Leadership in Action
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingPresenting EO Boston‘s Leadership in Action! Host Mark Stiles talks to local entrepreneurs who are just starting out and those who have never stopped. Listen to their struggles and triumphs as leaders in their businesses and what advice they wish they could tell their younger selves!
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Engaging With Your Employees - Jeff Plakans - Leadership in Action- Episode # 46
September 14, 2022 15:51 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBToday’s guest is someone who is going to be an integral part of this podcast. He’s the MarComm Chair for EO Boston. He has deep industry knowledge of all things payroll and is an expert in running very successful service bureaus. Jeff Plakans is the Founder and President of Commonwealth Payroll & HR. Jeff joins host Mark Stiles to discuss some misconceptions about entrepreneurship, why employee retention should be a main focus for businesses, and how the covid pandemic shifted the world of p...
Creating Customer Connections - Casey Cheshire - Leadership in Action- Episode #45
August 19, 2022 16:51 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBToday's guest is a member of EO who has spent time on the board. He's a speaker, a thought leader, a marketeer, and an unbelievable human being. He hosts the “Hard Corps Marketing Show” podcast, and is the now previous host of EO Boston’s podcast “Leadership In Action”. Casey Cheshire, Founder and CEO of Ringmaster Conversational Marketing, joins new host Mark Stiles to hand Mark the torch of Podcast Host. Casey talks with Mark about why talking to your customers is so important, how podcast...
Doing The Math On Digital Marketing - David Reske - Leadership in Action- Episode # 44
August 09, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBToday’s guest is an entrepreneur, marketing strategist, author, thought leader, and podcaster. His marketing experience spreads across SEO, PPC, social media, and digital marketing at its core. David Reske is the former President of EO Boston and Founder and President of Nowspeed Marketing. David joins host Casey Cheshire on this week’s episode to teach you how to make sense of the overwhelming amount of information generated from digital marketing. Takeaways: Digital marketing is more th...
Climbing to the Top - Leadership in Action - Episode #43
August 02, 2022 13:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBWhen it comes to your life and the direction it takes you, what will you do to have that life of experience you desire? Everyone in life has the opportunity to climb to the top of a business and host of the Virtual Campfire, Tony Martignetti, will talk with host Casey Cheshire just how to achieve the top position. Tony is founder and chief inspiration officer of inspired purpose coaching and author of Climbing the Right Mountain. Takeaways: There are no fast passes in the road to c...
Climbing to the Top - Tony Martignetti - Leadership in Action - Episode #43
August 02, 2022 13:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBWhen it comes to your life and the direction it takes you, what will you do to have that life of experience you desire? Everyone in life has the opportunity to climb to the top of a business and host of the Virtual Campfire, Tony Martignetti, will talk with host Casey Cheshire just how to achieve the top position. Tony is founder and chief inspiration officer of inspired purpose coaching and author of Climbing the Right Mountain. Takeaways: There are no fast passes in the road to c...
Interweaving Work & Life - Royi Metser - Leadership in Action - Episode # 042
July 05, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThe long-term success of your business is directly tied to your long-term health and if you aren’t running at 100%, your business won’t be operating at 100%. Royi Metser is the Director of Business Development at Inside Tracker and is extremely passionate about both business and health. This episode covers what goes into not just living additional years, but living higher-quality years. Takeaways: For entrepreneurs to build a successful business, their work and life have to be interwov...
Learning To Trust Your Gut - Seth Earley - Leadership in Action- Episode #41
June 28, 2022 12:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBToday's guest is an entrepreneur, a speaker, a writer, and an influencer. He’s problem solved for companies like IBM, IRS, GE, and 3M. Seth Earley is the CEO of Earley Information Science and the host of the Earley AI podcast. Seth joins Casey to explore how to best give feedback, deal with bad performance, and learn to trust your gut. Takeaways: There is a fine line between being outside of your comfort zone and going against your gut instinct. When bringing in outside help, look for so...
Building up to a Breakthrough - Charles Conigliaro - Leadership in Action - Episode # 40
June 21, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBFor many starting a business, there are moments of struggle where it seems like your next success is far off. Charles Conigliaro, the founder, and owner of Small Haul, is an entrepreneur and an investor with focuses in transportation, logistics, technology, distribution, and regenerative farming. He talks with Casey about tips for success when starting a business, and how to find the motivation to turn the struggles into successes. Takeaways: Rather than trying to force growth, it'...
Putting Profit First - Kasey Anton - Leadership in Action - Episode #39
June 14, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBToday's guest is a serial entrepreneur, a financial management expert, and a bookkeeping bad-ass. Kasey Anton, the owner of Spark Business Consulting, joins the Leadership in Action show this week. Casey and Kasey sit down to answer one of the biggest questions every business owner has asked, “how can I make my business more profitable”? Takeaways: Profit is used for so many necessary things in a business. Profit is needed to pay debts, invest in assets, and help grow the business. Bus...
Leading with Compassion - Joel Livingston - Leadership in Action- Episode # 038
June 07, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBA serial entrepreneur, adventurer, sports fanatic, and thought leader in the textiles industry. Joel Livingston is the owner and executive vice president of Emtex Inc and brings over 30 years of business, and life experience to the table. Tune in to hear Casey Cheshire talk with Joel about his favorite kind of leadership. One that's not only collaborative but also caring. In this episode, you’ll learn about leadership skills, Joel’s background, and some of his business experiences. T...
Reflecting For Your Future - Jay Bacrania - Leadership in Action- Episode # 037
May 31, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBTake a deliberate look at where your life and your business are going and make sure that they’re on the path to reaching your goals for them. This can sound easier said than done, but entrepreneur and coach Jay Bacrania explains how you can be intentional about the direction of your life. Through this episode, you’ll learn how to avoid the dangers of getting too tangled up in your business, when to transfer your energy from one journey to another, and the importance of aligning your goals fo...
The Secret Sauce of Self-Funding - Andrew Roberts - Leadership in Action- Episode # 036
May 24, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBEmployers are being taken for a massive and costly ride by both insurance brokers and the health insurance companies at large. Andrew Roberts is showing smaller employers that there is a way to avoid the ever-increasing rates offered by the health insurance companies. Enter self-funded insurance plans. You’ll learn why your company is being upcharged every year by your broker, how going self-funded can benefit the well-being of your employees, and what the ingredients of the self-funding sec...
What Makes a Good Leader vs a Good Entrepreneur- Satish Patel - Leadership in Action- Episode # 035
May 17, 2022 12:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBAre all great entrepreneurs great leaders? What do great entrepreneurs have in common? What tools do great leaders possess? These are the questions that Satish Patel answers in this episode, based on his long and prosperous entrepreneurial journey. You’ll learn about what you can be doing to better listen to your team, the differences and similarities between leadership and entrepreneurship, and how to ensure you have a successful career. Takeaways Leadership and entrepreneurship are n...
Leadership In Action Live! (Special) - Leadership in Action - Episode #030
May 03, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBThis episode was recorded live with members of the Boston Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization at the chapter’s Podcast MANIA event in February 2022. This special episode features multiple members of the chapter including Mark Worster, Clemencia Herrera, Roger St. Onge, Kerri Garbis, Matt Rudnick, Wendy Pease, and Ryan Villanueva. Takeaways: “I can drop into almost any place in the world and find another EO member, that if I haven't met, will become a dear dear friend in a matter...
Leadership In Action Live! (Special) - Leadership in Action - Episode #034
May 03, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBThis episode was recorded live with members of the Boston Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization at the chapter’s Podcast MANIA event in February 2022. This special episode features multiple members of the chapter including Mark Worster, Clemencia Herrera, Roger St. Onge, Kerri Garbis, Matt Rudnick, Wendy Pease, and Ryan Villanueva. Takeaways: “I can drop into almost any place in the world and find another EO member, that if I haven't met, will become a dear dear friend in a matter...
Escalating Challenges in Business - Mike Moran - Leadership in Action- Episode # 033
April 26, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBIf you think that everything's going to be easier once your business gets off the ground, then you really need to listen to Mike Moran on this episode. Mike explores the changing nature of the challenges that business leaders face as their business grows and the attitude they need to work through them. You’ll hear about how to start ramping up off of the plateau, how to present your emotions as a leader, and how to keep going after making the wrong decision. Takeaways: Just because your...
Creating a Community - Melissa Clayton - Leadership in Action- Episode #032
April 19, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBAs surprising as this may seem to learn, you don’t have to give every last ounce of energy that you have to your business in order to be successful! Melissa Clayton has found a great balance between growing her company and enjoying time with her family and friends, and now she is letting you know how you can too. You’ll hear about limiting the number of hours you work, building a great team around you, and cultivating a culture. Takeaways: You don’t need to be the proverbial CEO that’s ...
Educating Your Employees - Ryan Bennett - Leadership in Action- Episode #031
April 12, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBWhile some people may think that to be a successful entrepreneur you need a college degree or an MBA, this simply isn’t the case! Ryan Bennett has found great success in the trades with his business and now he’s sharing some great advice for how to interact with your employees and grow your company. You’ll learn all about finding what your employees are best at, why you need to communicate the opportunities for advancement within your company, and how to find more time for you to work on the...
No-one’s a Natural Born Leader - Clemencia Herrera - Leadership in Action- Episode #030
April 05, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBThere has been a massive myth built up around the ‘natural born leader’ and what specific traits define someone as one. Clemencia Herrera is breaking down that myth and giving everyone some great advice on how to think about themselves and their teams. You’ll learn what you need to do to become a better leader, what leadership really means, and the importance of being willing to learn, no matter what your title is. Takeaways: Anyone can become a great leader, regardless of personality, ...
Focusing on the Followers - Bill Flynn - Leadership in Action- Episode #029
March 22, 2022 12:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBEveryone is always trying to sell you their simple tricks, tips, or habits that leaders must have to be great, but there is no one perfect process for leadership. Bill Flynn breaks down the myths around leadership while drawing on his immense experience to provide you with what really matters in reaching your vision, that being the followers. Learn how to increase buy-in, where to turn to for solutions, and what to look for when hiring for your team. Takeaways: Leadership is not a repea...
Putting Your Team First - Tim Barrett - Leadership in Action- Episode #028
March 18, 2022 12:16 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBWhile conventional business wisdom has resorted to the tired adage of “the customer is always right”, this can actually cause serious harm to your business. Instead, Tim Barrett suggests placing the business’s focus on wowing the employees. You’ll learn about how this framework impacts customer relationships, engages your team, and the incredible opportunity business leaders have to impact the lives of others. Takeaways: If you put the needs of your customers ahead of the needs of your ...
Customer Service vs Customer Compliance - Ted Palashis - Leadership in Action- Episode #027
March 08, 2022 13:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBDoes your company do business the way your client would like to do business, or do you force the client to comply with the way your company does business? Ted Palashis breaks down the nuances of how you interact and think of your client and what message you send to the client and prospects alike. Prepare to learn about the importance of great training, what to look for when hiring, and which clients to seek out once you can be selective. Takeaways: Most employees want to provide good se...
The CEO’s Support Teams - Mark Mascia - Leadership in Action- Episode #026
March 01, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBCEOs put additional pressure on themselves by attempting to be invincible, omnipotent leaders for their employees to look to for the perfect answer to every question. However, this simply isn’t realistic nor is it sustainable. Mark Mascia knows a few things about leadership and running a company which you’ll hear all about this episode. Get ready to learn about constructing support teams around yourself, when to listen to the experts and when not to, and what to do when you’re not the smarte...
Developing Through Delegation - Tony Fields - Leadership in Action - Episode #025
February 22, 2022 13:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBDelegation is a misunderstood concept which is thrown around in business circle without any thought as to how to implement it or why it’s important. Tony Fields is here to set the record straight on delegation. You’ll learn different levels of delegation and the escalating expectations that come from them and how they can help with clear communication. Discover how to develop, understand, and increase buy in within your team. Takeaways: Delegation is not just on or off. There are differ...
No, Money Down - Mark Stiles - Leadership in Action- Episode #024
February 15, 2022 13:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBGet ready to take a peek behind the scenes into the legal world through the eyes of an attorney and entrepreneur who has seen the mistakes most entrepreneurs are bound to make. Mark Stiles is bringing you the advice you need when to find an attorney, how to look for one, and how many attorneys are too many attorneys for you. You will also hear about the different ways to get into the real estate business, what your expectations should be when you buy a property, and the best ways to maximize...
Dominating by Delegating - Matt Chiaradonna - Leadership in Action- Episode #023
February 08, 2022 13:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBWhy do 80% of new businesses fail in the first five years? In large part, this is due to the business owners and entrepreneurs trying to do and control everything themselves. Matt Chiaradonna is going to teach you about how trying to do everything yourself places limits on you and your business, why it’s critical to have a plan to manage potential growth, and how to actually and responsibly let go of the reins in order to find greater success. Takeaways: Business leaders do not need to ...
From Client to Advocate - Varun Bihani - Leadership in Action - Episode #022
February 01, 2022 13:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBFar too often, companies place the quality of service over the customer experience and lose out on future work with those clients and the referrals they could provide. Varun Bihani is working to flip that around and use a focus on customer experience to grow companies. You’ll learn how to set the right expectations with your clients, the importance of upfront and transparent communication, and why the trust that you establish far outweighs the quality of your services. Takeaways: In mos...
Unplugging to Recharge - Kristin Chambers - Leadership in Action- Episode #021
January 25, 2022 13:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBSo many people believe the key to their company’s success is to wake up at 5, strap into the grind, and burn all the midnight oil they can find. But this is a flawed perspective and by actually getting space from your business you can be more effective when you are working on it. Entrepreneur, CEO, and Travel Designer, Kristin Chambers is letting everyone know the keys to work on themselves before they work on their businesses. Learn about how to unplug, the importance of committing to fully...
Driven by the Data - Chris Borduas - Leadership in Action- Episode #020
January 18, 2022 13:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBFor so many people today, anything to do with data management or analysis is seen as something for IT to do or very math intensive. However, Chris Borduas, the Owner of Tillerman, LLC., knows a much more accurate and vibrant side of data management which he is here to share. Learn about how the creative elements and the data analysis mix to make more informed decisions, the importance of understanding your end-users, and how to avoid some of the all too common traps in analyzing data. T...
No More Silver Bullets - Dale Bertrand - Leadership in Action - Episode #019
January 11, 2022 13:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBBusinesses new and old are all looking to digital marketing to provide the one cure-all solution to all of the company’s challenges. Here to shatter this wistful illusion is Dale Bertrand, the founder and president of Fire&Spark, who has a lifetime of experience with digital marketing. Learn how to assess and approach digital marketing for businesses of all sizes, why you always need to be talking with your customers, and how to experiment with and implement digital marketing tactics Tak...
Building to Scale - Eric Crews - Leadership in Action- Episode #018
January 04, 2022 13:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBTo many, running a successful business is scaling their business, but these two ideas are not the same. Eric Crews, the president and founder of Crews Consulting Group, has a lifetime of experience with not only running successful companies but also scaling those companies. Eric shares the three keys to building a successful company and a checklist of five things to make your business scalable. Takeaways: To actually scale a business, there is much more than just having good operations...
Leaders Creating Leaders - Lisa Vitale - Leadership in Action- Episode #017
December 28, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBEveryone points to the most famous or most controversial people when discussing ‘great leaders’ but most entrepreneurs can’t and/or shouldn’t apply what those ‘leaders’ do. The President-Elect of EO Boston, Lisa Vitale, is here to set the record straight on leadership. You’ll learn about developing leaders in your team, what the true essence of leadership is and how to involve your team when planning for the future. Start revitalizing how you think about leadership and create more leaders. ...
Transparent Teamwork - Doug McDuff - Leadership in Action- Episode #016
December 21, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBAs a business owner, do you want more engagement from your employees? Well, if you’re not sharing the financials of the business with your employees, you’re going to be banging your head against the wall. Doug McDuff, President of Landscape America, is here to share Open Book Management and how its four simple steps can reap great rewards. Learn how to get employees more engaged and focused on a goal, not getting hung up on the negatives and how to use transparency as a powerful tool in your...
Embracing The Blur - Cheryl Jones - Leadership in Action- Episode #015
December 14, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBSo many people are stuck on trying to create clearly marked dividers between their work life and home life, but the world is changing and the two have become more blurred than ever. Instead of trying to disentangle the two, Cheryl Jones encourages us to embrace the blurred lines of life. She goes through a simple mindfulness exercise that you can follow along with and use in your everyday life. Learn how to be present in the moment, restructure your schedules to be less stressful, and promot...
Doing the Dirty Work - Sarah Grossman - Leadership in Action- Episode #014
December 07, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBThe idea of selling your business or buying a new business can seem like an impossibly daunting task, but there are ways to make the process simpler. Sarah Grossman, a brilliant business broker is here to fill you in on all of the tricks of the trade. Learn better ways to approach owning a business, when to start planning to sell your business, and some of the steps involved with selling your business. Takeaways: It is essential as a business owner to not only work on your business but...
Doing the Dirty Work - Sarah Grossman - Leadership in Action- Episode #013
December 07, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBThe idea of selling your business or buying a new business can seem like an impossibly daunting task, but there are ways to make the process simpler. Sarah Grossman, a brilliant business broker is here to fill you in on all of the tricks of the trade. Learn better ways to approach owning a business, when to start planning to sell your business, and some of the steps involved with selling your business. Takeaways: It is essential as a business owner to not only work on your business but...
The Iterations of Innovation - Steve Rovithis - Leadership in Action- Episode #013
November 30, 2021 13:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBSo many people are terrified of making even the smallest mistake in their business and they are missing out on the opportunity to innovate. This awesome conversation with Steve Rovithis, CEO of Rovi Homes, revolves around embracing your failures, finding what works from other industries, and how best to integrate changes and innovations. Stick around for all that and even some great tips for making the perfect pancakes! Takeaways: Entrepreneurs must be ok with making mistakes. The only ...
Don’t Skip The Training Wheels - Kristen Sweeney - Leadership in Action- Episode #012
November 23, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBEntrepreneurs are always trying to get their business out of its training wheels as fast as possible while experiencing the fewest growing pains possible. A successful entrepreneur in her own right, Kristen Sweeney, owner of Kristen Sweeney Consulting and copywriting extraordinaire, is this episode’s special guest. Learn about solving problems at every level of business, how to set expectations for growing your business, and the importance of going through those growing pains with your busin...
Humility in Business - Dan St. John - Leadership in Action- Episode # 011
November 16, 2021 14:42 - 39 minutes - 36 MBOftentimes in life, it is the mindset of a person that is the difference between success and failure. Entrepreneur and photographer Dan St. John joins the show to discuss some of the mental mouse traps that entrepreneurs can fall into and some of the ways to get yourself out of them alive and well. Dan proposes ways to challenge yourself, be more comfortable with yourself and your product, and how best to approach challenges from a mental perspective. Takeaways: Don’t let good be the en...
Superior Speaking Skills - Kerri Garbis - Leadership in Action- Episode #010
November 09, 2021 13:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBPublic speaking is a massive hurdle for so many today. Overcoming the nervousness, the filler words, and the dread of being in front of other people is something a lot of people feel they can’t do. Kerri Garbis, the founder and CEO of Ovation and a long-time speaking coach, joins host Casey Cheshire to provide effective and practical ways to overcome stage fright, remove filler words, and deliver better and more impactful presentations. Takeaways Picturing people naked does not actuall...
Creating a Visible Brand - Emily Brackett - Leadership in Action- Episode #009
November 02, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBYou know great branding when you see it, but it’s not always easy to explain why it works, let alone create your own. Branding master Emily Brackett is the owner of Visible Logic, a premier branding consultancy, and she is here to end your branding woes. Emily discusses the three main steps to creating a successful brand, where many people get lost along the way to creating a brand, and the larger scope of what a brand entails. Learn how to approach creating a brand and what your brand shoul...
Well Positioned Acquisitions - Josh Medow - Leadership in Action - Episode #008
October 26, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 75.2 MBWaiting for the perfect idea to come to you isn’t the only way to be an entrepreneur, acquiring a small business is a great way to become a business owner! Josh Medow did just that when he acquired his company after going through a thorough buying process which he explains in this episode. Learn how to find the right business to buy, how to approach the transition of ownership, and the positives and negatives of buying a business as opposed to starting one. Takeaways: If you are an entr...
Playing to Win - Herb Cogliano - Leadership in Action- Episode #007
October 19, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBThere are millions of companies in the United States but less than 1% of them ever grow past 10 million in revenue per year. This week’s guest Herb Cogliano, an International Business Growth Advisor and Certified Scaling Up Coach, shares his expertise on how business owners can prepare to scale up, hire the right people, and better prepare for their future! Myth Smash: “A lot of people think it's hard to start a company, but I think what's even harder is to scale up your existing compa...
Fighting for Control - Kathy Doyle - Leadership in Action- Episode #006
October 12, 2021 17:55 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBYou start a business, put the fancy name tag on your desk, and now you’re ready to make the big decisions right? This week’s guest Kathy Doyle, CEO of FireFlower Alternative Energy, SMASHES the misconception that being in charge may not mean that you are actually in charge. External factors can influence operations, employees, and sales. Tune in and learn the importance of maintaining flexibility and how to expect the unexpected. Takeaways: Myth SMASH: “One of the common misconceptions ...
Going Global - Wendy Pease - Leadership in Action - Episode #005
October 05, 2021 17:31 - 49 minutes - 45 MBThe United States makes up such a smaller percentage of the world’s population. So why are we limiting our company sales to just a national market? This week’s guest, Wendy Pease, is an expert in global marketing. She walks through the proper steps and resources available to small or medium-sized business owners and how to make connections with customers from all over the globe! Takeaways: MYTH SMASH: “My company is too small to go global”. Less than 1% of US companies export and of th...
The Earnout Myth - Glenn Grant - Leadership in Action - Episode #004
September 28, 2021 12:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBSelling your business may not result in a large amount of money delivered to you on a golden platter. This week’s special guest and fellow member, Glenn Grant, crushes the myth that an earnout should be the sole reason to sell your company. He shares personal experiences in the matter, current/past business ventures, and how he believes there has been a recent increase in the entrepreneurial spirit! Takeaways: When selling your business, you don’t have to do an “earnout” as part of the ...
“The Earnout Myth” - Glenn Grant - Leadership in Action - Episode #004
September 28, 2021 12:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBSelling your business may not result in a large amount of money delivered to you on a golden platter. This week’s special guest and fellow member, Glenn Grant, crushes the myth that an earnout should be the sole reason to sell your company. He shares personal experiences in the matter, current/past business ventures, and how he believes there has been a recent increase in the entrepreneurial spirit! Takeaways: When selling your business, you don’t have to do an “earnout” as part of the ...
Innovating Social Impact - Ryan Villanueva - Leadership in Action - Episode #003
September 21, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBIs your company making a positive impact? Ryan Villanueva, Co-Founder of Best Delegate Model United Nations and Growth Consultant at Crews Consulting Group, shares with us how to align the economic and social impacts of your company in order to have shared value. He outlines the importance of establishing a vision for your business, by answering the 6 W’s, so that the rest of the entrepreneurial process comes at ease. Takeaways: Entrepreneurship doesn’t just include startups that are ve...
The Process Behind Success - Luis Cortes - Leadership in Action - Episode #002
September 14, 2021 14:53 - 51 minutes - 53.4 MBStarting a business may appear to be anarchy and chaos. However, there is a process and plan behind entrepreneurship that drives success. President of EO Boston and Co-founder of Bcombinator, Luis Cortes, discusses the steps to becoming a successful entrepreneur through passion, persistence, and the proper problem-solution fit. Takeaways: ~ Entrepreneurship may look like anarchy, with endless moving parts and possibilities. However, there is a process behind success. ~ In order to start...
Executing a Good Business Idea - Dave Will - Leadership in Action - Episode #001
September 08, 2021 19:49 - 52 minutes - 59.9 MBMany entrepreneurs believe that good ideas are the bulk of the work when starting a business. Dave Will, CEO & Co-Founder at Propfuel, reveals that execution and dedication are what make good ideas successful. He discusses how the best ideas are evolved into even better ideas by finding the right product-market fit for your business. Check out Will’s inspiring story of changing his lifelong career path to start his own company and all of the hard work and challenges he overcame to become a ...