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Sales Effectiveness Radio – April 9, 2019

May 8, 2019 by angishields

Sales Effectiveness Radio

Sales Effectiveness Radio - April 9, 2019

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Richard Smith is Co-Founder and Head of Sales for UK SaaS company Refract. He has a passion for helping sales people become more successful through coaching, personal development, and better understanding the science of sales.

Connect with Richard on LinkedIn and follow him on Twitter.

Adam Zais is VP of Sales North America with Refract.

Connect with Adam on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Mark Ackers has worked in sales for 10 years, predominantly with SaaS start ups. Currently with Refract, Mark is an a duel role of Business Development and Sales Coach Consultant where he carries a quota but also works with current clients, collaborating with sales leaders, sharing best practice and enhancing their approach and execution of sales coaching.

Connect with Mark on LinkedIn and Twitter.

About Your Host

Steve Maul is the founder and managing principal at The Semantics Group. He brings nearly 40 years of successful marketing, sales, performance improvement and management experience to the clients with whom he works. Having a career in direct and channel sales, sales management, marketing, finance and as an executive in companies both large and small, Steve grasps quickly the challenges faced by his clients and works to clear the hurdles that prevent revenue growth and predictability.

His passion is not only helping his clients GET customers, but also ensuring that they can deliver the expected value so those customers will establish loyalty and repeat buying. Steve has authored dozens of performance improvement programs for sales, marketing, consulting and customer service professionals and worked extensively with world-class companies such as SAS Institute, CenturyLink, Cisco, FinListics, Fiserv, Mansfield Energy, Oracle, SAP, and others.

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SBBV E6: w/ The LaBros, Salvador and Christian Lopez

May 8, 2019 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

SBBV E6: w/ The LaBros, Salvador and Christian Lopez

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Guests

Salvador and Christian Lopez, The LoBros
Musicians, Band Leaders, & Public Speakers
602-616-1077
thelobrosband@gmail.com
http://www.thelobros.com/ http://thelobroskeynoteconcerts.com/
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

The Lopez brothers, affectionately known as The LoBros, have entertained over 100,000 people all over the world including the Southwestern United States, Western Europe, Mexico, and China. Winners of “Tucson’s Got Talent” and the “Akademia Music Awards” Salvador and Christian Lopez have been featured at The International Trombone Festival, ABC Studios, The National Association of Women Business Owners, as well as many other schools, associations, and corporations.

The LoBros have combined their love of music with their desire to inspire others in an awesome experience called Keynote Concerts. The Lopez brothers tell stories of overcoming adversity and motivate with original music that some have described as Mozart meets Tower of Power. The LoBros Keynote Concerts leave audiences truly inspired and motivated to forge their own paths to success. They have expanded their business repertoire to include composing custom songs for businesses to use in their marketing, as well as for commemorating loved ones at celebrations of life.

Salvador and Christian’s book “Amplify Your Success” is a bestseller on Amazon and illustrates the 5 steps that the brothers use to keep themselves on a path to success. The LoBros has shared the stage with notable acts such as Calexico, The Roots, The Tucson Symphony Orchestra, Chris Potter, Joseph Alessi as well as political icon Gabrielle Giffords.

About Your Host, Stephanie Rising

A business coach and author, Stephanie Rising has helped over 100 small business owners achieve greater proficiency, profitability, and sanity. She specializes in navigating the complexities of family-owned companies and partnerships with 5 to 25 employees. An expert small business advocate, she provides objective problem solving and accountability that has led many of her clients to award-winning achievement. Her clients have represented a total of over $60M in annual revenues and 1,000 employees.

Stephanie specializes in DISC behavioral analysis and her book, DISC: Leverage Your Nature, Increase Your Sales, is available on Amazon. She outlines step-by-step tactics for building a marketing plan that is sustainable for each reader’s personality and speaks to their specific target market. Stephanie has led numerous well-received workshops on DISC-based marketing and applying behavioral analysis in business.

As an extension of her belief in promoting an educated and healthy community, Stephanie is a monthly sponsor of Youth On Their Own, which provides stipends, supplies, and mentorship to Tucson teens who are homeless through no fault of their own.  She also supports Temwani Children’s Foundation, which provides education, food, and hope to orphaned children impoverished by the effects of HIV/AIDS in Lusaka, Zambia in Africa. 

Stephanie’s podcast, Small Biz, Big Voices, is broadcast monthly on Tucson Business Radio X. Show notes, interview questions and additional coaching tips can be found on her Small Biz, Big Voices Facebook page.

Stephanie is available for executive team coaching, strategic planning retreats, and public speaking.

Ahman Mohamed, Average Mohamed: TMBS Ep 4

May 8, 2019 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

Ahman Mohamed, Average Mohamed: TMBS Ep 4

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Interview with the “Average Mohamed” real name “Mohamed Amin Ahmed”

Mark: Not only America but countries in Europe and in most places around the world we have all felt the wrath of The Taliban and their bloodthirsty and horrific murders done in the name of “Islam”.

My special guest today is “A Worthy Gentleman”, a Semolina immigrant living in Minnesota.

He is married and has four children. He has owned businesses and is now a Manager for a local gas Company.

Mohammed has a diverse background that includes supporting the Primary election of a Muslim woman running for Congress. He has also had a speaking engagement at the national conference for Global Ties US in Washington, DC. Today he was speaking to students at Alta Vista High School in South Tucson. Your website is www.averagemohamed.com which he uses to dissuade youth from joining the Taliban by showing them, in cartoon form, what really happens when someone joins the Taliban or other similar organizations. Apparently, the site went viral and has had a huge impact.

Mohamed immigrated to the States 20 years ago and has been in both Civic and Corporate Worlds. He understands completely what Terrorism does to world business. At the onset of the 911 Crisis, he joined “The Free Muslim Coalition Against Terrorism” and is still the Chapter President for Minnesota.

Mohamed’s Counter Terrorism Mantra is “It takes an Idea, to defeat an idea”, which is the Mantra of the organization that passionately promotes ideas of “Counter Terrorism” through the use of popular culture…and that’s how “Average Mohamed was born.

In view of the fact that these radical Muslims kill people who in the past have created messages through cartoons, ‘Average Mohamed’ stories are portrayed in cartoon format all over the web and in particular YouTube. In a Nutshell, www.averagemohamed.com was created to talk plainly to humanity – to all.

Issues of race, religion, and “fitting in” affect all of us, especially our youth, so Mohamed’s thought – it’s time we talk about them. The solution to so many of these issues is simple: dialogue. All-too-often, silence leads to misunderstanding and extreme views.

Mohamed waited for a straightforward, logical program that would help youth to understand their unique contribution to society, and appreciate others with different ethnicities, races, and belief systems. Apparently while waiting, and waiting, and waiting, it dawned on him that an average guy can spark these dialogues. If it is an average guy who espouses hate, intolerance, and extremism, all of us average folks need to speak up and challenge this narrative. A fairly logical perspective to the topic!

Mohamed says, “our goal is to give average parents, kids and clergy talking points to counter falsehood propagated by extremists, racists and others who promote intolerance. We hope to share love of country, culture, and democracy with children across the world.”

The organization that brought Mohammed to Tucson is the Southern Arizona Council for International Visitors, under the leadership of the Executive Director for SAZCIV, Pat Watson. SAZCIV is a non -profit that brings quality speakers on relevant subject matter to the community every two months The Core purpose for SAZCIV is the International Visitor Leadership Program which emanates from the Education and Cultural Affairs Division of the Department of State.

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 78

May 8, 2019 by angishields

Supply Chain Now

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 78

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Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 78
“Blueprint 2019 – Session 3”
Hosted by Blue Ridge – Learn more here: https://blueridgeglobal.com/

Mike Wiegand serves as Vice President of Purchasing at Highline Aftermarket, a manufacturer and distributor of automotive chemicals, lubricants, parts, tools & related accessories.

Mike is a 20+ year veteran of the automotive aftermarket industry and has a proven track record of strategic planning, inventory management, procurement and new business development.

Connect with Mike Wiegand on LinkedIn and learn more about Highline Aftermarket here: https://www.highlineaftermarket.com/

Michael Nau serves as Director of Supply Chain at City Furniture, one of the largest home furnishing and accent retailers in Florida.

The organization is incredibly green-focused: its delivery trucks run on compressed natural gas; it recycles millions of pounds of waste every year; and thanks to City Furniture’s responsible sourcing, it earned top scores from the Sustainable Furnishings Council in 2018.

A graduate of the University of Central Florida, Michael has been a part of the City Furniture team since 2013. Connect with Michael Nau on LinkedIn and learn more about City Furniture here: https://www.cityfurniture.com/

Scott W. Luton is the founder of Supply Chain Now Radio and also serves as Managing Partner for TalentStream. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine.

Scott currently serves as Executive Vice President of APICS Atlanta, was recently named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee and currently serves as Chair of the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards Planning Committee.

He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. As a Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott also volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA, and maintains active membership in the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance & CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable.

Connect with Scott Luton on LinkedIn and follow him on Twitter at @ScottWLuton. Learn more about TalentStream, a leading recruiting & staffing firm that helps companies find top talent in the Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain space, by visiting their website here: www.talentstreamstaffing.com

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode
SCNR Tunes, Track 1, featuring Tommy Townsend & Will Haraway: click here
APICS Atlanta CSCP and CLTD Boot Camps at Georgia Tech: click here
Learn more about Supply Chain 101: https://youtu.be/Qc6U9WWUsYo
See SCNR’s latest webinar featuring an update on Drones & IoT technologies: https://youtu.be/K21zQICAnIg
Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/
Blueprint 2019: https://blueridgeglobal.com/blueprint-2019/
AME Atlanta 2019 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2019-lean-summit
Transparency 2019: https://www.freightwaves.com/transparency19
EFT 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: click here
Gartner Supply Chain Leadership Conference in Phoenix: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/supply-chain-us

Luke Marklin of Bellhops: TMBS Ep 5

May 7, 2019 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

Luke Marklin of Bellhops: TMBS Ep 5

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LUKE MARKLIN, CEO of Bellhops says, “Americans are on the move. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, people in the U.S relocate, on average, about a dozen times during the course of their lives”. Whether you’re moving across the country or to the other side of town, it can be a daunting task – and not particularly pleasant – especially if you don’t have your act together.

Luke is an EXPERT and SHARES TIPS ON EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO PREPARE FOR

A MOVE, because quite frankly, moving can be very stressful. Go to www.GetBellhops.com

Mark says: “We are talking about MOVING 101: and that means ….‘ Relocating with Ease’”

Mark: Luke can also shed light on recent data showing what cities are experiencing the greatest influx of people, and why. If you’re one of the more than 35 million Americans who’ll be moving to new digs this year, this is news you can use. Luke shares some helpful tips for listeners moves!

(Declutter your home (donate or sell the stuff you don’t need). Be strategic about your moving date (weekdays can be less expensive and avoid the first and last weekend of the month as those days tend to be busiest).

For more information, visit: www.GetBellhops.com

MORE ABOUT LUKE MARKLIN:

Luke Marklin is the Chief Executive Officer of Bellhops, America’s fastest-growing moving company dedicated to revolutionizing the traditionally low-quality moving industry through outstanding efficiency and customer care. He is a passionate leader dedicated to utilizing technology to build great businesses, better customer experiences, and high performing teams. Previously, he was a General Manager at Uber overseeing the operational success of the Southeast markets. Before Uber, he held positions in strategic planning at Emerson Electric Company and in project management at Barton Malow Company. Luke received his MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelor’s in construction engineering management from Purdue University.

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 77

May 7, 2019 by angishields

Supply Chain Now

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 77

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Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 77
“Blueprint 2019 – Session 2”
Hosted by Blue Ridge – Learn more here: https://blueridgeglobal.com/

Peter Lijewski serves as Vice President, Supply Chain with Breakthru Beverage Group. In this role, Lijewski drives Breakthru’s integrated supply chain management initiatives and works closely with the company’s commercial leadership in the markets while creating greater efficiency across the business.

Lijewski has nearly 20 years involved in the alcohol beverage industry.  He earned a BS in Industrial Engineering from Penn State University and an MBA from the Simon School at the University of Rochester. Connect with Peter Lijewski on LinkedIn and learn more about Breakthru Beverage Group here: https://www.breakthrubev.com/

Cliff Isaacson serves as Advisor at Prolific Virtue, an organization that is focused on guiding and serving small and medium sized retail, wholesale, and distribution companies in pricing analytics. The company achieves its mission by delivering flexible, affordable and customer-driven pricing tools through a subscription-based platform.

Cliff’s specialties include technology product management, applied pricing and inventory optimization, analysis and operations research, enterprise software marketing and sales, SaaS, customer integration and technology implementation. 

Cliff earned his BS Computer Science from Northwestern University and MS Industrial Administration from Carnegie Mellon University. Connect with Cliff Isaacson on LinkedIn and learn more about Prolific Virtue here: http://www.prolificvirtue.com/

Rod Daugherty is the Vice President of Product Strategy for Blue Ridge, where he oversees product direction.

For the last 21 years, Rod has been a consultant, designer and product executive for multiple supply chain software companies including E3, JDA, Evant and Manhattan Associates. Connect with Rod Daugherty on LinkedIn and learn more about Blue Ridge here: https://blueridgeglobal.com/

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 76

May 7, 2019 by angishields

Supply Chain Now

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 76

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Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 76
“Blueprint 2019 – Session 1”
Hosted by Blue Ridge – Learn more here: https://blueridgeglobal.com/

Gary Keimach serves as Senior Vice President Supply Chain & Pricing Strategy for Martignetti Companies. Martignetti Companies is the leading distributor of wines & spirits in New England and the seventh largest distributor in the United States.

Now in its third generation of ownership by the Martignetti family, the company is firmly committed to enhancing long-term partnerships with customers and suppliers by continuing to invest in personnel, skills and technologies ensuring the highest quality service and brand building capabilities.

In 2018, Keimach oversaw the implementation of Blue Ridge’s supply chain planning solution to align Martignetti’s wine and spirits inventory with anticipated demand from its customers. The solution quickly improved the company’s forecast accuracy, helping buyers make better decisions while also reducing daily average inventory.

In 2019, Food Logistics named Keimach to its 2019 list of Food Logistics Champions: Rock Stars of the Supply Chain. Recipients are profiled in the March 2019 issue of Food Logistics, as well as online at www.foodlogistics.com. Learn more about Martignetti Companies here: https://www.martignetti.com/

Haakon Ekrheim serves as CEO of K. Ekrheim, an Oslo-based, unique grocery wholesaler. The company offers a product range of approximately 23,000 items, which are offered for delivery with only one day’s notice. K. Ekrheim was founded in 1924 and is a 3rd generation, family-owned company.

Connect with Haakon on LinkedIn and learn more about K. Ekrheim here: http://www.ekrheim.no

Skye Estroff with Taste of Atlanta and Food That Rocks

May 7, 2019 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Skye Estroff with Taste of Atlanta and Food That Rocks

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Skye Estroff is the marketing and media manager for Atlanta’s largest food festival, Taste of Atlanta. Skye manages all TV, radio and print media relationships as well as strategizing and planning all social media. She is an Atlanta native, a University of Georgia grad and an expert in Atlanta’s best food.

Follow Food That Rocks on Twitter and Facebook, and Taste of Atlanta on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Angela Raub and Pat Hurston with Leadercast, Kristin Vaughn with Hindman Auction House and Chris Morris with CMA Financial Services

May 7, 2019 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Angela Raub and Pat Hurston with Leadercast, Kristin Vaughn with Hindman Auction House and Chris Morris with CMA Financial Services

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Angela Raub, President of Leadercast, previously served as Chief Sales Officer, where she oversaw all aspects of Leadercast’s business development, executed strategic growth initiatives, and managed a growing team of enthusiastic sales professionals.

Prior to joining the team at Leadercast, Raub held leadership positions at Pathbuilders Inc., Wellspring Living, Hotel Equities and J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University.

She holds an Executive MBA in International Business from Georgia State University and received her undergraduate degree in Communications and Business from University of Toledo.

After more than 30 years as a senior executive in Financial Services, Pat Hurston has the honor and privilege to serve in the non-profit community fulfilling her passionate for women and girls issues, developing leaders and being a servant leader in the business community.

Pat currently is responsible for Corporate Sponsorship at Leadercast where she cultivates relationships to provide Professional Development to companies seeking to develop leaders worth following. In addition, Pat works closely with the CEO to develop leadership programs that focus on women already in their chosen profession, young women in college, soon to enter the workforce, and young people in high school.

Previously, Pat was Resource Development Director for Women In Technology (WIT) and is its Chief Fundraiser with responsibility for generating $1MM in revenue. In this role Pat developed short and long term strategies for generating funds from corporate and individual donors. She was also responsible for determining program strategies and leading the successful delivery of WIT’s free programs: WIT Girls, including under-served areas, WIT Campus and Women In Transition. Known for “delivering results”, under Pat’s leadership, WIT’s Programs grew by more than 50% and the number of volunteers increased by 70% in one year.

Pat also serves as the Executive Director for CEO Netweavers, an organization focused on actively engaging in outreach programs that help the business community. In this role, Pat serves as a consultant to the President and Operating Committee and leads the organization’s outreach and member programs.

Prior to her current roles, Pat served as Vice President of CNA Insurance Worldwide Billing and Collections leading a staff of over 200 associates in five operating locations. Pat came to CNA from JP Morgan Chase where she was Senior Vice President of Government Financial Solutions leading a staff of more than 400.

Pat holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Detroit Mercy, where she was inducted into the Hall of Honor; and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg graduate School of Management.

Follow Leadercast on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook and connect with Angela and Pat on LinkedIn.

Kristin Vaughn is the Senior Director of Business Development in the Atlanta Regional Office and Auction House for Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. She began with the firm in late 2009, and opened the first regional office in Naples, Florida in early 2010.

Ms. Vaughn works in tandem with all department experts to oversee the consignment process on behalf of private clients, trust and estate professionals, and museum staff. She has been responsible for bringing in important collections and estates, such as those of Olga Hirshhorn, Myra Daniels, and Gerald Cafesjian. In addition, she has handled consignments sold to benefit prominent institutions, such as New College of Florida, The John and Ringling Museum of Art, The Appleton Museum of Art, and The Naples Historical Society.

Ms. Vaughn often lectures on collecting and estate planning and has been the guest speaker for numerous organizations, such as Northern Trust, Florida Gulf Coast University, Hodges University, and various Estate Planning Councils. Kristin is originally from Dallas, Texas, and completed her graduate studies at Florida Gulf Coast University, receiving a Masters of Liberal Arts degree in English Literature.

Connect with Kristin on LinkedIn.

Chris Morris started at a Big 8 accounting firm, went into industry where he held positions ranging from Planning Manager to Assistant Secretary and Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer for several large corporations in Georgia. He was also President of two divisions of companies. He took four companies public. During that time period, he also managed money for three insurance companies and ran a hedge fund. In 1990, Chris started a CPA practice, Chris Morris & Associates, PC. Subsequently he created a financial planning company known as CMA Financial Services.

CMA Financial Services mission is to serve and work for the client. We offer comprehensive financial services in the areas of financial planning, money management, estate planning, insurance, tax preparation and tax planning. Our firm was founded on the highest ethical standards and puts every client’s success first. Our goal is not to sell but to help our clients achieve their goals for reasons that are important to them. Aligning our clients’ goals with their most deeply held values allows us to guide them on a path that ensures their future success and happiness.

Connect with Chris on LinkedIn.