, he found his way back to Peoria Heights and continued to work in the food scene. Wes eventually worked his way into a Jimmy John's management role where he found a passion for leading and mentoring people. His final stop prior to Halo Solar was in the food industry with a food service organization selling food to restaurants. The pandemic put a fork in that opportunity (pun intended), which led Wes to continuing his education and igniting a passion in renewable energy.
Wes was introduced to the opportunity with Halo Solar in 2021. Halo Solar provides solar energy solutions across Central Illinois. They have the capability to work with commercial, industrial, farm, rural, and residential clients.
During the interview, Wes explains some of the benefits and incentives associated with solar energy. The cost savings alone is a huge incentive for businesses and homeowners, but when you add the incredible incentives through the state of Illinois its often a no-brainer!
Check out this informative interview with Wes and see if solar is a fit for you and your business!
Have you been interested in starting a side hustle but don't know where to begin? Do you ever wonder how other people started their side hustles?
Check out this BIZ TIPS series with Andrew "Dozer" Dial, owner of Jedco Sales and Peace Lily Metal Works in Effingham, IL. Dozer is also the co-host of The Short Story Long Podcast.
In our second side hustle episode, Dozer gives us a handful of tips and tricks for starting your own gig. He talks through some of the things he learned along the way that helped him grow his side business.
This is a cool story that can help motivate anyone looking to start their own side gig. Give it a listen to find the inspiration to start your own gig!
Tune in as Mark Probst joins the CIBL Podcast to share his inspiring business story. Mark is the owner of Probst Auto Body in Dieterich and Flora, IL.
Mark starts off the show by telling us how he started in the auto business. As a young man, he was working and going to school to further his career in the auto industry. At the age of 26, he decided it was time to start his own auto body business.
Mark explains why and how he started his own gig. After a few opportunities disguised as issues, he took the leap of faith and turned his home-garage hobby into a full-time business. On his own and not knowing much about business, Mark began operating Probst Auto Body in downtown Dieterich.
We dive into how Mark expanded and added more employees as his business grew. We also talk about his acquisition of the Flora location. Mark explains an educational partnership he has formed with Paap Auto Body in Mattoon. Mark has partnered with Tim Paap to help young and growing body shops navigate the ever-changing auto industry. Together they share their trials and triumphs to give back to their industry.
We finish up by talking about Mark's experience with triathlons. Mark has finished multiple races and plans to compete in another tri in July.
You won't regret listening to this story of a successful small-town Central IL business leader!!
Have you been interested in starting a side hustle but don't know where to begin? Do you ever wonder how other people started their side hustles?
Check out this BIZ TIPS series with Andrew "Dozer" Dial, owner of Jedco Sales and Peace Lily Metal Works in Effingham, IL. Dozer is also the co-host of The Short Story Long Podcast.
In the first episode of this series, Dozer explains how he stumbled into his side hustle. He explains a few of the events that helped him shift his mindset and eventually opened his eyes to a side hustle opportunity. Dozer also talks about some of the hurdles he had to overcome to make his vintage garden tractor business happen.
This is a cool story that can help motivate anyone look start their own side gig. Give it a listen to find the inspiration to start your own gig!
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Andy Shirk drops by the CIBL Podcast to share his story and talk about his unique business. Andy is the President of BEER NUTS Brand Snacks in Bloomington, IL.
Andy talks about the history of BEER NUTS and shares how this family-owned business has evolved through the years. Andy also explains his involvement with the Bloomington Normal Economic Development Council and the Illinois Chamber of Commerce.
Toward the end of the interview, Andy makes Derek and Garrett jealous as he relives his opportunity to talk about marketing and branding with Gary Vaynerchuk!
Central Illinois is proud to have such a cool business in our backyard!
Do you want to grow your business through marketing, but don't know where to start? Does marketing overwhelm you?
Join us in this CIBL BIZ TIPS series with Cassie Yoder, owner of Cass Concepts in downtown Decatur, IL. Cassie is also the founder and owner of Prairie Commons Business Collective and Co-Host of Left At The Door Podcast.
In our third and final session with Cassie, she teaches us about the ABC's of marketing. If you want to simplify your marketing strategy, Cassie will show you how in this BIZ TIPS session!
Check out Cass Concepts Marketing at https://www.cassconcepts.com/
Katie VandenBerg joins the CIBL Podcast to tell us about her unique journey as a Central IL entrepreneur. Katie is the owner of Focused Forward Divorce Coaching, MUSE Morton, and VanHaus Rental Property Management.
Katie kicks off the show by explaining how her entrepreneurial journey started. After graduating from Colorado State, she moved back home and started a job in the banking industry. Her entrepreneurial dreams came to fruition when she started Eli's Coffee Shop at age 24. After opening the coffee shop, Katie went through a divorce. Although this was a difficult time for Katie, she felt like she could use her experience to help others navigate through a separation or divorce.
Katie talks about how her rental property management company started. As a young couple, Katie and her husband purchased a duplex and rented out the other side. They then expanded their portfolio into several multi-family units. They now own and manage over 40 rental units!
Katie began to build her divorce coaching business by researching and polling friends to see if it would be a sought-after service. The response she received was overwhelmingly positive, so she became a certified divorce coach and began helping others through their difficult divorce and separation journeys. She provides her coaching services to anyone across the country. Katie is also working on developing an online course that will help people through the divorce process. Although divorce is a difficult topic, Katie has found a niche of people she can help and be a resource to.
We finish up the show by talking about Katie's newest venture, MUSE Morton. MUSE is an art studio in downtown Morton that offers studio and photography rental space for local entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, and photographers.
Katie has an awesome story and you'll find tons of inspiration from her journey!
Do you want to grow your business through marketing, but don't know where to start? Does marketing overwhelm you?
Join us in this CIBL BIZ TIPS series with Cassie Yoder, owner of Cass Concepts in downtown Decatur, IL. Cassie is also the founder and owner of Prairie Commons Business Collective and Co-Host of Left At The Door Podcast.
In session 2, Cassie explains how to post with purpose. Most business owners fall into the trap of inconsistency when it comes to marketing. Cassie will teach you how to consistently drive brand awareness in this episode.
If you want to improve your marketing efforts and expand your business reach, this series is for you!!
Check out Cass Concepts Marketing at https://www.cassconcepts.com/
Do you find the short-term rental and "Airbnb" concept intriguing? Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes to make a vacation rental operate efficiently?
Tune in as Allison Hasler joins the CIBL Podcast to share her unique story. Allison is the owner of Southern Illinois Vacation Rentals and the co-host of Small Town Big Business Podcast.
Allison kicks off the podcast by explaining her time serving our Country in the National Guard. She then talks about her move to Southern IL with her husband where she worked in several different occupations before falling into the hospitality industry. Allison explains that her first experience in hospitality occurred when she and her husband purchased a 50 foot motor yacht and chartered the boat on Kentucky Lake.
After the experience of chartering a boat on Kentucky Lake, Allison jumped into the property management game by building vacation cabins on their home property in Southern IL. She fell in love with the back-end of property management. Building processes and systems became her knack, so she ran with the opportunity and started managing other people's vacation properties. She now manages over 20 short-term rental properties in Southern Illinois.
Allison shares a ton of information on the short-term rental industry in this episode. You'll also be able to take the info you learn in this show and apply it to whatever business you are involved in. Some of the business topics we discuss are automation, team building, client selection, and delegation.
We wrap up this interview by spotlighting Allison's podcast, The Small Town Big Business Podcast. The goal of the STBB Podcast is to retain and grow businesses in the Southern IL area.
Southern Illinois Vacation Rentals: https://sivr.rentals/
Small Town Big Business Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@smalltownbigbusiness
Do you want to grow your business through marketing, but don't know where to start? Does marketing overwhelm you?
Join us in this CIBL BIZ TIPS series with Cassie Yoder, owner of Cass Concepts in downtown Decatur, IL. Cassie is also the founder and owner of Prairie Commons Business Collective and Co-Host of Left At The Door Podcast.
In the first episode of this three-part series, Cassie explains how business owners can expand their business through the use of intentional marketing. She also shares how businesses can partner with a marketing firm to multiply their success.
If you want to improve your marketing efforts and expand your business reach, this series is for you!!
Check out Cass Concepts Marketing at https://www.cassconcepts.com/
Do you have a hobby that you've considered turning into a business?
Check out this interview with Ben Funk, co-owner of Funky Brew in Gridley, IL. Ben is also a Financial Advisor with LPL Financial in Bloomington.
In this episode, Ben talks about how he and his dad started brewing beer as a hobby on their family farm. He explains how they developed a local following from the Gridley community with some of their brews.
Their beer finally became so popular that they decided to purchase an old building in downtown Gridley and turn it into their brewery. Ben shares some of the struggles they've experienced during the remodel. Once the building is complete, they'll move all brewing operations to the new location and will soon build a taproom where the community can come to enjoy some Funky Brew.
The brand new brewery is expected to be open on the first Friday of March. If not that Friday, then it'll be the next...
Check out this cool story to learn how a handful of Central IL hobby brewers are taking their beer business to the next level!
Have you ever wondered if you should start an LLC for your business? Do you know how an LLC works?
Tune in to this three-part BIZ TIPS series with Cari Rincker to learn the what, how, and why of LLCs. Cari is the owner of Rincker Law, PLLC in Champaign, Shelbyville, and New York City.
In part three, Cari explains how to maintain your corporate formalities to make sure your legal protection stays intact.
This is great info for any business leader to know!
Rincker Law: https://rinckerlaw.com/
Check out this throwback to a 2022 top performing podcast with Colt McLeod!!
Tune in as Colt McLeod joins the CIBL Podcast to share his experience and background as the President of McLeod Express in Decatur, IL.
Colt starts off the podcast by explaining how McLeod Express started. His father initiated the business in 1986 as a "side gig" with a few idle farm trucks during slow months. What started as a side hustle turned into a booming trucking operation that grew to around 200 trucks running from the McLeod family farmhouse. Due to their incredible growth, McLeod Express moved from the Assumption family farm to their current location in Decatur in 2002.
Colt shared that he started in the family business at the age of 13 by washing trucks. After his college years and a few extra years in the St Louis area, Colt was drawn back to the Central IL family business and is now the President of the operation.
At the end of the interview, Colt talks about how McLeod has adapted to all the technology advancements in the trucking industry. He also explains his passion for introducing young people to the industry.
This a super cool story about an awesome Central IL business leader. Don't miss this one!
Have you ever wondered if you should start an LLC for your business? Do you know how an LLC works?
Tune in to this three-part BIZ TIPS series with Cari Rincker to learn the what, how, and why of LLCs. Cari is the owner of Rincker Law, PLLC in Champaign, Shelbyville, and New York City.
In part two, Cari explains the LLC application process. She discusses the recommended steps and strategies to set up your new LLC correctly. Cari also reviews a few different scenarios that business owners commonly experience when applying for an LLC.
This is great info for any business leader to know!
Rincker Law: https://rinckerlaw.com/
Have you ever had an interest in real estate investing but don't know where to start? Are you interested in investing in small-scale development?
Tune in as David Lee joins the CIBL Podcast to share his experience in real estate development in downtown Springfield.
In this episode, David explains why he decided to invest and develop real estate in Springfield. He talks about the planning, rehab, and occupancy process for his buildings and the hurdles and triumphs he experienced along the way. David discusses that he listens to podcasts, mainly Bigger Pockets, to learn about the real estate investing game. He plans to continue to expand his real estate portfolio in the Springfield area in the near future.
David shares his experience playing college athletics and how it translates to his professional success. David actually broke multiple passing records as a quarterback at Augustana College!
He goes on to talk about his career in medical device sales with Stryker Medical. His main focus is on life saving equipment, mainly for fire departments and emergency medical services. David explains which sales tactics work best for his target market and how he has found success in the medical sales industry.
David is a very motivational business leader to listen to and you're guaranteed to learn something from this interview!
Have you ever wondered if you should start an LLC for your business? Do you know how an LLC works?
Tune in to this three-part BIZ TIPS series with Cari Rincker to learn the what, how, and why of LLCs. Cari is the owner of Rincker Law, PLLC in Champaign, Shelbyville, and New York City.
In part one, Cari explains what an LLC is and how it can protect you and your business. If you've ever wondered if an LLC is right for you, this episode will help answer your questions.
This is great info for any business leader to know!
Rincker Law: https://rinckerlaw.com/
Let's finish 2022 with a throwback to one of our top performing episodes👇👇
Tune in as Francie Hinrichsen brings the heat on the CIBL Podcast!
Francie is the Founder of Simply Integrated and Founding Females. She is an incredible supporter of women in business and has become a resource for females all over Central Illinois.
In this episode Francie teaches us about the recent Founding Females event held in Peoria. We also learn about her new book, Dream, Build, Grow: A Female's Step-by-Step Guide for How to Start a Business.
Make sure you go to Francie's website to get access to her free business resources.
This episode is a MUST LISTEN!!!!
Do you find the home loan process confusing and daunting? Are you considering applying for a home loan but don’t know where to start?
In this BIZ TIPS series we are joined by Lisa Wilson to learn about the home loan process. Lisa is a Mortgage Loan Officer in the Effingham branch of Land of Lincoln Credit Union.
Lisa helps break down what potential home buyers should expect during the home loan process. The loan process is definitely confusing, especially for first-time home buyers. Lisa helps break down the ins and outs of what to expect when applying for a mortgage.
In part 3, Lisa explains the steps between making and offer on a home and closing on your new property.
This is great info for any future home buyer to listen to!
Do you like the idea of being an entrepreneur but are shy about taking risks? Have you ever wanted to turn your personal passions and interests into a business?
In this episode we interview Tim Hoerr, CEO of Serra Ventures, LLC, Managing Partner of Serra Capital, and Author of Thank God It's Monday and Risking It.
Tim opens the show by explaining his personal and business journey. He shares how he grew up in a family landscaping business and the lessons he took from that experience. Tim goes on to talk about his professional transition from the world of accounting to technology. He also talks about the incredible story of how his venture capital firm, Serra Ventures, LLC, got started.
One of Tim's favorite topics to teach to other entrepreneurs is risk taking. He uses his experiences to encourage other entrepreneurs to align their personal passions with their work. Tim uses his 30+ years of entrepreneurship to empower others to take on risks and live courageously to maximize their impact in life.
Tim finishes up by talking about his books. He also shares his experience with starting several Jimmy John's franchise locations.
This is a super cool story that all Central IL business leaders can learn from! Make sure you listen to the entire recording to learn how to qualify for a free giveaway...
Do you find the home loan process confusing and daunting? Are you considering applying for a home loan but don’t know where to start?
In this BIZ TIPS series we are joined by Lisa Wilson to learn about the home loan process. Lisa is a Mortgage Loan Officer in the Effingham branch of Land of Lincoln Credit Union.
Lisa helps break down what potential home buyers should expect during the home loan process. The loan process is definitely confusing, especially for first-time home buyers. Lisa helps break down the ins and outs of what to expect when applying for a mortgage.
In part 2, Lisa explains how to start the loan pre-approval process. This is an important step in the home buying process since most realtors and home sellers will not show you a home without showing proof of pre-approval.
This is great info for any future home buyer to listen to!
Have you ever admired how creative entrepreneurs can be? Do you wonder what the difference is between successful and unsuccessful businesses?
Tune in as Casey Walk joins the CIBL Podcast to share her entrepreneurial journey. Casey is the owner of Mattoon and Effingham Ginger Ale's and Gate-to-Plate Food Truck. She also co-owns my6030.com and farms with her husband.
When it comes to entrepreneurial creativity and problem solving, Casey leads the pack. In this episode she explains how she jumped at the opportunity to open both the Mattoon and Effingham Ginger Ale's locations. Casey also talks about how her early experience as a manager of a ServePro helped her grow as a business owner.
One of our favorite stories that Casey shared was how her Gate-to-Plate food truck came to be. At the beginning of the pandemic, her family livestock operation hit a standstill. Instead of throwing in the towel, Casey and her family took advantage of the large influx of workers constructing the new solar farm in Clay County. They identified that there were not many restaurant options in Louisville for the large number of workers to eat at. They quickly opened Gate-to-Plate and solved two problems at once. Such a cool idea!
Make sure you tune in to learn about the bright green building that just popped up by the underpass on Fayette Ave in Effingham. You won't regret listening to this one!
Do you find the home loan process confusing and daunting? Are you considering applying for a home loan but don’t know where to start?
In this BIZ TIPS series we are joined by Lisa Wilson to learn about the home loan process. Lisa is a Mortgage Loan Officer in the Effingham branch of Land of Lincoln Credit Union.
Lisa helps break down what potential home buyers should expect during the home loan process. The loan process is definitely confusing, especially for first-time home buyers. Lisa helps break down the ins and outs of what to expect when applying for a mortgage.
In part 1, Lisa explains what potential home buyers should do prior to applying for a loan. She goes through how to run your credit report, debt-to-income ratio requirements, and other items you should review prior to applying for your new loan.
This is great info for any future home buyer to listen to!
Derek and Garrett hit the mics solo in this episode of the Central Illinois Business Leaders Podcast.
D & G review some the most important things they've learned since starting the CIBL Podcast. They explain the traits and characteristics they've observed from the best Central IL business leaders. They also review some of their favorite moments from the first 50 episodes.
This is a fun, light-hearted episode that will help you re-live the fun we've had in the early stages of the podcast. You'll also get excited for where we are headed in the future.
We hope you've enjoyed the show so far, and we hope you join us for the next 50!
Work comp is every business owners FAVORITE topic...
Workers' compensation insurance can be a huge frustration for businesses. It's often one of the largest expense items as well. Many business leaders are misinformed when it comes to the work comp system and how it works. Our goal with this BIZ TIPS series is to educate our listeners on how work comp really works.
Join us as Bob Woodard of Illinois Public Risk Fund explains the work comp system and what Central Illinois business owners should understand about this confusing product. In the 4th and final session, Bob explains a few things you can do to control your cost.
Make sure you catch this 4-part BIZ TIPS series to gain control over one of your largest business expenses!
Are you a Central Illinois business owner looking to grow, but don't know how to find the financial resources? Is your business facing some difficulties and needing to find a financial option to keep going?
Jamie Corda Hadjaoui joins the CIBL Podcast to explain the resources she is able to seek for Central IL businesses. Jamie is the Director of Workforce Investments at Lake Land College.
Jamie opens the show by explaining the grants she specializes in to help local businesses and individuals grow in their professional niche. She explains that these programs are often used by local small businesses to grow or maintain their economic impact.
We also talk about Jamie's podcast, the WIN Podcast. WIN stands for Workforce Innovation News. Jamie explains the structure of her podcast and what tools and resources she uses to produce the finished product.
We wrap up the show by learning about Jamie's "side gig" as an Ordained Wedding Officiant. Jamie also talks about her passion for reading and gives some recommendations for books to read.
This is a fun show with plenty of information that Central IL business leaders can use to improve!
Work comp is every business owners FAVORITE topic...
Workers' compensation insurance can be a huge frustration for businesses. It's often one of the largest expense items as well. Many business leaders are misinformed when it comes to the work comp system and how it works. Our goal with this BIZ TIPS series is to educate our listeners on how work comp really works.
Join us as Bob Woodard of Illinois Public Risk Fund explains the work comp system and what Central Illinois business owners should understand about this confusing product. In session 3, Bob explains how work comp works and responds when an employee gets injured.
Make sure you catch this 4-part BIZ TIPS series to gain control over one of your largest business expenses!
We've eclipsed the 50 episode mark!
In honor of making it to #50, we're sharing a throwback to our first CIBL Podcast interview with Josh Rohrscheib. Josh is an Injury Lawyer with BRE Law. This was a fun first interview with a great Central IL leader.
Tune in to see how far we've come in 50 episodes. Thanks to all our listeners for the incredible support!!
Work comp is every business owners FAVORITE topic...
Workers' compensation insurance can be a huge frustration for businesses. It's often one of the largest expense items as well. Many business leaders are misinformed when it comes to the work comp system and how it works. Our goal with this BIZ TIPS series is to educate our listeners on how work comp really works.
Join us as Bob Woodard of Illinois Public Risk Fund explains the work comp system and what Central Illinois business owners should understand about this confusing product. In part two of this session, Bob explains who needs it and the consequences for not having it.
Make sure you catch this 4-part BIZ TIPS series to gain control over one of your largest business expenses!
Work comp is every business owners FAVORITE topic...
Workers' compensation insurance can be a huge frustration for businesses. It's often one of the largest expense items as well. Many business leaders are misinformed when it comes to the work comp system and how it works. Our goal with this BIZ TIPS series is to educate our listeners on how work comp really works.
Join us as Bob Woodard of Illinois Public Risk Fund explains the work comp system and what Central Illinois business owners should understand about this confusing product. In part one of this session, Bob explains how work comp premiums are calculated.
Make sure you catch this 4-part BIZ TIPS series to gain control over one of your largest business expenses!
As an entrepreneur, I'm sure you've heard the term "persistence pays off." But just how persistent do you need to be to make your dreams a reality?
Jeremy Yost, CEO of Yost Enterprises and Yost Management Services, joins the CIBL Podcast to talk about how persistence helped him and Yost Enterprises build a hotel conference center in the middle of a pandemic.
As most people know, the hospitality industry was one of the hardest hit sectors during the COVID pandemic. Due to this, lenders decided to pull funding from the hotel conference center project due to the uncertainty of the industry. Jeremy took it upon himself to make sure the project pushed forward, so he made over 300 calls to lenders worldwide until he found one that was willing to work with them. #persistence
Jeremy also talks about how Yost Management Services evolved and became one of the largest management services in Central IL. He also shares some of the craziest stories he's experienced over the years as a property manager.
As the new Hilton Garden Inn and McKenna-Yost Convention Center moves closer to its grand opening, make sure you tune in to see how this new gem of Central Illinois came to be. You'll grow an appreciation for what Jeremy and all other Central IL entrepreneurs do to bring us these awesome businesses.
If you're a business leader, you know that problems occur on a regular basis. Having an understanding of how to handle them can make or break your business' success.
Join us on this CIBL BIZ TIPS series with special guest Chris Harrison. Chris is a Managing Broker at Main Place Real Estate in Decatur, IL. Chris has taken on the "Problem Solver" role at Main Place. In his BIZ TIPS sessions, he helps guide us through the steps you should take to developing a solution for any problem you're faced with.
In the third and final session, Chris explains that communication is key when solving a problem. In today's technology-driven world, communication and customer service can sometimes be over-automated. Simple communication can help solve a lot of problems in the business world.
Tune in as Chris spits some problem-solving knowledge in this session!
Do you put culture at the top of your list in your business? As a business leader, do you prioritize your team's wellbeing to help drive growth?
Join us as we interview the President & CEO of Zeller Electric, Co-Owner of Halo Solar, and College Basketball National Champion, Seth Zeller. In this episode, Seth talks about his personal and professional background. He highlights his time in Austin, TX where he had some negative job experiences that pushed him back to Illinois. He then shares how he started in the family business at Zeller Electric. You'll also hear about his new adventure with Halo Solar, a local solar provider based in Goodfield, IL.
As the CEO at Zeller Electric, Seth puts an emphasis on building a strong culture and adhering to the company's core values. Zeller Electric's purpose statement is to lead, live, and love well. Seth takes it upon himself to make sure every employee is being taken care. It is apparent by the company's growth that Seth is having a positive impact on the company culture.
One of Zeller Electric's clients is Rivian in Normal, IL. Seth finishes up by explaining his experience driving a brand new Rivian electric truck.
Make sure you don't miss this fun episode with an incredible Central IL business leader!
If you're a business leader, you know that problems occur on a regular basis. Having an understanding of how to handle them can make or break your business' success.
Join us on this CIBL BIZ TIPS series with special guest Chris Harrison. Chris is a Managing Broker at Main Place Real Estate in Decatur, IL. Chris has taken on the "Problem Solver" role at Main Place. In his BIZ TIPS sessions, he helps guide us through the steps you should take to developing a solution for any problem you're faced with.
In session two, Chris talks about staying calm and deciding if the problem is really a problem. As a leader, the ability to keep your composure and perform under pressure can help you resolve problems in a more professional manner.
Tune in as Chris spits some problem-solving knowledge in this session!
As a business owner, have you ever had questions about how commercial lending works? Are you nervous about the loan process?
In this CIBL episode we interview John DeFreitas and Nick Gentile of Town & Country Bank in Springfield, IL. John and Nick are both commercial lenders who work with business owners in Central Illinois.
In this interview we learn about John and Nick's background and how they ended up in commercial lending. You'll also learn about what to expect in the commercial loan process and how to get started. John and Nick finish up by talking about the crazy changes that are occurring with interest rates and how to handle these unique times.
If you're a business owner looking to grow and improve your business, you need to get to know these guys!
If you're a business leader, you know that problems occur on a regular basis. Having an understanding of how to handle them can make or break your business' success.
Join us on this CIBL BIZ TIPS series with special guest Chris Harrison. Chris is a Managing Broker at Main Place Real Estate in Decatur, IL. Chris has taken on the "Problem Solver" role at Main Place. In his BIZ TIPS sessions, he helps guide us through the steps you should take to developing a solution for any problem you're faced with.
In session one, Chris talks about taking ownership of the situation. We also reference a great book written by Jocko Willink titled, "Extreme Ownership". This book is a great guide for leaders when it comes to solving problems.
This is an awesome session that you're guaranteed to learn something from!
Focus on what you're good at and the success will come.
The Founder and CEO of RoomReady, Aaron McArdle, joins the CIBL Podcast to talk about his entrepreneurial background and experience. RoomReady is headquartered in Normal, IL.
It's easy as an entrepreneur and business leader to get sidetracked and lose focus on what you're good at. Aaron talks about how focusing on RoomReady's niche and building on their strengths has expanded their business. He discusses how they've separated themselves in the meeting room space by developing 11 patents for their products and processes. Aaron also explains how focusing on their niche has helped him build a remote staff across 17 states.
If you want to learn how a Central IL business can expand through innovation, this is the episode for you! Aaron has an awesome story and can provide a ton of value to other business leaders.
Tune in to catch the third and final BIZ TIPS session with Francie Hinrichsen!
In part 3, Francie discusses the results she's seen after the release of her book. She also talks about what it has done for her business. Dream, Build, Grow: a Female's Step-by-Step Guide for How To Start A Business is now Francie's "business card" and is proof that she is a trusted advisor in her space.
Don't miss the special offer at the end of this episode
Now, go self-publish your book!!
Tune in as former NFL and Fighting Illini All-American Linebacker, J Leman, joins the CIBL Podcast. J is a realtor, real estate investor, and expert analyst for the Big 10 Network.
J starts the interview by explaining his entrepreneurial background as a kid mowing lawns. He also shares that he was not a highly recruited football player but was able to get noticed at a high school football game played at Memorial Stadium where he recorded 29 tackles. J received an offer to play linebacker for the U of I two days after that game. He goes on to talk about his NFL career and how he started in the real estate business.
J initially entered the real estate business with his brothers at the request of his dad. He later went out on his own and invested in several properties across Central IL. He explains that he did everything wrong on his first attempt at a "flip", but that experience helped him learn and succeed with future opportunities. From there, he began investing in bigger properties.
We talk though J's experience with social media and video marketing. He shares several tips that business owners can use to gain traction in their target market. He has had good results from short-form videos, particularly on YouTube.
J finishes off the podcast by giving us a crash course on the state of the market. He talks about interest rates, property values, and the impact on real estate investors. If you don't learn something from this episode, its your own fault!!
One of our favorite quotes from this interview was, "Date the rate, marry the property."
Welcome back to our BIZ TIPS session with Francie Hinrichsen! In part 2 of this session, Francie explains the options for self-publishing your book.
Francie talks about the two options you have with self-publishing. She talks about the "narrow" version where you utilize KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing). Francie also explains the "wide" version and why she elected to go this route and hire a third-party editor.
You'll know all about the pros and cons of both self-publishing options by the end of this session. After this BIZ TIPS episode you'll be well on your way to publishing your book!
Tune in as Kara Demirjian Huss joins the CIBL Podcast to share her awesome story! Kara is the Founder and President of DCC Marketing, Vice President and Global Marketing Director at T/CCI Manufacturing, and President of Demirco Properties, all located in Decatur, IL.
At the beginning of the interview, Kara explains how her personal journey changed from fashion design to marketing for the family business. She also shares how her family helped to revitalize the downtown Decatur area.
Kara also talks about the exciting news that T/CCI recently received. T/CCI has received Illinois' first Reimagining Electric Vehicle Tax Incentive Package! The state has granted $15.3 million to Richland Community College and $6 million to the City of Decatur in capital grants to create an EV Innovation Cluster at T/CCI's Decatur headquarters.
Kara finishes up the podcast by explaining how DCC Marketing was created. She also explains how the DCC team stays in front of all the technology and marketing changes that are occurring in today's fast-moving business world.
Make sure you check out this incredible episode with one of Central Illinois' most inspirational entrepreneurs!
Francie Hinrichsen joins our BIZ TIPS session to explain how she self-published her book, Dream, Build, Grow: A Female's Step-by-Step Guide for How To Start A Business.
In part 1, Francie discusses her purpose for the book and talks about how she got started. She explains that writing a book is not a quick process and it may take some time to get going.
If you've been considering writing a book but don't know where to start, this is the BIZ TIPS session for you! Make sure you tune in for Part 2 where Francie discusses her self-publishing journey.
Tune in as Colt McLeod joins the CIBL Podcast to share his experience and background as the President of McLeod Express in Decatur, IL.
Colt starts off the podcast by explaining how McLeod Express started. His father initiated the business in 1986 as a "side gig" with a few idle farm trucks during slow months. What started as a side hustle turned into a booming trucking operation that grew to around 200 trucks running from the McLeod family farmhouse. Due to their incredible growth, McLeod Express moved from the Assumption family farm to their current location in Decatur in 2002.
Colt shared that he started in the family business at the age of 13 by washing trucks. After his college years and a few extra years in the St Louis area, Colt was drawn back to the Central IL family business and is now the President of the operation.
At the end of the interview, Colt talks about how McLeod has adapted to all the technology advancements in the trucking industry. He also explains his passion for introducing young people to the industry.
This a super cool story about an awesome Central IL business leader. Don't miss this one!
In the final CIBL BIZ TIPS session with John DeFreitas and Nick Gentile of Town & Country Bank, we discuss some of the goals and results of the podcast.
Garrett & Derek talk about some of the reasons they started the podcast. They also discuss some of the unexpected outcomes of the show. This is a cool wrap-up session of the "How to start a podcast" series.
Now, all you need to do is start recording your own podcast and watch the results roll in!
Tune in as McLain Schaefer joins the CIBL Podcast. McLain is the Director of LIFT (Leaders Innovating For Tomorrow) in Mattoon, IL.
Everyone's been wondering what is happening with the old Consolidated building in downtown Mattoon. McLain answers that question for us in this episode. He also explains all of the new LIFT programs that are offered to high school juniors and seniors in our region.
The programs offered include childcare, communications, culinary arts, HVAC/green energy, information technology, leadership, and manufacturing/construction. The programs are led by expert facilitators that will guide the students through the curriculum to help students get hands-on experience in their career of choice.
Check out this interview to learn more about and awesome program that is leading the charge in Central Illinois.
https://www.mattoon.k12.il.us/o/lift
Welcome back to part 3 of How To Start a Podcast with guests Nick Gentile and John DeFreitas with Town & Country Bank in Springfield, IL.
In this BIZ TIPS episode, Garrett and Derek explain how to upload the recorded podcast to YouTube and Podcast Stations. They utilize a program called anchor.fm to blast their recordings to most common podcast channels.
This episode explains a big step in the podcast creation journey. Don't miss it!
Listen in as Jason Barickman joins the CIBL Podcast. Jason is an Illinois State Senator representing the 53rd Legislative District. He is also a partner at Fairlawn Capital, a real estate investment company.
In this episode, Jason talks about his experience as a State Senator. He explains what motivated him to get into politics and what his day looks like as a Senator. He also talks about some of the actions he's supported to help Central Illinois businesses, including workers' compensation changes.
Jason also reviews his career as a real estate investor with Fairlawn Capital. We talk about the current market, what types of properties Fairlawn focuses on, and how investors work through the company.
Jason is an incredible asset to the Central Illinois community. This is a fun and educational interview that you're sure to take something from. Make sure you tune in!
In Session 2 with Nick Gentile and John DeFreitas, we explore what programs and software we use to record and edit the CIBL Podcast.
We also share how we use Calendly to make scheduling guests easier.
Make sure you check out this episode of CIBL BIZ TIPS to take another step toward starting your podcast!
The Founder and Owner of Billy Bob Products, Jonah White, joins the CIBL Podcast to share his incredible story. This one is a must-listen!
Here's a quick summary of Jonah's resume:
✔Grew up in a log cabin with no running water
✔Led the nation in rushing his Senior year of HS football
✔Leading rusher and Player of the Year at Missouri State University
✔Lived in a cave
✔Founded Billy Bob Teeth with Rich Bailey investing his entire net worth of $400
✔Starred in Discovery Channel's "Billy Bob's Gags to Riches"
✔Expanded his product line and founded William Robert Teeth Co.
✔Gifted a pig to Miley Cyrus
You're not going to hear a more unique story than Jonah's. Tune in to hear about his products and listen to his unique business experiences. Just another day in paradise!!
In this episode of CIBL BIZ TIPS, Garrett & Derek help John DeFreitas and Nick Gentile of Town & Country Bank get their podcast started.
The crew talks about basic equipment needed to start, podcast structure, and podcast planning (or lack of planning).
After listening to this show you will have a great start to your podcasting career! Stop by next week to learn more about how Derek & Garrett record their interviews.
Microphone: Samson Q2U
Tune in as the Founder and Managing Partner of Triptych Brewing, Anthony Benjamin, joins the CIBL Podcast. Triptych Brewing is headquartered in Savoy, IL.
In this episode, Anthony shares how his homebrewing hobby expanded in to an actual business. He discusses the many expansions and changes that Triptych has experienced over the last decade. Anthony also emphasizes how he had to shift his focus from brewing to being more business conscious to make sure the brewery remained profitable.
We also discuss the many regulations that Triptych must abide by in order to legally operate a brewery. You'll really get an inside look at how much effort and work goes into a pint of beer. Whether you're buying a can of Triptych at the State Farm Center or testing a flight in their taproom, you're sure to taste how much passion is poured into each beer.
Anthony finishes up the podcast by sharing some beer knowledge that all micro-brewery patrons should know. From IBUs, to ABV, to demystifying the scariness of "dark beer", you'll be a be a micro-brew connoisseur by the end of this show.
Chris Harrison joins Garrett and Derek on the CIBL Podcast to share his experience and expertise as a Real Estate Broker at Main Place Real Estate in Decatur, IL.
In this episode, Chris explains his transition from banking to real estate. He also discusses his knack and passion for sales. You'll get to hear how Chris started his sales experience as a High School FFA student, then furthered his sales career in college as a CUTCO Knives sales rep.
Some of the topics you'll learn in this episode include handling rejection, keeping thorough sales notes, and building sales skills.
Tune in to hear Chris's unique story and learn from his experience. You won't be disappointed!
Tune in as Rob McCall joins Derek and Garrett on the CIBL Podcast. Rob is the General Manager of Lithia Springs Marina and Nessie's in Shelbyville, IL.
In this episode, Rob talks about his background in law enforcement and how it translates to his new career as the GM of a marina. He also shares all of the unique recreational opportunities that Lithia has to offer.
You'll also learn about the ups and downs of the boating industry, as well as the boat maintenance services offered at LSM. If you listen until the end, you'll hear about the drink special at Nessie's that Rob coined when he came on staff at the marina.
This is a unique story about a unique business on beautiful Lake Shelbyville. Make sure you don't miss it!
Bonnie Moore joins Garrett and Derek on the CIBL Podcast to share her experience as the Director of the Lake Land College Center for Business & Industry.
In this episode Bonnie talks about her professional journey to becoming the Director of the CBI. She also highlights the programs that LLC has developed to support and grow Central IL employers. From employee shortages, to professional training, to leadership development, the LLC Center for Business & Development has a solution.
At the end of this show, Bonnie also discusses her involvement with the Shelby County CEO program. When it comes to developing local talent, there's not many people more involved than Bonnie!
If you are an employer in Central Illinois and haven't heard about the programs that Lake Land College is offering, this is your chance! Tune in to learn how LLC is leading the way to growing a stronger, more advanced workforce right here in our backyard.
Check out Part 2 of our interview with Gregory Offner.
In part 2, Greg talks about getting clear about what we want when setting goals. He also shares how selling yourself as an entrepreneur is essential to your success.
We also talk about different types of employees and how to help your employees feel fulfilled. Greg wraps up by explaining the 7 Keys of Success. If you are a business leader, this podcast will take you to the next level!
To get Greg's 7 Keys of Success, text KEYS to 33777.
Tune in as Gregory Offner joins Derek and Garrett on the Central Illinois Business Leaders Podcast. Greg is the Founder of Global Performance Institute and is an award winning keynote speaker.
In part 1 of this interview, Greg shares his incredible story and discusses some of the 40+ jobs he's experienced over the years. You'll hear about some of his major setbacks and learn how Greg overcame those hurdles to get where he is now.
From benching 350 lbs, to overcoming multiple vocal surgeries, to starting an online piano bar business, this episode is sure to entertain you and leave you begging to hear part 2!
Shaily Hakimian joins the CIBL podcast to teach us how to be unforgettable to our network in 100 days. Shaily is the founder of YourSocialMediaSherpa.com.
In this episode, Shaily shares how she fell into her niche via online communities which led to the eventual creation of Your Social Media Sherpa. She also talks about her unique approach to coaching others how to manage social media. You'll even get to hear about her unique hobby of competing in homemade SURVIVOR challenges!
Shaily's energy and passion for helping others stand out in their marketplace is infectious! If you're looking to take your social media networking game to the next level, you won't want to miss this value-packed episode!
Sherpa: “an expert guide,” and in this case someone who can guide you on your journey through the daunting, but exciting landscape of 21st century social media.
Tune in as Reagan Leslie joins the CIBL Podcast to share her unique business story.
Reagan is the Owner and Principal Designer of Leslie Tyler Design based out of Peoria, IL. Reagan's design company specializes in preserving historic home craftsmanship while implementing unique, modern aesthetics.
In this episode, Regan talks about how she found her passion and turned it into a career. She also discusses how a single Instagram post led to an appearance on HGTV's Cheap Old Homes!
This an awesome story about an incredible Central Illinois business leader! Regan's interview will inspire you to follow your passion and take the leap of faith into whatever you want to do. You never know, you may end up on a TV show!
Leslie Tyler Design
Karen Shorey, President of Impact Leadership Group, joins the CIBL podcast to share her expertise on leadership.
In this episode, Karen shares a ton of ideas about leadership development, time management, and energy leadership.
If you have trouble staying focused on your tasks (like Derek and Garrett do), Karen shares an expert tip on how to accomplish your tasks while still remembering the other ideas that pop into your head. She also discusses two of her favorite books- Know, Can, Do and Never Split the Difference.
Impact Leadership Group http://www.impactlg.net/
Daniel Alfon joins the CIBL Podcast to share his LinkedIn expertise. If you're looking for tips on how to maximize your presence on LinkedIn, this is the episode to listen to!
In this episode, Daniel walks Derek through a number of LinkedIn profile optimization strategies. He also shares some of the strategies you can use to attract your target market to your profile.
Daniel was one of the earliest adopters of LinkedIn. He shares his years of experience on the platform to help you gain an edge within your target business prospect group. Make sure you tune in to learn how to turn prospects into customers using LinkedIn tips from the One Man LinkedIn Army, Daniel Alfon!
Daniel's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfon/?originalSubdomain=il
Daniel's Website: https://danielalfon.com/
CIBL PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/ciblpodcast
Leann Stickel joins the CIBL Podcast to share her unique story. You'll have a new outlook on life once you hear Leann's "Frosting Philosophy"!
Leann is a Certified Life Coach, MS Warrior, Speaker, and Mom of 4. After being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at age 29, Leann found that having a positive perspective can completely change your outlook on life. In this episode she talks about finding a positive perspective and handling what life throws at you with a "frosting" mentality.
You'll also learn how Leann found her niche in coaching, speaking, and helping others find a positive perspective. Leann also talks about her non-profit, TRI2BeatMS. Great story.
Great message. Great person. Great leader. DON'T MISS THIS ONE!
leannstickel.com
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Tune in as Francie Hinrichsen brings the heat on the CIBL Podcast!
Francie is the Founder of Simply Integrated and Founding Females. She is an incredible supporter of women in business and has become a resource for females all over Central Illinois.
In this episode Francie teaches us about the recent Founding Females event held in Peoria. We also learn about her new book, Dream, Build, Grow: A Female's Step-by-Step Guide for How to Start a Business. Make sure you go to Francie's website to get access to her free business resources: https://foundingfemalesco.com/business-downloads
This episode is a MUST LISTEN!!!
Mark Denzler joins the CIBL podcast to talk about the Illinois Manufacturers' Association.
As the President and CEO of IMA, Mark has a lot to do with the success of Central Illinois makers. In this episode he shares how he and his team were involved with helping the manufacturing world through the pandemic. He also touches on how diverse the manufacturing world really is.
Perhaps the most intriguing piece that we discussed was the IMA Makers Madness competition. In this competition, people can nominate their favorite Illinois-made product to be selected for the March Madness-style challenge. 64 products will be selected and will battle through the bracket to become Illinois' Coolest Product. The results are based off of public votes. Learn more at MakersMadnessIL.com
Florence Rene, Pamela Clapp, and Dusty Jenkins from the Project Management Institute - Central Illinois Chapter join the CIBL Podcast to talk about all things project management.
In this episode you'll learn what project management is and how PMI-CIC supports local Project Managers. We also talked about the events, education, and opportunities that are offered by the PMI group. You won't believe some of the projects that these individuals have been involved in!
If you are interested in becoming involved with PMI-CIC you can find them at pmi-cic.org. Make sure you tune in to learn at thing or two from a great group of professionals!
Josh Butler joined the CIBL Podcast to teach us about he and his wife's business, Renew Life Coaching.
Josh is a business professional, pastor, husband and dad of two. As a life coach and pastor, he takes a faith based approach to equip Christian men with tools they need to overcome stress and overwhelm in their lives. In this episode, Josh shares some incredible tools that our listeners can use to start every day with positivity and gratefulness. He also talks about building a strong foundation around God's Word to help us become the best we can be.
We promise you will leave this episode with a refreshed and rejuvenated mindset. What an incredible story and interview!
Learn more about Josh & Renew Life Coaching here👇👇👇
joshbutler@renew-lifecoach.com
https://www.renew-lifecoach.com/
Andy Laws joined us on the CIBL Podcast and proceeded to drop value bombs during his entire interview! Andy is a Sales and Leadership Coach with Southwestern Consulting.
In this episode, Andy discusses some fresh techniques to help increase personal production. From time management to activity maximization, you'll learn how Andy's coaching takes sales leaders to the next level.
This is a must-listen for any sales professional or business leader! Tune in to become #CIBLized
Cassie Yoder joined the CIBL Podcast to talk all things small business marketing.
Cassie is the owner of Cass Concepts Marketing and Event Planning. Cassie has a true passion for helping small businesses! In this episode, she talks about how she ended up in marketing and why she focuses on small businesses. She also talks about how businesses who accept change will thrive in 2022 and beyond!
Cassie was an awesome guest and her passion was evident throughout the entire interview. Make sure you check out this great episode with an awesome business leader!
Andy Shirk, President of BEER NUTS Brand Snacks, drops by the #CIBLpodcast to share his nutty story!
Andy talks about the history of BEER NUTS and shares how this family-owned business has evolved through the years. Andy also talks about his involvement with the Bloomington Normal Economic Development Council and the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. He also makes Derek and Garrett jealous as he relives his opportunity to talk about marketing and branding with Gary Vaynerchuk!
Central Illinois is proud to have such a cool business in our backyard!
Tune in as Lisa Wilson drops by the #CIBLpodcast to record an incredible episode!
Lisa is a Mortgage Loan Officer at Land of Lincoln Credit Union in Effingham, IL. In this interview, she shares her experience and expertise in residential mortgages. Lisa also talks about her professional journey and how her experiences have helped her develop a knack for customer service in her current role.
Listen in as Patrick Hoban joins the CIBL podcast to drop some fire!
Patrick shares his experiences as the CEO of the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council. He also shares some awesome info on personal branding, social media hacks, and his journey from being a bartender to becoming a CEO.
If you don't learn something from this podcast, its your own fault!
Nicole Bateman joins the CIBL podcast to talk about everything Decatur. She is the President of the Decatur EDC and is a huge part of the success of Central IL.
In this episode, Nicole shares a ton of info on the Midwest Inland Port, Manufacturing Week, and the process and timeframe of economic development projects in our community. Decatur is lucky to have such a driven individual leading the economic charge!
Tune in to hear how our leaders are working behind the scenes to build our businesses and economy!
Lee Althoff came to rock the mic on the CIBL Podcast! Lee and his wife, Kelly, are the owner of Country Rhodes Catering in Effingham, IL.
Lee shares an incredible story of how he and his wife left their teaching careers to follow their entrepreneurial dreams. With very little cooking skills or knowledge of the catering industry, Lee & Kelly purchased Country Rhodes Catering and hit the ground running. After years of hard work, they now work with companies like Amazon, Walmart, and many other huge businesses!
You won't want to miss this cool story from an awesome Central IL business leader. Come get CIBLized and let Lee take you to school!
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YouTube Video
Country Rhodes Catering Website
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Zane Peterson joins the CIBL Podcast to talk about real estate, business strategies, and Chicago-style hot dogs. Zane is the Managing Broker at Main Place Real Estate in Decatur, IL.
In this interview, Zane shares how he started in the real estate industry. He also talks about his experience as the co-founder of University Dogs, Central Illinois' favorite Chicago-style hotdog restaurant!
You won't want to miss this cool story from an impressive Central IL entrepreneur!
Jared McClain graced the #CIBLpodcast with his presence to share the story of his business creation, ZAMBU.
In this interview Jared talks about where the idea for Zambu originated and how he turned an idea into a business. From creating the product, to finding a distiller, and ultimately partnering with distributors, Jared's journey has been unique. This is super interesting interview that all entrepreneurs will find entertaining. TASTE THE TINGLE!!
Cari Rincker, Principal Attorney at Rincker Law, joined the CIBL Podcast to share her unique story.
As a new mom, Cari shares how she manages her time to accomplish her tasks. She also talks about her professional niches and how she coined her phrase "Horses & Divorces".
Kass Fogle joins the CIBL Podcast to share her expertise on eliminating inefficiencies within businesses. As the owner of Vim & Vigor Business Operations Consulting, Kass shows a passion for helping business leaders succeed.
Using her FAST Track concept, you will learn how to build a Foundation, Accountability, Strategy, and Thrive! Tune in to learn more AND listen until the end to get her FREE WORKBOOK!
Does your customer experience stand out in the crowd? Listen in as Derek and Garrett explain what a "Purple Cow" experience is. They also describe some businesses that are considered purple cows and have delivered a unique experience. MOOO!
Josh Kuhl joins the CIBL Podcast to talk about his entrepreneurial adventures. From raising turkeys and starting a retail ag business, to becoming the Mayor of Newton, IL, Josh has built a great story!
Josh is one of the most motivated guests we've have on the show. You don't want to miss this awesome small town Illinois success story!!
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In BIZ TIPS #3, Garrett & Derek talk about books that have made an impact on their business. They also share books that they recommend to others to help enhance or support your business growth.
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Ellen Hite joined the CIBL Podcast to talk about sales leadership, culture building, time management, and executive coaching. Ellen is the owner of Insider Coaching and Consulting in Decatur, IL. If you are a business leader interested in spending more focused time on your team and your business, Ellen has the solutions!
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In BIZ TIPS #1 we talked about using video for business. In this episode, we talk about the free or inexpensive tools that we use to produce and edit our videos.
Tune in to hear what tools Garrett and Derek are using to stand out in their marketplace!
Andrew & Laren Dial join us on the CIBL Podcast. Andrew and Laren are the owners of Peace Lily Metal Works in Effingham, IL.
In this episode they share how they started their metal works business from scratch out of their garage. This is a great story about 2 true entrepreneurs who ran with an idea and made it a reality. Hustle til your haters ask if you're hiring!!
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In episode #1 of CIBL BIZ TIPS we talk about using video in business. Statistically speaking, if you are not using video in your business you are behind the curve!
Garrett and Derek talk about why and how they use video. From reaching out to prospects to presenting video proposals, video is a huge part of D&G's business strategy. Tune in to snag a few video tips!
Steve Cox, Senior Account Manager with HIBU, joins the CIBL podcast. Steve shares tons of tidbits about marketing in this episode. Google listings, customer reviews, websites, SEO, voice technology- we cover it all.
If you are a business owner that wants to make your business stand out online, this is the show to listen to. You'll catch tons of gold nuggets that will help you outrun your competition.
Steve Cox | steven.cox@hibu.com | 217-259-2288
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Casey Dragovan joins the CIBL podcast to share her business and community successes. We learn how her creativity and out-of-the-box thinking helped her build her clientele base.
Casey is a true entrepreneur and shares a number of tips and topics that you can use within your own business. She also talks about a cool new project that will help spotlight her community's downtown area.
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Katie Koester joins the CIBL Podcast to share her marketing and event planning expertise. We talk about everything from podcasting to marketing with Tik Tok.
If you are interested in taking your business marketing game to the next level, you don't want to miss this one!!
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Brandon Lockhart joins the CIBL Podcast to share his inspiring story. After battling some challenges early in life, Brandon has persevered to become one of Central Illinois' most accomplished entrepreneurs.
His award-winning barber shop and barber college set the tone for his next venture in life. You won't want to miss this incredible story from Brandon.
You can find Brandon at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-lockhart/
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facebook.com/CIBLpodcast
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Garrett and Derek are joined by Josh Rohrscheib, Attorney at BRE Law. In this episode, Josh shares his story and explains why Central IL is so important to him. He also explains how finding a niche in injury law has catapulted his business to the next level.
You can find Josh at:
https://rohrscheiblaw.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohrscheib/
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https://www.facebook.com/CIBLpodcast
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Jeff Johnson, Mayor of Shelbyville, joins us on the show! Mayor Johnson shares some information on the streetscape construction, city hall projects, and phase 3 of the reopen Illinois plan.
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Listen in as we interview several representatives from Shelby County CEO. The CEO program offers an incredible opportunity to our future business leaders. This show will give listeners insight on what CEO is and what the students think of the program.
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Listen in as we talk with Renee Tucker, owner of Spruce Street Studios. Renee runs a premiere wedding & event venue in Shelbyville, IL. She discussed the history of her business, services she offers, and tips for anyone who is planning a wedding.
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Listen in as we talk with Kyle Ladd, Principal of Shelbyville High School. Mr. Ladd discusses how the school will handle year-end events during the COVID-19 issue.
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