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Doug Bruhnke with Global Chamber

January 10, 2023 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Doug Bruhnke with Global Chamber

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Doug Bruhnke with Global Chamber

Global Chamber® is a growing and collaborating community of CEOs, executives and leaders in 525 regions around the world… 525 chapters, led by global business leaders… connecting member businesses to new opportunities and advancing growth and success.

It’s the only chamber of commerce in the world operating in hundreds of locations that helps exporting, importing and investing members to connect through warm introductions to clients, partners, projects and resources.

Doug Bruhnke is Founder/CEO of Global Chamber®. He is a global entrepreneur dedicated to helping members of Global Chamber® successfully reach new markets across 525 metros – everywhere!

He is a two-time ex-pat with Dupont in Tokyo and Singapore with 35 years of global business experience in nearly all countries and segments. Doug is a member of the Arizona District Export Council, British American Business Council of Northern California, U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, and more.

Doug has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Utah and an EMBA from Michigan State University and is co-inventor on 5 patents. He was born in Mount Kisco, New York, and now is based in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Palo Alto, California. He’s been married for 40 years, with one wife, one daughter and a superstar grandson named Luca.

Connect with Doug on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Flora Tromelin with FCT Strategies LLC Joacim Mattisson with Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Lars Lagerman with Arizona Swedish Consulate

October 30, 2021 by Karen

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Flora Tromelin with FCT Strategies LLC Joacim Mattisson with Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Lars Lagerman with Arizona Swedish Consulate

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Flora Tromelin with FCT Strategies LLC Joacim Mattisson with Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Lars Lagerman with Arizona Swedish Consulate

In today’s world, businesses often operate across geographic borders. Worldwide shipping, digital products and services make it easier for the business owner to export, and for the client to buy from overseas.

It also means that many things can get lost in this cross-cultural setting, causing major communication issues in business.

FCT Strategies LLC is specialized in international matters, and offers tailored consulting services in:

Event and project management
Cross-cultural communication
Protocol/etiquette
Organizational management

Flora Tromelin is the founder and CEO of FCT Strategies LLC, a French native, former U.S. military spouse, mom, and travel addict.

Her experience includes over 20 years of experience as a global leader and advisor for the U.S. Federal Government, responsible for cross-team communication and the management of cross-cultural international events.

She has led multicultural teams of up to 35 people and managed events of up to 5,000 attendees.

She met with her husband, a now-retired U.S. Army Officer, during her tenure as Chief of Protocol to the U.S. Ambassador to France and Monaco.

Follow FCT Strategies on LinkedIn and Facebook.

The Swedish American Chamber of Commerce in Arizona promote trade, commerce, investments and business opportunities between Arizona and Sweden.

They offer effective industry specific programs, events, fundrasing, corporate programs, trade missions, business matchmaking and networking.

They also offer talent mobility opportunities for young professionals, both from the US to Sweden, and from Sweden to the US.

Joacim (Yoo-Ah-Kim) Mattisson– or Jay – is an investor and connector.

He helps international businesses build relationships with trade partners in Arizona.

He’s the President of the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in Arizona (SACC-AZ)

Jay is also a board member and adviser for the German American Chamber of Commerce Arizona and SACC USA, comprising of 19 chambers all of the U.S.

He enjoys hiking in the magnificent Arionza desert or float down the Salt River in a tube.

Connect with Jay on LinkedIn and follow SACC-AZ on Facebook and Twitter.

Honorary Swedish Consulate of the State of Arizona and those consulate matters, such as passports, drivers licenses, residence permits and Swedish language proficiency test.

It also promotes trade and business between Sweden and the State of Arizona, and works to spread and inform on Swedish culture, literature and music.

Honorary Consul Lars Lagerman serves as Swedish Consul for the State of Arizona. He has served in this position from 1995 to 2007, and again from 2014 to present.

Mr. Lagerman was born and educated in Sweden before obtaining his Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from Gustavus Adolhus College in St. Peter, Minnesota.

He obtained his law degree from the University of Arizona in Tucson in 1978 and has worked in the areas of real estate development and real estate finance, with a nitch practice in international transactions, practicing most recently at the prominent law firm of Snell and Wilmer L.L.C.

Door to Destination Luxury Travel with Scott Buss E21

September 24, 2020 by Karen

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Door to Destination Luxury Travel with Scott Buss E21

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Door to Destination Luxury Travel with Scott Buss E21

Scott Buss is an aviation expert that explores and connects the synergies between the private jet industry and the unlimited number of luxury lifestyle VIP brands. Scott’s strength and passion as a networking specialist is developing & merging new business ideas. He has a strong focus on sales and incorporates luxury travel & high end products into the private aviation space. In addition to aircraft & worldwide private jet charter sales, Scott loves to create VIP experiences for HNW clients & businesses around the globe.

ADVENT JETS strives to set the new standard for an already prestigious model for luxury travel. They offer so much more than private luxury travel.

If you want to hear from somebody who is very passionate about what they do, or you have thought that it would be cool to have a once in a lifetime experience that involves some travel arrangements, including flying on a private aircraft to a destination or event with your family or friends, then you won’t want to miss this episode.

ADVENT JETS strives to set the new standard for an already prestigious model for luxury travel. We offer so much more than private travel. Advent Jets is your Luxury Lifestyle management company!

Advent Jets is one of the First Private aircraft company to Accept WeChat ,Alipay and China Direct in North America. From the moment you leave your house we have you covered. We include limo services, private jet services, catered travel on the plane, and we can even make sure your flight has special touches simply by your requesting them. Let us pamper you on the ground and in the air.

Scott Buss founded Advent Jets based on his entire life of building solid relationships with the world’s top tier clientele and his passion from the Aviation world. He realized the need for a private jet service moving beyond the membership fees and padded margins the industry offers today. He has created a global company with some of the largest names in the business world today.

Scott has over 25 years in Sales, Management and Consulting experience where he served high net worth clients. He built Advent Jets on the principles of respect, honesty, trust and communication, and we continue living out those values in every facet of our personal and professional lives. Advent Jets believes in working with Like-minded people.

Notably accomplished in building and fortifying long-lasting client rapport through enduring trust, client service excellence as well as communicating supreme command of products and services with unreliability and precision. Inspire teams through enthusiasm and a wealth of expertise. Promote a culture of shared goals and success through training and hands-on guidance.

I am an aviation expert that explores and connects the synergies between the private jet industry and the unlimited number of luxury lifestyle VIP brands. My strength and passion as a networking specialist is developing & merging new business ideas. I have a strong focus on sales and incorporate luxury travel & high end products into the private aviation space. In addition to aircraft & worldwide private jet charter sales, I love to create VIP experiences for HNW clients & business around the globe.

Connect with Scott on LinkedIn and follow ADVENT JETS on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About the Show

Tycoons of Small Biz spotlights the true backbone of the American economy, the true tycoons of business in America… the owners, founders and CEO’s of small businesses. Join hosts, Austin L Peterson, Landon Mance and the featured tycoons LIVE every Tuesday at 1 pm, right here on Business RadioX and your favorite podcast platform.

About Your Hosts

Austin Peterson is a Comprehensive Financial Planner and owner of Backbone Financial in Scottsdale, AZ. Austin is a registered rep and investment advisor representative with Lincoln Financial Advisors. Prior to joining Lincoln Financial Advisors, Austin worked in a variety of roles in the financial services industry.

He began his career in financial services in the year 2000 as a personal financial advisor with Independent Capital Management in Santa Ana, CA. Austin then joined Pacific Life Insurance Company as an internal wholesaler for their variable annuity and mutual fund products. After Pacific Life, Austin formed his own financial planning company in Southern California that he built and ran for 6 years and eventually sold when he moved his family to Salt Lake City to pursue his MBA.

After he completed his MBA, Austin joined Crump Life Insurance where he filled a couple of different sales roles and eventually a management role throughout the five years he was with Crump. Most recently before joining Lincoln Financial Advisors in February 2015, Austin spent 2 years as a life insurance field wholesaler with Symetra Life Insurance Company. Austin is a Certified Financial Planner Professional and Chartered Life Underwriter.

Austin and his wife of 21 years, Robin, have two children, AJ (19) and Ella (16) and they reside in Gilbert, Arizona. He is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts in French and of Brigham Young University’s Marriott School of Management with a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in sales and entrepreneurship.

Connect with Austin on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Landon Mance is a Financial Planner and founder of YourFuture Planning Partners out of Las Vegas, Nevada. His firm came to life in 2020 after operating as Mance Wealth Management since 2015 when Landon broke off from a major bank and started his own “shop.”

Landon comes from a family of successful entrepreneurs and has a passion and excitement for serving the business community. This passion is what brought about the growth of YourFuture Planning Partners to help business owners and their families. At YourFuture, we believe small business owners’ personal and business goals are intertwined, so we work with our clients to design a financial plan to support all aspects of their lives.

In 2019, Landon obtained the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation through the Exit Planning Institute. With this certification, YourFuture Planning Partners assists business owners through an ownership transition while focusing on a positive outcome for their employees and meeting the business owner’s goals. Landon is also a member of the Business Intelligence Institute (BII) which is a collaborative group that shares tools, resources and personnel, and offers advanced level training and technical support to specifically serve business owners.

Landon enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife, stepson, and new baby twins. He grew up in sunny San Diego and loves visiting his family, playing a round of golf with friends, and many other outdoor activities. Landon tries make a difference in the lives of children in Las Vegas as a part of the leadership team for a local non-profit. He regularly visits the children that we work with to remind himself of why it’s so important to, “be the change that you wish to see in the world.”

Landon received his B.S. from California State University Long Beach in business marketing and gets the rest of his education through the school of hard knocks via his business owner clients.

Connect with Landon on LinkedIn.

About The Tycoons of Small Biz Sponsor

Whether you’re an established local company, or a brand new start-up, you can count on GBS to be a part of your family.

We’re not just any benefits consulting firm, we’re GBS. We have nearly 30 years of experience in group benefits, a strong sense of purpose and it shows.

Austin Peterson and Landon Mance are registered representatives of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer (member SIPC) and registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Backbone Financial and Your Future Planning Partners are marketing names for business conducted through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. CRN-3253865-092320

Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances.

The content presented is for informational and educational purposes. The information covered and posted are views and opinions of the guests and not necessarily those of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp.

Business RadioX® is a separate entity not affiliated with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp.

Chief Science Officers Program – Regional Conversations Part 2

May 9, 2019 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Chief Science Officers Program - Regional Conversations Part 2

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Chief Science Officers Program – Regional Conversations Part 2

Chief Science Officers elevate the student voice by bringing their peers and community leaders together to ignite new opportunities in STEM and innovation. The CSO program gives students a seat at the table as it empowers student voice to make a difference in STEM education.

Teacher, Army Cavalry Scout, Writer, Marketing Director, fire fighter, and medical first responder have all led up to Jake Lounsbury becoming the Director of Global Partnerships for Chief Science Officers International.

Traveling around the globe to make connections, build partnerships and support active programs, Jake works to ensure the success of the program as it Global foot print expands. But even with all the adventure of travel, Jake stays focused on the mission of amplifying student voice and increasing excitement amoungst the future leaders of the world in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Caillou Pena is a senior at Skyline high school and second year CSO. He has been named as an 18 under 18 recipient by Junior Achievement and the Arizona Republic. Through the CSO program he traveled to Washington DC for the international summit and Hermosillo, Sonora, MX to attend Arizona-Mexico Commission’s governor’s signing.

He is passionate about the program because it teaches that any one can do anything, all one has to do is take the initiative. Before Caillou attends Carnegie Mellon University in the fall he will intern at the SciTech Institute working on the Chief Science Officer Organization.

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The Intercultural Development Research Association is an independent, non-profit organization. Our mission is to achieve equal educational opportunity for every child through strong public schools that prepare all students to access and succeed in college.

IDRA strengthens and transforms public education by providing dynamic training; useful research, evaluation, and frameworks for action; timely policy analyses; and innovative materials and programs. We are committed to the IDRA valuing philosophy, respecting the knowledge and skills of the individuals we work with and build on the strengths of the students and parents in their schools.

Michelle Martínez Vega is IDRA’s technology coordinator with more than 18 years of experience in designing, developing and administering professional development for educators at the state, regional and district levels. Her focus is driven by the desire to improve academic achievement through the use of technology. She strives to develop technology solutions that create equitable and sustainable learning environments for all students and educators.

Ms. Vega will continue to create and deliver professional technology support with the hope of helping others build their technology confidence and capacity. Key areas of Ms. Vega’s work includes designing, developing and training in technology integration, technical writing, and technology coaching and mentoring. She has served at the fourth-largest public school district in Texas, Northside ISD as a training and development technologist.

She led development, implementation and support of a wide variety of district technology initiatives for the district which comprises more than 100,000 students and 8,000 professional staff. Ms. Vega also served as digital resources specialist for the Texas Education Service Center, Region 20, where she was the official representative for multiple statewide programs, including Texas SUCCESS, TexQuest, Learn421 and Digital Knowledge Central (DKC).

She was responsible for all aspects of program implementation, including working with governing bodies to secure program funding and presenting at conventions, regional conferences and training events. Ms. Vega has a bachelor of science in applied science degree and performance improvement from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas, with a concentration in human performance and development improvement in the workplace, project management, web design, and digital and business communications. She also has an associate’s degree in digital media, including web and graphic design, interactive media design and instructional design, from the Alamo Colleges, Northwest Vista.

She was a showcased designer at Northwest Vista for excellence in multimedia design for iPad general user interface (GUI). Ms. Vega has led training and presentations on such topics as: augmented reality, flipped classrooms, Google apps, digital storytelling, Google labs add-ons and extensions, and iPad configuration for shared environments. She was recognized by the Teachers Retirement System of Texas and San Antonio Water Systems in their monthly publications for data conversion project successes and acknowledged by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for excellence in program planning. She also was acknowledged by Texas Education Agency for excellence in website design.

Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

Atlanta Science Festival Inc. is dedicated to bringing people together through the wonder of science. ASF produces an annual two-week science festival, and year-round programming, including the Georgia Chief Science Officers leadership development program for middle/high school students.

After vowing to never work with youth, Eric Knapp became a camp counselor in 2006. He became a full time program director in charge of facilitating team building experiences for youth before receiving a wilderness leadership certificate through Outward Bound.

He then moved to Atlanta to serve as a program director for C5 Georgia, a five-year youth leadership development program for high-potential youth coming from risk-filled environments.

His work with partner schools helped him understand the influence and impact of classroom teachers and he begin a new professional chapter as an 8th grade science teacher at Tucker Middle School. With DeKalb County Schools, he served as the STEM program coordinator for the first state-certified middle school STEM program in Georgia.

He is passionate about bringing classrooms, communities, and corporations together to create innovative and impactful learning experiences for students. As one of 25 teachers in the country selected as a Northrop Grumman Teachers Academy Fellow in 2015, he collaborated with representatives from NGC to develop lessons and teaching strategies to better prepare students for STEM careers. Furthermore, he has written STEM curriculum for schools in India and is on the design team for two STEM academies in China.

He has presented at several conferences including NSTA, ITEEA, GEETA, Georgia STEM Forum, Georgia Leadership Institute and The Georgia STEM Teacher Academy. Eric is now works with the Atlanta Science Festival and as the Regional Lead for the Georgia Chief Science Officer Program by establishing an environment in which students are continually coached to become effective leaders in their schools and communities.

He hopes to see each CSO that place where their giftings, talents, and passions come together to meet the needs of their community. His career has taught him to never underestimate the impact of a young person can make on the next generation.

Connect with Eric on LinkedIn, follow Atlanta Science Festival on Facebook and Georgia CSO on Twitter and Instagram.

Greater Oregon CSO supports 21 CSOs with nine advisers across the eastern region of Oregon. Our CSOs represent rural and remote communities along with small towns.

Abigail Southgate has a degree in education followed by a career of diverse teaching opportunities. She has substituted, taught with the Headstart program and elementary schools.

She has been a naturalist in our National Park Service, homeschooled her three children, and was a Math teacher for her local Community College.

She loves to facilitate others passions, which makes the position a perfect fit for her!

Pensacola Business Radio – 10.13.15 Guests: Annie Dike w/ Have Wind Will Travel, Lee Hansen w/ The Global Corner and Kathy Holsworth w/ Pensacola Little Theatre

October 13, 2015 by angishields

Pensacola Business Radio

Pensacola Business Radio - 10.13.15 Guests: Annie Dike w/ Have Wind Will Travel, Lee Hansen w/ The Global Corner and Kathy Holsworth w/ Pensacola Little Theatre

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Annie Dike / Have Wind Will Travel

Author-preneur

In a former life, Annie was a trial attorney, practicing in the area of medical malpractice defense, until

she decided she wanted to sail the world instead. At an early age, Annie left her practice to write and

self‐publish books. She now works remotely as a full‐time author and marketing consultant for various

clients and companies in Alabama and Pensacola. Annie spends the majority of her time sailing she

and her boyfriend’s Niagara 35 along Florida’s west coast and the Keys, the adventures of which she

chronicles on her travel blog at HaveWindWillTravel.com. She is also the author of the Amazon #1

best‐seller in Sailing books, Salt of a Sailor, and is currently working on her second non‐fiction sailing

piece: Keys to the Kingdom.

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Lee Hansen / The Global Corner

Director

Never doubt a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world;

indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

– Margaret Mead

In 2006, when Lee Hansen retired from a career as a Naval Officer, she wanted to make a difference in her new community. Working with a small group of thoughful, committed citizens, she designed

The Global Corner with these goals in mind:

Introduce the children of Northwest Florida to the languages, customs and cultures of people around the world –

and in the process improve basic skills.

Increase student and community interest and awareness in learning about other cultures.

Develop a future workforce capable of successfully contributing to multinational organizations

and local companies that trade internationally.

Enable citizens to develop a holistic world view – encouraging critical thinking,

celebrating international diversity, and increasing global awareness.

Our Mission Statement “The Global Corner provides opportunities for the children of Northwest Florida to learn about world languages, cultures, and geography through innovative, educational programs.”

Our Motto “Bringing the World to Life – One Child at a Time!”

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Kathy Holsworth / Pensacola Little Theatre

Artistic Director

Currently the Artistic Director of PLT, the longest continuously running community theatre in the southeast. It’s a great and terrifying feeling to be in the job everyone thinks you are perfect for. Past careers include high school teacher, zoo educator, PBS membership manager, and theatre administration. Volunteering in local theatre since 1996 (over 80 productions). Pensacola native, but lived in Alabama, Germany, Arizona, Georgia, and south Florida before resettling here. Two adult children. Married to Doug Holsworth, band director at Escambia HS. BS in Secondary Ed (University of Alabama); MA in Strategic Communication & Leadership (UWF).

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Is Global Leadership a Nine-to-Five Job?

August 21, 2012 by angishields

Global Leader Radio

Is Global Leadership a Nine-to-Five Job?

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In this interview, Scott Ellyson and Govind Hariharan joined host Alvin C. Miles to explain what you need to know to maximize your global leadership acumen!

Scott Ellyson / Founding Partner and CEO, East West Manufacturing

Scott was born and raised in Wisconsin.

After attending high school at the Culver Military Academy in Indiana, Scott went on to graduate from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Industrial & Systems Engineering. After graduation, he spent time in quality control in the biomed space and supply chain management consulting with Price Waterhouse Coopers before co-founding ITS – a China based electronics manufacturer producing automotive components and electronic assemblies for North American suppliers. ITS supplied circuit boards for Cadillacs and cruise controls for Camrys and Corollas.

After ITS, Scott became VP of Offshore Manufacturing and Logistics for Diversitech, building their offshore division to supply the HVAC industry. In 2001 Scott and his partner offered to take the division as a separate business and East West Manufacturing, a global contract manufacturer, was born.

Contact Scott: (404) 252-9441 Ext:102, sellyson@ewmfg.com

Dr. Govind Hariharan / Executive Director, India China and America Institute

Dr. Hariharan spearheads the India Initiative for Coles College that has resulted in significant partnerships in business education and corporate training. He has previously held positions at SUNY-Buffalo (including Co-Director at Center for Public Policy and Regulation) and West Virginia University.

Dr. Govind Hariharan has consulted for numerous organizations, public and private, such as the World Bank, Council for Quality Growth and M&T Bank. He was a co founder of a technology start up in the retail food sector between 1999 and 2001. He is very active in the business and civic communities in Georgia. He has been a member of various state and local task forces on health care especially in the areas of health information and transparency. He has been a key speaker at various summits including Global Business Leaders Forum and Tie-Con East. He was a member of the Technical Advisory Committee for Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) on Forecasting Atlanta 2040. Dr. Hariharan is a member of many advisory boards including the WellStar Institute for Better Health, the American Diabetes Association- Atlanta, Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce and is a mentor for TiE-Atlanta. He is actively involved in many academic and business organizations in India as well. He has been interviewed or quoted in many media outlets including the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta Business Chronicle, Buffalo News, National Public Radio, Money Talks, Channel 5 and the Weather Channel.

Dr. Govind Hariharan’s research is extensively cited. His papers are key citations in a health care, personal finance, regulation, economic development, information technology, and law. He was coeditor of a conference volume on The Problem of Development which featured articles by most of the recent Nobel Laureates in Economics. One of his papers was chosen as among “key papers by leading scholars” and reprinted in “Classics in Risk Management” edited by Professors Gayer and Viscusi of Harvard University. Similarly his paper on Estate Taxation, and on smoking initiation are very heavily cited in the academic and policy literature. His recent research on the stockholding behavior of US individuals won the prestigious Ross award in 2006 and another is among the top 10 most cited papers ever in the Financial Services Review. His current research studies the effect of different health shocks on portfolio allocation by the elderly (AMHCR award recipient), medical technology and technology intermediaries. He has taught a wide range of courses at universities across the globe including stints in India, China and Singapore and has received numerous awards for his teaching.

Contact Govind: (770) 423-6580, gharihar@kennesaw.edu