Enterprise Podcast Network – EPN

Sharvette Mitchell, Creative Director & Business Strategy at Mitchell Productions where they offer web design services, personal branding and online marketing joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Sharvette Mitchell discuss the following: *  How did you get started?* What is visual branding?* Why is visual branding important?* How does a website act as an “employee”?* What should someone have in place before contacting a web designer?* What are components of building a personal brand? Sharvette Mitchell is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. She brings to the table, 25 years past experience in corporate America in the field of training & development and Consumer Compliance. Sharvette provides web design services for entrepreneurs so that they can generate revenue with an amazing online brand. In conjunction to web design,  Sharvette is a Consultant & Trainer and conducts training and seminars with an emphasis on the use of  Facebook marketing, personal branding strategies and creation of digital products. She is a Professional Certified Leadership Coach, on the Board of Directors of James River Writers, a past recipient of the Richmond Star Award, ACHI Magazine’s – Radio Personality of The Year Award and has been featured in publications such as Huffington Post, HOPE for Women Magazine, DIVA By Design Magazine, CEO Magazine, Glambitious Magazine,  Rescue A CEO Blog & Sista Sense Magazine. Sharvette has also been seen on CBS 6 Virginia This Morning, The CW Network and Comcast Cable. For over 11 years, she has hosted a weekly talk radio show, The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show, that airs on Blog Talk Radio, iTunes and on her personal mobile app. Lastly, Sharvette is the visionary author of the upcoming anthology, PROPEL and a co-author in two books, Mogul In the Making and Get It Done! Design The Business of Your Dreams. Website: mitchell-productions.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/MitchellProductionsTwitter: @Sharvette People also listened to this: Becoming the Voice of the Enterprise Customer

Reb Risty, Head REBL at REBL Marketing, a B2B marketing firm helping their clients tell their story one video at a time joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Reb Risty discuss the following: * Why should businesses start using video as part of the content strategy?* Why aren’t more companies using video marketing?* What is the difference between a video marketer and videographer?* How should you start using video?* What type of videos should your business create? Tip: Work with video marketing team from the marketing strategy to the editing. That’s how you’ll avoid wasting time or money. Reb has fulfilled the role from marketing coordinator to CMO on both the client and agency sides. She’s an entrepreneur at heart, and has owned an entertainment business, e-commerce store and a healthy fast-food Restaurant. She has an MBA in Marketing & Entrepreneurship and her BA is in Communications with a minor in Biology. She recently was voted the 2019 Emerging Woman-Owned Business by the Connected Women of Influence Organization. When Reb’s not in the office you’ll find her alpine skiing or traveling internationally. Website: reblmarketing.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/reblmarketingLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/rebl-marketingYoutube: youtube.com/channel/ReblMarketing People also listened to this: Ways to Change Our Media Diet and Change the World

Arjun Chopra, Partner at Floodgate a seed-stage venture capital firm that focuses on early stage investments in technology companies joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Arjun Chopra discuss the following: * How did you get to where you are at today?* What experiences in your past have helped you be a successful investor?* What are areas of interest for you?  What are you currently investing in?* How do you learn about new startups and innovations in the enterprise space?* How do you work with startups?* What are the 3 most critical things you need to have to be successful as an enterprise entrepreneur?* What mistakes have you seen startups make when they try and pitch their enterprise idea to Floodgate?* What advice would you give startups trying to pitch to Floodgate? Arjun Chopra leads cloud and enterprise investments at Floodgate. In addition to being an accomplished seed-stage VC, Arjun is a coder and inventor, as well as a former SaaS CTO, so he has a singular perspective on the 10+ year future of all things “cloud” – including enterprise AI, blockchain, security and of course enterprise tech buzzwords like kubernetes, serverless, DevOps and digital transformation. Website: floodgate.com People also listened to this: Humachine: It’s Not in the Dictionary. But It Will Soon Transform Our Lives

Yuval Hertzog the Co-Founder of the Tide Foundation an organization building open source technologies to solve the global privacy breach epidemic joins Enterprise Radio. This episode of Enterprise Radio is working in association with the Cyber Security Channel. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Yuval Hertzog discuss the following: * We’ve had the pleasure of speaking with your co-founder Issac Elnekave previously on the show. We’ve invited you back to talk about some amazing innovations you’ve recently published. But for those who’ve not yet heard of you, tell us about the Tide Foundation?* Data breaches and Privacy breaches are impacting organizations big and small on a global scale. What kind of challenges to organizations have in protecting the sensitive consumer data they hold and what kind liability is it to have that responsibility?* With data breaches hitting the news on a daily basis, your announcement couldn’t be more timely. You’ve recently published a paper on a new technology called “Splintering” that makes passwords 14 million times more difficult to hack – can you tell us how that’s possible?* Splintering is just one piece in the puzzle of a more comprehensive suite of privacy technology aimed at solving a massive issue plaguing businesses big and small – can you expand on how your technology addresses the global privacy breach epidemic?* How does a business adopt Tide’s technology? Yuval has over 30 years’ experience in ICT developing and executing business strategies of highly complex organizations. He has a proven track record in leading complex programs from inception to production to acquisition at tier-1 operators’ level around the world. Yuval was IDF Captain of 7 years in Military Intelligence; holds 6 patents in the field of web and telecommunications and holds world-class expertise in the area of unified communications; and previously co-founded 5 businesses – 3 of which had successful exits. Website: https://tide.org Social Media Links: Twitter: @tidefoundationLinkedin: linkedin.com/company/tide-foundation

John D. Wood, Esq. that represents real and intellectual property owners in insurance matters through his law firm, and consults on technology policy through The Humachine LLC joins Enterprise Radio. Wood is the co-author of “The Humachine: Humankind, Machines, and the Future of Enterprise”. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest John Wood discuss the following: * What do you mean by “the Humachine” and how is this different than cyborgs? * What is “Kasparov’s Law” and how can ordinary workers compete with AI? * What is “Moravec’s Paradox” and what are some examples of where AI is limited but humans excel? * Why is “dark data”—more so than big data—an enterprise game changer?* Why robots that seem to take our jobs could very well make our jobs?* How to address AI’s seemingly apocalyptic threats, including the control problem, algorithmic bias, and bot weaponization?* How becoming a technology-driven company requires us to become more human, not less? John D. Wood, Esq., is a graduate of NYU School of Law and TCU where he earned his bachelors degrees summa cum laude in English and Philosophy. He is a member of the New York and Texas State Bar Associations and has provided Continuing Professional Education programs on insurance, copyleft, and artificial intelligence and the law. Wood represents real and intellectual property owners in insurance matters through his law firm, and consults on technology policy through The Humachine LLC.  He is co-author of The Humachine: Humankind, Machines,and the Future of Enterprise. Website: TheHumachineBook.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/john.wood.501 Twitter: @JohnWoodTorchLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/john-wood-law-firm People also listened to this: Successful Entrepreneur Inspiring Others

Nina LaRosa the Marketing Director of Moxie Media, an employee e-learning company based in New Orleans, Louisiana joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Nina LaRosa discuss the following: * What are the benefits of using a learning management system (LMS) for employee training?* What should a good LMS offer?* How can employers measure the success of a training program?* Which industries benefit most from e-learning for employees? Are there any that shouldn’t use e-learning?* What’s a common misconception about using an LMS? Summary: If you want to cut down on the paperwork and data entry related to your company training, there’s no better way than switching to an LMS. It can also cut down on time, energy, and stress during audits. You’ll have everything you need in a single place, organized and easy to use. Nina LaRosa is the Marketing Director of Moxie Media, a workplace safety, health, and HR online training and LMS company based in New Orleans, Louisiana. She has a Bachelor of Arts in graphic design from Tulane University School of Professional Advancement. LaRosa joined Moxie in 2006. Founded in 1985 by Martin Glenday, Moxie Media’s President and Executive Producer, the company has provided design and production services to organizations throughout the world. Moxie specializes in safety, security, health and wellness, and human resources training programs for businesses. From maritime to oil and gas to hospitality, Moxie works with a wide variety of industries. With over 300 courses as well as custom course development services, Moxie Media can train employees in any topic or procedure. Moxie Media’s learning management system (LMS) makes training employees easier than ever. It provides companies with a customized training portal, powerful tracking tools, and easy-to-use reporting. Online, offline, and mobile capabilities allow employers and employees access to training, tracking, and reporting from anywhere. When companies want to reduce paperwork, meet compliance requirements, and manage audits, Moxie’s LMS is the perfect solution. Website: moxielearning.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/moxietraining Twitter: @MoxieTraining People also listened to this: Take Your Startup from Aha To Exit with the Startup Roadmap

Jodie Jackson, who is a researcher, campaigner and author of “You Are What You Read: Why Changing Your Media Diet Can Change the World” joins Enterprise Radio. This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Author Channel. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Jodie Jackson discuss the following: * What inspired you to write the book?* What is solutions journalism?* Can you give a brief summary of your findings in the book and what they  suggest about the impact the news has on us?* What do you mean by the negativity bias and why is it a problem?* What are the benefits of solutions journalism?* Why should journalists care about solutions journalism? Jodie Jackson is an author, researcher and campaigner. She holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of East London (UK) where she investigated the psychological impact of the news. As she discovered evidence of the beneficial effects of solutions-focused news on our wellbeing, she grew convinced of the need to spread consumer awareness. She is a regular speaker at media conferences and universities. Her new book is You Are What You Read: Why Changing Your Media Diet Can Change the World (Unbound, September 3, 2019). Website: www.jodiejackson.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/jodiejackson21Twitter: @JacksonJodie21 People also listened to this: What do you stand for? How Core Beliefs Build Brands People Authentically Love

J. T. Madicus, an American entrepreneur, educator, author, producer and creator, founder and chairman of QUPI.com the world’s largest medical question bank joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest J. T. Madicus discuss the following: * You are creator of the Qupi platform, the world’s largest medical question bank. Tell us about why you created this and how it’s revolutionizing medical students.* You often refer to the Qupi manifesto — what does this mean?* Climate Change is going to be a TREMENDOUS ISSUE for the world. Water shortage is an obvious condition on the table due to climate change. While the government gets their act together with policy change, let’s talk about the technology necessary in the background and about your passion toward helping be part of the solution.* There is no true villain without a hero and no true her w/o a villain, dynamics of Trump; Why are be being so divisive with this game?* You used to work for Pharmaceutical companies & convinced doctors to use THEIR medicines — how ethical is this marketing? Same goes for ethics of direct to consumer advertising for pharma (Viagra + Prozac). J. T. Madicus is the creator, founder and chairman of QUPI.com, the world’s largest medical question bank. With over 10,000 practice questions and a cutting edge, customizable interface, QUPI helps thousands of medical students from the United States to India and Europe practice their medical knowledge, pass their exams and become doctors.M Website: https://qupi.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/qupipageInstagram: @qupi_medical People also listened to this: Take Your Startup from Aha To Exit with the Startup Roadmap

Adi Jagannathan, CEO and co-founder of Aha To Exit, Inc., a proven business accelerator with a step-by-step process helping innovators become entrepreneurs with their 10 step roadmap joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Adi Jagannathan discuss the following: * How can a business determine if they have a product or service worth pursuing?* Once you pushed through steps one through five and you know you have a viable product and you’re ready to start funding and stop bootstrapping your venture. How do you approach your seed round and angel investor? * What is the biggest mistake you see entrepreneurs commit when they are approaching step six, Capital Structure? * In step seven right after capital structure, I see guerilla marketing. How much of the capital structure raised should a business devote to the marketing of its product or service? * How and when should an entrepreneur consider their exit? Adi Jagannathan is a strategic, multidisciplinary entrepreneur with a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and a master’s degree in Global Technology and Entrepreneurship from Arizona State University. As a serial entrepreneur, he has built multiple successful businesses in a range of industries. In his current role as CEO for Aha To Exit, a startup accelerator, he is helping innovators go from a struggling startup to a successful business with his team of 30 employees.  Website: AhaToExit.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/AhaToExitLinkedin: linkedin.com/company/ahatoexit People also listened to this: Experimax Celebrated Veteran Franchisees

Matthew Schechner is the President of Essential Advisory Services, a judgment-free financial planning firm based in Long Island, NY joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Matthew Schechner discuss the following: * What is goal based planning, and what are the benefits?* What is the biggest challenge when it comes to creating and sticking to a goal-based plan for small business owners and entrepreneurs?* What differentiates retirement planning for small business owners and why do they require special attention?* How can small business owners and entrepreneurs find balance in planning for their personal financial future, as well as the business’ financial future? Matthew Schechner began his financial planning career in New York City with Gruntal & Co. Following this, he spent several years at Oppenheimer & Co. as a Senior Vice President. Just prior to finding Essential Advisory Services, Matthew spent 10 years as a financial planner with National Holdings. In 2018, Matthew founded Essential Advisory Services with the intention to empower families and individuals through guidance, education and a warm sense of community. The judgment-free financial planning firm is located in Westbury, New York, offering services including goal-based planning, women and LGBTQ services. In 2019, Matthew received the honor as Envestnet’s Essential Advisor of the Year, being selected out of a pool of over 90,000 advisors. Most recently, he received the First-Class Service Award from National Holdings in 2019. Website: essentialas.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/essentialwealthwellnessTwitter: @essentialadvis2 People also listened to this: Experimax Celebrated Veteran Franchisees

Diane R. Gehart, PhD, is an accomplished practitioner, professor and researcher of psychotherapy. Her new book, “Mindfulness for Chocolate Lovers: A Lighthearted Way to Stress Less and Savor More Each Day, describes how to live a sweeter life” joins Enterprise Fit Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Diane R. Gehart discuss the following: * Can you really meditate with chocolate?* What are some of the myths about happiness?* In your book, you say happiness is a life skill. What do you mean by that?* Can you say more about “befriending” problems?* What do you mean when you say “crazy wisdom” is the backdoor to happiness?* In your book, you talk about developing “fierce compassion.” What does that mean? Diane R. Gehart, Ph.D., is an author, an award-winning professor of Counseling and Family Therapy at California State University, Northridge, and a practicing psychotherapist. Her new book is Mindfulness for Chocolate Lovers: A Lighthearted Way to Stress Less and Savor More Each Day (Rowman & Littlefield, Sept. 15, 2019).  Website: DianeGehart.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/DianeGehartPhDLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/diane-gehart-phd The views, ideas, thoughts and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Enterprise Podcast Network – EPN.  People also listened to this: Trust your Gut: An interview with Gut Garden’s Lily Berman Lopez

Lily Berman Lopez, Founder of Gut Garden, a supplement company that provides an easy to follow roadmap to optimal gut health – based on the functional medicine approach joins Enterprise Fit Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Lily Berman Lopez discuss the following: * What is Gut Garden?* What inspired you to start the company?* What has been the response to the product line so far?* What is some advice for people who want to start their own business?* How do you measure success for Gut Garden? Tip: You know your own body and you deserve to feel your best. If you’re walking around for years with digestive symptoms, there is a solution for you. Don’t give up. Lily Berman Lopez is the Founder and CEO of Gut Garden, the world’s first supplement company based on the innovative, functional medicine approach to gut health. Gut Garden’s hugely popular GoodGut Program has served thousands of customers since 2016 with one simple mission — to help you feel your best. Gut Garden Products are available at mygutgarden.com and at Amazon.com. Website: mygutgarden.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/mygutgardenInstagram: instagram.com/mygutgarden People also listened to this: Re-Thinking Healthcare with Xlear’s CEO Nathan Jones

Jim Muir, Founder and President of Experimax, a unique franchising concept that specializes in the buying and selling of certified preowned Apple products joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Jim Muir discuss the following: * Please provide some background to Experimax.* Why is it important for brands to celebrate active and retired military?* How have veteran franchisees contributed to your business?* Can you give us some background on current veteran franchisees?* What support does Experimax provide to veterans who are transitioning to civilian life?* What training does Experimax give to franchisees?* What feedback have you received from these veterans?* From your experience working with veterans, what advice can you give for those interested in opening a franchise? After outgrowing his garage, Jim Muir opened the first Experimax location in 2012 in West Palm Beach, Florida, realizing his dream of offering affordable pre-owned Apple® products to his customers. Jim had in-depth business knowledge from years of running car dealerships and technical knowledge from his hobby of buying, fixing, and selling used electronics, which he combined to begin what quickly became a successful business. Website: experimax.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/ExperimaxInstagram: @experimaxus People also listened to this: Dawn Freeman: The vision and leadership required to turn a nonprofit into a nationwide resource

Tina Paine, Owner and Founder of Wicked Healthy Vending that provides healthy vending to companies, organizations and schools across Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Tina Paine discuss the following: * It’s been a couple of years since we spoke, how has it been going for you and Wicked Healthy Vending been faring and where do you see yourself in 5 years? * What obstacles have you faced over the past five years and how did you overcome them? * What makes Wicked Healthy Vending stand out as compared to its competitors and those traditional vendors? * How is it being a woman in a male dominated business?.* You mentioned community is your mission as well, what are some of the things you do to engage with the community? * Tina, I understand that Wicked Healthy Vending is going on its 6th year in November, surpassing its 5 year milestone.  Why do you think you have managed to be successful? Tina Paine is the founder and certified woman business owner of Wicked Healthy Vending, a healthy vending company that provides nutritious snacks and beverages to its Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire communities. Wicked Healthy Vending began its business operations in November of 2013 and has been growing rapidly.  Wicked Healthy Vending services a variety of locations, such as gyms, schools, YMCAs, hotels, dealerships, corporations and non-profit organizations.  Tina, always wanted to open her own business and after raising her family and working in corporate America for several years, she decided it was time.  In December 2018 Tina bid fare well to her corporate career and took the leap to work on her business full time.   Tina has over 25 years legal and business experience.  She received her MBA from Salem State University and her paralegal certificate from the National Academy for Paralegal Studies.   It’s Wicked Healthy Vending’s mission to not only provide healthy snacks and beverages to the community, but to help the community through health education and charitable assistance.  She can be contacted at info@wickedhealthyvending.com or 978-587-5229. Website: wickedhealthyvending.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/WHVendingTwitter: @WHVending People also listened to this: Launch Your Own Hypergrowth: 3 Essential Pillars of AirBnB’s Success

Nathan Jones, CEO or Xlear, global leader in creating natural, convenient, xylitol-based sinus and oral care products that support a healthy lifestyle joins Enterprise Fit Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Nathan Jones discuss the following: * How did you get involved with Xlear and what steps have you taken since to grow the company? * What have you learned from working with your family, in this case your father? What would you advise to our listeners who might be thinking about going to business with their family members? * You aim to help your customers with solving their immediate health issues with your brand’s xylitol-based products. But for anyone to use you products, they need to understand how they work and why is xylitol beneficial for them. How do you accomplish that in a way that your target audience understands it? * What do you think is the future of the natural products health space? * Fall is here which also means flu season. What tips do you want to share with our listeners on the topic of staying healthy this season?  Nathan Jones was born in Kansas City and he spent his formative years in Idaho, in a small town where his father was the town doctor. Later, in a pursuit to provide needed support for the entire family of 14 kids, Nathan’s parents have made the decision to move to Michigan, Mexico City, where he spent most of his childhood. When he was 16 years old, the family made another move, this time to Utah which is also where Nathan graduated from high school. He attended college for a year, spent a year in active duty, and also went on a two year mission with his church. He moved back home in 1994 and started attending Utah Valley University. Later, he made a transition to Seattle where he attended school to become a commercial diver – he used skills form this education when he worked as a diver in oilfields in Louisiana between 1995 and 2000. Another transition occurred when he moved back to Utah and founded Xlear in 2000 where he has been ever since. Website: xlear.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/xylitol.experts Instagram: instagram.com/xlear People also listened to this: Discover How to Activate Your Skinny Genes with the SEXY Diet