Enterprise Podcast Network – EPN

Jason Morjaria, Founder and CEO of Commusoft, premier field service maintenance software joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Jason Morjaria discuss the following:  * So could you tell us what does Commusoft do best? How did it become so popular in its home market of the UK and why do you think it’s ready for the US?* What do you think is a big pitfall for field service managers in the US?* What are the 3 biggest benefits of using software as a field service business?* Software is an investment in terms of money, time, and people – that’s clear nowadays. But how much can a business increase revenue with the help of software?* What would you recommend to a business owner if they’re struggling to find the right software and getting his employees on board? Jason Morjaria started Commusoft in 2005, while studying in Business Administration in Birmingham, United Kingdom, as a personal project and favor to a friend. Through word of mouth, the software quickly became popular and Jason decided to dedicate himself completely to growing the company. Fast forward to present time and Commusoft operates in Europe, the United Arab Emirates, and, most recently, the United States. After opening the newest office in Chicago, Jason is ready to help installers all across the US grow their business and automate their processes.  Website: commusoft.us Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommusoftTwitter: @Commusoft People also listened to this: Ways to Deal With Project Diversions

Todd Boss a poet, film producer, and inventor of The Laptop Strap, a secure and convenient accessory for people’s on-the-go lifestyles joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Todd Boss discuss the following: * For the benefit of our listeners, give us an overview about The Laptop Strap.* What is the inspiration behind this accessory?* What features and benefits distinguish The Laptop Strap as a must-have accessory?* Tell us how The Laptop Strap is both convenient and durable, or: How does this product work in the “real world”?* What else should our listeners know about The Laptop Strap? Poet, film producer, and inventor Todd Boss quit his lease and sold all his stuff in 2018 in order to house-sit his way around the world. Living for a year as a digital nomad and finding no way to tote his laptop that fit his minimalist lifestyle, Todd invented one, using a camera strap and some fishing line. When he wore it in public, strangers stopped him to ask where they could buy one. Boss patented the system in Minneapolis, tested it in London, wrote a business plan in Vienna, modified designs in Auckland, developed a crowdfunding strategy in Singapore, and launched in San Francisco. Some launch from a garage. Boss launched from a suitcase. Website: thelaptopstrap.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/The-Laptop-Strap Instagram (no posts yet): @thelaptopstrapTwitter: @thelaptopstrap

Oli Scarlato, Founder & CEO of Oli-Co Cosmetics, Inc. with her revolutionary skincare product Regen De Peau joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Oli Scarlato discuss the following:  * How did you get into formulating Skin Care after a career in modeling and being a spokesperson in hair Care?* What inspired you to research and develop a product that is for so many skin types and issues?* Why is your Heart so Passionate to assist in the care of Trauma, Scarring and Children’s Burn units?* How do you see yourself making a difference in Global Skin Care when there is so much competition?* If you could change the world and make it better in some way, what would you change in your company to do so? When Oli was a four-year-old farm girl in Springfield, MO, she sustained third degree burns when a large vat of hot water used to scald chickens spilled down her back. At the hospital, nurses gently tapped an ointment on Oli’s severely burned back. They also tenderly tapped it on her cheeks and called it a beauty cream. In this moment, the soothing power of the cream became forever linked to the concept of beauty. Throughout her childhood, Oli collected rose petals, grape skins, and fragrant leaves, trying to create her “dream cream,” a cream that could ease the pain of burned and damaged skin. With 30+ years in the industry, she has traveled the world extensively as a spokesperson and scientific ingredient research specialist to develop and bring to market revolutionary new skin care products with Pene-Fusion 8 TM Technology. Her cutting-edge yet simplistic skin care products have a clinically tested ability to resurface and renew aged, wrinkled, scarred and blemished skin. Oli Scarlato is highly respected in the health and beauty industry, having worked with noted companies such as Dow Brands, Lange Laboratories, and Trionics Laboratories. As a scientific skin care research specialist by trade, and a philanthropist to critical burn patients in both action and heart, Oli Scarlato is bringing to life her vision of revolutionizing skin care technology and the cosmetics industry as CEO and President of Oli-Co Cosmetics, LLC. Her cutting-edge, yet simplistic skin care products have aremarkable and clinically tested ability to resurface and renew the skin.Recent Research and Development breakthroughs include: Manufacturing and producing the fastest enzymes, combined with the power of peptides, penetrating nutrients and minerals that go deeper than any other product known in skin care. Finding ingredients and developing new products that are proven to optimize the energy of skin cell renewal evenly forlaser skin care procedures. The cooling properties of this gel cream formula are enormous for pain relief and post procedure rapid healing. Results that speak for themselves. Oli is a devoted philanthropist who enjoys contributing to children through the gift of her healing products, specifically those who experience the physical disfigurement and pain of burns. It is her personal mission to improve the quality of life for these children through the continued development of healing products. As Oli cosmetics prospers, children and children’s charities will prosper. Black Friday Promo Code Oli25 for 25% off at 

Charlie Gilkey, an author, entrepreneur, philosopher, Army veteran, and renowned productivity expert and author of the new book “Start Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done” joins Enterprise Radio. This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Author Channel. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Charlie Gilkey discuss the following:  * What is the difference between interruptions and distractions-and how can we manage each type?* Why is managing interruptions from your boss tricky but doable?* How can we ‘go dark’ with our coworkers (and, when working at home, our spouse, kids, and pets?* How, when all else fails, do we lock ourselves out digitally?* Tell us about the surprisingly smart power of ‘dumb-tech’. Charlie Gilkey is an author, entrepreneur, philosopher, Army veteran, and renowned productivity expert. Founder of Productive Flourishing, Gilkey helps professional creatives, leaders, and changemakers take meaningful action on work that matters. His new book is Start Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done.  Website: startfinishingbook.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/ProductiveFlourishing Twitter: twitter.com/CharlieGilkey LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charliegilkey Instagram:instagram.com/productiveflourishing YouTube: youtube.com/productiveflourishing Pinterest: pinterest.com/productiveflourishing People also listened to this: Secrets of Rent Negotiation with Justin Pogue

Chris Paquette, Co-Founder and CEO of DeepIntent, a marketing technology company striving to improve patient health and well-being by facilitating better communication between brands, patients, and healthcare professionals joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Chris Paquette discuss the following: * You started as a data scientist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Can you tell us a bit about what you did there and how that played in developing DeepIntent?* What is the greatest challenge you’ve faced as you work to bring your vision to life?* DeepIntent has created its own healthcare-specific identity solution that matches physician and digital IDs with clinical, behavioral, and contextual data. For our listeners who may not be tech savvy, can you explain what that means? * How do your products improve advertising to physicians and how does this impact patient health and well-being?* What are you focusing on next?* What’s your advice for our listeners who are looking to differentiate themselves within the competitive and crowded adtech/martech marketplace? Chris Paquette is the co-founder and CEO of DeepIntent, a marketing technology company that operates a specialized programmatic marketplace to improve communication between healthcare brands, patients, and verified healthcare professionals. Chris draws on his multifaceted expertise to bring a uniquely valuable perspective to healthcare marketing. After graduating from Binghamton University with a bioengineering degree, Chris launched his martech career. Prior to founding DeepIntent, Chris was a Data Scientist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he developed systems that leveraged bleeding-edge machine learning and artificial intelligence to improve patient experiences and outcomes. Chris co-founded DeepIntent in 2015; under his leadership, the company has grown from a mere idea to a global operation that proudly serves several major pharmaceutical and Fortune 500 companies out of its offices in New York, California, and India. Outside of the office, Chris is an avid traveler and enjoys the outdoors; some of his favorite hikes were in Southeast Asia and Chilean Patagonia. Chris currently resides in New York City with his fiancé, Kelly. Website: www.deepintent.com Social Media Links:Facebook: facebook.com/deepintentincLinkedin: linkedin.com/company/deepintent People also listened to this: TJ Scimone, Founder & CEO of Slice Inc.

Justin Pogue, an author and real estate consultant based in San Jose, California joins Enterprise Radio. His new book, Rental Secrets, covers insider secrets from the property management industry for negotiating real savings on your rent.   Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Justin Pogue discuss the following:  * Why is this book called “Rental Secrets”?* Where does the power to negotiate my rent come from?* When is the best time of the year to rent an apartment?* Am I always required to repair damage to an apartment?* Are these strategies specific to certain cities or states? Tip: Apartment communities keep adding new amenities to compete with the others in the area. As a renter, focus on renting in communities with amenities you will actually use because the cost of every amenity in the community is built into your rent. Whether you use them or not. Justin Pogue is an author and real estate consultant based in San Jose, CA.  His services are sought after by property management companies, investors, and real estate consulting companies alike. FOX News, The Mercury News, Realtor.com, and ApartmentTherapy.com have all featured his insights for the benefit of their audiences.  He got his start in real estate by purchasing properties on the Lands Available list in the state of Florida.  Since 2003, he has developed and managed apartments, rental homes, and student housing across the United States. Justin holds a degree in Economics from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as an MBA from The Darden School at the University of Virginia. Website: RentalSecrets.net People also listened to this: Veteran Transportation Expert Shares More about the Future of the Bus Industry

David Albanese, the co-founder and CEO of High Farms, the largest cannabis collective of its kind in California joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest David Albanese discuss the following: * For the benefit of our listeners, give us an overview about what High Farms is or does.* How does High Farms help cannabis growers transition from the black market to the lawful marketplace?* Why is the expertise High Farms provides so important?* How does your specific experience in the cannabis industry help clients who engage High Farms?* What else should listeners know about High Farms? David Albanese is a sought-after expert for business, social, and legal opportunities regarding the medicinal and recreational use of cannabis.His achievements underscore his reputation for excellence, given his leadership of High Farms and the brand’s status as the largest collective of its kind in Central California. David’s credibility within the cannabis industry reflects his knowledge of the same: the wisdom to see—and the will to do—what is necessary to help growers and developers transition into the open and lawful marketplace. High Farms is living proof of David’s success. Website: highfarms.com Social Media Links:Facebook: facebook.com/High-FarmsInstagram: instagram.com/highfarms People also listened to this: Ken Jewell Law, a Boutique Matrimonial and Family Law Firm based in Manhattan

Ken Jewell, the principal attorney at Jewell Law, PLLC, a boutique matrimonial and family law firm in Manhattan joins Enterprise Radio. Ken and his team of attorney’s handle everything from drafting and negotiating prenups to litigating highly contentions divorce and custody matters. This episode of Enterprise Radio in in association with the Legal Corner. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Ken Jewell discuss the following: * What are some defining characteristics of a good matrimonial/family law attorney?* How has the practice evolved re clients and issues and types of cases over the years you’ve been doing this?* How do you manage client emotions when they’re going through a divorce or custody battle and may not be thinking rationally?* What are the most common issues and most challenging issues in matrimonial cases.* How do you manage unrealistic client expectations? Ken Jewell helps clients resolve their marital and family disputes using whatever adversarial and non-adversarial strategies necessary to accomplish the client’s objectives most efficiently. By using both settlement negotiations and litigation techniques, wherever necessary, Ken assist clients in achieving the best possible outcomes for themselves and their families while controlling their legal costs. Ken received his Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law in 1998. He also received a psychology degree from Hofstra University in 1990. Ken was admitted to practice law in New York and the Eastern District of New York and Second Circuit Federal courts in 1999. Ken was also admitted into the Southern District of New York in 2007. Ken is a member of the New York State Bar Association’s Family Law Section, the Family Law Legislative Committee, and the New York State Bar Association’s Standing Committee on the Civil Practice Law and Rules. Website: kenjewell-law.com Social Media Links:Facebook: facebook.com/LawOfficesOfRKennethJewellTwitter: @kenjewelllaw LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/jewell-law-pllc People also listened to this: Bad Bouncers, Bruised Egos, and Broken Bones: Suing Nightclubs

Anthony Vaccarello, the owner of BuyCoachBus.com, who has been in the field for nearly 20 years joins Enterprise Radio to share more about the future of the bus industry today. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Anthony Vaccarello discuss the following:  * Where did the idea for BuyCoachBus.com come from?* How has the bus industry changed since you began in it nearly 17 years ago?* What are some of the new technological components that have happened within the bus industry?* What will the future of the bus industry look like in five years?  * I know you work with military contracts, tell us about your upcoming event, Thunder over Georgia? Anthony Vaccarello is the President of BuyCoachBus.Com. Anthony has extensive experience in vehicle sales and procurement of business, charter sales, management, problem solving, technology development, raising capital, federal grants development, brand development, and relationship development. He has been in the industry for nearly twenty years Anthony’s experience lies within his technology development approach within the motorcoach industry. He is also a very good problem solver and ensures all of his customers receive the best value. BuyCoachBus is a certified pre-owned dealership that sells DOT Ready Motorcoaches to a network of limousines companies, bus companies, transit companies, and private buyers. Website: BuyCoachBus.com People also listened to this: TJ Scimone, Founder & CEO of Slice Inc.

TJ Scimone, CEO & Founder of Slice Inc. which feature finger-friendly® blades joins Enterprise Radio. More than half of Fortune 1000 companies reduce injuries & lower costs with this entrepreneur’s safety blades. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest TJ Scimone discuss the following:   * What is Slice Inc.?* What is the problem you are solving with the innovation of Slice safety blades?* To what do you attribute Slice’s success?* What makes Slice products different from other blades and cutting tools on the market?* What are the unique challenges of introducing a new technology to your market?* What do you see as the biggest safety risks in workplaces today?* Where do you see the safety industry going in the next 10 years?* What is next for Slice? Do you have any new products in the works or coming to market soon? TJ Scimone founded Slice Inc. in 2008, with a high priority on design, innovation and safety. The result is a unique line of tools, all of which feature finger-friendly® blades. TJ is an entrepreneur based in San Jose. Slice donates one percent of sales to autism research. Website: sliceproducts.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/SliceIncInstagram: @slice_cuts Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/sliceincYoutube: youtube.com/user/SliceCuts/featured People also listened to this: Chicago-based entrepreneur Emily Griffith, Founder of Lil Bucks

Life Coach and best-selling author Dr. Brenda Bowers of the book “World Changers and Difference Makers: A Comprehensive Guide to Transform Your Life and Mend the World One Sphere at a Time” joins Enterprise Radio. Dr. Bowers brings decades of proven experience in personal and professional motivation, organizational and individual transformation, relationship management, communication clarity, ownership of “presence”, igniting organism knowledge and establishing essential expertise to provide solutions to maximize purpose, intent, impression, and outcomes. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dr. Brenda Bowers discuss the following:   * What is self-awareness?* In relationship management how does a person build a relationship with themselves?* How do you obtain authorial presence?* What are organism knowledge and essential expertise and why are they necessary in the sphere(s) of life described in the book?* How does all of this work together to transform people and mend/heal society in a fast-paced corporate culture, political upheaval, fiscal constraints, isms/schisms, etc.? Dr. Brenda J. Bowers, Ph.D., DNP, RN brings over 35 years of healthcare experience to Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare and our broader communities. Her passion and expertise lie in the areas of psychology, substance abuse, and professional counseling with the goal of advancing a healthier society through a faith-based and holistic lens. In her role as Corporate Senior Vice President/System Chief Nursing Officer, she is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and evaluating patient services System-wide. Partners with WFH System Chief Medical Officers to establish an environment for clinical excellence, patient and family service, and clinical partnerships between nurses, physicians, and other clinicians. Website: www.aword4u.com   Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/aword4u.inc Twitter: @AWORD4UDrB People also listened to this: Becky Raymond of Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition Preaching the Importance of Adult Literacy

Becky Raymond, the Executive Director of the Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition who helps advocate for those who don’t possess professional skills, including reading and writing beyond the basic level joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Becky Raymond discuss the following: * Can you tell me about CCLC and how you got involved?* There are nearly 800,000 adult Chicagoans who don’t possess professional skills, including reading and writing, beyond the basic level. How does this impact these individuals in this ever-evolving world?* How can you help these individuals who don’t possess these professional skills?* Does CCLC help guide individuals on the career path? Tell me about last year’s Careers De Mayo and will another job fair be held this spring?* Can you tell us about this year’s CCLC Literacy Rally? Becky Raymond is a solutions-focused Senior Executive and Adult Literacy Expert with more than 20 years of success spanning education, adult literacy, and professional development. Leveraging extensive experience in hands-on leadership for a variety of non-profits and community organizations, her broad areas of expertise include non-profits, project management, workforce development, philanthropy, talent management, funding, research, social media and communications, and program management. Throughout her executive career, Becky has held leadership positions with the Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition, the Jane Addams Resource Corporation, Project Read of North San Mateo County, and San Francisco City College. After spending several years with community learning centers in the Bay Area, she returned to the Chicago area, and in 2004 she joined the Jane Addams Resource Corp (JARC). At JARC she managed the adult learners program and services. She then moved up to become Director of Development, where she led all of the agency’s development efforts, including an initiative to launch its award-winning manufacturing bridge training program. Becky also served as the North Central Regional Representative for the organization ProLiteracy America at national, regional, and state conferences. She brought her extensive knowledge of adult learning and training to her current role as the Executive Director of the Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition (CCLC), where she has played a central role in its funding and annual budget growth, securing philanthropic and competitive grants to support projects, and increased the organization’s visibility through print communications and social media, resulting in a 150% increase in membership. Becky also served as the Co-Principal Investigator for key research conducted by the Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy, responsible for coordinating surveys, focus groups, and case studies, and for data analysis and policy recommendations later published by CCLC. Becky holds a BA (Magna Cum Laude) in Sociology from Northern Illinois University.  Website: chicagocitywideliteracy.org Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.

Chicago-based entrepreneur Emily Griffith, Founder of Lil Bucks, the gluten-free sprouted buckwheat brand joins Enterprise Fit Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Emily Griffith discuss the following: * What are Lil Bucks?* Where did the inspiration for Lil Bucks come from?* What are some of the health benefits of sprouted buckwheat? Why should people consider buckwheat a good alternative for traditional granola or cereal?* Where do you picture Lil Bucks in 5 years?* What advice would you give to other entrepreneurs, especially those working in the food space? Emily Griffith is a Chicago-based entrepreneur and the founder of the sprouted buckwheat brand Lil Bucks. While living in Australia, Emily discovered the widespread use of sprouted buckwheat as a grain-free crunchy granola and topping. She became obsessed with this sustainable superfood, and moved back to the U.S.A. in 2017. She has since been on a mission to share the love of buckwheat with other crunch-lovin’, health-conscious Americans!  Website: LoveLilBucks.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/lovelilbucks Instagram: instagram.com/lovelilbucks People also listened to this:Trust your Gut: An interview with Gut Garden’s Lily Berman Lopez

Ieshia Leverette author of her recently released first book, titled “Naked Truth”, which is the first in a series of 3 books and is based on her life joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Ieshia Leverette discuss the following: * Tell us about your new book. What inspired the book?* Can you tell us how your personal struggles have empowered you to become a successful business owner? * What lessons can other business owners take from the book?* What comes next for you? What personal and professional goals are you pursuing now that your book is launched?* What’s the one business tip you wish someone had given you before starting your business? Ieshia Leverette is a successful, progressive business woman who’s widely known as a business coach and President of FitRealty. But recently, she added another title to her resume; author.  Leverette recently released her first book, titled “Naked Truth”, which is the first in a series of 3 books and is based on her life. Website: https://ladyleverette.com Social Media Links: Instagram: instagram.com/ladyleverette Facebook: facebook.com/theladyleverette People also listened to this: Pushing college admissions through a digital transformation

Vielka Hoy, CEO of Vielka Hoy Consulting and Bridge To College, specializing in working with underserved communities to help students identify, get accepted and thrive at the college that best suits their needs joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Vielka Hoy discuss the following: * What does Vielka Hoy Consulting to and specialize in?* How did you start working on Bridge to College?* How is this impacting the education industry? Where do you see it will make the most difference?* What has the process of developing a startup while you’re running a business been like?* How did you build the framework for the build to college App and how did you get development started? Essentially, when building an app like this, where do you start? Vielka Hoy has been in education for over twenty years as a middle and high school teacher and university instructor both in the United States and abroad, and at public and private institutions. She earned a BS in Social Studies Education from New York University and MA in Afro-American Studies from UCLA, and most of her doctorate at UC Berkeley in African Diaspora Studies. Vielka also founded Bridge to College Inc, a company that uses a web app and machine learning to match students to colleges that will graduate them on-time and fund them.  She also works as a program associate and specialist in educational technologies at the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University. Vielka is passionate about ensuring underserved students gain access to quality education. Websites: https://Bridgetocollege.co | https://VielkaHoy.co Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/VielkaHoyConsulting Twitter: @FindCollegeFit People also listened to this: Tell your brand story better with video