Business Sustainability Radio Show

On this episode, Josh spends time with Tim Berry, Founder and chairman of Palo Alto Software.  They discuss how business plans should be short and to the point and the best way you can use them to help make your business one that's sustainable for the long run.

On this episode Josh speaks with Bryan Mattimore, Co-Founder, Chief Idea Guy at Growth Engine the Innovation Agency. They discuss innovation, some techniques for finding new ideas, and the difference between quantitative and qualitative research.

On this episode, Josh speaks with Steven Littlefield, the author of The Business of Gratitude: Abundance Through Gratitude and the Handwritten Thank You Note.  They discuss how having a sense of gratitude helps you seek out and find like minded peopled you will want to cultivate relationships with.  They also discuss Steven's system for sending handwritten thank you notes to business contacts and associates.  

This episode Josh speaks with Ann Sheybani, Coach at Build a Book Bootcamp. They discuss the benefits of writing a book, why you should or should not do so, the best type of books to write and how to write it in small chunks so you don't get overwhelmed.  

On this episode Josh talks to you one on one on the Private Business Owners GUide to Leaving Your Business in Style.  He covers eight steps you need to take when you decide you want to leave your business.

On this episode Josh spends time with Vicki Suiter, Owner of Suiter Business Builders. They discuss ways that owners of blue collar businesses can go about making their business sustainable.

On this episode, Josh speaks with Todd Tresidder, Owner of FinancialMentor.com. They discuss how to find a good money coach, investment fraud, some different retirement models, and basing your retirement plan off of your "truth".

In this episode Josh speaks with Patrick Toner, President of Customer Benefits Analytics, LLC. They talk about voluntary benefits and what Customer Benefits Analytics does to help broker's and employers each the employees with information about various benefits. They also discuss the role behavioral economics plays.

On this episode, Josh speaks with Mike Michalowicz, founder of Profit First Professionals and author of Profit First. They discuss his book and the concept of "profit first".

In this episode, Josh  spends time with Charles Goldman, President & CEO of Assetmark, Inc. They discuss values and the role they should play in your company.

In this episode Josh spends time once again with Rob Slee, Founder at MidasNation and Robertson & Foley and author of Private Capital Markets.  Rob and Josh discuss the idea of value worlds, where businesses have multiple valuations based on the purpose of the valuation.   

On this episode, Josh speaks with Mark Lefko, Founder and CEO of The Lefko Group. They discuss values and companies working toward a higher purpose.  The discuss "sustainability" as it relates to people and the planet. They also talk about values, B corps, and using a values as a guide to decision making.

In this episode, Josh speaks with David Kolbe, CEO of Kolbe Corp.  They discuss the Kolbe Indices, how they work, and how you can use them to improve yourself, your team, or your company.

In this episode Josh spends time with Amy Bruske, President of Kolbe Corp.  They discuss family businesses, the advantages and disadvantages of being in business with family, and some tips on how to transition a family member out of the business when the time comes.

In this episode Josh speaks with Roger Dooley,  author of Brainfluence: 100 Ways to Persuade and Convince Consumers with Neuromarketing. Josh and roger discuss neuromarketing and some of the science behind round/specific numbers, perceived value, and how numbers are written.

This epsode Josh spends time with Nathaniel Greene, CEO of Stroud International Ltd. and author of Stop Guessing.  They discuss tips for problem solving and how to stop guessing. 

On this episode Josh speaks with Hank Berkowitz, Managing Principal, HB Publishing & Marketing Company, LLC.  They discuss thought leadership content including what it is, the process of writing, the channels available for your content, and their thoughts on what the "sales funnel" is shaped like these days.

On this episode Josh talks with Jack Beauregard, Founder and CEO of the Successful Transition Planning Institute. The primarily discuss Jack's book, 7 Principles for Living with Authenticity: Discovering Your True Self When Facing Life Changes.  But they also discuss neuroplasticity and how that can be leveraged to overcome some of the fears business owners have surrounding transitioning their business.

In this episode Josh speaks with Adam Hansen, Partner and VP of Innovation at Ideas To Go. They discuss behavioral science, cognitive biases, looking for the "emotional why" for your product or service and what constitutes innovation.

This episode, Josh talks with Dick Wagner, author of Financial Planning 3.0: Evolving Our Relationships with Money. They talk about the three evolutions of Financial Planning, why they feel Investment Management should be separate from Financial Planning and how a better understanding of the importance of money and its effect on the world is crucial.