Raise Up
32 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -Tune in weekly for insightful conversations with industry experts, CEOs, and more all centered around ONE thing - how to advance your career & get paid what you're worth. Hosted by multi 6-figure business executive & serial entrepreneur Amanda LeFever, this podcast takes you inside the minds of decision-makers and delivers tactics and strategies that you can apply right away.
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How to Stand Out in a Virtual Team During COVID-19 with Amelia Wilcox
September 24, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBToday’s guest is Amelia Wilcox, founder, and CEO at Zenovate, a high-growth B2B company whose platform provides employee stress management tools that arm businesses with actionable data and employee experiences to improve well-being, morale, and engagement anytime, anywhere. Recently listed as a “40 Under 40”, “Fast 50”, “Inc. 5000”, and twice-awarded “National Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year”, Amelia has exponentially grown her company from a solo living room service business to an ...
How to Stand Out in Virtual Team During COVID-19 with Amelia Wilcox
September 24, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBToday’s guest is Amelia Wilcox, founder, and CEO at Zenovate, a high-growth B2B company whose platform provides employee stress management tools that arm businesses with actionable data and employee experiences to improve well-being, morale, and engagement anytime, anywhere. Recently listed as a “40 Under 40”, “Fast 50”, “Inc. 5000”, and twice-awarded “National Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year”, Amelia has exponentially grown her company from a solo living room service business to an ...
Cultivating Culture with Tom Crea
August 13, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBTom Crea, a Leadership development coach, decorated career Army Officer, and Black Hawk helicopter pilot joins us today with some sound advice on cultivating culture. During his time in the military, Tom was hand-selected to run the Army’s leadership development program at two Boston colleges. Today, he is a Servant Leadership ambassador, and sought-after speaker. In 2016, he authored the book Unleash your Values: How to Lead and Succeed in Business Today: A Helicopter Pilot's Spin on Deve...
Building Your Personal Brand at Work with Terri Lynn Cardona
August 06, 2020 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBWith over three decades of HR experience under her belt, Terri Lynn unloads a treasure trove of strategies and best practices to bolster your worth as a professional so that you can effectively navigate your career no matter what’s happening around you ... including living in the middle of a global pandemic. She takes a unique approach to building one’s career by emphasizing the importance of defining your personal brand. Listen in as Terri Lynn shares how to become clear on your personal b...
How Much More with Greg Needham
July 31, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB“You want a raise? This is simple. What were you hired to do? Have you done that? Have you done more than that? Now show your boss how, and how much, more you delivered….” My new friend and our Special Guest today is Greg Needham, a veteran of the Hospitality, Gaming, and Esports industries. He’s been a Board Member, COO CMO, and VP of strategy and brings experience in hospitality, casinos, the World Series of Poker, and now the fast-moving world of Esports. Greg has made a career out of ...
The Face of Hope with Heidi Floyd
July 11, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBHave you ever felt hopeless at work? You should meet our new friend Heidi Floyd and hear her incredible story. Heidi says, “Most of us have a life 90% of the world isn’t fortunate enough to have and somehow we feel hopeless. This young man didn’t realize how incredibly blessed he was - with his head down, just thinking about himself, he couldn’t see all the good things.” “There is love all around us. There is hope all around us. But if all we’re focused on is just getting through the day...
Building The Case For a Raise with Jeffery Dingle
July 03, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBShould we each be loyal enough to our company to have a straight up conversation about compensation with our boss or manager? Jeffery Dingle teaches us, “You can't just let that conversation happen to you.” You have to create a case for your career, for your raise, in your day to day activity. You have to understand how you fit in an organization and how your performance impacts other people's performance. And that allows your boss to see you as a major cog in the engine that's driving the ...
[Bonus] Raise Up Breakdown - Top 3 Tips Edition
June 30, 2020 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.48 MBYou know us - we’re always talkin’ with industry experts, high-flyin’ CEOs or Human Resource Directors about how to get a raise at work but there’s a tiny problem… If you’re like me, you listen to a podcast and hear something magic and you’re like “man, that is such a good idea. I should do that.” but you don’t write it down. Life happens and then you never think about it again. To combat that - I’ve pulled out the top 3 things people have been talking about the most from this podcast and ...
SURPRISE! Raise Up Breakdown - Top 3 Tips Edition
June 30, 2020 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.48 MBYou know us - we’re always talkin’ with industry experts, high-flyin’ CEOs or Human Resource Directors about how to get a raise at work but there’s a tiny problem… If you’re like me, you listen to a podcast and hear something magic and you’re like “man, that is such a good idea. I should do that.” but you don’t write it down. Life happens and then you never think about it again. To combat that - I’ve pulled out the top 3 things people have been talking about the most from this podcast and ...
Shoot Your Shot: How to Ask For A Raise with JD Phillips
June 17, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBJD teaches us there are four strategic steps to take when asking for a raise: Consider why you want it Get emotionally charged about the benefit of having it “Take inventory” of your value And then, when the time is right, shoot your shot JD Phillips is a Certified Financial Educator and has spent the last 25 years in the financial services industry helping clients successfully earn retirement income. In addition to that, he's also a master sales trainer and team builder who once built...
The Raise Cycle with Janet Guertin
June 10, 2020 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBNot everyone has worked for a company that sells Nuclear Submarines and Gulfstream jets, but our Special Guest Janet Guertin is that special someone. After a successful career with General Dynamics (global aerospace and defense company that manufactures everything from combat vehicles to nuclear-powered submarines), she founded The Dividend Factor where she and her team pursue and capture Defense Industry contracts. She's also a certified leadership speaker and coach with a John Maxwell Team...
A Life-Changing Conversation with Michael Coles
June 03, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBFormer CEO of Caribou Coffee AND the cofounder of The Great American Cookie Company chats with us about the ups and downs of business and how to truly get a raise. Michael is nothing short of impressive and grew an $8,000 investment into the largest cookie franchise in the United States. He's a philanthropist, the namesake of the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University, and gives us some amazing insight into his time as former chairman of the Georgia Film Commission. This ...
A Risky Conversation with Michael Coles
June 03, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBFormer CEO of Caribou Coffee AND the cofounder of The Great American Cookie Company chats with us about the ups and downs of business and how to truly get a raise. Michael is nothing short of impressive and grew an $8,000 investment into the largest cookie franchise in the United States. He's a philanthropist, the namesake of the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University, and gives us some amazing insight into his time as former chairman of the Georgia Film Commission. This ...
Old School Cool with Avery Hall
May 27, 2020 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB4X All-Conference Defensive Tackle at Appalachian State University turned banking executive at Wells Fargo with a big heart. In this episode, Avery combines his corporate knowledge of one of the world’s largest banks with the “in-the-trenches” old-school mentality that put him in the ASU and GA State HS Football Hall of Fame. “You will never get something for nothing in this life. That’s not how the game works. If you're going to look at your employer for a raise, doesn’t it make sense to...
How To Get a Raise in a Restaurant with Gary Fly
May 20, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBToday you meet my longtime friend Gary Fly, Chief Marketing Officer at the Brooks Group. He dives right at the heart of How to Get A Raise: “more than anything else, creating alignment with your team and an understanding with your supervisor, then becoming very proficient at your craft - all while having a good attitude - will earn you a raise. You start to rise up. People recognize skill and desire.” WOW! Gary also covers How to uncover your company’s compensation philosophy and how NOT to...
Raises - What Matters Most with Gary Fly
May 20, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBToday you meet my longtime friend Gary Fly, Chief Marketing Officer at the Brooks Group. He dives right at the heart of How to Get A Raise: “more than anything else, creating alignment with your team and an understanding with your supervisor, then becoming very proficient at your craft - all while having a good attitude - will earn you a raise. You start to rise up. People recognize skill and desire.” WOW! Gary also covers How to uncover your company’s compensation philosophy and how NOT to...
Raises: What Matters Most with Gary Fly
May 20, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBToday you meet my longtime friend Gary Fly, Chief Marketing Officer at the Brooks Group. He dives right at the heart of How to Get A Raise: “more than anything else, creating alignment with your team and an understanding with your supervisor, then becoming very proficient at your craft - all while having a good attitude - will earn you a raise. You start to rise up. People recognize skill and desire.” WOW! Gary also covers How to uncover your company’s compensation philosophy and how NOT to...
Raise: What Matters Most with Gary Fly
May 20, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBToday you meet my longtime friend Gary Fly, Chief Marketing Officer at the Brooks Group. He dives right at the heart of How to Get A Raise: “more than anything else, creating alignment with your team and an understanding with your supervisor, then becoming very proficient at your craft - all while having a good attitude - will earn you a raise. You start to rise up. People recognize skill and desire.” WOW! Gary also covers How to uncover your company’s compensation philosophy and how NOT to...
The “Get A Raise” Process and What Really Matters - with Gary Fly
May 20, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBToday you meet my longtime friend Gary Fly, Chief Marketing Officer at the Brooks Group. He dives right at the heart of How to Get A Raise: “more than anything else, creating alignment with your team and an understanding with your supervisor, then becoming very proficient at your craft - all while having a good attitude - will earn you a raise. You start to rise up. People recognize skill and desire.” WOW! Gary also covers How to uncover your company’s compensation philosophy and how NOT to...
The Triple Threat Raise with Kurt Kuyper
May 14, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBKnown around here as the Doughnut King, my new friend, Kurt shares the best Krispy Kreme doughnut hack ever, and how curiosity, energy, and attitude get you noticed. Because let's be honest, are you coming at your job with big desire? Are you looking at yourself as a Brand? Are you developing trust with your team? Kurt brings the heat on how regular, honest communication can influence how you ask for a raise. From working three random jobs to the President of WKS Krispy Kreme, he gives us hi...
Go Far and Go Fast with Cindy Deekitwong
May 07, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBShe's the first female engineer in her family, and has not only lived all over the world but journeyed up the corporate ladder at a rapid pace. I'm so excited to introduce to you to my new friend, Cindy Deekitwong, Global Head of Marketing, 3D Printing at Henkel. She believes in smashing Legos, and if you're not uncomfortable in your role, you're not stretching enough to be successful in the workplace. Cindy shares her Big 5 Real-Life Lessons, something you definitely want to hear, and how...
How Corliss Got A Raise Without Asking
April 29, 2020 20:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBCorliss shares insight and expertise from her 20 years of HR experience and lays out a solid foundation for getting a raise at work. She believes, if you want a raise, at the most basic level we have to provide evidence of our value and gives numerous examples of how we can maximize our earning potential. She also hits us with facts, like how we can't change our IQ but we can definitely change our EQ and that one skill coupled with the right mindset can move us up the pay scale more than any...
05: We're All Painted Boards with John Corcoran of Ripley's Believe It Or Not!
April 22, 2020 10:16 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBJohn Corcoran, Director of Attractions for Ripley’s Believe It or Not! shares his favorite exhibits, what gets him up in the morning, and the one thing that goes a long way toward not only a fulfilling career but getting a Raise at your job. John talks about his career and his passion for “making sure families have a great time on vacation." Then we dive into chatting about “if you’re passionate about what you do, some bosses will see it as loyalty, some will see it as dedication, or hard ...
How John Moved Up The Ladder At Ripley's Believe It Or Not!
April 22, 2020 10:16 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBJohn Corcoran, Director of Attractions for Ripley’s Believe It or Not! shares his favorite exhibits, what gets him up in the morning, and the one thing that goes a long way toward not only a fulfilling career but getting a Raise at your job. John talks about his career and his passion for “making sure families have a great time on vacation." Then we dive into chatting about “if you’re passionate about what you do, some bosses will see it as loyalty, some will see it as dedication, or hard w...
Move Up The Ladder with John Corcoran
April 22, 2020 10:16 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBJohn Corcoran, Director of Attractions for Ripley’s Believe It or Not! shares his favorite exhibits, what gets him up in the morning, and the one thing that goes a long way toward not only a fulfilling career but getting a Raise at your job. John talks about his career and his passion for “making sure families have a great time on vacation." Then we dive into chatting about “if you’re passionate about what you do, some bosses will see it as loyalty, some will see it as dedication, or hard w...
Riding Out The Storm: Getting a Raise with Terry Greenfield
April 16, 2020 11:08 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBPrincipal Consultant of Consulex Corrosion Professionals, NACE International, and successful Finn racer chats with Amanda about the ups and downs of angling for a raise in rough waters. From his home in Fairhope, AL, to representing NACE International in over 140 countries, Terry brings a unique perspective and great advice to all of us here in Raise Up Nation. RAISE UP SHOWNOTES: https://www.raiseuppodcast.com/4 Love the show? These sponsors make it possible! Mission Mobile Medical Con...
04. Riding Out The Storm: Getting a Raise with Terry Greenfield
April 16, 2020 11:08 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBPrincipal Consultant of Consulex Corrosion Professionals, NACE International, and successful Finn racer chats with Amanda about the ups and downs of angling for a raise in rough waters. From his home in Fairhope, AL, to representing NACE International in over 140 countries, Terry brings a unique perspective and great advice to all of us here in Raise Up Nation.
03. Jan Rock’s Jazzy (and Jaded) Ideas About Raises
April 08, 2020 13:06 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBJan L. Rock has worked as director of training and HR exec at global brands like 7-Eleven Corp and Rita’s Italian Ice, and she's with us talking about all the things YOU can do to get a raise at work! From her home base in San Diego, for over a decade, Jan stood up franchisees all over the West Coast, coaching them to success with their new businesses. In this episode, Jan shares success managers and staff had with strategies such as preparing lists of accomplishments, and what Corp ex...
Jan Rock’s Jazzy (and Jaded) Ideas About Raises
April 08, 2020 13:06 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBJan L. Rock has worked as director of training and HR exec at global brands like 7-Eleven Corp and Rita’s Italian Ice, and she's with us talking about all the things YOU can do to get a raise at work! From her home base in San Diego, for over a decade, Jan stood up franchisees all over the West Coast, coaching them to success with their new businesses. In this episode, Jan shares success managers and staff had with strategies such as preparing lists of accomplishments, and what Corp exec...
02. Travis’ Terrific (and Terrible) Ideas on Raises
April 08, 2020 12:16 - 25 minutes - 32.2 MBTravis LeFever steps up in the kickoff episode - we interview high-flying executives about all the things YOU can do to get a raise at work! This guy has turned around three multi-million dollar corporations, taking them all from the brink of bankruptcy to their best years ever. In this episode, Travis offers some “first job mistakes”, plus practical advice about how to approach your next conversation about getting paid more, especially how and when to do it in a down economy. It’s mo...
Travis’ Terrific (and Terrible) Ideas on Raises
April 08, 2020 12:16 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBTravis LeFever steps up in the kickoff episode where we interview high-flying executives about all the things YOU can do to get a raise at work! This guy has turned around three multi-million dollar corporations, taking them all from the brink of bankruptcy to their best years ever. In this episode, Travis offers some “first job mistakes”, plus practical advice about how to approach your next conversation about getting paid more, especially how and when to do it in a down economy. It’s mo...
Welcome to Raise Up Nation!
April 02, 2020 11:26 - 6 minutes - 4.67 MBHave you ever seen an email from your boss and wondered "How in the world does this fool make more money than me?" Then you're in the right place. This podcast is chock full of experts, strategies, and snark about toxic workplace culture and most importantly, how you get a raise! Get ready to Raise Up with us. RAISE UP SHOWNOTES: https://www.raiseuppodcast.com/1 Love the show? These sponsors make it possible! MyPrep Partners The World Leader In Nace Certification Prep Courses https:/...