Enterprise Podcast Network – EPN

Tyler Read a certified personal trainer with over 10 years of experience and the Founder and senior editor of PTPioneer.com, a website designed to help people become industry leading personal trainers joins Enterprise Fit Radio. Tyler has a M.S. in Kinesiology. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Tyler Read discuss the following: * What is PT Pioneer?* How did you come up with the concept of PT Pioneer?* How has PT Pioneer helped aspiring trainers?* Please tell us your own personal journey as a trainer.* Tell us more about the survey PT Pioneer conducted a few months ago? What were the results? About PTPioneer: PTPioneer is a website that educates people about becoming an industry leading personal trainer! We cover everything, starting from determining whether a career in personal training is right for you, the process to becoming a certified personal trainer, and then how to develop and excel in the personal training industry. This includes training tips, different certifications, assistance in studying for the certification exams, continuing education, working with clients, different exercises and how to advance yourself within the industry. Website: ptpioneer.com People also listened to this: Add THIS to Your Plate! A Conversation with Danielle Formaro

Dr. Chuck Bamford, Ph.D., a strategy consultant who has worked with hundreds of organizations to develop and implement a compelling strategy joins Enterprise Radio. His latest book is The Strategy Mindset 2.0: A Practical Guide to the Design and Implementation of Strategy. This episode of Enterprise Radio is working in conjunction with the Author Channel. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dr. Chuck Bamford discuss the following: * Please tell us why you wrote this book.* You pitch that employees are NOT a competitive advantage, but I see company after company tell me how great their employees are. I’ve always heard that we have to ‘hire the best’…  How is it that this is wrong?* You make it pretty clear in the book that you’re not a fan of SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).  What’s so bad about that approach to formulating strategy?* How do organizations figure out what could be their REAL Competitive Advantages?* Would you walk us through a “Strategy Map”?* Who is a “Perfect Customer” and how do we locate them? Chuck Bamford, Ph.D., is a strategy consultant who has worked with hundreds of organizations to develop and implement a compelling strategy. In his role as a professor at Texas Christian University, University of Richmond and Tulane University, and others, he has been honored with 22 Professor of the Year awards. His latest book is The Strategy Mindset 2.0: A Practical Guide to the Design and Implementation of Strategy. Website: bamfordassociates.com Social Media Links: Twitter: @drchuckbamfordLinkedin: @DrChuckBamford People also listened to this: Tips for Business Owners to Get Back Control and Grow Your Profits

Brett Foster the CEO & Co-founder of NESTEGG an app that eliminates the red tape of banking, the steep legal fees of traditional investing making it possible for any family to save for a better future for their child joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Brett Foster discuss the following: * It seems millennial parents are much more worried about their children’s financial future than previous generations.  Why is that?* One statistic points to the wealthiest 1% now own more income than the other 90%.  What does this say about US family’s financial future?* The 529 college plan is a tool to help parents plan for their children’s future education needs.  What is the 529 and is it a viable solution?* Are there other approaches parents should be considering if they want to build a financial foundation for their children?* In the same vein, there are a number of financial “savings” type apps in the marketplace; what should consumers think about before they commit funds to such a tool? NestEgg was founded in 2019 by Brett Foster, 29, an entrepreneur, veteran, and an uncle to two kids (with another on the way) from Salem, Oregon. When trying to open a savings account for his niece for Christmas, he realized that the red tape of the banking industry made it impossible for him to give her this important financial gift. It was with this experience in mind that Brett formed the idea for NestEgg while he was taking a break from the business world to raise cows on a dairy farm.  ABOUT NESTEGG: The NestEgg app eliminates the red tape of banking, the steep legal fees of traditional investing and trust funds, and the limitations of the 529 plan, making it possible for any family to save for a better future for their child. Website: nesteggtrust.com   Social Media Links: Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/nesteggtrustTwitter: @nesteggtrustFacebook: facebook.com/NestEggTrust  People also listened to this: Web Application Vulnerabilities: The Threat is Real

John Adams, the Chief Executive Officer of Waratek, a leader in application security joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest John Adams discuss the following: * What is the problem that Waratek is solving for Fortune 5000?* Why is this a problem?* What type of businesses are impacted the most?* How is Waratek helping businesses? Can you give an example? John Adams is Chief Executive Officer of Waratek. As CEO, John has complete responsibility for developing markets and operating all aspects of the organization including structure, market focus and development cycle. John has a rich history of security and medical technology experience spanning more than two decades working for public companies and startups alike. Prior to Waratek, John served as president & COO of SecurAmerica leading the company’s expansion into nearly three-dozen new geographic markets. In his career, John has also served as SVP N. America for London-based G4S (formerly Securicor) and held senior executive positions at US Surgical Corporation and Medline Industries. John holds an MBA in Health Care Administration from Webster University and a BS in Business Administration/Accounting from Florida Southern College. Website: www.waratek.com Social Media Links: Twitter: @waratekFacebook: facebook.com/Waratek People also listened to this: The Secret to Leading Agile Teams

Michael K. Levine, an expert on lean and agile software development and information technology and author of his new book “People Over Process: Leadership for Agility” joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Michael Levine discuss the following: * You’ve been a busy senior executive, why did you take the time to write this book? * Now that we are twenty years into the agile software movement, how do you think its going? * What is the difference between lean and agile? Why do you talk about both? * What’s the biggest mistake organizations make in technology management? * You seem to really like meetings.  Most of what we hear is how awful they are. What is up with that? * What is different about yours and why does it fit agility the best? * Your model depends on what you call “frameworks” to help teams be rigorous, efficient, and aligned.  What are some of your favorites? Michael K. Levine is an expert on lean and agile software development and information technology He conducted international trade negotiation at the US Commerce Department, was a corporate banker for First Bank System, and became divisional CIO at Norwest Bank. After a stint at Wells Fargo he joined US Bank to deploy a new branch banking system (bringing lean and agile to a highly structured waterfall environment), then became technology lead for US Bank Home Mortgage. He now leads all consumer lending and business banking technology. His previous books are Tale of Two Systems: Lean and Agile Software Development for Business Leaders, and Tale of Two Transformations: Bringing Lean and Agile Software Development to Life. His third book is People Over Process: Leadership for Agility (Productivity Press, September 30, 2019). He lives in St. Paul, Minnesota with his wife, Holly Lindsay. Website: TheTalesofAgility.com People also listened to this: How one can use gaming to train up your employees

Asta Klimaite, Founder and executive director of Beautiful Mind Therapy, a private practice that provides effective counseling to individuals, couples, and families joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Asta Klimaite discuss the following: * Give us some details about you and your story. * Tell us more about the business.* What you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others?* How do you help your clients feel better? * Do you have a particular approach to treatment? * Tell me more about CBT treatment.* Are you covered by insurance? Do I have to contact them myself to find out if you take it?* What moment in your career do you look back most fondly on? Asta Klimaite was born in Lithuania but has spent most of her adult life in the United States.  She began volunteering at a Suicide Crisis Line when she was sixteen. She later initiated a “Youth to Youth” drug prevention program in Lithuania. Her professional training began with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Roosevelt University in Schaumburg, Illinois, in 2008. She later completed her Master of Arts in Clinical Professional Psychology degree in 2011 at the same university, graduating with honors. She worked in a variety of facilities, including several hospitals, mental health centers, insurance company, and an emergency room.  During her time as part of an inpatient treatment team at the Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital in the eating disorders and self-injury unit, she acquired extensive training and experience in working with eating disorders. Asta has sought out the most cutting-edge techniques, and she has trained extensively with leading experts in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) as well as dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). She attended the world-famous Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference in Anaheim, California, in 2013 and 2017 as well as the Brief Therapy Conference in San Francisco, California, in 2018, where she benefited from learning from the most recognized psychologists in the field. She completed numerous training seminars to professionals and the general public on eating disorders, psychotropic medications, stress management, and coping skills. Website: beautifulmindtherapy.com People also listened to this: Discover the Power of Visualization to Improve Your Health, Wealth and Relationships

Jimmy Graham, Founder of MindPower Presentations, where he demonstrates and reveals how visualization can improve your health, increase your wealth and boost your relationships and business profits joins Enterprise Radio. This episode of Enterprise Radio is working in conjunction with the Author Channel. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Jimmy Graham discuss the following: * How does visualization work?* How can we use visualization in sales?* Is hypnosis real?  * How do our beliefs create our reality?* Can we really Master Our Matrix? Jimmy “JimmyG” Graham, C.Ht., is a certified hypnotherapist, motivational speaker, best-selling author, and infotainer, who teaches people how to achieve their goals faster and easier through visualization. “JimmyG” travels throughout North America demonstrating how “visualization” works and does keynote presentations, workshops, and comedy hypnosis shows.  As CEO of MindPower Presentations, Inc. he has shared the stage with Mel Gibson, John Travolta, Mark Walberg, and Christie Brinkley, among others. As a keynote speaker he has spoken at corporate functions for Cisco, Frito Lay, Home Depot, Motorola and ReMax.  “JimmyG” is also an international best-selling author of “Master Your Matrix: How to Use Visualization to Create a Life of Health, Wealth and Happiness!”   Website: mindpowerpresentations.com | HypnotistJimmyG.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/SubliminalSalesTrainerJimmyG Twitter: @HypnotistJimmyG People also listened to this: Tips for Business Owners to Get Back Control and Grow Your Profits

Sam Caucci, Founder & CEO of 1HUDDLE, a technology-based employee training platform that helps companies more effectively onboard and upskill employees using games again joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Sam Caucci discuss the following: * Could you tell our audience about 1Huddle, what do you do, how do you help businesses and other clients you work with?* Talk to us about the gamification. What does it mean and how is it applicable to different industries. * How is gamification applicable to the government and the military?* Can you discuss what your company does with the city Newark and how you help them?* Now looking at workforce training. Seems like more and more companies are at least talking about it for their employees especially since many folks have been in the workforce for while and as technology ramps up training their employees is key for business success moving forward. Can you talk about that. It’s one thing for a millennial to play games but probably is tougher for a baby boomer. What do you think about that?* You are a successful entrepreneur and small business owner. What do you think of today’s small business climate for entrepreneurs. Is Main Street doing well or at least better or is Wall Street getting most of the benefits of our country’s solid economic numbers.* What advice do you have for businesses and companies when it comes to workforce training. What makes what you do and gamification different from what’s been tried before.* Can you give us another client that you have worked with over the years that has been a great success story that you and 1Huddle are proud of and the difference it has made for your client.* Where can our audience get your book “Not Our Job” if they would like to purchase it? Sam Caucci has managed and coached sales and leadership teams for publicly held, private sector and franchised companies across the globe. Sam founded 1HUDDLE a workforce training platform using game technology to help organizations better prepare their people for work. With clients across the globe, 1HUDDLE has impacted people across organizations in a wide array of sectors, with clients including Loews Hotels, ESPN, Audible (an Amazon Company), Madison Square Garden and FASTSIGNS. Applying an innovative approach to preparing people for the workforce, Sam oversaw the creation of the training game platform, the first game-based platform that transforms the way organizations onboard, train & develop their team members. Before 1HUDDLE, Sam was the National Director of Franchise Sales & Marketing for the Parisi Speed School where he directed the sales training program for 83 locations. He was previously in a leadership role with Life Time Fitness, serving as Director of Sales and spearheading the grand opening and overall management of the company’s expansion into the NJ/NYC market. Prior to joining Life Time Fitness, Sam was General Manager for Perfect Competition Athletic Development, a sports performance training center nationally recognized for its preparation of elite athletes from across the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and MLS. While at Perfect Competition, Sam managed sales, sponsorship, and negotiation for the team responsible for the training and development of over 2,

Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, a cognitive neuroscientist and expert on behavioral economics and decision making & author of his new book: “Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters” joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dr. Gleb Tsipursky discuss the following: * What Inspired you to write this book?* How did your own background and experience lead to creating this approach to decision-making?* Why do you say that should you never go with your gut in business decisions?* Can you mention some recent business disasters in the news that will likely haunt the company for years?* Are there any times in business decisions when it’s entirely right to go with your gut?* You write that traditional business strategic planning assessments such as SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) and others are false comforts. Why?* But some of history’s most notable CEOs are famed for having great instincts — Henry Ford, Jack Welch, Jeff Bezos. Is it just a myth that they went on their gut?* What are cognitive biases — and how far-reaching are their influence in making business decisions?* How can you tell to which cognitive biases you are most vulnerable? Dr. Gleb Tsipursky is a cognitive neuroscientist and expert on behavioral economics and decision making. As CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts, he spent over two decades consulting, coaching, speaking and training hundreds of clients across North America, Europe, and Australia, including Aflac, IBM, Honda, Wells Fargo, and the World Wildlife Fund. With over 15 years in academia, including 7 as a professor at Ohio State University, he published dozens of peer-reviewed pieces in academic journals such as Behavior and Social Issues and the Journal of Social and Political Psychology. His thought leadership is featured in Fast Company, CBS News, Time, CNBC, Inc Magazine, and elsewhere. He has authored the bestselling The Truth-Seeker’s Handbook. His new book is Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters. He lives in Columbus, Ohio. Website: disasteravoidanceexperts.com Social Media Links: Twitter: @Gleb_TsipurskyFacebook: facebook.com/DrGlebTsipurskyInstagram: instagram.com/dr_gleb_tsipursky People also listened to this: What is Robotic Process Automation (RPA) & How It Can Help You Outsmart Your Competition

Daniel Pullen and Leigh Pullen, Co-founders at CiGen, a pure-play specialist in the realms of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Intelligent Automation joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guests Daniel Pullen and Leigh Pullen discuss the following: * What is robotic process automation and who can benefit from it?* What are the benefits of RPA?* How do you implement RPA in your company? What are the different types of software on the market?* * What types of processes are suitable for automation?* How quickly can RPA be implemented?* What are some examples of processes automated for different industries for your clients, and results obtained?* How do you calculate the ROI of your RPA deployment, and measure RPA success? CiGen is a pure-play specialist in the realms of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Intelligent Automation. CiGen has been at the forefront of Robotic Process Automation in Australia and the Asia Pacific region since 2015, being one of the first pure-play service providers in the region. We partner with organisations to help them actualise the benefits of robotic process automation, achieve rapid ROI and cultivate a flexible operational environment for their future growth. Our ultimate goal is to energise the organisations and workforce of tomorrow as digital technologies increasingly evolve toward Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computational Intelligence (CI). CiGen offers a comprehensive range of Robotic Process Automation and Intelligent Automation services: pilot program, implementation, licensing, consulting, training, management and support, RPA Robots for Hire. Whether you’re starting on your process automation journey, have completed a proof of concept / pilot or have commenced an implementation program, CiGen will bring a wealth of shared experience, proven implementation track record and flexible approach to our partnership with you. Website: www.cigen.com.au Social Media Links: Twitter: @cigen_rpaLinkedin: linkedin.com/company/ci-gen-pty-limited People also listened to this: Tips for Business Owners to Get Back Control and Grow Your Profits

John Sheridan, Founder of Sheridan Business Enterprises that works with businesses in the $1 million to $30 million range who need to systemize their business to keep growing joins Enterprise Radio. This episode of Enterprise Radio is working in conjunction with the Author Channel. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest John Sheridan discuss the following: * What are the 9 Systems to master so you can build a business that runs by itself?* What holds back business owners, who work hard and don’t get what they want out of their business?* What are the four roles business owners must adapt so they can build a business that doesn’t depend on the owner doing everything?* What do business owners need to learn and what to let go as their business grows?   * How does culture work and how does it affect your business results? John Sheridan is an investor, advisor and business coach with over 30+ years of experience coaching owners of entrepreneurial businesses.  He created The 9 Systems Framework™ a systematic approach that helps owners and executives manage their companies while giving them the freedom and lifestyle they deserve.   Sheridan is the Founder of Sheridan Business Enterprises and wrote “The Perfect Business: Master the 9 Systems to Get Control, Work Less and Double Your Profit,” an international best-selling book in four business categories in eight countries.   Website: johnsheridan.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/JohnSheridanAdvisors Twitter: @JohnJSheridan Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/profit-growth-systems-coach People also listened to this: Leave a Legacy That Counts with Terrie Davoll Hudson!

Danielle Formaro, a mother of two, a lover of food, a former restaurateur, lifestyle fitness coach and author of international best-selling book “Add THIS to Your Plate! Mastering the Essentials in Cooking, Nutrition, and Fitness for the New and Seasoned Mom” joins Enterprise Fit Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Danielle Formaro discuss the following: * Tell us about the book and why it’s different from other cookbooks.* What kinds of recipes are featured in the book and how many are there?* Give us some examples of the recipes for babies and the recipes for the family.* Share with us about the other parts of the book.* Tell us more about your background in relationship to the book.* Can you give us a few tips on leading a balanced lifestyle?  Danielle Formaro is a mother of two, an international best-selling author and a fitness professional certified through the Athletics and Fitness Association of America. She also has worked in the restaurant and hospitality industry for more than 20 years. With her passion for food and cooking she opened her first restaurant in 2010 in Boston.  In 2012, she successfully launched a fitness business.  In 2019, Danielle launched Add THIS to Your Plate!, as well as her fitness, nutrition, and weight-loss program, “From Scratch.”  Additionally, she is arestaurant consultant for four Boston-area restaurants, managing their food and beverage sales for events. Website: AddThistoYourPlate.today Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/danielleformaroInstagram: @mighty_mamma Twitter: @Danielle Formaro People also listened to this: Chicago-based entrepreneur Emily Griffith, Founder of Lil Bucks

Darren Gold, a Managing Partner at The Trium Group, where he advises and coaches CEOs and leadership teams and author of the new book Master Your Code: The Art, Wisdom, and Science of Leading an Extraordinary Life joins Enterprise Radio. This episode of Enterprise Radio is working in conjunction with the Author Channel. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Darren Gold discuss the following: * Please tell us what inspired you to write this book.* What is the most important factor in being successful in life?* What daily practice would you recommend to our listeners/readers?* Why is the book important to read?* What professional/personal experience has had the most impact on you? Darren Gold is a Managing Partner at The Trium Group, where he advises and coaches CEOs and leadership teams at many of the world’s most innovative companies, including Roche, Dropbox, Lululemon, Sephora, Cisco, eBay, Activision, and Warner Bros. He is the author of the new book Master Your Code: The Art, Wisdom, and Science of Leading an Extraordinary Life. Website: darrenjgold.com Social Media Links:  Twitter: @DarrenjgoldLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/darrengold-unlockingpotential People also listened to this: Leave a Legacy That Counts with Terrie Davoll Hudson!

Laura Marenco, the Founder of Golden Beacon USA, an organization that helps immigrants and refugees to the United States integrate into American society joins Enterprise Radio. Through educational videos focused on specific U.S. destinations, workshops, and career coaching sessions, newcomers learn about life in America and the resources available in their new community to help them succeed and become self-sufficient in the United States. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Laura Marenco discuss the following: * What inspired you to start Golden Beacon USA?* How can immigrants to the US set themselves up for success in their new country?* Your service offerings include career coaching and workshops. What do immigrants need to know when pursuing their educational and career goals here?* What types of services are available for immigrants and how can they access these?* What is a common misconception among immigrants when they arrive to the U.S.? The daughter of a Croatian immigrant, Laura Marenco is the founder of the Washington, D.C. based organization, Golden Beacon USA, an organization that helps immigrants and refugees to the United States integrate into American society and thrive socially, economically, and civically. In addition, she is TESOL-certified and teaches English as a Second Language online to students in China. Laura pursued her interests in assisting immigrants through various volunteer positions with organizations serving newcomers who are traveling to the United States. Her volunteer experiences with Hogar Immigrant Services and Migration & Refugee Services, programs that are part of the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, informed her work on Golden Beacon USA. Laura holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Spanish from the University of Texas at Austin. While working as a Training Specialist and a Career Coach for an organization in the nation’s capital, she attended Johns Hopkins University and earned a Master of Science degree in Educational Studies, concentrating on Adult Education, in 2014. She also received a graduate certificate in Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance from George Mason University’s International Coaching Federation accredited program in 2012. Laura lives near Washington, D.C. with her husband and two children. Website: goldenbeaconusa.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/goldenbeaconusaTwitter: @goldenbeaconusa Instagram: @goldenbeaconusa People also listened to this:

David Flores Wilson CFP®, CFA, CDFA®, the founder of NYC-based Planning to Wealth, a financial planning blog that is a source for top financial topics and life planning considerations joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest David Flores Wilson discuss the following: * How do you help entrepreneurs?* How are business owners different when it comes to how they approach their financial planning?* What is, in your opinion, the biggest financial mistake an entrepreneur can make?* What are some of the current financial opportunities for business owners now?* With the possibility of a potential recession in 2020, would you encourage entrepreneurs to take any precautions when it comes to launching a business? Why or why not? Named to the Top 100 Financial Advisors of 2019, David is a Senior Wealth Manager and Financial Planner at Watts Capital in New York City.  He advises and coaches business owners and professionals on a broad spectrum of financial matters as they make progress towards their goals and dreams.  Prior to joining Watts Capital Partners, David was a Vice President in the Fixed Income Division at Barclays Capital.  He received a BS from the University of California, Berkeley and holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), Certified College Financial Consultant (CCFC), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designations.  David received the IMCA Alternative Investments Certificate and completed the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) certificate program from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Website: planningtowealth.com People also listened to this: Becoming the Voice of the Enterprise Customer