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Podcast that makes sense of the things people do to make cents... Making Cents of It All with Jesse Stakes gives the spotlight to the small businesses that make America run. We look to share the "why" behind why people choose what they do professionally and showcase their expertise in their chosen profession for the benefit of our audience. We also dive into the services that support those small businesses and provide information on the technology and services that allow them to do what they ...
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Nutrition that Works for Your Golf Game - Cindel Gwyn
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If you are Professional at Anything BUT Golf...this is for you! Do you drink one water for every beer you have on the golf course? Do you eat food before you go out and during your round to keep your blood sugar even? Are you that person that start strong and you just feel like you lose your game after the 15th hole? We were tempted to call this on…
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Academy of Putting is in Session - Stan Moore, PGA is Holding Class!
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If you are Professional at Anything BUT Golf, and you want to be a better putter - this episode is for you... Stan Moore, PGA, is regarded as South Florida’s #1 Putting & Short Game Coach and he took some time out of his busy schedule of helping his students pile up trophies to join the show and help us out! Since the beginning of golf, putting has…
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Playing in a PGA Tour Pro-Ams and Raising Money Good Causes - Len Mattiace Joins to Show
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If you are Professional at Anything BUT Golf...this is for you! Len Mattiace is one of my favorite professional golfers for everything that he has accomplished in the game, but so much more so for what he has done for his community and the schools that help educate our children. Len joined Wes Altice and Jesse Stakes to discuss what playing in Prof…
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Manage Your Human - Dawn Woodard gives us the Answers to the Test
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If you are Professional at Anything BUT Golf, and you would like to start playing or get better at the game...this is for you. What if I told you that you could create a blueprint for yourself and the teachers/coaches you work with in regard to how best to work and communicate with you? The answers to the test. Dawn Woodard founded and owns Judgmen…
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Movement Driven - Dr. Greg Goldberger, TPI Certified Physical Therapist
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If you are Professional at Anything BUT Golf, this ones for you! Dr. Greg Goldberger joins the show to talk about how Movement Driven Performance Physiotherapy is allowing golfers and active people to perform the sports and hobbies that they love and live a pain-free life. So many times, people think that more practice or a new club is what they ne…
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Playing Through Performance - Coach Mo Gesualdi's Holistic Approach to Getting Better
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If you are Professional at Anything BUT Golf - this one's for you! 2024 Troon Golf Coach of the Year, Coach Monique "Mo" Gesualdi joins the show to talk about her approach to developing golfers as a whole - mind, body, and overall game. Monique (Mo) Gesualdi is a PGA, LPGA, TPI certified Director of Instruction at St. John’s Golf & CC & the CEO & G…
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Kathy Hart Wood: Calm Certain Confident
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As part of, Professional at Anything BUT Golf, Kathy Hart Wood is joining the show talk about how she helps golfers find the state of mind where they can think clearly and make your best physical swing at that moment in time. As she says - this is usually calm, certain, or confident. Kathy is a former tour player, top teacher, and a certified life …
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Professional at Anything BUT Golf - Just Getting Started and I Need Some Help!
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I am excited to bring you a new series where we will be focusing on the golf industry and how professionals across all fields use it for recreation, building relationships, and, sometimes, making deals happen. I also cannot tackle this without a little help from Wes Altice, Director of Instruction at Top Golf in Jacksonville, FL. I am happy to say …
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Horizon Development - Making Sense of Automation and AI in Today's World
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We have talked a lot about the implementation of automation and ai and how it has integrated with people's business and/or their sales approach in today's world. This week we are actually talking to someone who makes that happen. Horizon Development are Automation Experts. They save businesses time and money with the Website/Application for your bu…
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Protecting Outdoor Lifestyles - Jennifer and Mike O'Neal of MosquitoNix
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Jennifer and Mike O'Neal join the show to share their family's company and the amazing opportunity for people to own their own business while having a proven system and team to support that MosquitoNix® has to offer. With over 20 years of experience, MosquitoNix® provides customized misting systems, monthly fogging treatments, and special event spr…
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My Bulldozer Just Fell into the Ocean - Who do I call? Randi Glazer, CEO of Arclight Underwriting Joins the Show
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My guest this week is Randi Glazer. She is the founder and CEO of Arc Light Underwriting. She is Managing General Agent (MGA) writing Physical Damage Insurance & Extended Service Contracts for Heavy Construction Equipment. If you are like me, insurance is something that you don't think much about until you're making that call to put in a claim. At …
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Consistency Makes Sense - David Lake, President and Founder of One Iron Golf
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David Lake is the President and Founder of One Iron Golf, a company that specializes in single-length golf clubs. For over 25 years, One Iron Golf has been a leader in designing custom-built single-length woods, irons, and wedges. David's professional journey from CPA to the golf industry is a fascinating one. Like many great origin stories, it sta…
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March Motors - Helping America Affordably Get on the Road
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Pre-owned automobile sales increased in the past several years because of a number of factors effecting the entire market. Just to put some perspective to the last sentence - total pre-owned sales topped 2.6 million units. That is an increase of over 2% overall. For most people, the purchase of your car is secondary only to the purchase of your hom…
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Prime Realty's own Tyler Saldutti - Brokers in Cars Getting Coffee
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Tyler and I did our best impression of Jerry Seinfeld's Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. Call it - Broker's in Cars Getting Coffee. Tyler is a fourth-generation real estate entrepreneur; and, prior to starting Prime Realty, was a top producer working for a global commercial real estate firm. He has consulted real estate owners and users from a wid…
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Pinhawk Golf & Aaron Banach - Nontraditional Approach to Making the Game Easier
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Over the last 40 years, golfers' ability to shoot lower scores have not improved very much. There have been huge advances in technology and agronomy during that time period, but not much has translated into improving golfers scores. Maybe we're going about this all wrong? Aaron Banach and Pinhawk Golf approach has been, "Don't bring something to ma…
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What is Executive Presence? Ben Hippeli joins me to define it and help you improve yours!
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Ben is back and he is sharing his thoughts on Executive Presence and how you can improve yours. Ben and his team at Benchmark Training help sales professionals and leaders improve their skills each and every day. This week, we're talking about something that doesn't get a lot of press and many believe it is just something you have, or you don't. Be…
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Making Cents with Data and Analytics - Patti Brownsord of Grounded with Data Drops Some Knowledge on Us!
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Patti Brownsord is the partner and co-founder of Grounded with Data. Her company's tag line is "Improving your bottom line through concrete, actionable intelligence." She joins me to share her insight and discuss Data & Analytics' role in today's business environment. Data and analytics (D&A) refer to the ways organizations manage data to support a…
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A.I. is Revolutionizing the Sales Landscape - Kelly Hill of Sales Advisors of FL Joins Me to Discuss
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This week, Kelly Hill is joining us to talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its increasing role in sales organizations. If you guys would like to check out Kelly's story and what Sales Advisors of Florida does for the clients, you can check out episode 14 for a deeper dive into her and her company. Today, Kelly is joining me to talk about ho…
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Bankroll Golf - how Iggy Furtado combined his love of golf and background in finance!
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The golf softgoods industry encompasses a wide range of products related to golf apparel and accessories. Iggy Furtado, founder of Bankroll Golf, found a way to combine his passion for the game with his chosen profession - hence the birth of Bankroll Golf! There website says it best: Before founding Bank Roll, I often daydreamed in my cubicle about…
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Social Media Study Hall - Class is in session!
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Social media marketing is the practice of using social media platforms and tools to promote a business and connect with existing and potential customers. It encompasses a wide range of activities, from content planning and creation to social media analytics. Social media marketing is about building relationships with your audience in the places the…
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What is a PEO? Greg Den Boef Joins to Make Sense of Professional Employer Organizations.
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My guest this week is Greg Den Boef. Greg has worked for Paychex for over 21 years. They are one of the nation's leaders in providing human resources, payroll, and employee benefits outsourcing services for small- to medium-sized businesses. A Professional Employer Organization (PEO), sometimes referred to as an employee leasing company, is a human…
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Making Sense of Business Marketing and Advertising - Yeliza Centeio, Founder of Integral Marketing & Advertising
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What Is Business Marketing? Business marketing involves using every available resource to share, promote, and build awareness around your brand. The goal is to increase your customer base and drive sales. Whether you’re just starting out or have an established business, marketing is not optional—it’s essential. Gone are the days of relying solely o…
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Can't Decide What You Want to Drink Today? Why Choose - Sidney Graybill and Dual Drinks Have You Covered!
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This week I am talking to Sidney Graybill - Founder and CEO of Dual Drinks in Orlando Florida. I love talking to creative people that create something that they believe will provide others with a better way of doing something or a better product that they never knew they needed - but now they can't live without it. Makes sense, doesn't it? That's e…
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Making Sense of HR Services in the Middle Markets - Stephen Murray, Founder of Grow Fast HR Solutions, joins me!
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Welcome to Making Cents of It All with Jesse Stakes. HR services play a crucial role in managing employees and ensuring a smooth workplace experience. Here are some key aspects of HR services: Recruitment and Onboarding: HR assists in recruiting and hiring new employees. They create job descriptions, conduct interviews, and onboard new hires, ensur…
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What keeps you up at night? Steve Strum, Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual, joins me to discuss!
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This episode is fun for me. I have Steve Strum, Financial Advisor from Northwestern Mutual, joining me today to talk about all the things that keep business owners up at night. In Steve's world, each day is filled with the tough and uncomfortable conversations that deal with all the WHAT IF's they could potentially face. I can tell you that this is…
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Protecting Against Financial Fraud and Helping Move money Where It Needs to Go - Treasury Services
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Treasury Service products are used by businesses of all sizes to manage the cash flow cycle and protect against the all-too-common fraudsters in today's world. In ages past, we built castles, walls, and moats to protect our treasures and our financial wellbeing from vandals and those that would look to take it. Today's tools are not all that dissim…
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Swinging With Purpose - Diana Riley, Executive Director: Swing for Women, Girls and Children
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Swinging With Purpose® is a 501c3 organization that provides support to grassroots organizations serving the needs of women, girls and children in communities across the country. Through various golf venues, we invite golfing communities to “swing with purpose” for their respective communities. Their vision is to invite non-profit organizations and…
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What's a Fractional Vice Preside of Sales? Kelly Hill of Sales Advisors Shares!
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We all want to make more money, right? Business owners and CEOs all want their sales teams to bring in more business. That usually means hiring a very skilled sales professional that you hope will lead your team to success. In today's world, there is another way. It is possible to lead through partnership rather than leading through employment. Kel…
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Ian Brown - Yield Coach Realty & Capital
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Yield Coach Realty & Capital is providing the education, tools, and opportunity for folks just like you and me to get into the investment real estate market. Ever have that feeling that you would like to invest in real estate, but you are afraid to fail, or you don't feel that you know enough to pull the trigger? This podcast is for you then! Ian s…
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Chris Pepin - Founder and Managing Partner of PRORELI: Filling Talent Demand in Maintenance and Reliability
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According to a recent study by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, the manufacturing skills gap in the United States could result in 2.1 million unfilled jobs by 2030. Chris Pepin and he is founder and Managing Partner of PRORELI. He is working on filling the huge talent demand in the Maintenance and Reliability disciplines that exists in man…
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Ben Hippeli, CEO of Benchmark Training LLC: Do virtual sales forces work?
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New years come with new beginnings, and I can't think of a better way to kick of this year than to bring on Ben Hippeli, Founder of Benchmark Training, to talk about what it looks like in modern sales and sales management to work virtually vs. the traditional in-person approach. We are diving into the benefits and some drawbacks of working as a vir…
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James Murphy - Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator
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Did you know that over 80% of legal disputes could avoid a courtroom all together and be settled through a process called mediation? I think most folks know the definition of the term, but how many people truly understand what the process of Meidation looks like? I didn't. My guest this week is James Murphy, Circuit Court Mediator in Duval County F…
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Profit First Professional - Rachel Siegel
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I am pleased to welcome back the President and Founder of GoFigure Accounting, Rachel Siegel. For those of you that didn't have the opportunity, check out episode 38 where we talked all about Rachel, her career, and how she started and grew gofigure account. This time, we are talking all about Profit First. What is Profit First you ask? I'll let Ra…
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Betsy Pepine & Ashley Tamayo - Pepine Realty Gives
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The Florida housing market has been on a tear in recent years, with home prices skyrocketing. This has also increased the demand for affordable housing across the state as wages for the folks who were already here are not grown at the same rate as the rapidly increasing home prices. Betsy Pepine's company is not only thriving in the North Central F…
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Gregory Grant - City of Jacksonville Small & Emerging Business Administrator - Office of Equal Business Opportunity
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Small businesses are generally defined by the U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) as independent businesses having fewer than 500 employees. Based on SBA's definition, there are 33.2 million small businesses in America, which account for 99.9% of all U.S. firms. Small businesses are credited with just under two-thirds (63%) of the new jobs create…
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Cheryl Stakes - Vision is Priceless
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My guest this week is Cheryl Stakes. She is the Program Direction at Vision is Priceless in Jacksonville, FL where they work each and every day to improve the visual health of children and adults in Northeast Florida. The impact of the work they do in the community truly is priceless, and the value to the people they help is immeasurable. What if y…
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Banking - There's so Much More to Explore
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I wanted to piggyback off our SBA show we just did. When you step back and look at what the banking system in the country represents to the community, they are essentially stewards and gatekeepers of the country's monetary system. There is so much more to it and much to understand. This is a continuation of a discussion that started with SBA last w…
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Scott McBride - One Florida Bank SBA
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The Small Business Administration (SBA) was established in 1953 by the Small Business Act, signed into law by President Eisenhower. The SBA was created to promote the interests of small businesses and enhance competition in the private marketplace. Prior to the establishment of the SBA, small businesses had limited access to credit resources. Scott…
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Kim Arrigo - Technology Sales & Consulting in Banking & Finance
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Kim Arrigo consults in the banking and finance industry for one of the largest tech companies in the United States. She and her team ensure that the systems those companies choose to have in place best assist them in interacting with their clients and potential customers. Enjoy Kim and I's conversation as we discuss what brought her to technology s…
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Shana Ryan - Conceptual HR Solutions
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Shana Ryan is the founder and CEO of Conceptual HR Solutions. Shana and her team provide Fractional Human Resource Services for companies that need additional support for their current HR department or another level of service that could include completely outsourcing your HR department. Human Resources has become an umbrella that covers so many di…
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Cindy Browning - Round Table Property Management
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Cindy Browning began working in the real estate world in 2013. Cindy is the CEO and Round Table Property Management. Their motto is "People Before Property". In the property management business, I don't think there is a better approach that you could start with. People and families surround the entire industry - people purchase rental properties as…
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Chelsea Ryckis - Ethos Benefits
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Chelsea Ryckis is the President and Founder of Ethos Benefits. She is working to bring health and benefits conversations out of the shadows and provide transparency for her clients and all large business owners that want to learn more about how to gain or regain control over one of the largest line items on their company budget - health insurance a…
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Justin Neagle - Spot Migration
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Technology in infiltrated all sectors of the US economy in 2023 - including the AEC space. Not familiar with the term? Neither was I until I met Justin Neagle. Justin is part of the leadership team and the Chief Storyteller at Spot Migration. Justin and the team at Spot Migration focus on the intersection of People, Process, and Technology and how …
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Rachel Siegel - Go Figure Accounting
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My guest this week is Certified Public Accountant, Rachel Siegel. Rachel is the founder and owner of Go Figure Accounting. They are a small, specialized firm that those that Serve Us - nationwide. Rachel and her team operate under the Profit First model. Profit First is a cash management technique developed by Mike Michalowicz that treats profit as…
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It's hard to believe that I launched this podcast 9 months ago now. Nelson Bradshaw was my very first guest on the show and I am happy to be able to bring him back this week. Last time, we talked a lot about Nelson, his career, and his deep involvement in the community. This time, I thought we would talk a lot more about Farther, his role there as …
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This week we are traveling across the pond to talk with the UK's own Sales Marvel, Keith Rozelle. Right of the bat, he'll share with you why he is the Sales Marvel. The globe is getting to be a smaller place every day. Tools such as LinkedIn connect our global business community and give us ways to share ideas and lessons that we used to have to se…
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Ben Hippeli, MBA, CST - Benchmark Training, LLC
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Ben Hippeli - Founder of Benchmark Training is my guest this week. Benchmark Training working with their clients to build a culture of profitability through people development. Ben has successfully started multiple businesses. As you will hear, not only does he work with leaders and sales professionals, but he is also a Professor of Professional Se…
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This week's guest is Bruce Breedlove. Bruce has a great story that I am happy to share with you. He is a self-made person that was able to put himself through nursing school and found ways to exponentially grow his personal wealth by putting his money to work for him in the background while he has continued to do the same. This is no knock on Bruce…
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This week I am bringing you my conversation with Bob McKenzie of McKenzie HR. Bob has been in the Human Resource side of business in various roles since 1977. In 2002 he founded McKenzie HR where he provided Full-service HR for small to medium businesses. Mr. McKenzie was named the 2012 Ultimate Human Resources Executive of the Year by the Jacksonv…
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FranPath's Brittany Bode and Sam Schweitzer - Whats Happening in Franchising?
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I first had Brittany Bode and Sam Schweitzer on the show earlier this year to talk about Franchising. We talked about their business, FranPath Consulting, and what they do for their clients - how they find Franchises and business models that best fit their needs and how they want to run a business - but I felt like we left a lot on the table. So th…
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