Business Leaders Podcast

  The COVID-19 pandemic has forced everyone to take a good, long look at how things were being run once upon a time and see how things can change for the ultimate benefit of public health. One of these fields is the technology sector, where every day, companies find new uses for existing technologies to help the world adapt to the crisis. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-blakeman-71005a4/ (Mike Blakeman) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorchandler/ (Trevor Chandler )are, respectively, the CEO and CTO of http://www.visual-globe.com/ (Visual Globe). They sit down with Bob Roark to discuss how artificial intelligence can be used to combat the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The time to act about the crisis is now, and with these technologies on hand, we might just be able to make the full recovery we need to. --- Watch the episode here:[embed]https://youtu.be/z6Wu4OZRGr0[/embed] Listen to the podcast here:[smart_track_player url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/80f18bbf-8247

  It is going to be a very different stage for marketing as we come out of the ashes of the COVID-19 pandemic and into a brave new world. To talk about what this pivot means for the promotional marketing space, https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulzafarana/ (Paul) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniezafarana/ (Stephanie Zafarana) of https://www.picamarketinggroup.com/ (Pica Marketing Group) join Bob Roark on the show. With decades of experience in coming up with innovative marketing solutions for businesses, Paul and Stephanie are experts in promotional marketing and spreading the marketing message using promotional tools and products. Listen as they talk about the future of promotional marketing in the post-COVID world and share some very amusing and incredible stories of marketing strategies that you never thought anyone could have pulled off. --- Listen to the podcast here:[smart_track_player url="" title="Promotional Marketing In The Post-COVID World With Paul And Stephanie Zafarana" ] Promotional Ma

Inarguably, one of the sectors that have been hit the most by the COVID-19 pandemic is small businesses. Unlike large conglomerates or corporations, many of these small businesses operate independently, with a much smaller pool of resources than their more considerable counterparts, so they have to take a few more steps to deal with the economic aftermath of COVID-19. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-dill-attorney/ (Mike Dill) is a Partner at https://www.hollandhart.com/ (Holland & Hart LLP). Using his experience working with small businesses, he joins Bob Roark to discuss how small businesses can go about weathering the storm and mitigating any more negative effects that might rear their head in the wake of COVID-19. Don’t miss this important and timely discussion. --- Watch the episode here:[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgQsW6c-M-0[/embed] Listen to the podcast here:[smart_track_player url="" title="How Small Businesses Can Weather The COVID-19 Storm With Mike Dill" image="htt

  As businesses make the shift to working remotely, it's important to remember that not every strategy that works in a brick and mortar workplace will work in a virtual office. There are specific strategies that you need to implement to maintain balances now that every employee has to integrate their work life with their home life seamlessly. Joining Bob Roark is https://www.linkedin.com/in/danettegossett/ (Danette Gossett), the owner of http://www.gossettmktg.com/ (Gossett Marketing). Bob and Danette discuss some important strategies and solutions you can implement to manage your virtual office. You are not alone in this transition. Take the time to refine the way you operate to make the most of your time working remotely! --- Watch the episode here:[embed]https://youtu.be/jTRLF-lKgzI[/embed] Listen to the podcast here:[smart_track_player url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/dd0aa265-6068-49ee-a2e5-b1441947a626/blp-danette-gossett-part-4.mp3" title="Virtual Offices: The Growing Remote Working Cultur

The process of moving forward after the massive disruption created by the COVID-19 is not going to be easy, so as early as possible, you need to figure out how you can go about things. A "new normal" has begun to settle, and the best way of moving forward is finding ways to find your place within the renewed status quo. https://www.linkedin.com/in/danettegossett/ (Danette Gossett) is the owner of http://www.gossettmktg.com/ (Gossett Marketing). She joins Bob Roark to dive into planning the process of moving forward after COVID-19. If you've mapped out what you need to move forward, you won't feel trapped by the future, so let Bob and Danette show you the way through. --- Watch the episode here:[embed]https://youtu.be/_8ENd1Vm4GM[/embed] Listen to the podcast here:[smart_track_player url="" title="Moving Forward After COVID-19 With Danette Gossett" image="http://businessleaderspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/BLP-SquareLogo-WhiteBlueBG1400x1400.png" background="default"] Moving Forward After COVID-19 Wit

  The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably changed the way we do business. One of the areas that got affected is how we build business connections. Fortunately, with people migrating online, we can now fully utilize our LinkedIn accounts. Helping you make the most of it in this episode is https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimpetersonstone/ (Kim Peterson Stone), founder and CEO of https://linkability.us/ (Linkability, Inc). Here, she shares some of the LinkedIn business strategies that are particularly helpful in this time of the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares in detail how you need to set-up your account, how to position your message, what features you need to take advantage of, and what kind of content to put out. Kim also shares some of the relevant trends in the space when it comes to communicating with others, as well as some of the advantages of joining a group to your business. --- Watch the episode here:[embed]https://youtu.be/IFNHNoPSgdQ[/embed] Listen to the podcast here:[smart_track_player url="

COVID-19 is a hot topic these days, but you can't let it steal your show and paralyze your business. Fighting the virus can also mean doing your part in making a productive difference business-wise. In this episode with CEO of http://www.gossettmktg.com/ (Gossett Marketing), https://www.linkedin.com/in/danettegossett/ (Danette Gossett), Bob Roark follows up their discussion about mobilizing your business during the pandemic. Danette showcases the importance of having a contact list and using it to remain pro-active in the eyes of your clients and employees. Driving traffic to your business is crucial these days, simply reaching out to those who matter can help maintain and even improve your business' reputation.  --- Watch the episode here:Listen to the podcast here:[smart_track_player url="" title="Capitalizing On Your Contact List During The COVID-19 Pandemic With Danette Gossett" image="http://businessleaderspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/BLP-SquareLogo-WhiteBlueBG1400x1400.png" back

How can business owners cope with the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic? Some binge on Netflix and accept defeat that comes with business paralysis while others do what they can to continue mobilizing their business. In this episode, Bob Roark interviews bestselling author and CEO of http://www.gossettmktg.com/ (Gossett Marketing), https://www.linkedin.com/in/danettegossett/ (Danette Gossett). They talk about these trying times and how businesses can re-develop a routine that allows them to be as productive as they were before the crisis, highlighting the benefits of creating a contact list. Danette then shares some tips on how businesspeople can do their part in flattening the curve through creativity and resourcefulness. --- Watch the episode here:  Listen to the podcast here:[smart_track_player url="" title="Mobilizing Your Business To Thrive And Survive During The COVID-19 Pandemic With Danette Gossett" image="http://businessleaderspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/BLP-SquareLogo-WhiteBl

  With data just at the tip of our fingertips, great innovations abound to take us closer to our potential. Founder and CEO of https://getzoptic.com/ (Zoptic), https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradpaz/ (Brad Paz), builds innovative sports technologies that optimize training for the use of amateur sports athletes. In this episode, Brad tells us how this idea came about and was conceived. He shares the process of how it captures metrics and videos of the athlete’s performance in a dynamic environment and delivers actionable insights to coaches. More on his entrepreneurial journey, Brad then imparts great wisdom on building products that are not only for today but also for the ever-evolving technologies of tomorrow. Don’t miss out on this insightful conversation fit not only for the athletes and coaches out there but also for those budding entrepreneurs. --- Watch the episode here:  Listen to the podcast here:[smart_track_player url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/55a5e2f7-f044-42bf-80bd-d7cab5b5a

  Many financial and real estate professionals out there, including CPAs and attorneys, don't know anything about real estate exchanges, and how these transactions can help their clients. While seemingly byzantine at first, this system of exchanges actually yield a lot of benefits for people who are looking to reinvest their money in different kinds of real estate, sometimes even to diversify their portfolio. https://www.ipx1031.com/locations/name/luke-hays/ (Luke Hays) is a Vice President and Business Development Officer at https://www.ipx1031.com/ (IPX1031), where he specializes in real estate exchanges. Luke speaks to Bob Roark about the basics of real estate exchanges, and how one can navigate the processes involved. If you're looking to reinvest your assets, don't miss this conversation. It might just be what you've been looking for! --- Watch the episode here:[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_YCobtceXY[/embed] Listen to the podcast here:[smart_track_player url="" title="Performing A Real Est

  We are in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic that has since affected so many lives around the world. It has been testing the economy, public health infrastructures, and even our personal relationships. In this episode, Bob Roark tackles this pressing matter with someone who has a great deal of expertise about it, https://www.linkedin.com/in/o-shawn-cupp-ph-d-13224b11/ (Shawn Cupp, Ph.D.), the professor of Force Sustainment and Management at the Army Command and General Staff College. Shawn helps us understand COVID-19, comparing and contrasting it to what we've had before and helping us know how it will continue to affect us. Gathering up some news as well as scientific data, he informs us of the latest findings and development in terms of the creation of a vaccine. Shawn then taps into the many industries that are suffering because of the Pandemic, showing us the far-reaching implications that this will inevitably teach us for the following years to come. --- Watch the episode here:[embed]https://www.

  Selling an entire business or company is, without a doubt, daunting for the owner. However, with the right people to help execute this process, the business acquisition process can be quite successful. Today, Bob Roark interviews https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-kenner/ (Chase Kenner), an Associate Broker with https://raincatcher.com/ (Raincatcher) and a certified financial planner, about how his company proceeds with their process of helping companies become more sellable. He also discusses the importance of educating clients on what it takes to sell a business every step of the way, along with setting realistic expectations and client red flags. --- Watch the episode here:[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9aWq6sUrnE&feature=youtu.be[/embed] Listen to the podcast here:[smart_track_player url="" title="Business Acquisition Process: How To Become More Sellable With Chase Kenner" image="http://businessleaderspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/BLP-SquareLogo-WhiteBlueBG1400x1400.png" backgr

  Working with the government can be very rewarding yet challenging especially when you are under contract. Today, Bob Roark talks to https://www.linkedin.com/in/crandallmike (Mike Crandall), the CEO of http://www.digitalbeachhead.com/about.html (Digital Beachhead) which is a company that seeks to build customer trust and corporate value by delivering Information Technology (IT) and Consulting Services Solutions in inventive economical ways. Mike describes what they do, who their target audiences are, and what they look forward to. He shares how it is working with the government and how they find people to fulfill their contracts. He also talks about cybersecurity including how they protect their clients in this field. --- Watch the episode here:Listen to the podcast here:[smart_track_player url="" title="Government Contracts And Cybersecurity With Mike Crandall" image="http://businessleaderspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/BLP-SquareLogo-WhiteBlueBG1400x1400.png" background="default"] Governm

  Are you planning to sell your small or big business? If yes, finding the right people to help you out in this tedious process is essential. Today, Bob Roark is joined by Jude David, a Senior Broker with https://raincatcher.com/ (Raincatcher), to talk about how Jude helped the company and what they’re doing to help investors. Having seen deals that didn’t work, Jude ensures their clients that they can find quality buyers and shares the key ingredients to hiring a good brokerage firm and getting the right buyers. He also talks about the questions that business owners should ask before considering anyone to help them sell their company. Know more about what makes a good and bad business broker as Jude gives an analogy between brokerage and brain surgery. --- Watch the episode here:Listen to the podcast here:[smart_track_player url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/dc83e37b-3824-48c6-9346-06eecd47d804/blp-jude-david.mp3" title="Hiring A Good Brokerage Firm With Jude David" image="http://businesslea

  Coordinating between all the vendors and providers that a company has to work with can be difficult work, but there are a certain subset of companies that have made it easier to do the work. Family office servicing companies can be a huge relief on the shoulders of your company when it comes to dealing with all these external providers. https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-jehle-20a9875/ (Evan Jehle) is a partner at http://www.ffollc.com/team/evan-jehle/ (Flynn Family Office )and https://lvwadvisors.com/about/why-lvw/ (LVW Flynn). He talks to Bob Roark about his experience working at a family office servicing company, and what these companies can offer you. Could this be the best way for your business to move forward? --- Watch the episode here:[embed]https://youtu.be/IA-bCsIPQtE[/embed] Listen to the podcast here:[smart_track_player url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/40379e09-9bcc-409a-b0d3-06267ec41c17/blp-evan-jehle.mp3" title="How to Use Outsourcing to Create Your Virtual Family Office"] How to U

  Do you want your skin to glow or need to be revived from over-indulgence? Revivology has exactly what you need. In today’s episode, Amy Neary the Founder of Revivology and Steve Neary the COO of Revivology talk about their venture in creating this wonderful company, and how it helps people who suffer from fatigue and dehydration and makes people feel much better. They dive deeper into discussing the franchises of Revivology and how to become part of it. Amy and Steve also share advice to entrepreneurs on how to bring excellence to the process of your business processes all the time. --- Watch the episode here: [embed]https://youtu.be/64wSVRLWjD8[/embed]   All About Revivology And Franchising With Amy & Steve Neary I have co-host with Catherine Wicklund with me. She is the Vistage Chair of Southern Colorado. Our guests, Amy Neary, she is the founder of Revivology, and Steve Neary and he is the COO. They are also the owners of Any Lab Tests Now. Welcome guys. Amy, tell me some of what you do,

  Do you want your skin to glow or need to be revived from over-indulgence? Revivology has exactly what you need. In today’s episode, Amy Neary the Founder of https://revivologyiv.com/ (Revivology) and Steve Neary the COO of https://revivologyiv.com/ (Revivology) talk about their venture in creating this wonderful company, and how it helps people who suffer from fatigue and dehydration and makes people feel much better. They dive deeper into discussing the franchises of Revivology and how to become part of it. Amy and Steve also share advice to entrepreneurs on how to bring excellence to the process of your business processes all the time. --- Watch the episode here:Listen to the podcast here:[smart_track_player url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7c08c157-ff98-4506-a60e-e1f872dce5c4/blp-amy-neary-steve-neary.mp3" title="All About Revivology And Franchising With Amy & Steve Neary" image="http://businessleaderspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/BLP-SquareLogo-WhiteBlueBG1400x1400.png" backgro

  Getting your business where you want it to be has never been easier. Using what's called an Entrepreneurial Operating System, one can have protocols in place for every situation to make sure they make the most out of their results. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brsnyder/ (Ben Snyder), principal of https://bizexe.com/ (Bizexe), chats with Bob Roark. Together, they go into some of the best techniques to ensure maximization of your results, the results you're looking for. Learn how to work with this Entrepreneurial Operating System today! ---   Listen to the podcast here:[smart_track_player url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/54688eb1-6730-4a05-b00a-43d03cb0abe5/blp-ben-snyder.mp3" title="Entrepreneurial Operating System With Ben Snyder" image="http://businessleaderspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/BLP-SquareLogo-WhiteBlueBG1400x1400.png" background="default"] Entrepreneurial Operating System With Ben SnyderWe're fortunate to have Ben Snyder. He's a professional EOS implementer. He's a princ

Selling your business does not have to be a bad experience for business owners. Sometimes, it is just a way to transition on to better paths and even pass down the legacy of the business you have been trying to build. Helping source the best win-win deals for business owners looking to sell or exit their business is Associate Broker at Raincatcher, Tim Rinaldi. In this episode, Tim talks with host Bob Roark about his journey to working with Raincatcher and the transformative work they are doing among small business owners. Tackling the challenges involved in getting the businesses sold, he also shares his insights on the factors that drive the value of the business up or down, the mistakes business owners must avoid in selling, the ways to attract buyers into businesses for sale, and more.

A lot of small business owners don’t know what to do when selling their business. It’s important to note that business is a lifetime event, and selling is not just about the transaction but the people’s identity too. Vice President of Brokerage and Co-owner of Raincatcher, Jason Thomas, believes in that idea. In this episode, Jason talks about how you can sell your business the right way and reap the benefits of your hard work. He shares some of the things that affect selling your business and what you could do to improve its value. Understanding the other side, Jason then lets us in on the types of buyers out there, and what they are looking for that the sellers don’t recognize. Learn more about the business brokerage space and find ways to prepare yourself and your business when the time comes that you knock on their door.