http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhpBruce Hurwitz Presents is a live 30-minute interview program. It is a service of Hurwitz Strategic Staffing, Ltd., an executive recruiting and career counseling firm. To learn how you can be a guest on the show, please visit www.brucehurwitzpresents.com. BHP is sponsored by the ProfitAbility Institute (www.profitabilityinstitute.com).enBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Sat, 15 Jun 2019 12:45:00 GMTThu, 27 Dec 2018 22:00:00 GMTBusinessBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/9055cb43-2699-49f0-a29e-bd7c28398691_bhp17.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhpBruce Hurwitz Presents is a live 30-minute interview program. It is a service of Hurwitz Strategic Staffing, Ltd., an executive recruiting and career counseling firm. To learn how you can be a guest on the show, please visit www.brucehurwitzpresents.com. BHP is sponsored by the ProfitAbility Institute (www.profitabilityinstitute.com).feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comcareers,veterans,finance,law,history,philosophy,science,business,entrepreneurship,authors,writing,life,adversityBruce Hurwitz PresentsnoShare your business story with the world! Any and all topics are welcome as long as they are neither racist nor pornographic.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/27/vikram-rajan-video-blogging-why-it-worksBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/27/vikram-rajan-video-blogging-why-it-works/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/27/vikram-rajan-video-blogging-why-it-worksThu, 27 Dec 2018 22:00:00 GMTVikram Rajan: Video Blogging: Why it Works Vikram Rajan is the co-founder of phoneBlogger.net, and its new service: Videosocials, the video blogging club for subject matter experts. Vik is a frequent presenter at the NYC Bar Association, and many other lawyer groups around NYC. Vikram was a panelist at the New York State Bar Association conference in January 2018, regarding social media best practices. Vikram’s marketing column was published by the AICPA’s largest newsletter, featured in its Journal of Accountancy. Vik has also been published by Forbes and other publications. About our discussion he says, "Video blogging has taken over social media (and marketing): Zuckerberg announced Facebook’s “video first” strategy in 2016. In mid 2017, LinkedIn started auto-playing videos in its feeds. Instagram launched 'IgTV' in mid 2018 for videos longer than 1 minute. But attention spans are extremely limited & distracted when people are scrolling. Vikram will discuss the do’s & dont’s for using video blogs to engage prospects and referral relationships on social media: 1) Vik will share simple practices for recording quality video blogs; 2) the essentials of optimizing video watching; and 3) how to craft content to convert 'viewers into doers.' ” 00:29:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoVikram,Rajan,Video blogging,Video,BlogVikram Rajan is the co-founder of phoneBlogger.net, and its new service: Videosocials, the video blogging club for subject matter experts. Vik is a frequent prb6025376-0280-4567-aace-d87dee7e87fe1163fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/26/michelle-bernard-live-above-ordinaryBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/26/michelle-bernard-live-above-ordinary/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/26/michelle-bernard-live-above-ordinaryWed, 26 Dec 2018 22:00:00 GMTMichelle Bernard: Live Above Ordinary Michelle Bernard teaches her fitness clients and students how to strengthen the relationship between their body and mind so they can bring their goals into real-life. Her book, LEAN HAPPY HEALTHY YOU, and the complementary journal, CAMPOUT WITH THE LEAN HAPPY HEALTHY YOU JOURNAL, outline her system for sustainable fat-loss. Her new book, beyond words—finding fulfillment between the lines, speaks specifically about the number one tool that helps you stay commited to your vision, lose the excess weight, and keep it off. It will raise your internal set-point so you can continue to live above ordinary. About our discussion she says, "As 2019 approaches, folks have nothing but enthusiasm about losing weight and keeping it off this time. You use that enthusiasm to keep your gym dates four nights a week, to push the plate of pasta away in favor of zucchini, and to keep your water bottle filled. But why, by mid-March, is it hard to uphold the strength of your convictions? To keep your fat-loss commitment— 1. Journal to know yourself. 2. Connection. 3. Get a teacher, trainer, and/or friend for information, accountability, and elevation." 00:30:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoMichelle,Bernard,Fitness,Weight loss,ExerciseMichelle Bernard teaches her fitness clients and students how to strengthen the relationship between their body and mind so they can bring their goals into rea57b62882-3832-4a1d-944b-dd3da20d8ad81161fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/21/nicole-hausman-art-for-allBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/21/nicole-hausman-art-for-all/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/21/nicole-hausman-art-for-allFri, 21 Dec 2018 15:30:00 GMTNicole Hausman: Art for AllNicole Hausman is the owner of Lumen Gallery Inc. an online art gallery and a full service art consulting firm. Lumen Gallery serves commercial spaces in financial, Legal, hospitality and healthcare as well as residential. Nicole holds a MS in Technology Management and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Telecommunications from Stony Brook University. She has held various positions within major corporations such as AT&T, Dassault AT, American Express. Nicole is a certified Hatha Yoga instructor from Dharma Yoga Center.  Her hobbies include Scuba Diving, Sailing, Traveling, Photography, Tai Chi, Yoga, Skiing, and Hiking. We will be discussing the importance of art in the workplace. 00:29:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoHausman,Lumen,ArtA discussion about art in the workplace1b126bf6-8006-44dd-862c-5b61bdcbc15d1162fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/17/alan-siege-how-to-combat-the-power-of-negative-thinkingBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/17/alan-siege-how-to-combat-the-power-of-negative-thinking/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/17/alan-siege-how-to-combat-the-power-of-negative-thinkingMon, 17 Dec 2018 20:00:00 GMTAlan Siege: How to Combat the Power of Negative ThinkingAlan Siege is the Principal of Small Business Management Consulting, a 15-year old company, that assists small professional service and retail businesses  become more visible by improving the way they tell their business story and more profitable by refining their business model. He has an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Pace University and a Master’s degree in Performing Arts Management from Brooklyn College.  He’s led business workshops at the Brooklyn and Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, the Support Center of New York, the Brooklyn Business Outreach Center and the Business Division of the Brooklyn Public Library. He is an Instructor for the FastTrac Program, (part of the NYC Department of Small Business Services) and an Adjunct Professor in the School of Professional Studies at New York University and Long Island University. About our discussion he says, "Most of us are full of  'should' statements; we should be doing this and trying that and always, always moving forward.  I don’t think that’s always really possible; so  what I want to talk about is how this kind of thinking can get in the way of simple progress in your work as an entrepreneur.  In essence, it all about saying It’s OK to feel and say, 'I don’t know how to. . .' and even 'I don’t want to. . .'  when it comes to trying new ways of building a business.  Because once you say it, you can be free to actually doing it." 00:29:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoSiege,Negativity,Attitude,Depression,Peace of mindA discussion about overcoming negative thinkingf58e1f49-f8c0-4da3-a9ef-8e64ae33ec561157fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/16/bj-jhaveri-how-to-ascend-to-the-next-level-in-your-careerBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/16/bj-jhaveri-how-to-ascend-to-the-next-level-in-your-career/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/16/bj-jhaveri-how-to-ascend-to-the-next-level-in-your-careerSun, 16 Dec 2018 22:00:00 GMTBJ Jhaveri: How to Ascend to the Next Level in Your CareerBJ Jhaveri is the Founder of VinPro Coaching, focused on equipping professionals and executives to ascend to their next level or next job. In the last 15 years, he has coached numerous professionals and executives for catalyzing a breakthrough in their careers and performance improvement in their business. His portfolio includes over a decade of leading the business operations of a Tech consulting services organization. He is an Advisory Board member for CX@Rutgers University. For his exemplary work as an Industry Advisory Council member at the Edison Job Corps Academy, he was honored with the Community Star Award. About our discussion he says, "For senior executives, the dual objective is to perform successfully at the current level and take steps to gravitate to the next level. For thriving in today’s VUCA (Volatility Uncertainty Complexity Ambiguity) world, it would be vital to use a structured & proven framework for ascending to the next level. "A proven process would help in defining the various steps for career growth: assessing your current level, unique strengths, setting goals, catalyzing breakthroughs, and amplifying your prominence. "Understanding and adopting this process would help in accelerating the momentum for your career growth." 00:30:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoJhaveri,VinPro,Career,Career Development,Career AdvancementA discussion about career advancement.d32196b1-4212-4304-b099-3166665a180d1151fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/13/kiwi-callahan-5-ways-to-use-videos-to-market-your-businessBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/13/kiwi-callahan-5-ways-to-use-videos-to-market-your-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/13/kiwi-callahan-5-ways-to-use-videos-to-market-your-businessThu, 13 Dec 2018 22:00:00 GMTKiwi Callahan: 5 Ways to Use Videos to Market Your BusinessKiwi Callahan is a documentary filmmaker, a martial artist,and  a wine lover. But it wasn’t always that way. Kiwi found her way into documentary filmmaking after being a professional musical theater actress for 10 years. As she grew older, she found herself becoming more confident in her beliefs, less sure that she knew everything, and drawn to a different kind of story. After much consideration (read: pacing, wine consumption, sleeping, and chocolate eating), she decided to change directions and pursue a career in documentary filmmaking. In addition to full-length and short documentary films, Kiwi has been producing documentary-style videos and commercials for all types of businesses, ranging from solopreneurs to international brands such as Dockers, Target, and Dove. Follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube. About our discussion she says, "There have been about a zillion articles published in the last few years claiming that businesses MUST be producing videos in order to succeed in today’s marketing environment. They are largely correct, but for business owners who don’t have any experience producing videos for themselves, figuring out how to integrate video into their current marketing strategy can be overwhelming. This podcast will discuss the 5 most common ways that businesses use videos to amplify their marketing efforts, and will also provide insight into how to produce these videos at any budget level."   00:30:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoKiwi Callahan,video,videography,marketingKiwi Callahan is a documentary filmmaker, a martial artist,and  a wine lover. But it wasn’t always that way. Kiwi found her way into documentary filmmaking a3045b8fa-c432-41a1-82c5-6aba9cf3c8501160fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/10/robert-klausner-year-end-tax-planningBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/10/robert-klausner-year-end-tax-planning/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/10/robert-klausner-year-end-tax-planningMon, 10 Dec 2018 22:00:00 GMTRobert Klausner: Year-End Tax PlanningRobert Klausner is the Tax Partner of P&K CPAs LLC with 30 years of tax and accounting experience in a variety of industries, including real estate, construction and professional services.  He has worked in both public and private accounting with concentrations in Tax, Accounting and Business Advisory Services.   He is responsible for all tax services, IRS and state audits and staff development. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration from The American University and a Masters in Taxation from Fairleigh Dickinson University.  He is a licensed CPA in New Jersey and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA) and the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP). 00:33:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoKlausner,Tax,Taxes,Tax PlanningA discussion about year-end tax planning.26861c91-6776-4086-bb77-506d0529b414175fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/09/annabelle-beckwith-avoiding-hidden-human-factors-that-can-derail-your-businessBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/09/annabelle-beckwith-avoiding-hidden-human-factors-that-can-derail-your-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/09/annabelle-beckwith-avoiding-hidden-human-factors-that-can-derail-your-businessSun, 09 Dec 2018 22:00:00 GMTAnnabelle Beckwith: Avoiding Hidden Human Factors that Can Derail Your Business For nearly 20 years Annabelle Beckwith has been helping entrepreneurs, business leaders and managers around the world to build stronger, more productive teams and more profitable businesses by developing their leadership skills through training and coaching. Before this, she held various management roles, including that of Head of Development and Public Affairs at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (now the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland). Her work with entrepreneurs and business owners centres around core patterns and principles and proven best practice, gathered from working in the USA, Europe, Middle East and Asia. About our discussion she says, "What’s often missed as entrepreneurs scale their businesses  - just because we’re human beings and we don’t know what we don’t know until we’re in the thick of it – is how aspects of the human condition have a tendency to get in the way. It’s the unseen ‘people factors’   which pretty much ensure that growth  and progress don’t happen in a straight line. "I’ll be discussing what entrepreneurs and business owners can do about the hidden people factors running behind, through and alongside the practical business growth principles of strategy, process and systems – either  carrying your business forward...or threatening to derail it." 00:31:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoAnnabelle,Beckwith,Scale,Scaling,GrowthFor nearly 20 years Annabelle Beckwith has been helping entrepreneurs, business leaders and managers around the world to build stronger, more productive teams47226dff-1649-44ef-bd71-dee16ba4fdba1152fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/06/nancy-miller-vision-loss-a-family-affairBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/06/nancy-miller-vision-loss-a-family-affair/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/06/nancy-miller-vision-loss-a-family-affairThu, 06 Dec 2018 22:00:00 GMTNancy Miller: Vision Loss: A Family AffairNancy D. Miller works with people of all ages that are blind and multi-disabled and their families and unpaid caregivers. She is Executive Director/CEO of VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired since 1987. VISIONS serves over 7000 people each year with in-home, community and center-based day and overnight services. VISIONS annual budget is $10 million. Ms. Miller has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Cornell University and a Master of Science Degree in Social Work from Columbia University in group work and aging. Ms. Miller serves on the Board of Directors of LiveOn New York She is a founder and President of the New York Vision Rehabilitation Association and serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Gerontological Social Work and the Priorities and Policy Committee of the Human Services Council. She is a co-Founder and Board member of the Disabilities Network of NYC. Ms. Miller has received the Community Trailblazers Award from Beyond Focus Media of Brooklyn, Practitioner of Distinction Award from National Rehabilitation Association, Maggie Kuhn Advocacy Award from Presbyterian Senior Services, Senator John E. Flynn Award from American Council of the Blind NY and VisionServe Alliance Excellence in Leadership Award. About our discussion she says, "Whether you are born with no vision or limited vision or acquire a disease that causes vision loss later in life, adjustment takes time. Having support of family and friends can make all the difference in learning to cope and develop the skills needed to live a full and independent life. Ms. Miller will talk about the role of family and friends in understanding vision loss and why high expectations are so important. People with vision loss graduate from college, work, raise families of their own and contribute to society in many ways. Often the biggest obstacles comes from the stereotypes held by the general public." 00:29:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoMiller,Vision,Visions,Blind,Visually ImpairedA discussion about vision loss.54a8b5b4-4a3a-4816-b53c-fd2a87af53e71158fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/03/phyllis-weiss-haserot-your-chronological-age-does-not-matter-what-doesBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/03/phyllis-weiss-haserot-your-chronological-age-does-not-matter-what-does/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/12/03/phyllis-weiss-haserot-your-chronological-age-does-not-matter-what-doesMon, 03 Dec 2018 22:00:00 GMTPhyllis Weiss Haserot: Your Chronological Age Does Not Matter! What DoesPhyllis Weiss Haserot is the foremost workplace multi-generational expert speaking with a cross-generational voice. A “uniter,” she brings the power of cross-generational conversation and collaboration to solve the urgent problems and nuances of attracting and retaining clients and employees of different generations, effective multigenerational teams, knowledge transfer, succession planning. Her newest book on generational challenges is “You Can’t Google it! The Compelling Case for Cross-Generational Conversation at Work.” President of Practice Development Counsel, a business development and organizational effectiveness consultancy, Phyllis is a speaker and blogger on intergenerational relations issues, for Forbes.com, Next Avenue, Legal Executive Institute, IRIS.xyz, LinkedIn Pulse and others. About our discussion she says,"Unlike several decades ago, it is not possible anymore to get an accurate idea of individuals by their chronological age. Employers and workers have to navigate the whitewater of generational stereotypes and ageism biases. "We will discuss: the most important factors for continuing relevance in the work world; how to advocate for yourself for career progression, sustainability and making a difference, no matter what your age; and why we need “collaborageism” "Learn how to identify and use “authentic age” factors, what matters more than chronological age for yourself and to manage and retain your most desirable personnel." 00:30:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoHaserot,Weiss,multi-generationalA discussion about multi-generational workplace.7e558a27-da25-4f7f-92a7-122bf4dbaa4c1156fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/11/29/debra-miron-marketing-and-the-competitive-edgeBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/11/29/debra-miron-marketing-and-the-competitive-edge/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/11/29/debra-miron-marketing-and-the-competitive-edgeThu, 29 Nov 2018 22:00:00 GMTDebra Miron: Marketing and The Competitive Edge Debra Miron is President of Miron Marketing, providing branding, strategy, business and creative services to clients. With nearly 25 years of corporate experience as a marketing and sales strategist, Miron offers a range of integrated services designed to increase a brand’s market presence. Miron customizes marketing and business services, resulting in increased sales and profit for clients across varied industries, products and services. Projects include branding, website design, and content creation leading to more comprehensive business development with product diversification, licensing and expanded distribution channels. Previously, Miron held management roles at nationally ranked home furnishings companies. About our discussion she says, "Marketing is the driving force behind business, but not every company has a designated marketing department focusing on branding, strategy and the tools that help drive sales and profit. Companies are faced with increased competition, resulting in pressure to cut prices and promote business more aggressively. This oftentimes adds risks, causing lost profit and market share. "Companies can benefit with strategic planning that can help identify best products, pricing and programs to increase sales and market presence.  The podcast will explore advantages in hiring a marketing strategist and define key marketing trends that can be applied to a firm’s business."   00:30:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoMiron,MarketingDebra Miron is President of Miron Marketing, providing branding, strategy, business and creative services to clients. With nearly 25 years of corporate experie2a5a269f-5182-4e10-b4d6-bef0f798d2dd1159fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/11/26/diana-garber-quantum-environments-produce-quantifiable-resultsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/11/26/diana-garber-quantum-environments-produce-quantifiable-results/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/11/26/diana-garber-quantum-environments-produce-quantifiable-resultsMon, 26 Nov 2018 22:00:00 GMTDiana Garber: Quantum Environments Produce Quantifiable ResultsAs former VP at Bank One, Diana Garber oversaw 65,000 workstations and 2,500 servers. She’s worked command centers for Y2K, 9/11 terrorist attack, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and more. Her phrase “manage your environment consciously or it unconsciously it manages you©” is why her corporate background compliments her Feng Shui consulting business. Both are both risk management. She served as Feng Shui practitioner for The Ohio State University and is the only Feng Shui Master to speak at an international medical convention. She’s been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and NPR. About our discussion she says, "Profit and loss, return on investment, recruiting great talent, marketing efforts, strategic planning, employee morale, employee productivity … are all affected by the work environment.  The design of a building can set a business up for success or make it short lived. Think about today’s environment and all the violence. Did you know certain buildings are predisposed to things going wrong? "Join us to learn how you can do a lot of the right things but if you are in an energy-challenged building, it’s like one step forward and three back." 00:30:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoGarber,Feng Shui,Architecture,Design,PlanningA discussion about how businesses can produce results51a4d0d9-4c09-4dce-a36f-de8c7d9b86c71153fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/11/25/william-rassman-mastering-your-financial-experience-in-the-post-information-ageBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/11/25/william-rassman-mastering-your-financial-experience-in-the-post-information-age/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/11/25/william-rassman-mastering-your-financial-experience-in-the-post-information-ageSun, 25 Nov 2018 22:00:00 GMTWilliam Rassman: Mastering Your Financial Experience in the Post-Information AgeWilliam Rassman, CFP®, is a speaker, author, and financial services advisor for successful individuals & families. He began his career at Smith Barney in the financial district of New York in 2008, and is a Wealth Advisor at Centric Capital Advisors. Will graduated from Wagner College in New York, New York, with a BA in economics. A former college hockey player and NCAA golfer, Will lives in Manhattan Beach, California, with his wife Svetlana. He is an active member of the Financial Planning Association and Toastmasters International. During his free time, he enjoys volunteering with his dog, Gopher. About our disucssion he says, "Consumers are in more need than ever of building their own financial safety net: pension funds are a dying breed; social security is under threat; and people are living longer, requiring more wealth to retire.  Yet, consumers are often overwhelmed by the complexity of today’s financial marketplace and the data onslaught that has come with the Information Age. My book Atlas Shift: Mastering Your Financial Experience in the Post-Information Age arms consumers with the tools, the concepts, and the vocabulary they need to seek this new breed of advisor and brave this new age."  00:31:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoRassman,financial planning,Atlas ShiftA discussion about financial planninga065340c-c4f5-4465-b1a7-2bbd60d549ed1147fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/11/19/barry-handwerger-the-present-and-future-of-furniture-in-office-spaceBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/11/19/barry-handwerger-the-present-and-future-of-furniture-in-office-space/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/11/19/barry-handwerger-the-present-and-future-of-furniture-in-office-spaceMon, 19 Nov 2018 22:00:00 GMTBarry Handwerger: The Present and Future of Furniture in Office SpaceBarry Handwerger is the President of MC Office Furniture.  MC is a full-service office furniture dealership.  We are a valuable partner with business leaders, architects and designers.  MC delivers a complete, creative and cost effective solution to business challenges.  Our goal is to deliver the perfect office furniture experience from the initial consultation and drawings through final installation. About our interview he says, "I look forward to discussing today’s office environment.  From design to space allocation.  How people work today and how they will be working in the future.  How does a company know how much space, layout and design will work best for their present and future employees.  The millennials have a very different vision of what works best for them.  That group is our future and we need to be setting up offices that cater to their needs." 00:30:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoHandweger,Office furniture,office space,office layout,furnitureA discussion about office furniturea1736c95-8433-4c19-8a4d-db09121a5c911154fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/11/15/russell-rivera-financial-wellness-the-next-frontier-in-employee-benefitsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/11/15/russell-rivera-financial-wellness-the-next-frontier-in-employee-benefits/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/11/15/russell-rivera-financial-wellness-the-next-frontier-in-employee-benefitsThu, 15 Nov 2018 22:00:00 GMTRussell Rivera: Financial Wellness: The Next Frontier in Employee BenefitsRussell D. Rivera, CFA, CFP® is the Founder and President of Voice Wealth Management. He sees himself as a Personal CFO and Financial “Therapist” for entrepreneurs, young professionals, and their families. He believes that by getting started making better financial decisions as soon as possible that his clients will be able to lead more fulfilling, less stressful lives.  Russell graduated with a BA in Economics from Harvard University, was granted his CFA Charter in 2007 and became a CFA certificant in 2016.  He spends most of his weekends as the bench coach for his son’s baseball team. About our discussion he asks, "Have you noticed that many commercials from financial services companies seem to be more focused on your financial picture is part of your overall well-being?  While wellness of the body and mind have already been part of corporate wellness programs, companies are also seeing additional benefits in helping their employees with financial wellness.  Providing an optional retirement plan may no longer be sufficient to attract new hires and maintain employees, but companies that are on this new benefits frontier may be able to get more out of their workers.  Listen to this program to find out more about this new frontier and see how it might add to a business enterprise." 00:29:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoRivera,Voice Wealth Management,Finances,Financial planning,Financial wellnessA discussion about financial wellness080ef182-1e46-4dff-8f4c-7d024548746d1155fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/11/14/david-dunworth-grow-get-found-using-magnetic-marketing-influence-buildingBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/11/14/david-dunworth-grow-get-found-using-magnetic-marketing-influence-building/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/11/14/david-dunworth-grow-get-found-using-magnetic-marketing-influence-buildingWed, 14 Nov 2018 22:00:00 GMTDavid Dunworth: Grow & Get Found Using Magnetic Marketing & Influence BuildingDavid J Dunworth advises solopreneurs like coaches, authors, and non-profit organizations on all matters of marketing strategy and campaign development. Dunworth uses his proprietary system to take his clients from ZERO (where they think they are stuck) to HERO (where they’d like to be) in terms of authority, positioning, lifestyle and income. The Entrepreneur’s Growth Matrix™ System, his latest book (to be published soon), highlights the exact steps to take to do it one one’s own, and comes with a workbook to aid in the foundational aspects as well as progression through the transformation. About our discussion he says, "Solopreneurs often find themselves caught in a never ending cycle of feast and famine.  One month they might land a big client, and then the next month they suffer from Sales Hangover.  That’s because they lack a marketing system that works for them while they are helping clients, when they are on vacation, and even when they sleep.  "The challenges for solopreneurs don’t stop there either.  Marketing, pricing, influence, celebrity or the lack of all of these makes a solopreneur’s life difficult unless there are systems in place and someone to orchestrate it while they can focus on their clients.  "That’s where marketing automation and a part time VA comes to the rescue.  :I’ll be discussing on what a solopreneur needs to understand to make their life like the one they imagined when they first got started.  A lifestyle business is possible with the right processes in place." 00:28:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoDunworth,Marketing,Magnetic MarketingA discussion about growing a business.fb161519-6ade-4934-a37b-6c329df3fa951149fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/11/08/bill-dodds-using-simulation-for-sales-planning-a-better-wayBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/11/08/bill-dodds-using-simulation-for-sales-planning-a-better-way/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/11/08/bill-dodds-using-simulation-for-sales-planning-a-better-wayThu, 08 Nov 2018 22:00:00 GMTBill Dodds: Using Simulation for Sales Planning a Better Way Bill Dodds is a veteran of sales turnarounds for global enterprises and scaling up venture-backed start-ups with deep expertise in revenue performance and top line sales planning.  Bill has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, CIO Magazine and Power Selling Magazine.  Bill is currently partnered with K8 Ventures in the founding of p3rceive, LLC.  p3rceive’s mission is to gamify revenue planning by replacing old-school regression analysis with sales ecosystem modeling and simulation.  This allows p3rceive’s users to do multiple “what-if” scenarios across their people, process and sales results.  About our discussion he says, "p3rceive is the growth modeling platform that enables enterprises to plan their staffing and revenue target decisions based on desired outcomes, what's possible, and the steps needed to realize that success.  "How much are we going to grow? Can we afford that growth? What do we need to achieve that growth? These are perennial questions that remain in the realm of guesswork.  "p3rceive uniquely enables enterprises to simulate results based on their staffing, their sales workflow, and desired outcomes. This marriage of game simulation and supply chain optimization algorithms, combined with deep machine learning and Monte Carlo analysis; allow the user to do complex "what-if" analysis over multiple functional groups and multiple steps in their sales process.  "We know we need to be easy to use and deliver results quickly and so the perceived experience starts with a proprietary configuration wizard. The underlying machine intelligence is such that p3rceive can build a mathematical model of your sales ecosystem based on data that every executive should know off hand or easily obtained from their CRM." 00:30:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoDodds,simulation,sales,p3rceiveBill Dodds is a veteran of sales turnarounds for global enterprises and scaling up venture-backed start-ups with deep expertise in revenue performance and top1aff802c-4a1e-44ca-be4f-38b944806f351148fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/10/25/thomas-crain-serving-inner-city-communitiesBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/10/25/thomas-crain-serving-inner-city-communities/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/10/25/thomas-crain-serving-inner-city-communitiesThu, 25 Oct 2018 21:00:00 GMTThomas Crain: Serving Inner-City CommunitiesTom Crain is co-founder of Shanti Community Farms, Inc., Akron, OH, a new non-profit that preserves the agricultural heritage of immigrants/refugees both young and old. He champions farm-to-school projects for K-12 education. He is also chief paddler of the Akron Portage ‘n Paddle, a canoe and carry endurance race and community event.  He recently added the management of a community house project serving inner city residents to become financially fit and start their own businesses. About our discussion he says, "I look forward to discussing how important and rewarding it is to serve inner-city communities.  I will discuss the merits of serving the immigrant/refugee community through my work with Shanti Community Farms and the transient mixed income, mixed race neighborhood of Akron’s West Hill through the newly formed UPD40 corridor and Akron Portage ‘n Paddle canoe race and prehistoric canoe encampment.  I also will discuss my passion and continuing need for Farm-to-School initiatives in the public schools, particularly with Title I students."  00:32:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoCrain,Inner-city communitiies,Underserved communities,Immigrants,RefugeesA discussion about serving inner-city communities.56f2b578-97b3-4dc7-8e82-d9a6d5b301411146fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/10/22/ed-forteau-how-chatbots-are-changing-the-way-businesses-interact-with-customersBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/10/22/ed-forteau-how-chatbots-are-changing-the-way-businesses-interact-with-customers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/10/22/ed-forteau-how-chatbots-are-changing-the-way-businesses-interact-with-customersMon, 22 Oct 2018 21:00:00 GMTEd Forteau: How Chatbots are Changing the Way Businesses Interact with CustomersFor over 29 years, Ed Forteau has been a sales and marketing strategist, coach, and mentor to entrepreneurs. During that time, he developed, and perfected, an indirect selling method that builds authority, credibility, and trust in the sales process—resulting in increased sales. Over the past couple of years, he started automating many aspects of his selling method, using chatbots. Ed found chatbots to be the perfect salesperson, because they can execute sales functions with precision, while learning and improving over time. He now leverages the power of chatbots to improve the sales effectiveness of entrepreneurs and their organizations. About our discussion he says, "There are four types of people that entrepreneurs connect with on Linkedin: those that are ready, willing, and able to buy now; those that are ready, willing, and able to buy in the future; those they can build strategic alliances with; and those that sell products/services that can benefit their business. A chatbot can automate the process of categorizing each connection, schedule appointments with the high-value connections that are ready, willing, and able to do business now, and foster relationships with the rest of one's connections—freeing up the entrepreneur to be much more efficient." 00:32:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoForteau,Chatbot,LinkedInA discussion about chatbots.76692ed7-d849-401c-8bd6-948f1117743c1144fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/10/18/david-j-dunworth-how-corporate-social-responsibility-grows-companiesBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/10/18/david-j-dunworth-how-corporate-social-responsibility-grows-companies/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/10/18/david-j-dunworth-how-corporate-social-responsibility-grows-companiesThu, 18 Oct 2018 21:00:00 GMTDavid J. Dunworth: How Corporate Social Responsibility Grows Companies David J Dunworth is an internationally acclaimed speaker and Best Selling author of six books, hundreds of articles and ghost writer. Working in a service capacity is nothing new to him. His thirty-seven years in hospitality proves that. He has served on Boards of Directors of nonprofits, chambers of commerce and been a  Master of Ceremonies for International Fund Raisers. About our discussion he says, "Businesses that support local Nonprofit and NGO organizations beyond writing a check not only make a positive impact on their communities, doing so can also improve their bottom line. As this population gets younger every year, the expectation that corporations and businesses contributing to the social welfare of all grows in demand.  'Gen Z’s and Millennials demand that purchasing from, or working for a company requires their social involvement beyond writing a check. 'Companies can grow their brand as well as profits by becoming directly involved in social good. Science proves that employees volunteering and giving blood regularly have lower absenteeism, are more loyal, positive, collaborative and creative. "The listeners will gather first-hand knowledge on the values of CSR, why it is critical to their futures, and what they can gain on the bottom line. They will receive a step-by-step process to get involved, along with a contact person with which to communicateshould they need guidance or have questions. They will also have access to a free enterprise application to use to schedule, monitor and track activities and personnel involved, providing a record of social service individually and as a company." 00:30:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoDunworth,Social Responsibility,Corporate social responsibilityA discussion about corporate responsibility.808385a7-5d67-4d1d-8e91-f1fb26a746bf1140fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/10/15/leanne-cannon-use-your-talents-and-your-thoughts-to-design-your-futureBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/10/15/leanne-cannon-use-your-talents-and-your-thoughts-to-design-your-future/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/10/15/leanne-cannon-use-your-talents-and-your-thoughts-to-design-your-futureMon, 15 Oct 2018 17:00:00 GMTLeanne Cannon: Use Your Talents and Your Thoughts to Design Your Future Leanne Cannon is an Author, Keynote/Motivational Speaker, Business Trainer and Coach who inspires people to believe in themselves. She challenges people to explore their own potential and discover that, despite all odds, virtually anything is possible for them. Leanne is the Founder of Dream Achievers Unlimited. She holds seminars, monthly group and personal coaching sessions along with yearly retreats. As the host of the online TV Show “BACKSTORY ON BUSINESS”, Leanne enjoys interviewing savvy business owners. Her own story was featured on the cover of Soar to Success Magazine and she is the author of 3 books. About our discussion she says, "In recent years, I have discovered an amazing truth about what holds many back from success.  It is the very same thing that catapults others toward achievement. This is not something new. Instead, this fact of life has been known and implemented for centuries, but only in current times has this knowledge become more widespread. "What I am referring to is the power of our thoughts, as it relates to the Law of Attraction and the Law of Vibration.  Knowledge of these simple science-based principles and the implementation of them have changed lives all over the world; including mine." 00:34:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoLeanne,Cannon,FutureLeanne Cannon is an Author, Keynote/Motivational Speaker, Business Trainer and Coach who inspires people to believe in themselves. She challenges people to exp39dd8490-e153-4427-ba4d-9c1255d0ba231143fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/10/11/raphael-lavin-who-is-on-your-teamBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/10/11/raphael-lavin-who-is-on-your-team/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/10/11/raphael-lavin-who-is-on-your-teamThu, 11 Oct 2018 21:00:00 GMTRaphael Lavin: Who is on Your Team? Raphael Lavin, CLFP, is a serial entrepreneur who has spent his career in both the scrap metal processing and equipment finance industry. Having looked at over 10,000 deals for credit evaluation in the equipment leasing field has finely honed his analytical skills.  He has a vast general knowledge across many industries, equipment types, and differing governmental compliance regulations by state.  While he may not have all the answers for any particular question, he does know the questions to ask and who to seek out from his contact base to help come to a viable solution. About our discussion he says, "Know your team, and if they truly represent you, your best interests and are truly a 'trusted advisors.'  That said, no one knows your business as well as you do. Develop a team (REAL TRUSTED ADVISORS)  who will opine straight shots irrespective if the information contained is either  good or bad. Network, network, network. "Where would you be if you lost your top 1,or 2 or 3 customers? No one knows or can predict who will survive. The only antidote is to keep networking, prospecting, and building a base; This base mentality applies to customers, bankers, accountants and lawyers. Always have a back up and you just might survive the hiccups in the economy." 00:30:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoLavin,Team,Team Building,TeamworkRaphael Lavin, CLFP, is a serial entrepreneur who has spent his career in both the scrap metal processing and equipment finance industry. Having looked at over2fb515a1-7a04-4426-8a9f-94ad4a4043d41142fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/10/10/andrew-magdy-kamal-startups-and-disruptive-technologiesBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/10/10/andrew-magdy-kamal-startups-and-disruptive-technologies/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/10/10/andrew-magdy-kamal-startups-and-disruptive-technologiesWed, 10 Oct 2018 21:00:00 GMTAndrew Magdy Kamal: Startups and Disruptive Technologies Andrew Magdy Kamal is an inventor and startup strategist who has advised and built technology for over 24 private equity startups.  He is the founder of, "The Lonero Foundation" and a modern Quantum computing pioneer who has done research in Quantum Similarity, Computational Modeling, Distributed Networking, and nano materials. He is of Coptic descent and has been nicknamed in the past as one of Egypt's brightest. His goal is utilizing his knowledge to make the world a better place. About our discussion he says, "I look forward to discussing different technologies including cryptocurrency, Quantum computing, mixed reality, and alternative energy tech. I will inform the audience about some of my latest startups and ventures, where the future is heading, and how these technologies will be impacting our world. The show will the be topped off with a discussion on ethical AI and usages of technology as well as some business insight into the startup world." 00:31:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoMagdy Kamal,Startups,Technology,Cryptocurrency,Quantum ComputingAndrew Magdy Kamal is an inventor and startup strategist who has advised and built technology for over 24 private equity startups.  He is the founder of, "Theee27b74f-6b76-4b57-9461-81569d1f525e1139fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/09/27/matt-champlin-regaining-your-visual-voiceBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/09/27/matt-champlin-regaining-your-visual-voice/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/09/27/matt-champlin-regaining-your-visual-voiceThu, 27 Sep 2018 18:00:00 GMTMatt Champlin: Regaining Your Visual VoiceMatt Champlin has engineered those cool interior features we all take for granted in our cars and trucks.  Yay, go cupholders! His creativity is not limited to engineering.  Doodling in college lead him to pursue cartooning as an avocation.  In 1984, fellow cartoonist and mentor, Ken Muse included him in his book, The Total Cartoonist. He has combined both passions in his innovation consulting practice, which helps businesses by using visual and design thinking methods.  Matt developed the “3HR WORKSHOP” format to streamline the problem-solving process and get results! He lives with his amazing wife and son in southeastern Michigan. About our discussion he says, "I look forward to discussing …. #1 Reason why we don’t draw? Drawing is not ArtCan anyone draw?Drawing to SeeStory -My 6th Grade Art ClassDrawing to ThinkAre you a doodler?Organizing your thought with visualsTo share or not to share, that is the question?Drawing to Show- Selling your ideaCreating a common visual languageGetting everyone engagedDrawing to DoListening and CaptureVisual MetaphorsSummary- Where to start? 'Practice Makes Progress'"00:30:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoChamplin,Visual,Visualization,VisualsA discussion about the importance of being visualeef9152d-1f0e-4a61-95da-f6efa73da8d11138fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/09/20/judy-schramm-5-essential-linkedin-strategies-for-ceosBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/09/20/judy-schramm-5-essential-linkedin-strategies-for-ceos/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/09/20/judy-schramm-5-essential-linkedin-strategies-for-ceosThu, 20 Sep 2018 18:00:00 GMTJudy Schramm: 5 Essential LinkedIn Strategies for CEOsJudy Schramm is the CEO of ProResource, a social media agency that helps CEOs and thought leaders create a strong personal presence online and use social media to advance their business goals. The company has a unique methodology for personal branding that focuses on sharing thought leadership, building an audience, and moving people to action, so clients can grow their businesses faster and make a bigger dent in the universe. Schramm’s network includes more than 14,000 followers on LinkedIn and 4000 on Twitter. She blogs, speaks often at industry events, has written an ebook and many articles.  About our discussion she says, "Many CEOs don’t realize how important LinkedIn has become. But this one social network can provide the foundation of a strong personal brand that benefits their business and helps them make a bigger dent in the universe. "In this podcast, listeners will learn about the critical role a CEO has in social media, with examples of CEOs who are doing a great job. They discover specific strategies CEOs can use to leverage LinkedIn to tell their story, build their reputation as a thought leader, create and enrich relationships, gather competitive intelligence, and expand their audience." 00:37:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoSchramm,LinkedInA discussion about using LinkedIn9f5d55b1-b7c3-4edc-8831-d3f0413f23a51131fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/09/16/donia-youssef-the-monster-in-mummyHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/09/16/donia-youssef-the-monster-in-mummy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/09/16/donia-youssef-the-monster-in-mummySun, 16 Sep 2018 21:00:00 GMTDonia Youssef: "The Monster in Mummy"Just after she celebrated her 39th birthday, Donia Youssef had to face heart breaking news and the challenge to tell her children aged 2 and 5 years old, that she was diagnosed with cancer. Instead of shutting down her successful career as founder of internationally renowned modelling and acting agency Tiny Angels, Donia decided to play to her strengths, lead her life with a renewed purpose and inspire other parents to overcome traumatic news and empower them. Donia has since become an advocate for good communication of bad news. In between treatments, Donia started campaigning to raise awareness of the emotional benefits of open communication between cancer patients and their children and enable social spiritual growth. She won the 2018 Authors Award for her best selling book, The Monster in Mummy, which aims to help create awareness, encourage effective communication and offer various coping strategies for parents diagnosed with cancer. 00:32:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoDonia Youssef,cancer,The Monster in MummyA discussion about overcoming cancerdcdb1be8-0f1e-442a-abcb-f17fb5f6e5a91134fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/09/13/ned-parks-culture-is-built-on-values-and-delivered-by-leadersBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/09/13/ned-parks-culture-is-built-on-values-and-delivered-by-leaders/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/09/13/ned-parks-culture-is-built-on-values-and-delivered-by-leadersThu, 13 Sep 2018 21:00:00 GMTNed Parks: Culture is Built on Values and Delivered by Leaders Ned Parks owns Aegis 360™ Consulting, a global provider of business consulting and staff development services.  His background crosses a wide swath of experience including as a U.S. Army officer/ helicopter instructor pilot, and business owner. Ned is the author of a just released book: The Simple and Easy Manager: What Managers Need to Know Before They Need to Know It.  It is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and 800CEOREAD.COM. When he is not working with clients or writing books, Ned is an active flight instructor and lives in Akron, Ohio. About our interview he says, “I will discuss corporate culture has it is built on values and delivered by leaders and leadership. This is based on my book, The Simple and Easy Manager: What Managers Need to Know Before They Need To Know It.   The questions I hope to address are: Why employees should be encouraged to think like owners? Why it’s critical to teach leadership skills to new managers and supervisors before they are promoted? How to create a format for effective and productive meetings? What is business acumen and why it is important? What is organizational culture and how to develop one? Why the employee’s first day on the job is the most important?”00:33:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoNed,Parks,Culture,Leadership,WorkplaceNed Parks owns Aegis 360™ Consulting, a global provider of business consulting and staff development services.  His background crosses a wide swath of experienaa02506c-72cf-4de6-8f9a-577cc655e18b1137fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/09/12/liza-wisner-city-champions--a-new-measure-of-succcessBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/09/12/liza-wisner-city-champions--a-new-measure-of-succcess/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/09/12/liza-wisner-city-champions--a-new-measure-of-succcessWed, 12 Sep 2018 21:00:00 GMTLiza Wisner: City Champions - A New Measure of Succcess Kenyan-born Liza Wisner is an award-winning television personality serving her community as the learning and development manager for the City of Corpus Christi. Liza works directly with many organizations, to make their products and services connect better with their teams and their community. Liza graduated with highest honors from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi earning a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a Master’s degree in Educational Technology. Liza is the founder of social organizations, including the non-profit, ‘PowerUp.org’ whose mission is to bridge the digital-divide and AXOM Foundry, the first coworking space in Corpus Christi. www.lizawisner.com About our discussion she says, "Do you want to foster goodwill and synergy between your operations and your community? Do you want to learn how to grow great leaders? This topic will discuss the award-winning “City Champions Program” that is now wildly successful in public and private organizations across the State of Texas. Organizations are only as strong as the people that guide them and people are powerful beyond measure and can live the lives of their dreams while supporting organizations that thrive. To foster a championship culture you will learn how to improve skills and develop stronger teams for the betterment of society." 00:32:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoWisner,City Champions,Corpus Christi,Municipalities,Municipal GovernmentKenyan-born Liza Wisner is an award-winning television personality serving her community as the learning and development manager for the City of Corpus Christi833017bc-fc7b-4be2-8faf-c6660034af2c1136fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/09/06/joanne-welland-collaborating-is-the-new-currencyBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/09/06/joanne-welland-collaborating-is-the-new-currency/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/09/06/joanne-welland-collaborating-is-the-new-currencyThu, 06 Sep 2018 21:00:00 GMTJoanne Weiland: Collaborating is the New Currency Joanne Weiland invented LinktoEXPERT, a web portal to implement your ideas with ease by collaborating and leveraging each other’s education, experience and expertise which ultimately results in extraordinary success. She traveled a million miles sharing insights - forming global alliances with executives, entrepreneurs and experts. Masterminding is Joanne’s favorite sport. Daily exercise and meditation fuel her contagious enthusiasm and creativity. She supports UT's Leadership Coaching Program, Board member: Wheels of Success, Social Enterprise Alliance & International Business Council. Member: Infraguard, Sheriff’s Citizen’s Academy, Neighborhood Crime Watch, Film Society, CoachTheWorld. Certified Women Minority Business Enterprise & RHG Speaker Talent Search Panelist. About our discussion she says, " I look forward to discussing Why collaboration is beneficial in business today How to choose the ideal collaboration partners Why collaboration is the new currency The importance of having collaborative affiliate partners Why create joint ventures The importance of creating multiple streams of income I would also like to share case study success stories on how to collaborate to make expert connections that count." 00:31:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoWeiland,Collaboration,NetworkingJoanne Weiland invented LinktoEXPERT, a web portal to implement your ideas with ease by collaborating and leveraging each other’s education, experience and expaafc3cbd-1cb6-4420-bb0d-176242df76571132fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/09/05/shirley-billson-3-blunders-that-trash-your-familys-mental-wealthBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/09/05/shirley-billson-3-blunders-that-trash-your-familys-mental-wealth/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/09/05/shirley-billson-3-blunders-that-trash-your-familys-mental-wealthWed, 05 Sep 2018 21:00:00 GMTShirley Billson: 3 Blunders that Trash Your Family's Mental WealthShirley Billson is the 57-year old founder of The Mental Wealth Factory, dedicated to creating mental wealth in young people between 14 and 26, so they can thrive. As a child, she had 'normal, caring parents' but constant arguments affected her. When she was 15, she was prescribed anti-depressants but didn't know why. At 17, she took an overdose of prescription drugs. Between 16 and 25, she experienced bullying. At 25, she was in an abusive relationship. Her mental poverty impacted on her self-belief, which impacted on every part of her life for more than 40 years, until she learned how to create mental wealth. About our discussion she says, "We spend thousands of dollars each year on 'luxuries, including holidays, gadgets, gifts, cars and the latest 'must-haves'. We invest in property, shares, business, education and healthcare, considering much of that expenditure as essential.  Yet we invest next to nothing in our own mental wealth - or that of our children.  Worse than that, most of us are making three key blunders that are setting us - and our families - up for future mental health issues. And it is within our power to change it if we are willing to think differently." 00:32:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoBillson,Mental Health,Depression,BullyingA discussion about mental healtha0bdf797-87b4-40bb-83a8-113c742e25011120fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/08/30/patricia-creedon-a-year-after-a-layoff-lessons-leaned-successes-gainedBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/08/30/patricia-creedon-a-year-after-a-layoff-lessons-leaned-successes-gained/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/08/30/patricia-creedon-a-year-after-a-layoff-lessons-leaned-successes-gainedThu, 30 Aug 2018 21:00:00 GMTPatricia Creedon: A Year After a Layoff: Lessons Learned, Successes GainedPatricia Creedon founded Pat Creedon Design in 2010. A graphic design and brand building expert, Pat has most recently helped a wide range of financial professionals create impactful books, ebooks, white papers and other thought leadership content that captures their unique approach to the wealth advisory process. In addition to her work with independent advisors, Patricia has developed many advertising, marketing, and promotional campaigns for major brands which have included TD Ameritrade, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Healthy Choice, Q-Tips, Barilla, Dannon, Goya, and Hellmann’s. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Parsons School of Design.  About our discussion she says, "I founded Pat Creedon Design after being laid off from the agency where I developed advertising and promotional campaigns for major brands. Figuring that small businesses could use a graphic design and branding expert, I built on that experience to help entrepreneurs create their marketing materials. "Concluding that my own business was the way to go was helped along when another day job ended after they had some corporate layoffs. Both times I attempted to find full time jobs but felt that the odds were against me because of filtering software that screens out applicants who have long experience." 00:28:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoCreedon,employment,unemployment,Lay OffPatricia Creedon founded Pat Creedon Design in 2010. A graphic design and brand building expert, Pat has most recently helped a wide range of financial professi862178c2-f246-42d1-b056-b2fec81c07ab1135fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/08/21/sarah-zohn-how-to-address-management-challenges-in-todays-technology-companiesBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/08/21/sarah-zohn-how-to-address-management-challenges-in-todays-technology-companies/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/08/21/sarah-zohn-how-to-address-management-challenges-in-todays-technology-companiesTue, 21 Aug 2018 21:00:00 GMTSarah Zohn: How to Address Management Challenges in Today's Technology Companies Since early 2009 Sarah Zohn has been coaching small and medium hi-tech companies on Go-To-Market and Operational strategies. Her international clients span Internet, hardware, software infrastructure, and new economy services. She brings broad experience from her positions as VP in mega corporations in the US and Europe as well as from coaching small-medium companies. With hundreds of consulting interactions, Sarah also knows the entire startup ecosystem - M&A, and VC’s. Sarah received her B.Sc.E.E from the Technion Institute of Technology and her M.B.A. and M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from the Ben-Gurion University. About our discussion she says, "'The only source of knowledge is experience', said Albert Einstein. The natural flow of experience from person to person, however, seems to have been lost in today’s technology companies. Too much revolution – too little evolution. There’s no shortage of information, and today’s leaders are not less talented. "After a long leadership career in technology companies followed by consulting engagements with dozens of companies, I have observed that something is broken in developing that much needed experience." My recently published book summarizes the much-needed lessons. In the talk, I will share the common challenges and how to address them. 00:32:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoZohn,management,tech,technologySince early 2009 Sarah Zohn has been coaching small and medium hi-tech companies on Go-To-Market and Operational strategies. Her international clients span Intd9ee94a4-ec37-45e8-acf5-410c29feeeaa1123fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/08/14/frank-sprague-agile-project-management-for-hrBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/08/14/frank-sprague-agile-project-management-for-hr/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/08/14/frank-sprague-agile-project-management-for-hrTue, 14 Aug 2018 21:00:00 GMTFrank Sprague: Agile Project Management for HRFrank Sprague has 14 years of experience recruiting in the Technology sector working mostly for software development companies.  Currently, he leads a global team of recruiters and sourcers supporting Blackboard’s recruiting efforts across the enterprise; along the way he has built a team supporting hiring in 11 time-zones. He has deployed the Agile project management methodology within the recruiting team and HR department increasing communication, collaboration and productivity for the department. About our discussion he says, "The Agile Project Management methodology can be incorporated into your HR or Recruiting team to supercharge your results.  Clearly articulate the problems you are solving.  Bring the entire team together to share ideas, speed project completion through collaboration and remove obstacles and roadblocks through transparency and accountability. Optimize project management for greater resultsIncrease participation and productivityDeliver what the customer needs through transparency and collaboration"   00:32:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoSprague,Agile,Project Management,Human Resources,HRA discussion about Agile project management for human resources8469c622-fd48-48c1-b6a0-f94f76c1ffeb1127fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/08/13/james-v-jackson-attacking-grief-and-lossBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/08/13/james-v-jackson-attacking-grief-and-loss/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/08/13/james-v-jackson-attacking-grief-and-lossMon, 13 Aug 2018 21:00:00 GMTJames V. Jackson: Attacking Grief and LossJames Jackson, a native of Baltimore, MD, earned his BS from Frostburg State and Masters from Central Michigan University. For 30 plus years as a consultant to multiple US Federal agencies, he provided guidance in the development of actionable plans implementing continued quality process improvement initiatives creating efficiency of operation. Now, as a Transformational Life Coach, he guides those enduring grief and loss to identify answers in what propels a person into that next level where pain, anger, fear, regret, and emptiness live. He inspires them to create and solidify the new bricks needed to live into their desired life result. Health and fitness are his lifestyle. He’s an indoor cycling instructor and endurance cyclist. About our discussion he says, "Many thoughts come to mind regarding grief and loss. I’ve spent years in discussion with professionals, family, associates, and clients as it pertains to life’s circumstances happening to people and how they respond. The first thought that comes to mind is death. It’s a game changer! "Grief and loss isn’t necessarily physical death. It’s a myriad of life’s circumstances: losing a love relationship, job loss, betrayal, goal achievement, being stuck having that ‘NOW WHAT’ feeling, regret, just to name a few. What keeps you wanting to have a continual conscious relationship with these feelings?" 00:30:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoJackson,grief,loss,grief and loss,grief recoveryA discussion about overcoming grief and lossf22d53e7-62c2-42bd-bb51-1fc4496018941128fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/08/09/ingrid-bredenberg-leadership-as-a-practice-not-a-positionBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/08/09/ingrid-bredenberg-leadership-as-a-practice-not-a-position/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/08/09/ingrid-bredenberg-leadership-as-a-practice-not-a-positionThu, 09 Aug 2018 21:00:00 GMTIngrid Bredenberg: Leadership as a Practice, Not a PositionIngrid Bredenberg is the go-to expert for leaders who want to build cohesive teams that focus on results. Known for her innovative and proven approaches, she equips emerging and seasoned leaders with the essential leadership skills of creativity, communication and strategic thinking. As the senior faculty for Leadership Innovation Academy she develops leadership programs for NY hospitals and State government. During the last 30 years she has worked with thousands of leaders, hundreds of teams and scores of organizations in healthcare, education, government, and business. Her master’s degree is in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. She is currently researching the use of labyrinths in leadership development and decision-making. About our discussion she says, "Change is everywhere. Is your team ready for what’s next? In a dynamically changing economic environment, teams must to be responsive, resilient and results-focused. Your job is to lead your team from where it is now to where it needs to be, by creating a clear path of action. We’ll explore the Work of Leaders, a research-based approach to leadership that encourages leaders to understand their own leadership styles while developing competence in the best practices of crafting a Vision, building Alignment, and championing Execution. The take aways: Leadership tips to advance team performance; Strategic framework of Vision, Alignment, and Execution; and Leadership action plan." 00:31:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoIngrid,Bredenberg,leadershipA discussion about leadership78b65d93-be50-407a-ba4a-a8d8dac087cb1119fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/08/08/paul-mcneal-gaining-a-360-degree-view-of-the-world-of-cryptoBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/08/08/paul-mcneal-gaining-a-360-degree-view-of-the-world-of-crypto/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/08/08/paul-mcneal-gaining-a-360-degree-view-of-the-world-of-cryptoWed, 08 Aug 2018 21:00:00 GMTPaul McNeal: Gaining a 360-Degree View of the World of Crypto Paul McNeal, is a Speaker, Super Connector, Serial Entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of CryptoMarket360, LLC. Spent the earlier part of his career serving in the United States Navy Submarine Force working in communications on board 3 nuclear submarines. After serving his country for 10 years, he held a leadership position at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) overseeing the global wireless device program. Mentoring young entrepreneurs is a passion of his and through The Next Gen Summit, he works with individuals daily. He currently resides in Northern Va and is the Vice Chair of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Technology Coalition. About our discussion he says, "Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology have been in existence for a decade and the majority of the world’s population have not tuned in. Why? I believe due to the technical nature, most people tune it out because they believe it will be too difficult to understand. It is my desire and goal to demonstrate how easy it can be to understand what this technology is and what it can do to improve the quality of life for every citizen on the planet. I will attempt to stimulate and motivate each listener to begin to read more about this technology and get involved. This technology is spreading around the globe faster than any virus we’ve ever seen."    00:32:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoMcNeal,Cryptocurrency,Blockchain,CyptoPaul McNeal, is a Speaker, Super Connector, Serial Entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of CryptoMarket360, LLC. Spent the earlier part of his career serving in the Un8cf7892f-6a0b-45a7-aaaa-3aca3e63ed7d1130fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/08/06/elizabeth-a-perry-technology-training-for-non-profitsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/08/06/elizabeth-a-perry-technology-training-for-non-profits/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/08/06/elizabeth-a-perry-technology-training-for-non-profitsMon, 06 Aug 2018 18:00:00 GMTElizabeth A. Perry: Technology & Training for Non-Profits Elizabeth Perry; holds a Master’s of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary. She has over 20 years of pastoral experience as well as about a decade of experience as a college professor, teaching religion and philosophy courses as well as critical thinking and general education. Currently, she is a Pastoral Counselor for a small independent congregation in New York City, faculty for the Jersey City Campus of the University of Phoenix, and a freelance online educator and trainer for volunteers in areas like adult education and reducing the risk of child abuse in the church. About our discussion she says, "Non-profits, particularly religious organizations, are heavily dependent on well-trained volunteers. But volunteers aren’t paid employees that fit easily into typical training methods and often volunteer heavy organizations don’t have large training budgets. So how can a group use technology to make training work for them and for their volunteers? In our interview, I’d like to talk about transitioning from a traditional training method to a technology supported method." 00:33:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoPerry,Education,Technology,Training,VolunteerismElizabeth Perry; holds a Master’s of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary. She has over 20 years of pastoral experience as well as about a decad6a67bb21-1687-4abd-bf30-9e4670082b56161fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/07/31/mark-nunnari-crowdfunding-campaign-for-brutally-honest-loveBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/07/31/mark-nunnari-crowdfunding-campaign-for-brutally-honest-love/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/07/31/mark-nunnari-crowdfunding-campaign-for-brutally-honest-loveTue, 31 Jul 2018 21:00:00 GMTMark Nunnari: Crowdfunding Campaign for Brutally Honest LoveMark Nunnari first graduated Acting College with a Certificate 3 in Theatre Performance and Practices at the Actors College of Theatre and Television, where he studied the art of both Stage and Screen Acting.  With his passion set in film and television, it was not long until Mark was back in the learning saddle where he studied Scriptwriting and Producing at a low key film school that was struggling to spread its wings. Through the school's mismanagement, he was able to understand the reason why commercial cinema had a hard time trying to connect with their audience and it wasn't just bad organisation on a film set that could destroy the credibility of an excellent concept, but it was also the rushed development of the screenplay itself.  After the course had ended, Mark started his own production company titled: Brutally Honest Productions, to give himself a unique identity in the industry, and to network with other creative individuals who shared his beliefs and practices. After studying to be a Writer/Director at various institutions including: NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Arts), AFTRS (Australian Film Television and Radio School), and the Sydney Film Base, Mark used the valuable knowledge that he had learnt to write two feature length screenplays.  About our discussion he says, "Between now and Septembert 13, 2018, I need to raise $10,000 to fund the second phase of Principle Photography, so that I can complete production on my debut feature film, Brutally Honest Love, which is about two social outcasts who are drawn together for all the wrong reasons. The message behind the film is for young adults to find their own path in life and to be NOT taken in by False Idols." 00:27:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoNunnan,Brutally Honest Love,crowdfundingA discussion about crowdfunding86ba046c-6bfb-4f8f-9f11-dbe44001175e1129fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/07/25/kathy-perry-facebook-advertising--a-power-tool-to-generate-leadsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/07/25/kathy-perry-facebook-advertising--a-power-tool-to-generate-leads/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/07/25/kathy-perry-facebook-advertising--a-power-tool-to-generate-leadsWed, 25 Jul 2018 19:00:00 GMTKathy Perry: Facebook Advertising - A Power Tool to Generate LeadsKathy Perry is a Social Media & Facebook Advertising Consultant, that is known for Taking the Eek! Out of Geek.  Kathy works with Small Business Owners to MAXIMIZE every dollar spent in Marketing, to get more clients/orders, using today's available Social Media Technology at a Fraction of the Cost of Traditional Media. She removes the overwhelm and frustration and gets results.  Kathy is a featured BrainTrust member on the Small Business Advocate Radio Show, a co-author with Deepak Chopra and Jack Canfield in 'Stepping Stones to Success', and an MBA Leadership Coach with the University of Tampa. About our discussion she says, "I look forward to discussing, Why Social Media is necessary in business todayHow Facebook Advertising can Target your Best ClientWhy Facebook is an important piece of the puzzleWhat is Social Engagement & Why it is relevantWhy it is important to get Testimonials I hope to share Case Study Success Secrets on how to increase lead generation, increase revenue and decrease cost per click with Facebook Advertising." 00:34:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoPerry,Facebook,Leads,Lead Generation,Social MediaA discussion about Facebook0b9e8915-455c-4eef-9317-9f33c305c7bd1113fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/07/22/joseph-kellard-marrying-writing-with-photography-to-create-contentBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/07/22/joseph-kellard-marrying-writing-with-photography-to-create-content/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/07/22/joseph-kellard-marrying-writing-with-photography-to-create-contentSun, 22 Jul 2018 21:00:00 GMTJoseph Kellard: Marrying Writing with Photography to Create Content Joseph Kellard creates content in words and pixels. He’s founder of KellardMedia, a Long Island/New York-based writing and photography service. For 15+ years prior, Joseph was a journalist reporting for various publications. He started at community newspapers; then worked for AOL’s Patch.com, Long Island Business News and American Banker. He also writes for Newsday. As a community news editor, he picked up a camera and turned what was initially a simple desire to capture more creative images for his news stories into a passion that has lead him to become a Getty Images contributor. About our topic he says, "I look forward to discussing how I use my background in journalism and photography to create a content creation business. As a teenager, I fell in love with words and writing and eventually turned this romance into a career as a reporter. When I graduated to editor of a community newspaper, I started to take photos of the subjects I wrote about. This turned into a second romance I formed with photography. Unwilling to give up on either love affair, I left my journalism career to marry the two passions and turn my relationship into a content creation service called KellardMedia. I’d like my interview to help spark ideas in listeners as to how they also may be able to combine certain skills to form a new creative outlet and create additional opportunities for themselves." 00:30:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoKellard,Kellard Media,journalism,photography,writingJoseph Kellard creates content in words and pixels. He’s founder of KellardMedia, a Long Island/New York-based writing and photography service. For 15+ years p9d49cd12-7f6b-4dbf-9c46-0cffd8e7c1b71124fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/07/19/carolyn-rivera-transitioning-from-surviving-to-thrivingBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/07/19/carolyn-rivera-transitioning-from-surviving-to-thriving/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/07/19/carolyn-rivera-transitioning-from-surviving-to-thrivingThu, 19 Jul 2018 21:00:00 GMTCarolyn Rivera: Transitioning from "Surviving" to "Thriving"Carolyn J Rivera is a speaker, author, radio host, global entrepreneur, leadership expert/coach, and reality television star.  Carolyn’s spent over 30 years coaching leaders and delivering leadership training for thousands of people in over 16 countries around the globe.  Carolyn led the second largest university in the country, building and enhancing leadership skills.  She is recognized as a woman with a passion to achieve results no matter what it takes.  Carolyn auditioned for four years before she was selected as a candidate on the CBS hit reality show “Survivor”. She was tireless in her ambition and motivation, which was ultimately recognized when she finished as runner up.  Carolyn was sought after to launch her own radio show in 2018.  Carolyn’s testimonials speak for themselves as she is one of the top speakers/trainers in the leadership space. About our discussion she says, "We are now living in a world where there are 3 very different generations in the workforce.  This has cause some significant issues and requires a full mindset shift for some leaders today.  The gaps are linked to differences in beliefs, values and purpose.  These differences cause conflict and create an environment where nothing seems to mesh.  The greatest challenge leaders are faced with is the communication gap.  To some it seems that the other generation is speaking a totally different language.  I believe that focus needs to be put on this area to be ready for the drastic changes that we are headed for.  In 2024, the millennials will make up 75% of the workforce and they require different things than what companies are currently providing.  Many companies are at a loss for what to do."    00:31:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoRivera,success,leadership,growth,business successA discussion about business success843bb4ae-fbf5-46a6-9006-fa7369f2aeef1125fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/07/18/imran-tariq-how-these-timeless-principles-will-grow-your-digital-footprintBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/07/18/imran-tariq-how-these-timeless-principles-will-grow-your-digital-footprint/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/07/18/imran-tariq-how-these-timeless-principles-will-grow-your-digital-footprintWed, 18 Jul 2018 21:00:00 GMTImran Tariq: How These Timeless Principles will Grow Your Digital FootprintImran Tariq is the co-founder and CEO of Webmetrix Group. He is a serial entrepreneur, as well as a #1 Best Selling author.  He has been interviewed on major TV networks such as CNN, Bravo, Fox News, etc., as well as being featured in major publications such as Forbes, USA Today, and more. Imran works with 7-figure companies and helps them drive more traffic to become the market leader whilst defending both their personal and business reputation online. If Imran isn’t working then he writes his goals out obsessively, reads or spends time with his beautiful wife Aimee. About our discussion he says, "I hope to focus on how to understand how to position your business and yourself to avoid becoming a commodity, and how to obtain double conversions from the same spend on advertising whilst resonating with your ideal client. Most don’t understand that everything in life comes down to a strategy and we are only one strategy away from success. To really understand the strategy of attracting customers from any advertising you need to understand that is comes from understanding these fundamentals – market research, how to grab attention, deliver a compelling message that they care about, prove it, persuade people to grasp this advantage, ask for action, customer experience and authority positioning." 00:30:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoImran Tariq,marketing,reputation managemet,social media,digital footprintA discussion about growing a digital footprint4a31197f-9e13-4b0a-919d-26b2a4369f881114fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/07/17/brian-graham-saying-your-organization-is-agile-is-not-enoughBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/07/17/brian-graham-saying-your-organization-is-agile-is-not-enough/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/07/17/brian-graham-saying-your-organization-is-agile-is-not-enoughTue, 17 Jul 2018 21:00:00 GMTBrian Graham: Saying Your Organization is "Agile" is Not EnoughAs an expert in Agile transitions and software development, Brian Graham has over 20 years in leading and delivering large technical, interactive entertainment software projects, over 6 years experience with startups, and 6 years in executive level positions..  Most notably,  he managed and led delivery of over 20 AAA titles, including the top selling Madden NFL franchise.  Brian is a strong leader that is well respected in the industry, and someone who is never satisfied with the status-quo. Brian has a Masters in Management Information Systems and Bachelors in Marketing. About our discussion he says, "There are common myths, issues, and solutions while transitioning a creative software team to an Agile mindset.  Additionally, discussions on what I have seen and found from my experience that may be beneficial to others, undergoing this transition as well." 00:34:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoGraham,Agile,Software developmentA discussion about Agile4ece7417-f946-4c1c-9154-d225014f91b91126fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/07/12/robin-firestone-becoming-a-fiction-or-non-fiction-author-over-50Businesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/07/12/robin-firestone-becoming-a-fiction-or-non-fiction-author-over-50/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/07/12/robin-firestone-becoming-a-fiction-or-non-fiction-author-over-50Thu, 12 Jul 2018 21:00:00 GMTRobin Firestone: Becoming a Fiction or Non-Fiction Author Over 50 Robin Joy Firestone, a former ABC News research librarian and English teacher, is also a long-time corporate adult learning specialist. Originally from Wantagh, New York, she now lives in Tampa, Florida. Robin segued from teaching to writing professional development process guides in Learning and Development in 2017 and co-authored, wrote, researched, proofread and edited her first work of fiction in 2017 as well, an FBI mystery/thriller entitled, The Killing Collective. About our discussion she says, "In 2017, I authored how-to guides in professional development and co-authored a crime novel, The Killing Collective." 00:32:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoFirestone,Author,Book,Fiction,Non-fictionRobin Joy Firestone, a former ABC News research librarian and English teacher, is also a long-time corporate adult learning specialist. Originally from Wantaghfc9856b7-d14c-4b2b-87a7-1b036bb2ebfe1112fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/07/10/aimee-tariq-99-of-americans-forget-this-fundamental-career-stepBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/07/10/aimee-tariq-99-of-americans-forget-this-fundamental-career-step/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/07/10/aimee-tariq-99-of-americans-forget-this-fundamental-career-stepTue, 10 Jul 2018 21:00:00 GMTAimee Tariq: 99% of Americans Forget this Fundamental Career Step Aimee Tariq has been featured in Forbes, Inc., USA Today, Huff Post, and more. She’s a #1 Best Selling Author in health consulting and is passionate about empowering professionals to live their best lives by removing toxic triggers and maximizing energy, focus, and productivity.  She teaches professionals how to optimize their productivity, ability to focus, and energy, by controlling their state of wellbeing; physically and emotionally. She’s found that often great financial gain follows great health gains. About our discussion she says, "Health is more than what you look like and how you eat. Health is also the fundamental block of your career.  "We will review simple tips on promoting health and reducing illness through positive thoughts and mental attitude combined with a healthy lifestyle, a health-promoting diet, and practical tips.   "Exercise doesn’t have to be a miserable experience. Find movement and activity that you enjoy.  If you have been tired or otherwise unwell at LEAST 3 times in the Last 5 days, that’s not what healthy feels like.  "Fad Diets aren’t healthy or needed to obtain long-term results." 00:36:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoAmiee Tariq,career,health,wellness,FitnessAimee Tariq has been featured in Forbes, Inc., USA Today, Huff Post, and more. She’s a #1 Best Selling Author in health consulting and is passionate about empo02f9fac5-7638-4618-8db0-8f42f6bce0f31108fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/07/05/david-jost-what-you-will-do-wrong-by-being-agile-best-practicesBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/07/05/david-jost-what-you-will-do-wrong-by-being-agile-best-practices/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2018/07/05/david-jost-what-you-will-do-wrong-by-being-agile-best-practicesThu, 05 Jul 2018 21:00:00 GMTDavid Jost: What You will do Wrong by Being Agile: Best Practices David Jost is a proactive and resourceful top information technology executive with extensive experience in enterprise systems, business automation, e-business applications, software development, strategic alliances and acquisitions, product development, and sales/marketing.  He possesses an exceptional record of accomplishment designing and implementing large-scale, architecture driven solutions to achieve client goals.  David defines and fulfills business needs through broad and detailed understanding of big and small picture business processes across multiple industries.  As a visionary and analytical leader, he demonstrates the ability to build and motivate cohesive teams with a focus on personal growth, accountability, and collaboration.  He is an excellent communicator with strong skills in persuading clients, resolving issues, and negotiating beneficial alliances to make a visible impact on business standing.   About our discussion he says, "Agile is cool.  “Agile-ists” sit on the back of the bus.  In the software development world today, if you are not doing agile you missed the boat.  Agile is a transformational process, and to be as effective as possible that transformation must occur organizationally. But there isn’t a magic wand that can take an organization and make it agile. 'The most common approach organizations take is to start small, a project (or twos).   A team (or team).   This approach (while logically, and executable) often fails.   “Agile” is blamed for the failure.   In some cases, “Agile” never gets another chance within the organization.  I will discuss common pitfalls and how to avoid and/or minimize them." 00:30:00Bruce Hurwitz PresentsnoJost,Agile,Software Development,Project ManagementDavid Jost is a proactive and resourceful top information technology executive with extensive experience in enterprise systems, business automation, e-business9cc9ded9-c126-450a-85a3-62d5a0150e981122full