the sparkling stories: Recent Episodes
Stephan Grad - SPARKLING Media
Yes, we do have a new name. We started as Meet the CEO Podcast but on this format we missed lots of sparkling stories from people who are not a CEO.
The idea of this podcast will stay the same. Once a week I will share insights from guests with a wide range of experiences and learnings. What do they have in common?
They share a very special story. About work, about their lives. We will share thoughts and ideas that no one else will share with you. ✨ No episode is scripted, it is a chat between two people, and we are going to see where the conversation takes us.
Ich weiß, normalerweise werden neue Projekte oder Initiativen immer erst im neuen Jahr bekannt gegeben, aber ich möchte die Zeit schon jetzt nutzen und euch eine sehr spannende Änderung in unseren Podcast Aktivitäten bekannt geben.
Viele von euch wissen, dass wir seit mehreren Jahren zwei sehr erfolgreiche Podcasts betreiben - den Amazing E-Commerce und auch den Meet the CEO Podcast. Bei haben sich auf ihre jeweiligen Zielgruppen fokussiert. So sind wir in den vergangenen beiden Jahren auf eine beachtliche Audience gewachsen.
Leider haben wir in den vergangenen Monaten immer wieder gemerkt, dass uns die beiden Podcasts zwar den Zugang zu hochinteressanten Menschen und damit spannenden Folgen ermöglichen. Dennoch hatten wir immer wieder das Erlebnis, dass wir einige Podcast Gäste nicht wirklich zuordnen konnten oder diese überhaupt nicht in einen der Podcasts gepasst hätten.
So haben wir leider viele spannende Persönlichkeiten, Vorbilder und Macher nicht als Gäste begrüssen können. Doch dies wird nun Anders
Der amazing people Podcast
Ab heute werden wir nicht nur unsere beiden bestehenden Podcast Formate zusammen führen, sondern dem ganzen Projekt auch eine neuen Namen geben: amazing people Podcast
Im amazing people Podcast beschäftigen wir uns mit den spannendsten Personen aus Wirtschaft, Wissenschaft, der Kreativbranche und vielen weiteren Lebensbereichen. Gerade in herausfordernden Zeiten ist es enorm wichtig, dass man sich Inspiration, Ideen oder Tipps von diesen Personen holen kann.
Wir sprechen ganz persönlich mit diesen Menschen. Darüber wie sie es in ihre aktuelle Position geschafft haben, wie sie ihre Talente entdeckt und entwickelt haben bzw. auch welche Ideen und Herangehensweisen sie gerne teilen möchte. Gemeinsam mit unseren Gästen wollen wir spannende und mitreissende Geschichten erzählen - direkt aus dem Leben gegriffen. Keine unserer Folgen ist gescripted!
Wir würden uns sehr freuen wenn ihr uns mit unserem neuen Format nicht nur die Treue haltet, sondern auch Teil der Community werdet. Wenn ihr spannende Persönlichkeiten kennt, und findet dass die einen Platz in unserem Podcast verdient hätten, dann meldet euch sehr gerne bei uns. Auch wenn ihr eine Partnerschaft mit dem amazing people Podcast aufbauen wollt, freuen wir uns sehr über eure Kontaktaufnahme.
Ihr findet alle Folgen unseres Podcasts auf allen relevanten Streaming Plattformen:
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🎙️ Google Podcast: shorturl.at/ciMY6
Produzierende Unternehmen sind das Rückgrat unserer Wirtschaft. denn sie schaffen reale Werte. Und genau in diesen Unternehmen passiert auch permanente Evolution - Produkte, Leistungen und Services werden für die eigene Kundengruppe stehts weiterentwickelt und sichert so das Unternehmen auch für die Zukunft ab.
Diesen Luxus haben Startups oft nicht - daher ist es für junge Unternehmen vom Start weg essentiell, eine gute Mischung an unterschiedlichsten Mitarbeitern, aber auch Investoren an Bord zu haben. Menschen die gelernt haben wie man Unternehmen aufbaut, Vertrieb und Marketing zusammen führt und gleichzeitig aber auch auf Innovationen nicht vergißt.
In dieser Position ist Christoph Strasser gerade. Er war über viele Jahre hinweg Geschäftsführer beim österreichischen Vorzeigeunternehmen Pongratz Trailer und hat sich nun entschlossen, Startups nicht nur als strategischer Investor zu begleiten, sondern auch die Ärmel hochzukrempeln und mit seinem umfassenden Know-how mitzugestalten.
In der heutigen Meet the CEO Podcast Folge sprechen wir darüber, warum auch die angespannte wirtschaftliche Situation derzeit eine Chance sein kann, wie man sich selbst in Unternehmen bestmöglich einbringen und auch strukturieren kann. Wir wünschen euch viel Freude bei der aktuellen Podcast Folge.
Christoph Strasser auf LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/christoph-strasser-117240114/
FolgenempfehlungKennt ihr schon unsere #28, in der wir mit Markus Raml sprechen? Er ist Vordenker, Netzwerker und Unternehmern. Wir unterhalten uns über die Verantwortung von Unternehmern, warum eine geringere Arbeitszeit keine glücklicheren Mitarbeiter machen wird und dass Leistung sich endlich wieder lohnen muss.
Über den Meet the CEO PodcastMeet the CEO. Mit diesem Podcast Format wollen wir euch spannende Unternehmerpersönlichkeiten vorstellen und mit ihnen über ihren Werdegang, die damit verbundenen Herausforderungen und die daraus resultierenden Learnings sprechen. Keine Folge ist geskriptet! Es soll ein normales Gespräch entstehen welches sich durch Offenheit und Klarheit auszeichnet, damit sich jeder von euch das ein oder andere Ding als Learning mitnehmen kann.
Echte Unternehmer übernehmen Verantwortung. Sowohl für das eigene Unternehmen, als auch noch viel mehr für ihre Mitarbeiter als auch ihr Umfeld. Denn Gutes passiert nur, wenn man auch selbst Gutes tut.
Dies klingt nun etwas philosophisch, aber in einer Zeit des schnellen Geld Machens werden diese tollen, unternehmerischen Werte leider immer weniger. Gerade in der Digital Branche. Doch dass es auch gänzlich anders geht, beweisst Christian Grötsch.
Er ist einer der beiden Gründer der E-Commerce Agentur dotSource und er hat es in den vergangenen Jahren geschafft, ein florierendes mittelständisches Unternehmen aufzubauen. Ohne externe Investoren, rein aus dem Cashflow und mit viel Hingabe zu den eigenen Projekten.
Doch es braucht mehr, um von 2 Leuten auf über 500 Personen zu wachsen. Neben einer klaren Strategie, einem exzellenten Advisory Board unterstützt Christian auch die Entwicklung der eigenen Region sehr stark. Durch Mitarbeiterkindergarten, Förderung einer Professur an der Universität und ähnlichen Aktivitäten übernimmt er Verantwortung und lebt diese Werte auch vor.
Genau dies macht einen echten Unternehmer aus. Daher freut es mich umso mehr, dass er sich für die Aufnahme im Meet the CEO Podcast Zeit genommen hat. Es ist eine sehr spannende und inspirierende Folge - viel Spaß beim Hören!
Christian Grötsch auf LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-gr%C3%B6tsch-3497b31/
dotSource Website: https://www.dotsource.de/
FolgenempfehlungKennt ihr schon unsere #28, in der wir mit Markus Raml sprechen? Er ist Vordenker, Netzwerker und Unternehmern. Wir unterhalten uns über die Verantwortung von Unternehmern, warum eine geringere Arbeitszeit keine glücklicheren Mitarbeiter machen wird und dass Leistung sich endlich wieder lohnen muss.
Über den Meet the CEO PodcastMeet the CEO. Mit diesem Podcast Format wollen wir euch spannende Unternehmerpersönlichkeiten vorstellen und mit ihnen über ihren Werdegang, die damit verbundenen Herausforderungen und die daraus resultierenden Learnings sprechen. Keine Folge ist geskriptet! Es soll ein normales Gespräch entstehen welches sich durch Offenheit und Klarheit auszeichnet, damit sich jeder von euch das ein oder andere Ding als Learning mitnehmen kann.
In den vergangenen Jahrzehnten haben viele Unternehmen ihre Produktion in internationale Niederlassungen ausgelagert, um die hierzulande hohen Kosten zu umgehen. Doch die letzten Jahre haben uns durch Ressourcenknappheit und Supply Chain Problemen klar gezeigt, dass dieser Weg hohe Risiken mit sich bringen kann.
3D🖨️ Druck kann hier eine Lösung sein - auch wenn viele Menschen immer noch in der Annahme sind, dass diese Produktionsart nur für Prototypen oder Kleinserien geeignet ist. Das Thema interessiert mich selbst seit vielen Jahren und daher war es jetzt an der Zeit, sich hierfür zwei absolute Experten dafür in den Meet the CEO Podcast einzuladen: Markus Tanzer-Kargl, begnadeter Industrie Designer der selbst 3d Druck nutzt, um revolutionäre Produkte in der Mountainbike Branche zu testen. Und Manuel Siskowski, den ihr bereits in der Folge #113 des Amazing E-Commerce Podcasts hören konntet. Er baut nicht nur Werkzeugmarken digital auf, sondern hat auch seine Leidenschaft für 3D Druck im Zuge dessen entdeckt.
In dieser Meet the CEO Podcast Folge sprechen wir über die Möglichkeiten, Chancen und aktuell noch falschen Herangehensweisen von produzierenden Unternehmen in diesem Bereich.
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FolgenempfehlungKennt ihr schon unsere #28, in der wir mit Markus Raml sprechen? Er ist Vordenker, Netzwerker und Unternehmern. Wir unterhalten uns über die Verantwortung von Unternehmern, warum eine geringere Arbeitszeit keine glücklicheren Mitarbeiter machen wird und dass Leistung sich endlich wieder lohnen muss.
Über den Meet the CEO PodcastMeet the CEO. Mit diesem Podcast Format wollen wir euch spannende Unternehmerpersönlichkeiten vorstellen und mit ihnen über ihren Werdegang, die damit verbundenen Herausforderungen und die daraus resultierenden Learnings sprechen. Keine Folge ist geskriptet! Es soll ein normales Gespräch entstehen welches sich durch Offenheit und Klarheit auszeichnet, damit sich jeder von euch das ein oder andere Ding als Learning mitnehmen kann.
Kommunikation ist nicht nur im Business das A&O, sondern in jedem Teilbereich unseres Lebens. Und je besser wir kommunzieren können, umso eher können wir Fakten, Emotionen und Zusammenhänge einschätzen.
Bei Fremdsprachen kommt hier natürlich ein neuer Schwierigkeitslevel hinzu - und im Online Umfeld nochmals. Auch wenn es heutzutage Tools wie Deepl oder Google Translate gibt, kann ich nicht die perfekten Ergebnisse erwarten. Noch nicht.
Daher braucht es auch heute noch einen Experten, der Texte in jene Form bringt, welche den selben Ausdruck und die selben Informationen vermittelt wieder der Ursprungstext. Und das ist Christian Faust. Er ist gelernter Übersetzer und hat in den vergangenen Jahren gemeinsam mit seiner Familie "Die Übersetzungsagentur" aufgebaut. In der aktuellen Meet the CEO Podcast Folge sprechen wir darüber, warum er trotz technologischer Entwicklung keine Angst vor KI hat und warum man gerade als kleines Team auch in wirtschaftlich schwierigen Zeiten den Kopf nicht hängen lassen muss.
Die Übersetzungsagentur: https://dieuebersetzungsagentur.com/
FolgenempfehlungKennt ihr schon unsere #26, in der wir mit Daniel Friesenecker über die Bedeutung von Authentizität und Werten beim Aufbau der Personal Brand sprechen?
Über den Meet the CEO PodcastMeet the CEO. Mit diesem Podcast Format wollen wir euch spannende Unternehmerpersönlichkeiten vorstellen und mit ihnen über ihren Werdegang, die damit verbundenen Herausforderungen und die daraus resultierenden Learnings sprechen. Keine Folge ist geskriptet! Es soll ein normales Gespräch entstehen welches sich durch Offenheit und Klarheit auszeichnet, damit sich jeder von euch das ein oder andere Ding als Learning mitnehmen kann.
In guten Zeiten können Viele erfolgreich sein. Es ist vergleichweise einfach, ein Unternehmen in solchen Zeiten aufzubauen, groß zu machen und vielleicht auch zu veräussern.
Doch wahre Unternehmer sind diejenigen, die ihre Firma durch gute als auch schlechte Zeiten bringen, sich um ihre Mitarbeiter kümmern und so ihre Reputation über die Jahre hinweg aufbauen. In Deutschland gibt es mit Wolfgang Grupp, der Familie Heinl uvm tolle Beispiele dazu. Aber es gibt diese Unternehmer auch in Österreich.
Markus Raml hat sein Unternehmen Anfang 2006 gegründet und hat es über die Zeit geschafft, sich selbst und sein Unternehmen zu einer bekannten Marken in Oberösterreich zu entwickeln.
8x Steuerberater des Jahres in Österreich, tätig in den unterschiedlichsten Vorstands Positionen und den Aufbau mehrerer Tochter- und Beteiligungsfirmen - wie er all das unter einen Hut bringt, wie sein Alltag aussieht und warum sich Leistung sowohl für Unternehmer als auch Angestellte in Zukunft endlich wieder lohnen muss, darüber haben wir in der aktuellen Ausgabe des Meet the CEO Podcasts mit ihm gesprochen.
Raml & Partner: https://www.raml-partner.at/
FolgenempfehlungKennt ihr schon unsere #26, in der wir mit Daniel Friesenecker über die Bedeutung von Authentizität und Werten beim Aufbau der Personal Brand sprechen?
Über den Meet the CEO PodcastMeet the CEO. Mit diesem Podcast Format wollen wir euch spannende Unternehmerpersönlichkeiten vorstellen und mit ihnen über ihren Werdegang, die damit verbundenen Herausforderungen und die daraus resultierenden Learnings sprechen. Keine Folge ist geskriptet! Es soll ein normales Gespräch entstehen welches sich durch Offenheit und Klarheit auszeichnet, damit sich jeder von euch das ein oder andere Ding als Learning mitnehmen kann.
Dass Smart 🏘️ Homes ein wichtiger Trend im Immobilienbereich sind, wissen wir nicht zuletzt seit dem Einstieg von Google und Apple in diese Branche. Je digitaler unser aller Alltag wird, umso mehr wollen wir unnötige Gegenstände und Werkzeuge entfernen.
Die Kreditkarte wurde zuerst digitalisiert, und muss der Schlüssel aus der Hosentasche verschwinden. Doch wie baut man erfolgreich ein Unternehmen in dieser Branche auf, wenn man noch nie ein Hardware Startup aufgebaut hat? Und wie macht man das Unternehmen dann innerhalb weniger Jahre zum klaren Branchenführer in Europa?
Genau dies sind die Themen über die Stephan mit Martin Pansy spricht. Martin hat gemeinsam mit seinem Bruder Jürgen das Unternehmen NUKI gegründet, um eine alt eingesessene (und etwas verrostete) Branche wachzurütteln und mit Innovation aufzubrechen. Dies ist ist Ihnen in den vergangenen Jahren gelungen.
Wie waren ihre Anfänge, warum war von Tag 1 klar dass die Hardware zwar ein kleiner Bereich sein wird, aber dennoch ein Essentieller ist - und warum die Supply Chain bis dato ein schweres Thema ist. Zu all diesen Punkten erfahrt ihr mehr in der Podcast Folge. Viel Vergnügen
NUKI: www.nuki.io
FolgenempfehlungKennt ihr schon unsere #26, in der wir mit Daniel Friesenecker über die Bedeutung von Authenzität und Werten beim Aufbau der Personal Brand sprechen?
Über den Meet the CEO PodcastMeet the CEO. Mit diesem Podcast Format wollen wir euch spannende Unternehmerpersönlichkeiten vorstellen und mit ihnen über ihren Werdegang, die damit verbundenen Herausforderungen und die daraus resultierenden Learnings sprechen. Keine Folge ist geskriptet! Es soll ein normales Gespräch entstehen welches sich durch Offenheit und Klarheit auszeichnet, damit sich jeder von euch das ein oder andere Ding als Learning mitnehmen kann.
Gerade wenn ältere Generationen an Entwickler denken, haben viele das Bild des typischen "Nerds" aka Kellerkinder im Kopf. Doch dies ist schon lange nicht mehr der Fall. Dass Entwickler gute Gründer sind, zeigen die Erfolgsgeschichten von Meta, Storyblok uvm eindrucksvoll.
Doch es gibt mehr als Unternehmen zu gründen. Denn Programmmieren sollte zumindest in Basis Kenntnissen zur Allgemeinbildung von guten Führungskräften gehören. Wie also kann man dieses Wissen bestmöglich an die junge Zielgruppe heran bringen?
Oliver Jessner hat dafür sehr erfolgreich TikTok als Plattform gewählt. Nachdem er im vergangenen Jahr sein Unternehmen schließen musste, hat er begonnen sein Know-how möglichst Praxisnah auf der Social Media Plattform offen zu legen und hat es damit bereits zu einer beeindruckenden Follower Anzahl geschafft.
Wie ihn dies persönlich verändert hat, welche Themen ihm immer noch unter den Nägeln brennen und warum auch Scheitern ein Teil eines Geschäftsführers sein kann, darüber spricht er mit Stephan in der aktuellen Meet the CEO Podcast Folge.
Oliver Jessner auf TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oliverjessner
Oliver Jessner auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverjessner/?locale=de_DE
Personal Branding ist aktuell das Trendthema in allen Social Media Kanälen. Und das ist natürlich auch naheliegend, denn als Influencer, Geschäftsführer oder Investor möchte ich auch allen Followern zeigen, was ich kann, worin meine Stärken liegen und warum man mit mir zusammen arbeiten sollte. Doch die Grenze zwischen Authentizität und Marketing Bla Bla ist sehr eng gesteckt und wird oft leicht übersprungen.
Wie wichtig aber der Abgleich von Personal Branding Aktivitäten mit den eigenen Werten ist und warum nur so ein langfristiger Erfolg auch sicherzustellen ist, darüber spricht Stephan in der ersten deutschsprachigen Meet the CEO Folge mit der Podcast & Social Media Icone Daniel Friesenecker.
Daniel produziert nicht nur einen der ältesten Podcasts in Österreich, sondern er schafft es auch durch seine ehrliche Art und Weise, passende Strategien im Bereich Social Media für seine Kunden zu erstellen. Viel Freude bei unser aktuellen Meet the CEO Podcast Folge.
Fashion is an essential part of our lives. However, lots of men don't focus on what they are wearing. But to be honest, it does make a difference in appearance if you dress accurately.
This was the beginning of Sergio´s influencer career. He always had an eye for fashion, and as it is his passion, he started to post stories on IG on how to dress in a modern way. So how can you learn what to wear and what not?
During COVID, his channel grew substantially, and he is now one of the most successful fashion influencers on a global scale.
In this episode of the sparkling stories Podcast, we are talking about the beginning, his style, his equipment, and his everyday schedule.
Please enjoy this episode of the sparkling stories Podcast - we will be live again weekly.
Sergio Ines on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergio-paulo-ines-625a0710/
Sergio Ines in IG: https://www.instagram.com/sergio_ines
What my Boyfriend wore: https://www.instagram.com/whatmyboyfriendwore
Episode Recommendation:Do you already know Episode #16 with Boris Diekmann? We all encounter the everyday struggle of being too much in meetings, having a full calendar of panels which could be an email or way too many onsite conferences.
What is the thing that keeps people on track or, even better, keeps them positive? It´s self-motivation and company culture. These two topics go hand in hand.
Boris Diekmann is a global leader on that topic, and it shows in this episode of the sparkling stories Podcast because, besides all the business topics we are talking about, Boris shares his personal experiences and provides insights into some exciting ways of living.
You can find the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Google Podcast.
Being a serial entrepreneur can be challenging if you are active in different industries. Or you can build your own ecosystem in the digital commerce industry.
This is what Bard Farstad did. He created digital tools that helped him be more effective in his own companies while developing new products. The way he did it is really astonishing.
In this episode of the Meet the CEO Podcast, we are talking about his key to success and why attention to detail is crucial in founding companies and restoring old Italian cars and why having your own bike brand is way more than a hobby to him.
Please enjoy this episode of the Meet the CEO Podcast - we now will be live again on a weekly basis.
Bard Farstad on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bfarstad/
Crystallize Website https://crystallize.com/
Episode Recommendation:Do you already know Episode #16 with Boris Diekmann? We all encounter the everyday struggle of being too much in meetings, having a full calendar of meetings which could be an email or way too many onsite conferences.
What is the thing that keeps people on track or, even better, keeps them positive? It´s self-motivation and company culture. These two topics go hand in hand.
Boris Diekmann is a global leader on that topic, and it shows in this episode of the Meet the CEO Podcast because besides all the business topics we are talking about Boris shares his personal experiences and provides insights into some exciting ways of living
You can find the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Google Podcast
What generation are you in? X, Y...Z? Is it essential for you to be a member of this group? Do you even mock other generations like Boomers?
We encountered a vast shift in how people see their age during the last years. A generational bonding got more critical due to the inherent differences in the economy, the daily challenges, and life goals.
But how did it get so far, and what can be done about that situation? The possibility to understand each other and learn from each other would be essential. And to get known and seen, you need to be proactive and provocative - especially on LinkedIn.
Dina Brandt managed to get known within months on the platform as "Trotziger Millenial" ("Defiant Millennial") in bringing up typical misunderstandings. Still, she also delivers the necessary insights to get rid of those.
With this success, she decided to start her own company and help with her knowledge to bring people closer together again. This is why she is today's guest in the Meet the CEO podcast.
Please enjoy this episode of the Meet the CEO Podcast - we now will be live again on a weekly basis.
Dina Brandt on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dina-brandt-/
Millennial-Friends Website http://www.millennial-friends/
Episode Recommendation:Do you already know Episode #16 with Boris Diekmann? We all encounter the everyday struggle of being too much in meetings, having a full calendar of meetings which could be an email or way too many onsite conferences.
What is the thing that keeps people on track or, even better, keeps them positive? It´s self-motivation and company culture. These two topics go hand in hand.
Boris Diekmann is a global leader on that topic, and it shows in this episode of the Meet the CEO Podcast because besides all the business topics we are talking about Boris shares his personal experiences and provides insights into some exciting ways of living
You can find the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Google Podcast
People can't not communicate! We all do know this old quote by Paul Watzlawick. But it could not be more true nowadays with all the social media streams.
People are getting more and more sensitive to how you communicate. Therefore PR got more and more crucial in especially the digital industry. Is it authentic, are your messages advertising only, or are you just bragging about your activities?
PR is not advertising - it is about relationship management. And because of these relations, the best people should be visible for the suitable topics at the right time.
One of the most skilful people on this topic is Sachar Klein. As founder of hypr PR, he created one of the most successful PR companies in Germany - although he never really wanted to be self-employed at all. Probably that's even the reason why his company is so successful.
In this episode of the Meet the CEO Podcast Sachar and Stephan are talking about why communication is critical, what are the benefits of the new normal and how teams can use their possibilities in the best way.
Please enjoy this episode of the Meet the CEO Podcast - we now will be live again on a weekly basis.
Sacher Klein on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sacharkriwoj/
hypr PR Website https://www.hypr.agency/
Episode Recommendation:Do you already know Episode #16 with Boris Diekmann? We all encounter the everyday struggle of being too much in meetings, having a full calendar of meetings which could be an email or way too many onsite conferences.
What is the thing that keeps people on track or, even better, keeps them positive? It´s self-motivation and company culture. These two topics go hand in hand.
Boris Diekmann is a global leader on that topic, and it shows in this episode of the Meet the CEO Podcast because besides all the business topics we are talking about Boris shares his personal experiences and provides insights into some exciting ways of living
You can find the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Google Podcast
There are lots of KPIs out there to measure a company's success. For most, it is revenue or growth rate. But these indicators are not the relevant ones you need to figure out if times are getting tough in the market.
Then the Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) is one of the most interesting key performance indexes as it gives you an excellent overview of your existing business. In addition, you can adapt services to fit your client's group event better.
But why is this so important, and how do you measure these KPIs correctly? I am talking about these topics with Valentin Radu in this Meet the CEO Podcast episode. He is a serial entrepreneur and highly successful with his latest company OMNICONVERT.
Please enjoy this episode of the Meet the CEO Podcast - we now will be live again on a weekly basis.
Valentin Radu on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentinradu/
OMNICONVERT Website https://www.omniconvert.com/reveal/
Episode Recommendation:Do you already know Episode #16 with Boris Diekmann? We all encounter the everyday struggle of being too much in meetings, having a full calendar of meetings which could be an email or way too many onsite conferences.
What is the thing that keeps people on track or, even better, keeps them positive? It´s self-motivation and company culture. These two topics go hand in hand.
Boris Diekmann is a global leader on that topic, and it shows in this episode of the Meet the CEO Podcast because besides all the business topics we are talking about Boris shares his personal experiences and provides insights into some exciting ways of living
You can find the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Google Podcast
Some brands did establish an emotional connection to their customers. The best examples are Apple and Tesla. What is the secret of those brands?
On the one hand, they manufacture fantastic technology to improve everyday life. On the other hand, they have established a direct emotional connection with their customers. So now the question is: Why do they succeed in doing that, and why do most brands not?
This is one of the topics Stephan is talking about with Alain Sylvain in this episode of the Meet the CEO Podcast. Alain is a unique character as he manages to make a first impression that lasts for a long time due to his energy, ideas, and speech. Stephan had the honour to see Alain talk at TNW 2021. He was fascinated not only by the speech itself but by how easy it seemed for Alain to point out some of the most important topics in brand communication and brand building.
Please enjoy this episode of the Meet the CEO Podcast - we now will be live again on a weekly basis.
Alain Sylvain on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alainsylvain/
SYLVAIN Website https://www.sylvain.co/
Episode Recommendation:Do you already know Episode #16 with Boris Diekmann? We all encounter the everyday struggle of being too much in meetings, having a full calendar of meetings which could be an email or way too many onsite conferences.
What is the thing that keeps people on track or, even better, keeps them positive? It´s self-motivation and company culture. These two topics go hand in hand.
Boris Diekmann is a global leader on that topic, and it shows in this episode of the Meet the CEO Podcast because besides all the business topics we are talking about Boris shares his personal experiences and provides insights into some exciting ways of living
You can find the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Google Podcast
Founding a company in the e-commerce industry 20 years ago was utterly different to nowadays. Most of the systems we use daily were not invented, and it was the time of the first digital gold rush.
So starting a business was often not focused on one solution but on many different ones. This is also the story of Dotdigital. The company was founded as a e-commerce and CRM platform, and both products were highly successful.
But at some time on the journey, Tink Taylor, Co-Founder & CEO, decided it would be best to focus all the energy on being the best email marketing solution that is available in the industry. This shift was hard - internally and externally as well. But Tink is happy with how things turned out and how he created a global leader in the marketing industry.
These are the topics Tink Taylor and Stephan are talking about in this Meet the CEO podcast episode.
Please enjoy this episode of the Meet the CEO Podcast - we now will be live again on a weekly basis.
Tink Taylor on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinktaylor/
dotdigital Website https://dotdigital.com/
Episode Recommendation:Do you already know Episode #16 with Boris Diekmann? We all encounter the everyday struggle of being too much in meetings, having a full calendar of meetings which could be an email or way too many onsite conferences.
What is the thing that keeps people on track or, even better, keeps them positive? It´s self-motivation and company culture. These two topics go hand in hand.
Boris Diekmann is a global leader on that topic, and it shows in this episode of the Meet the CEO Podcast because besides all the business topics we are talking about Boris shares his personal experiences and provides insights to some exciting ways of living
You can find the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Google Podcast
If you are in need of a product or a service and you are not able to find a solution to that; for most people, this is a setback. For entrepreneurial minds, this is where they see a vast potential to create a unique service.
Bernhard had this situation back in the days as he worked as an engineer and travelled day in and out way too much. As he was into flying, he thought it might be good to use a plane for trips like this.
Fast forward to today, he is the CEO of Austria's biggest, privately owned airline. He did not only build his dream but a team that is working perfectly together. All this in one of the most exciting industries you can think of.
In this episode of the Meet the CEO Podcast, Bernhard and Stephan are talking about what it needs to build a company that lasts for decades in such a demanding industry, how to get the best people possible and if Bernhard is still enjoying flying by himself
Please enjoy this episode of the Meet the CEO Podcast - we now will be live again on a weekly basis.
Bernhard Fragner on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernhardfragner/
GLOBEAIR Website https://www.globeair.com/
Episode Recommendation:Do you already know Episode #16 with Boris Diekmann? We all encounter the everyday struggle of being too much in meetings, having a full calendar of meetings which could be an email or way too many onsite conferences.
What is the thing that keeps people on track or, even better, keeps them positive? It´s self-motivation and company culture. These two topics go hand in hand.
Boris Diekmann is a global leader on that topic, and it shows in this episode of the Meet the CEO Podcast because besides all the business topics we are talking about Boris shares his personal experiences and provides insights to some exciting ways of living
You can find the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Google Podcast
We all encounter the everyday struggle of being too much in meetings, having a full calendar of meetings which could be an email or way too many onsite conferences.
What is the thing that keeps people on track or, even better, keeps them positive? It´s self-motivation and company culture. These two topics go hand in hand.
Boris Diekmann is a global leader on that topic, and it shows in this episode of the Meet the CEO Podcast because besides all the business topics we are talking about Boris shares his personal experiences and provides insights to some exciting ways of living.
Please enjoy this episode of the Meet the CEO Podcast - we now will be live again regularly!
Boris Diekmann on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kraftner/
Heidrick & Struggles Website https://www.heidrick.com/en
Episode Recommendation:Do you already know Episode #9 with Stevanija Zecevic from BRADAS? This is the most emotional episode of the Meet the CEO podcast so far because the story behind the brand "BRADAS" is very heartwarming, tragic, and motivating at the same time.
Stevanija and her husband Mirko tell it the best way, and it shows that often you don't need a business plan to start a community, rather a very personal mission. And being colourblind can be the way for a comfortable co-living in the upcoming years.
You can find the episode on
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lW8moPeClI9MCK3S9nUma
Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/9-colorblindness-is-a-thing-we-could-really-use-for/id1576297623?i=1000537432335
Founding a startup nowadays is relatively easy. There are a lot of investors out there who are just waiting for the next big thing or innovative company.
Twenty years ago, it was way different. Not only because of the Dot.Com Crash. But the infrastructure has evolved, the internet is an integral part of our everyday lives and software services are the backbone of many industries.
Michael has done it the old way. He founded CELUM back then and established a company that grew to one of the frontrunners of the digital economy in Europe. He managed to build a team of employees who stay with the company for decades. This is not done easily - but can only be done if you honestly care about humans.
In this episode, Michael and Stephan talk about what changed during the last years, what are the challenges even if your company is already established and what the challenges nowadays are for him as a CEO.
Please enjoy this episode of the Meet the CEO Podcast - we now will be live again regularly!
Michael Kraeftner on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kraftner/
CELUM Website https://www.celum.com/
Episode Recommendation:Do you already know Episode #9 with Stevanija Zecevic from BRADAS? This is the most emotional episode of the Meet the CEO podcast so far because the story behind the brand "BRADAS" is very heartwarming, tragic, and motivating at the same time.
Stevanija and her husband Mirko tell it the best way, and it shows that often you don't need a business plan to start a community, rather a very personal mission. And being colourblind can be the way for a comfortable co-living in the upcoming years.
You can find the episode on
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lW8moPeClI9MCK3S9nUma
Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/9-colorblindness-is-a-thing-we-could-really-use-for/id1576297623?i=1000537432335
15 years ago, it was exceptional if you were online while travelling through Europe. Companies like Second Life were telling us stories of how our lives would be lived rather online than offline, and many people were spooked by that idea.
Forward to 2022, and we are at the gates of what will be known as the phygital decade. The technology is here, and people are open to experiencing an omnichannel lifestyle. More and more, our physical world and the digital world merge into one.
What does that mean for each of us, what possibilities does the state of the art technology provide and what will be the impacts on our personal lives? These are the topics I am talking to Nicolas Prevost about in this episode of the Meet the CEO Podcast.
Please enjoy this episode of the Meet the CEO Podcast - we now will be live again regularly!
Nicolas Prevost on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-pr%C3%A9vost-533575112/
Yeamob Website https://www.yeamob.com/
Episode Recommendation:Do you already know Episode #9 with Stevanija Zecevic from BRADAS? This is the most emotional episode of the Meet the CEO podcast so far because the story behind the brand "BRADAS" is very heartwarming, tragic, and motivating at the same time.
Stevanija and her husband Mirko tell it the best way, and it shows that often you don't need a business plan to start a community, rather a very personal mission. And being colourblind can be the way for a comfortable co-living in the upcoming years.
You can find the episode on
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lW8moPeClI9MCK3S9nUma
Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/9-colorblindness-is-a-thing-we-could-really-use-for/id1576297623?i=1000537432335
Our everyday lives have changed significantly during the last few years. Yes, a lot has to do with Covid-19, but besides that also, the way we understand our daily commute has changed. It is not necessary anymore to own a car if you can rent it and so have the newest model on the market for six months.
This is also the sustainable way as a car, once produced, can be used by various people/owners over time. Sergio Studer came across this idea and managed to build an innovative company in Switzerland to change how people buy their cars.
But we don´t only talk about cars in this podcast episode. We also do talk on how to found a company in Covid times, what are the challenges in finding the right investors and what his personal schedule daily looks like.
Please enjoy this episode of the Meet the CEO Podcast - we now will be live again twice a month.
Sergio Studer on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergiostuder/
CARIFY Website https://www.carify.com/
Episode Recommendation:Do you already know Episode #9 with Stevanija Zecevic from BRADAS? This is the most emotional episode of the Meet the CEO podcast so far because the story behind the brand "BRADAS" is very heartwarming, tragic, and motivating at the same time.
Stevanija and her husband Mirko tell it the best way, and it shows that often you don't need a business plan to start a community, rather a very personal mission. And being colourblind can be the way for a comfortable co-living in the upcoming years.
You can find the episode on
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lW8moPeClI9MCK3S9nUma
Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/9-colorblindness-is-a-thing-we-could-really-use-for/id1576297623?i=1000537432335
Building a company is a huge task. You need to have an idea or service, the right people and of course, money. All of these segments on their own can be challenging for the founding team. But help is at hand - Fabian created together with his co-founders ROCKETX. His company can help scaleups find the right people, find the right investors, and support them on the growth plan.
What is the secret behind his success, how does he organize himself as an entrepreneur and still have time for his family, and how do current trends like NFT and Cryptocurrencies affect him?
That´s some of the topics we are talking about in this Meet the CEO podcast episode.
Fabian von Hoegee on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabianvanhoegee/
ROCKETX Website: https://www.rocketx.group/
Episode Recommendation:Do you already know Episode #9 with Stevanija Zecevic from BRADAS? This is the most emotional episode of the Meet the CEO podcast so far because the story behind the brand "BRADAS" is very heartwarming, tragic, and motivating at the same time.
Stevanija and her husband Mirko tell it the best way, and it shows that often you don't need a business plan to start a community, rather a very personal mission. And being colourblind can be the way for a comfortable co-living in the upcoming years.
You can find the episode on
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lW8moPeClI9MCK3S9nUma
Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/9-colorblindness-is-a-thing-we-could-really-use-for/id1576297623?i=1000537432335
Being apart from each other can be challenging. But it is even worse for little kids as they need a bond with their parents and relatives. Due to the pandemic, it is hard for personal meetings - so what to do?
Anieke had the idea to create a tool that kids can connect with distant relatives or parents via an exceptional app. PEEKABOND does not only provide video calling but guides the grown-ups on how to communicate with kids. This might help to create bonds again, and families can master the pandemic from a long-time perspective.
In this Meet the CEO podcast episode, I am talking to her about how she came up with the idea, the challenges in creating an app for kids, and what she believes as a startup founder.
Anieke Lamers on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aniekelamersnl/
PEEKABOND Website: https://peekabond.com/
Episode Recommendation:Do you already know Episode #9 with Stevanija Zecevic from BRADAS? This is the most emotional episode of the Meet the CEO podcast so far because the story behind the brand "BRADAS" is very heartwarming, tragic, and motivating at the same time.
Stevanija and her husband Mirko tell it the best way, and it shows that often you don't need a business plan to start a community, rather a very personal mission. And being colorblind can be the way for a comfortable co-living in the upcoming years.
The episode #9 on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lW8moPeClI9MCK3S9nUma
FUTURE FEMALES WAS FOUNDED WITH A SIMPLE VISION
It is a movement to inspire more female entrepreneurs, and better support their success. We provide a platform digitally, physically and emotionally where women can connect, inspire and collaborate with each other, and access the resources they need to succeed.
But how can a movement like this be started when the whole world is captured in the worst pandemic it has ever seen? This is one of the topics I am talking to Lauren Dalles, Co-Founder and CEO of Future Females in this episode of the Meet the CEO podcast.
Lauren Dallas on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurendallas/
Future Females Website: https://futurefemales.co/
The E-Commerce Experts Conference: https://overdose.digital/de/ecommerce-experts-conference-2021/
Episode Recommendation:Do you already know Episode #4 with Oliver Bruns? "If you have everything under control, you are not going fast enough" - we all do know this quote from our everyday life. We are trying to achieve great things with minimal time and therefore multitask like there is no other way.
But there is an alternative - this is the way of focussing on one task at a time and give it all your attention. Once it is done, you move on to the next one.
This may sound a bit weird initially, but this way of working has its advantages to multitasking. Oliver Bruns, the CEO of NEVEON, has made "BE HERE NOW" the basic management strategy for his team, and the company is thriving with the newfound spirit.
The episode on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/4-don-t-multitask-focus-on-one-thing-at-a-time/id1576297623?i=1000532343902
The episode on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2fD5fihpT19LXSDKPIUp1o
This is the most emotional episode of the Meet the CEO podcast so far because the story behind the brand "BRADAS" is very heartwarming, tragic, and motivating at the same time.
Stevanija and her husband Mirko tell it the best way, and it shows that often you don't need a business plan to start a community, rather a very personal mission. And being colorblind can be the way for a comfortable co-living in the upcoming years.
Stevanija is one of the co-founders and CEO of BRADAS and will give you insights into her mission. If you would like to hear her speak live, she will be the keynote speaker of the E-Commerce Experts Conference on Wednesday, 06th of September, 2021
Stevanija on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevanija/
BRADAS Website: https://bradasstore.com/
The E-Commerce Experts Conference: https://overdose.digital/de/ecommerce-experts-conference-2021/
Episode Recommendation:Do you already know Episode #4 with Oliver Bruns? "If you have everything under control, you are not going fast enough" - we all do know this quote from our everyday life. We are trying to achieve great things with minimal time and therefore multitask like there is no other way.
But there is an alternative - this is the way of focussing on one task at a time and give it all your attention. Once it is done, you move on to the next one.
This may sound a bit weird initially, but this way of working has its advantages to multitasking. Oliver Bruns, the CEO of NEVEON, has made "BE HERE NOW" the basic management strategy for his team, and the company is thriving with the newfound spirit.
The episode on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/4-don-t-multitask-focus-on-one-thing-at-a-time/id1576297623?i=1000532343902
The episode on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2fD5fihpT19LXSDKPIUp1o
Growing an internationally successful brand is not that easy as it sounds. First, you need an excellent product, you do need an outstanding team, and then you need someone who can tell the brand's story in a way that touches the customer's heart.
Four Pillars Gin did already achieve this - the company was founded in 2013 and evolved to one of the leading manufactures of Gin in the world by 2019.
Find out why Four Pillars is so successful and why starting on a regional scale can be the key to grow a global brand. Matt Jones is one of the Co-Founders, and he is the storyteller behind the brand. As you will hear in this "Meet the CEO" episode, he manages to tell stories exceptionally.
Matt Jones on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-jones-433a1bb/
Four Pillars Gin Website: https://www.fourpillarsgin.com/
Episode Recommendation:Do you already know the Episode #4 with Oliver Bruns? "If you have everything under control, you are not going fast enough" - we all do know this quote from our everyday life. We are trying to achieve great things with minimal time and therefore multitask like there is no other way.
But there is an alternative - this is the way of focussing on one task at a time and give it all your attention. Once it is done, you move on to the next one.
This may sound a bit weird initially, but this way of working has its advantages to multitasking. Oliver Bruns, the CEO of NEVEON, has made "BE HERE NOW" the basic management strategy for his team, and the company is thriving with the newfound spirit.
The episode on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/4-don-t-multitask-focus-on-one-thing-at-a-time/id1576297623?i=1000532343902
The episode on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2fD5fihpT19LXSDKPIUp1o
The gaming industry is changing heavily; gone are the days where it was just a nerds thing. Gaming is established in all levels of society, and Gamers have turned into Rockstars.
But what does it need to be a Streamer, how does community management work, and what potential do Streamers as influencers have for big brands?
STREAM.tv is a truly global startup founded by Thomas Rafelsberger three years ago as a remote-only company. This worked out very well before the pandemic and was definitely a huge advantage once the whole world got into the home office.
We are talking about the challenges of growing a global team without any office space, the mental challenges, and how you can be successful in a fast-changing environment without working more than 60 hours per week.
Thomas Rafelsberger on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-rafelsberger
STREAM.tv Website: https://stream.tv
Episode Recommendation:Did you already have the chance to listen to our Episode #3: "It´s all about mindset!".
Building a company is hard work. Building a global company is a real challenge. Creating a global anti-agency in a pandemic is a once in a lifetime challenge.
So how is it possible that a team from Newzealand thinking digital solutions and customer focus on a completely new level gain momentum in the current environment and become the fastest-growing agency globally? This can be done by finding and connecting the right people and then care for them. If your people recognize that you honestly care, the bonding is on a different, more intense level.
That is one of the topics I have the pleasure to talk about with Todd Welling, Global CEO of OVERDOSE. He is sharing his experience and insights on how to think differently.
The episode on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/66JXaurXbtQlpgLgJqqCCP
Transforming a brand to be a global player is a one-of-a-kind challenge. Because the first thing you are about to learn is that every region in the world has its own challenges. It´s not only your customers who will be different; it is also about your employees. Europe is different from the US, which is different from Asia - so you have to think local if you want to be successful globally.
Despite that, in times like these, there is another challenge for every one of us: how do you keep yourself and your employees mentally healthy? In this episode of the "Meet the CEO" podcast, I am talking about those topics with Brent Bellm, CEO of BigCommerce, one of the leading global shopping carts in the e-commerce industry.
Brent Bellm on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-bellm-3b305214/
BigCommerce Website: https://www.bigcommerce.com
Episode Recommendation:Did you already have the chance to listen to our Episode #2: "Never settle - be eager to learn new skills to succeed!".
Growing a Startup or a company is hard work. If you try to go international and have to have the challenges of countries you maybe have never even been to by yourself.
Dealing with local authorities and laws is a pain in the**. But to grow in a market, it is essential to know what customers really want, how marketing and sales structures work efficiently, and what social skills are expected. As a foreigner, this challenge is tough to achieve - and help is at hand.
Gernot came across all these hurdles during his time as Intrapreneur and, together with his co-founder, started his own company more than 7 years ago.
How that felt and his personal challenges in growing a company are topics we cover in this episode.
Communication matters. In every part of our social interaction. And for personal and company development, feedback is essential to growing.
In the e-commerce industry, reviews and customer feedback is even more important. It is a way to contact customers who are having a problem and solve these issues. As "customer-generated content", this information has also evolved as an SEO critical indicator.
So communicating with your clients virtual in the same way you would do personally is the way to go. This is the way how Callum built his company REVIEWS.io - be fair, transparent and open-minded to his clients, his team and of course his family too.
Callum McKeefery on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/callum-mckeefery-1086b47/
"If you have everything under control, you are not going fast enough" - we all do know this quote from our everyday life. We are trying to achieve great things with minimal time and therefore multitask like there is no other way.
But there is an alternative - this is the way of focussing on one task at a time and give it all your attention. Once it is done, you move on to the next one.
This may sound a bit weird initially, but this way of working really has its advantages to multitasking. Oliver Bruns, the CEO of NEVEON, has made "BE HERE NOW" the basic management strategy for his team, and the company is really thriving with the newfound spirit.
Oliver Bruns on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brunsoliver/
Building a company is hard work. Building a global company is a real challenge. Creating a global anti-agency in a pandemic is a once in a lifetime challenge.
So how is it possible that a team from Newzealand thinking digital solutions and customer focus on a completely new level gain momentum in the current environment and become the fastest-growing agency globally? This can be done by finding and connecting the right people and then care for them. If your people recognise that you honestly care, the bonding is on a different, more intense level.
That is one of the topics I have the pleasure to talk about with Todd Welling, Global CEO of OVERDOSE. He is sharing his experience and insights on how to think differently.
Todd Welling on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddwelling/
OVERDOSE. Website: https://overdose.digital/
Growing a Startup or a company is hard work. If you try to go international and have to have the challenges of countries you maybe have never even been to by yourself.
Dealing with local authorities and laws is a pain in the**. But to grow in a market, it is essential to know what customers really want, how marketing and sales structures work efficiently and what social skills are expected in the market. As a foreigner, this challenge is tough to achieve - and help is at hand.
Gernot came across all these hurdles during his time as Intrapreneur and, together with his co-founder, started his own company more than 7 years ago.
How that felt, and his personal challenges in growing a company are topics we cover in this episode.
Gernot Schwendner on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gernotschwendtner/
weGrow Interntional Website: https://www.wegrow.company/who-we-are
Back in 2011, Rob, Bas, and Sabi were running an online store selling phone accessories. Things were great, and the business was growing. However, they couldn’t find a time-saving solution for their most frustrating problem: shipping. As the adage goes, if you want something done, do it yourself. In a quest to solve the problem, they decided to build the software themselves, and by themselves, we mean they asked a programmer pal to help. With the transaction paid in beers and a mac screen, Sendcloud was born.
The all-in-one shipping software for online shops Sendcloud, headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, offers 80 connections to shop systems and marketplaces of all kinds. According to its own information, the company has customers in France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium, and the Netherlands, particularly the UK and Austria, helping e-commerce companies scale their business.
Sendcloud's mission is to increase the competitiveness of online retailers by optimizing the shipping platform for the entire shipping route from checkout to return. The spectrum of customers ranges from small to large online retailers and ranges from industries such as fashion and electronics to food and beverages.
Rob has (together with his team) managed to build a performance-driven company and a place where people really like to work. As we know, those two things often relate, and it isn't easy to maintain both things in a growth market like the e-commerce industry.
As you will hear, Rob has a passion for his company and even more to change as this should be for all good entrepreneurs.
Rob van den Heuvel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robvandenheuvel92/