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Growing a business requires preparing and planning for the future in order to make it transferable. Laurie Barkman is teaching entrepreneurs about making their business firm by helping them maximize enterprise value, creating succession plans, and identifying M&A strategies. 80% of business owners want to stop working in their business in the next 5-10 years, but most have not planned for that transition. Many need to improve the business first. Laurie Barkman is a "business transition sherpa." With her firm, SmallDotBig, she advises owners on having more valuable, sellable businesses. And as a Partner with Stony Hill Advisors, a mergers and acquisitions firm, she guides them through the complex process of letting it go. Laurie is the former CEO of a $100 million revenue company with an exit to a Fortune 50 company. With more than 25 years of C-Suite and award-winning marketing expertise, she provides actionable perspectives to drive sustainable value. Engaging audiences across the US, Laurie is an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University, leads executive workshops with Vistage, and hosts an award-winning podcast called Succession Stories. Laurie earned her MBA from Carnegie Mellon and BS from Cornell University. She is a Certified Value Builder Advisor and has a Certificate from the Exit Planning Institute. Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

How to augment all the benefits of old-school in-person relationship building with a hybrid approach using technology. Randy Chaffee has 4+ decades as a Sales Professional in the metal roofing, post frame, and metal building industry. He is the Host of BuildingWins.LIVE, a weekly live-stream video podcast directed to the building materials industry. A proven promoter of his manufacturers’ brand, his personal brand, and his podcast brand Road Warrior Randy has mastered the hybridization of being an old-school Road Warrior with all the facets of the new normal. Virtual, videos, social media, and podcasts (hosting and guesting) have allowed Randy to practice his much-discussed philosophy of developing Force Multipliers Randy has combined the ability to augment all the benefits of old-school in-person relationship building with a hybrid approach using technology to his advantage. Website | Facebook | LinkedIn | LiveStream | Instagram

Make better decisions, improve your productivity and achieve your goals faster by developing a fighter pilot mindset. Dom “Slice” Teich brings his fighter pilot background and applies them to guide goal-oriented individuals, pilots, athletes, business owners, and students with afterburner techniques that American fighter pilots use to ensure mission completion. As an Amazon best-selling author, business owner, entrepreneur, civilian and military instructor pilot, he knows that busy individuals and teams struggle with information overload. Since 2002, “Slice” has guided hundreds of students toward their goals. His blueprint is called Single Seat Mindset; an impactful group of 40+ fighter pilot guides with a combined experience of 700+ years. Proven formulas and life advice is shared to the insider circle community to ensure success and big goal achievement all while avoiding overwhelm, overload, and flameout. They dive deep into the productivity world to provide guidance through short, impactful steps. High-output individuals struggle with information overload, so he created the largest online group of fighter pilots to guide action takers in short, impactful steps. Website | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube | Amazon

Susan Harrow is a media trainer, marketing strategist, martial artist + author of the best-selling book, Sell Yourself Without Selling Your Soul® (Harper Collins). For the past 33 years, she’s run Harrow Communications Inc., a worldwide media consultancy where she’s trained thousands of CEOs, entrepreneurs and thought leaders worldwide to turn their message into money while becoming highly desirable, repeat guests who shine in the media spotlight™. She's prepped her clients and course participants to appear on Oprah, 60 Minutes, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Fresh Air, Marketplace, Bloomberg, MSNBC, NPR, CNN, FOX, NYT, WSJ, Wired, Forbes, Inc., O, Parade, Vanity Fair etc. You may know her as the "Go To Girl" for getting on Oprah. What you might not know about her is that she was almost sold into slavery for 10 camels and a mule. Join us as we broadcast LIVE to learn how to become charismatic, persuasive, and engaging while keeping your originality, and quirks and being the true you! Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn

Wayne Altman is the founder of Melody Clouds. After suffering from tinnitus and looking for relief from all the noise he kept experiencing as a result of this illness, Wayne became aware of binaural beats in 2018. He started listening to different types of sounds, and music and after some time he noticed that the only time he does not experience extreme ringing in both ears is when he can listen to various music selections and give himself a respite from the noise. He joined several different subscription sites that have become popular, but none of them were worth the money to him. Either they were far too expensive or had sparse content. He had to try to figure out something better. He finally found a way to help anyone who has the same condition by collecting tracks from producers all over the world in dozens of different styles to suit any taste in music. Finding these amazing results made him think about introducing more beats to people who want to have a better focus, who wants to take a break from the day-to-day rush and just feel relaxed and calm to enjoy the present moment, for all those parents out there trying to calm their kids from being upset or cranky, people who love to meditate, and even for the ones who love reading and being read to, and more. Melody Clouds has 8000 hours of Solfeggio, Binaural Beats, Guided Meditation, and 16,967 audiobooks all designed to relax & educate and translated into over 100 different languages, and its membership spans across the globe. Wayne has determined that the healing and beneficial effects of this technology should be available to everyone who wants it. Website | LinkedIn 

"Anyone can be a successful entrepreneur, but you need to START and you need to choose the right business for YOU!" ~Lance Graulich - Eye on Franchising Lance Graulich is the founder and CEO of ION Franchising, an industry-leading franchise consulting and development company representing over 700 franchise brands & business opportunities in every imaginable category. He is a multi-unit, multi-brand, and multi-state franchisee and president of franchise advisory Councils. Lance helps prospective entrepreneurs find their perfect franchise for FREE. He also assists independent business owners in creating a franchise system. Lance started out in the family business on Wall Street after receiving an economics degree. He then joined a TGI Fridays franchise in Phoenix, AZ as a key executive and was vital to the rapid growth of this $225,000,000 organization. He was a multi-unit, multi-state franchisee of Wingstop and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. He has created countless start-up brands and has become the industry-leading donut expert. He is the founder of a donut chain called Pinkbox in Las Vegas. His latest start-up bakery project is with a Food Network star. As a business start-up expert with more than 25 years of experience, he has served as President of various franchise advisory councils and boards advising emerging franchise brands. He has helped a multitude of companies grow efficiently & effectively. Lance routinely provides advisory services to private equity firms covering the restaurant industry as well. Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

Justin Breen is the Founder and CEO of global PR firm BrEpic Communications and exclusive connectivity platform BrEpic Network, an invitation-only, premium connecting platform for the who’s who in business, philanthropy, and global leadership. His first book, 'Epic Business' was a bestseller in six countries and No. 1 for Entrepreneurship in the US. The sequel 'Epic Life: How to Build Collaborative Global Companies While Putting Your Loved Ones First' details how the ideas within led him to create and build two successful global companies—all while spending more time with his friends and family. Breen started BrEpic Communications in 2017 and launched BrEpic Network in 2022. He has built an international network of extraordinary people and believes strongly in the power of introductions and creating important relationships. He is an active member of Strategic Coach 10x Ambition Program and Abundance 360 Summit, and he mentors countless emerging entrepreneurs. Website | Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook 

Most people are stuck in average, and average is a dangerous place. Average is where complacency and comparison rule. It’s where the daily grind leaves you dissatisfied and longing for significance. And it’s where you end up when you take life as it comes, instead of taking control. The good news is, you aren’t destined for average. With the right code of behavior, you can have the life you want. Jason L. Nemes knows firsthand about the power of having the right code of behavior. After living by the wrong code of behavior, his life was a series of negative consequences: His mom had kicked him out of the house and the party life had left him addicted and empty. Then, when he was 35, his choices caught up with him, and a major heart attack almost took him out of the game—permanently.  Determined to create his best possible life, Jason changed his code of behavior. Jason is a Health and Wellness expert and overall Serial Entrepreneur. Earlier on in his life, Jason Attended the University of North Texas where he graduated with a BBA in Economics. Following graduation, Jason sold digital media advertising in the digital media world. He quickly realized that wasn’t for him. He ended up running into a friend whom he told no to repeatedly in regard to an opportunity. As they say, timing is everything. This time, Jason truly saw all the success his friend had in the company and decided to go all in with Entrepreneurship. Jason went from having a trash bag of clothes and living in his buddy's living room in May 2013 to earning a 6 figure yearly income after 3 years. His Health and Wellness business now generates Millions of Dollars in sales per year. Jason is now a top 1% income earner throughout all professions and widely known as “tattedprezzz”. Website 

The act of writing is an act of communication. When we write, we are creating something that did not exist before.  Robert Rivenbark earned a master’s degree in Creative Writing from Antioch University after winning a full academic scholarship to study for two years in Oxford and London, England, based on his winning short story collection. His experience there gave him global perspective as a storyteller. He returned to the U.S. for a career in journalism and advertising and worked as a senior copywriter and video producer for some of America’s most prestigious advertising agencies and Fortune 500 companies including IBM, Panasonic, Allergan, Experian, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), Kimberly-Clark, Home Depot, and Biosense Webster, a division of Johnson & Johnson. Robert Rivenbark’s novel, The Cloud, won First Place in the science fiction category in the San Antonio Writers Guild 27th Annual Writing Contest in February 2019. It published in August August 2022 from Story Merchant Books, $12.99, softcover-$4.99 Kindle. He subsequently secured exclusive representation from Hollywood literary manager Ken Atchity of the Story Merchant and Atchity Productions. The novel is in development as a TV series with Atchity. Robert will expand The Cloud into a novel trilogy, also suitable for screen adaptation. Prize-winning Novelist/Screenwriter/Director/Producer/Copywriter Robert Rivenbark joins host Denise Griffitts to share his epic journey from London to Hollywood.  Website | LinkedIn | Facebook

Growing a business requires preparing and planning for the future in order to make it transferable. Laurie Barkman is teaching entrepreneurs about making their business firm by helping them maximize enterprise value, creating succession plans, and identifying M&A strategies. 80% of business owners want to stop working in their business in the next 5-10 years, but most have not planned for that transition. Many need to improve the business first. Laurie Barkman is a "business transition sherpa." With her firm, SmallDotBig, she advises owners on having more valuable, sellable businesses. And as a Partner with Stony Hill Advisors, a mergers and acquisitions firm, she guides them through the complex process of letting it go. Laurie is the former CEO of a $100 million revenue company with an exit to a Fortune 50 company. With more than 25 years of C-Suite and award-winning marketing expertise, she provides actionable perspectives to drive sustainable value. Engaging audiences across the US, Laurie is an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University, leads executive workshops with Vistage, and hosts an award-winning podcast called Succession Stories. Laurie earned her MBA from Carnegie Mellon and BS from Cornell University. She is a Certified Value Builder Advisor and has a Certificate from the Exit Planning Institute. Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

Achieving success requires shifting focus from WHAT (your work product) to HOW (relationships, leadership). ~ Rusty Gaillard Former Worldwide Director of Finance at Apple, Rusty Gaillard followed a traditional corporate path to success - from GE under Jack Welch, an MBA at Stanford, to 14 years at Apple. He left the corporate world in 2019 when his external success no longer felt like personal success. Rusty now works as an executive coach for tech leaders who want more success without sacrifice. Rusty is a sought-after speaker and author of the best selling book 'Breaking The Code: Stop Looking for Answers and Start Enjoying Life'. Rusty Gaillard joins Denise Griffitts on Your Partner In Success Radio to share why the hardest part for ambitious people is to bring their best self (relaxed, creative, fun, resourced) to work when work is stressful & busy. Breaking the Code is designed to help you explore the most important technology upgrades of all—your InnerTech™️.  Website | LinkedIn  | Amazon The first 2 chapters of his book 'Breaking the Code' are available on his website here.

My guest today, Ben Albert, is the owner of Balbert Marketing LLC. He is also the curator of The “Real Business Connections Network,” where he hosts 5 podcasts, “Rochester Business Connections,” “Learn Speak Teach,” “Ben’s Bites,” “Five Minute Fridays,” and “Real Hits.” Once an underdog, now a successful entrepreneur, Ben is passionate about helping other underdogs achieve their dreams. In his own words after he started Balbert Marketing amid the Covid-19 pandemic: Let’s not beat around the bush, Coronavirus has pushed us to all evaluate our careers in one way or another. We all feel some level of fear, pain, or worry about friends, family, and the effects on our amazing nation. For me, I had to make a decision. Do I pick up binge eating, get lazy, and get used to staring at the wall? Or do I develop a business STRONGER than any company I’ve worked for in the past? Website | LinkedIn | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook

Here’s the premise of Trust & Inspire: while the world has changed, our style of leadership has not. Most leaders and organizations—faced with ever new and disrupting challenges—continue to operate from a base model of “Command & Control;” they’ve just become more advanced and sophisticated at it, what Stephen calls “Enlightened Command & Control.” In contrast to Command & Control, Trust & Inspire is all about unleashing greatness in others. Leading in a way that both inspires and empowers people to become the best version of themselves—tapping into a sense of purpose, meaning, contribution and inclusion. The result is a level of belonging, collaboration, and ultimately innovation that Command & Control is simply not capable of producing. Stephen has spent the last five years working to research, frame, define, and articulate why this kind of leadership is needed today, what is required of this kind of leader, and how this can be achieved. The future of work and leadership is moving from Command & Control to Trust & Inspire. This book is about how to do that. Stephen M. R. Covey is the New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust, which has been translated into 22 languages and has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. He is also the author of the newly released Wall Street Journal bestseller, Trust & Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others. Stephen brings to his writings the perspective of a practitioner, as he is the former President & CEO of the Covey Leadership Center, where he increased shareholder value by 67 times and grew the company to become the largest leadership development firm in the world. Website 

Howard Tiersky is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Winning Digital Customers: The Antidote to Irrelevance which was recently listed by Forbes as “One of the ten most important business books of 2021.” FREE Chapter Howard was named by IDG as “One of The Top 10 Digital Transformation Influencers to Follow Today,” and by Enterprise Management 360° as “One of the Top 10 Digital Transformation Influencers That Will Change Your World.” As an entrepreneur, Howard has launched two successful companies that help large brands transform to thrive in the digital age: FROM, The Digital Transformation Agency & Innovation Loft. Among his dozens of Fortune 1000 clients are Verizon, NBC, Universal Studios, JPMC, Morgan Stanley, the NBA, Visa, and digital leaders like Facebook, Spotify, and Amazon. Prior to founding his own companies, Howard spent 18 years with Ernst & Young Consulting which then became part of Capgemini, one of the world’s leading global consulting firms, where he helped launch their digital practice. Howard speaks regularly at major industry conferences and is proud to have been on the faculty of the NYU Tisch School of the Arts, his alma mater. He is a frequent contributor to CIO Magazine. Howard Tiersky joins host Denise Griffitts of Your Partner In Success Radio to help companies understand their customers. LinkedIn | Twitter  

Debt and Credit Strategy Attorney Jen Lee joins Your Partner In Success Radio to discuss The Elephant in the Room: How Financial Stress Destroys Productivity, Relationships, and Health (and what to do about it). Jen Lee is a debt and credit attorney and owner of Jen Lee Law, Inc., a law firm with offices in San Francisco, San Ramon, and Tracy, California. She is a leading expert on debt, credit, and financial stress, having been featured in Consumer Affairs, US News & World Report, and other national publications. Jen is the creator of several innovative programs to deal with financial stress and rebuilding after a financial disaster. She is also the co-author of Preventing Credit Card Fraud: A Complete Guide for Everyone from Merchants to Consumers. A burning question these days is how can someone set themselves up for financial success, even if they have made mistakes in the past? She joins us to share answers to many financial questions as well as the story behind HER elephant, Bern-a-debt. Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | My Debt Therapy