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Doskonałość Operacyjna#20 - Jakie SZANSE dla biznesu generują technologie NO-CODE i AI? Igor SuboczCześć! W 20. odcinku podcastu "Doskonałość Operacyjna" moim gościem jest Igor Subocz – przedsiębiorca, innowator technologiczny i lider społeczności no-code w Polsce. Igor opowie, jak technologia no-code/low-code zmienia sposób budowania produktów, kształtuje nowe kompetencje w zespołach i wpływa na przyszłość biznesu. Porozmawiamy też o mitach wokół AI i no-code, a także o tym, jak skutecznie łączyć innowacyjność z efektywnym działaniem.🎟️ Zapisz się na No-code & AI Event – spotkajmy się na żywo!No-code & AI Event to jedno z najważniejszych wydarzeń w Polsce dla osób, które chcą rozwijać swój biznes z wykorzystaniem techno...2025-04-171h 30
Don't Know Shit About ShitUntangling Time: Is It Ticking or Tricking?Welcome to Timeless Tangents, where Alek and Anya tackle the mysteries of the universe—this time, the enigma of time itself! In this episode, Anya dismisses time as an illusion, blaming clocks for humanity's collective stress, while Alek defends time's relevance, arguing that without it, her beloved coffee breaks and TV schedules would crumble into chaos. So, buckle up for this whirlwind discussion full of laughs, philosophical musings, and a healthy dose of friendly banter. You won’t want to miss it!2025-04-141h 19
PropagandosEpisode 36 - Angel Studios Saga Vol 3: Anime StudiosThis week, Conner and Alek are talking Las Vegas, the Ghibli AI controversy and a new Christian-inspired anime series from Angel Studios. There's a bit of discussion on the Tuttle Twins near the end before finally wrapping with a brief discussion on the Nintendo Switch 2.CORRECTION: In this episode, Alek says Steph Curry went to Liberty University. This is incorrect. He meant Seth Curry, Steph's brother. This explains why Conner was incredulous because deep down, he knew Alek was lying.Got something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an...2025-04-111h 13
Doskonałość Operacyjna#18 - Czy DOSKONAŁOŚĆ OPERACYJNA to niepotrzebny MIT? Jakub JeziornyCześć! W 18. odcinku podcastu "Doskonałość Operacyjna" moim gościem jest Jakub Jeziorny – COO Grupy Blix, ekspert w zarządzaniu produktami, skalowaniu organizacji i budowie zespołów. Jakub od 12 lat zajmuje się digitalem, growth oraz zarządzaniem strategicznym. Przez lata rozwijał i prowadził kluczowe funkcje operacyjne, od marketingu i sprzedaży po finanse, HR i kulturę organizacyjną.W tym odcinku porozmawiamy o tym, czy doskonałość operacyjna to fundament skutecznych organizacji, czy może jedynie biznesowy mit. Jak skutecznie skalować organizację? Na czym opierać egzekucję strategicznych celów i jak nie wpaść w pułapkę obsesyjnego zbierania danych?📌 O czym jest ten podcast?"Doskonałość...2025-03-201h 02
Doskonałość Operacyjna#14 - Kim jest dobry LIDER? Witold Kowalski
Cześć! W 14. odcinku podcastu "Doskonałość Operacyjna" moim gościem jest Witold Kowalski – lider, mentor i konsultant z 35-letnim doświadczeniem biznesowym. Witold wprowadził do Polski Nike oraz zarządzał polskim oddziałem Telepizza. Jako założyciel WK Profit Consulting wspierał rozwój ponad 100 firm z różnych sektorów. Jest również autorem książki „Prawdziwy lider w firmie z sensem”.
W tym odcinku porozmawiamy o tym, czym różni się lider od menedżera, jakie wyzwania stoją przed liderami generacji Z i jak budować skuteczną kulturę organizacyjną. To inspirująca rozmowa pełna refleksji i praktycznych wskazówek.
📌 O czym jest ten podcast?
"...2025-01-231h 30Don't Know Shit About ShitFly Me to the MoonOn their latest podcast episode, Anya and Alek dive into the absurd world of moon conspiracy theories. In this totally serious episode, Anya and Alek uncover the shocking truth behind the moon conspiracy theories you never knew you needed to hear. From the "obvious" fake moon landing, complete with a flag that defies physics, and movie drama, they leave no stone—or crater—unturned. Tune in for a wild ride through the totally believable world of moon conspiracies, where logic takes a backseat, and sarcasm is the real star.2025-01-031h 17
Keep Your Voice DownBrittni's back, book babesOK, Brittni Huyck was gone for a minute but she's back now, and she has a new story to tell, literature(ly). The local author, hairstylist, and Three Rivers native dropped by Keep Your Voice Down Thursday to promote the fourth (and possibly final) book in her Iron City Heat Series "Someone Like Him."Doug, Alek, and Brit discuss the obstacles she encountered between writing her third and fourth book, why she may be done writing romance novels, how "Someone Like Him" is different from her three previous books...2024-12-131h 20
Doskonałość Operacyjna#12 - Jak się buduje PROCESY, które prowadzą firmę do przychodów 150 mln? Paweł SzczeckiCześć! W 12. odcinku podcastu "Doskonałość Operacyjna" moim gościem jest Paweł Szczecki, współzałożyciel Predica Group – firmy, która osiągnęła ponad 150 mln zł przychodów dzięki skutecznemu zarządzaniu operacjami i dynamicznemu rozwojowi. Paweł jest ekspertem w obszarze budowania procesów i kultury organizacyjnej, które pozwalają na osiąganie imponujących wyników w biznesie. Porozmawiamy o tym, jak buduje się procesy operacyjne w firmie, która dynamicznie się rozwija, oraz jakie wyzwania stawia wzrost organizacji.
📌 O czym jest ten podcast?
"Doskonałość Operacyjna" to kanał dedykowany...2024-12-121h 21
Doskonałość Operacyjna#10 - Ruch jak w ulu... A więc jak HR radzi sobie z AI? Ola Pszczoła-HennigCześć! W jubileuszowym, 10. odcinku podcastu "Doskonałość Operacyjna" naszym gościem jest Ola Pszczoła-Hennig, Strategic HR Consultant i Owner w BeeTalents – firmie zajmującej się rekrutacją oraz wdrażaniem nowoczesnych rozwiązań dla zespołów HR. Porozmawiamy o tym, jak HR radzi sobie z rozwojem sztucznej inteligencji (AI) i automatyzacji. Dowiemy się, jakie wyzwania AI przynosi dla pracowników i organizacji, oraz jak skutecznie transformować kulturę organizacyjną, aby sprostać zmianom technologicznym.
📌 O czym jest ten podcast?
"Doskonałość Operacyjna" to kanał dedykowany przedsiębiorcom, którzy chcą, aby ich firmy efektywnie rosły. Będzi...2024-11-141h 19
Doskonałość Operacyjna#09 - W jaki sposób efektywnie wprowadzać ZMIANY w firmie?
Cześć! W 9. odcinku podcastu "Doskonałość Operacyjna" porozmawiamy o tym, jak efektywnie wprowadzać zmiany w firmie. Zmiany są nieuniknione w każdej organizacji, ale ich wdrażanie często napotyka wiele wyzwań. Omówię, dlaczego zmiany się nie udają, jak ważną rolę odgrywa lider jako ambasador procesu zmiany, oraz jakie kroki należy podjąć, aby zwiększyć szanse na ich powodzenie. Zastanowimy się także, jak monitorować zmiany, zbierać feedback i co zrobić, jeśli plan nie pójdzie zgodnie z założeniami.📌 O czym jest ten podcast?"Doskonałość Operacyjna" to kanał dedykowany przedsiębiorcom, którzy chcą, aby ich firmy efektywnie rosły...2024-10-3127 min
Doskonałość Operacyjna#08 - Jak podejmować DECYZJE oparte na DANYCH? Mariusz MichalczukCześć! W najnowszym odcinku podcastu "Doskonałość Operacyjna" naszym gościem jest Mariusz Michalczuk, założyciel i CEO agencji Conversion, która wdraża narzędzia Google w firmach, realizuje procesy analizy danych, poprawia współczynnik konwersji oraz optymalizuje kampanie marketingowe. Mariusz to ekspert w dziedzinie data-driven marketingu i analizy danych, który wspiera firmy w zwiększaniu efektywności ich działań online.
📌 O czym jest ten podcast?
"Doskonałość Operacyjna" to kanał dedykowany przedsiębiorcom, którzy chcą, aby ich firmy efektywnie rosły.
🔗 Więcej o naszy...2024-10-171h 22Keep Your Voice DownFrank StankoAlek and Doug are joined by Watershed Voice staff writer Frank Stanko for his long overdue Keep Your Voice Down debut. The trio discuss Samwise Gamgee and the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy, Frank's journey from Michigan to North Dakota and back again, the challenges, rewards, and current state of journalism, and Frank's passion for theatre.Alek also promised a link to that TikTok personality who perfectly melds NPR stylings with the likes of Lil' Jon, so here it is.The show’s theme is...2024-08-1954 min
Vinyl In Your PocketVinyl In Your Pocket - Ep40 - Breakingdown The Wall Part2In this weeks episode, we are joined by Alek's cousin and recording artist, Evan Thurston as well as Alek's Uncle Corey! Tune in as we take a deep dive and finish up Pink Floyd's The Wall and so much more! Plus, another Barry Manilow show? Vinyl In Your Pocket to go on the road? And so much more! And finally, some original tunes and stories from Evan himself as we play one of his tracks!
Thanks and enjoy!2024-06-061h 58
PropagandosEpisode 12 - The State of Protesting feat. Sam OserConner and Alek are joined by Sam "The Unconventional Journalist" Oser (@samthemullet on Instagram) to discuss a recent Supreme Court decision to not hear McKesson v. Doe and the impact that can have on protesting in the Fifth Circuit (Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi). In this episode, Alek gives us a brief primer on how the different levels of courts relate to one another and Sam gives us some uplifting thoughts on ways to build spaces for the marginalized beyond protest actions.Sources for the episode:https://inthesetimes.com/article/war-protest-standing-rock-cop-city-repression-criminalize-dissent-political-rights-first-amendmenthttps...2024-04-241h 21
PropagandosEpisode 7 - Jin-Woh: The Woowf Bwigade ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ feat. Rahul RaoConner and Alek are joined by their good friend Rahul Rao to talk about Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade, the the works of Mamoru Oshii as a whole and an exploration of various stages of police states. Alek goes OFF on this one!!!You can hear the full version of A Nuanced Analysis Of Race Relations (Ytppl) by Rahul Rao & The Whites here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toAyF4MQBfgRecorded on February 24th, 20242024-02-271h 28Vinyl In Your PocketVinyl In Your Pocket EP23 - Hank Williams Greatest Hits PT1Ava And Alek are back as they kick off the Greatest Hits Series for Vinyl In Your Pocket! Hank Williams is one of the most recognized figures in country music today! Many have gone as far as saying he was Country music's first superstar! Tune in as Ava gives facts and info on this icon and Alek shares his thoughts on his music! This is part 1 of 2! Next week, get ready to finish out the story with more facts, career highlights, and so much more!2024-02-071h 04
PropagandosEpisode 2 - Y'all Cowards Don't Even Chew KhatWow, can you believe it? We didn't give up after the first episode! Conner and Alek open things up by apologizing for making light of offensive and horrible crimes that was included in the original cut of Episode 1 and promise to do better moving forward (then proceed to break that promise). Stories discussed in this episode include the court case of La Gordiloca and the Louisiana congressional redistricting. Finally, Alek gives Conner a breakdown on why the US is backtracking on Yemen and the Houthis before they both try and break down the various propaganda narratives coming...2024-01-2355 minVinyl In Your PocketVinyl In Your Pocket Ep18 - Double GorillazIt's the final vinyl for 2023! Alek Wolfe and Ava Conklin are bringing you a double dose of Gorillaz facts and info before the new year! Tune in as they talk both Demon Days and Plastic Beach! While Ava may have just given the Plastic Beach description back in episode 2, this time, she returns with more facts and info on her favorite album and music! Tune in to this one of a kind Gorillaz episode as Alek and Ava compare the 2 albums with each other! Plus, a fantasy playlist based off of Plastic Beach with songs from Demon Days and...2023-12-271h 13Vinyl In Your PocketVinyl In Your Pocket Ep15 - Fearless Taylor's VinylAlek and Ava are back for another vinyl breakdown! This week, they talk everything "Fearless Taylor's Version," Plus, you can now listen to this podcast just by using your smart speaker! Google, Amazon, Alexa, and so much more! Alek demonstrates this new feature in studio and so much more! And it is their first ever triple vinyl show! While Alek reacts to the tracks, Ava has all the facts including some production info and so much more!2023-11-221h 22Vinyl In Your PocketVinyl In Your Pocket Ep13 - Don't Panic! Just do a little Disco!Alek and Ava are back as they talk Panic! At The Disco's album Pray For The Wicked on vinyl! As usual, Ava has the facts and Alek will give his thoughts on the facts and the tracks! If you want to check out the album for yourself, the link is below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt9k1lNeFIA2023-11-1655 minKeep Your Voice DownBlake AlfordOn this week's episode of Keep Your Voice Down, Alek and Doug are joined by Washington-based hip hop producer and artist Blake Alford. The Anderson, Indiana native talks about his latest project Domino Effect, and the added effort that went into producing the album's first single, Oxygen, which is set to drop on November 10. The trio also discuss how Blake has evolved as an artist, why community and collaboration are vital to any creative process, and answer the question on everyone's mind, "what kind of music does Alek listen to when p...2023-10-2045 minVinyl In Your PocketVinyl In Your Pocket Ep8 - Unpacking The White Album!Alek Wolfe and Ava Conklin are back for another installment of Vinyl In Your Pocket as they breakdown and analyze The Beatles White Album! Tune in for the stories behind some of the most famous songs to ever be created! Plus, was Yoko the reason for the Beatles break up? Alek gives his thoughts and breaks down this famous theory and so much more!2023-09-281h 04Vinyl In Your PocketVinyl In Your Pocket Ep7 - Going in "Circles!"Mac Miller is loved by so many around the world! Join Ava and Alek as they breakdown and analyze his last album "Circles," in it's entirety! Ava has all the facts when it comes to this album and on Mac himself while Alek gives his thoughts and review on the album!2023-09-2235 min
The Very Refreshing PodcastThe Anatomy of FandomsAs you’ve probably realized by now, Dylan and Alek are fans of almost everything. But an important question remains…You may be a fan. But are you a member of the fandom?What qualifies someone as a member of a fandom? Do they have to attend Comic-Con in a cape? Or is a simple baseball cap all it takes to swear your allegiance to a community?In this episode, Dylan and Alek talk about the pros and cons of devout fans. From comic books and TV shows to entire stadiums cheering on thei...2023-07-261h 18Keep Your Voice DownThe Greatest Recap in the World — A TributeAlek and Doug attempt to recap the magic that was the third annual Watershed Voice Artist Showcase, while Alek grapples with the authenticity of certain pop culture references and idioms used by characters in Ginny & Georgia. Would a teen in the 2020s reference Ghost (1990)? How often does Pinky & the Brain (1995) come up? Is Casper the Friendly Ghost on the typical Gen Z-er’s radar? We ponder.The show’s theme is “Howling at the Moon” by D Fine Us, and this week’s outro music is “Let’s Get It” by Captain Joz2023-07-2150 minKeep Your Voice DownWe didn't die. Promise.Doug and Alek are, in fact, alive. After a lengthy hiatus the duo return to preview the third annual Watershed Voice Artist Showcase (Saturday, July 15, 6 p.m., The Huss Project, Three Rivers), recap all that has happened between the last KYVD episode and this one, including Three Rivers Pride, Alek’s first tattoo (shout out to Portfolio Ink and Amber Ward), and how Alek’s wife Deborah is the Tom Hagen of Watershed Voice.The show’s theme is “Howling at the Moon” by D Fi...2023-07-1235 minThe Very Refreshing PodcastThe Video Games That Made UsVideo games are the highest grossing entertainment medium in the world. But every giant comes from humble beginnings. This is especially true when it comes to Dylan and Alek plugging the red, yellow, and white cables into their TVs and changing to channel 3 for the first time. In today’s episode, Dylan and Alek reminisce about the first times they picked up a joystick. They talk about their first consoles, what it was like experiencing the first few generations of games, and how video game...2023-06-141h 25The Very Refreshing PodcastMaking a Movie: Part 2“Watch Me” was just the beginning for Dylan and Alek’s team. Just after submitting “Watch Me,” they jumped right into creating another short film. However, this project proved to be a bigger endeavor with a bigger team, longer runtime, and it’s own set of obstacles to overcome. Join Dylan and Alek as they talk about the process of writing, shooting, and editing the project that became “Man in the Hat.” From drawing inspiration from Alfred Hitchcock to balancing a larger story and crew, tune in as they describe the new opportunities...2023-05-311h 33The Very Refreshing PodcastMaking a Movie: Part 1In October of 2022, Dylan, Alek, and other team members entered Idaho’s H48 Festival. The goal was to create a short horror film in just 48 hours. Their final submission was “Watch Me,” a disturbing psychological horror short.In Episode 1 of The Very Refreshing Podcast, Dylan and Alek review the process of creating “Watch Me” in just 48 hours. They discuss how their team worked together to overcome obstacles such as booking a location, finding props, and the process of filming, editing, and submitting their filmBe sure to follow The Very Refreshing Podcast on your preferred platform.2023-05-231h 00Keep Your Voice DownHonoring Dr. John K. HartmanWith the recent passing of Dr. John K. Hartman, a professor who impacted Alek and Doug's lives and a great many others, the Keep Your Voice Down hosts decided to honor Hartman with a special episode. Fellow Central Michigan University alums Chad Livengood (Detroit News Politics Editor) and Steve Coon (CMU instructor, Grand Central Magazine advisor) join Alek and Doug to reflect on the life and impact of a truly great journalistic mind, and a loving friend, mentor, husband, and father.Memorial tributes for Dr. Hartman m...2023-03-3149 minKeep Your Voice DownRio RiojasAlek's childhood friend and standup comedian Rio Riojas stops by Keep Your Voice Down to discuss his recent foray into the world of standup comedy and his upcoming show in Kalamazoo (Wednesday, March 22 at Final Gravity Brewing Company, 8 p.m.). The Bay City native and East Lansing resident tells Doug and Alek about how he got started, how his act has evolved over the last year, his comedic style, how becoming a father has influenced the way he performs onstage, and why you shouldn't bring your kids to see his act.2023-03-1731 minKeep Your Voice DownAustinAlek and Doug discuss all things Austin, as Alek heads to Texas for the Independent News Sustainability Summit and 2022 LION Local Journalism Awards. The pair go over which categories Watershed Voice nominated for, Doug decides which sessions Alek and Deborah will attend at the summit, and Alek talks about being a writing mentor for the Voices of Youth program in Kalamazoo.The show’s theme is “Howling at the Moon” by D Fine Us, and this week’s outro music is “Live in the Moment” by WEARETHEGOOD You can support Keep...2022-10-2642 minKeep Your Voice DownA Community in ConcertAlek and Doug return to their respective mics to discuss what went down at the Watershed Voice Artist Showcase last weekend, why Doug wasn't there, and why taking multiple plane rides and attending a handful of summer weddings before your friend's big event isn't conducive to co-hosting. So join us, as Alek unintentionally sets the world record for saying "incredible" the most times in a 40-minute podcast, and Doug waxes poetic about humpback whales.The show’s theme is “Howling at the Moon” by D Fine Us, and this week’s...2022-08-0538 min
How to Fix your Small Business ProblemsIncrease Sales NOW the Right WayAll #smallbusiness and #midsizebusiness should be increasing sales as a rule & #goal. However, many do not and the reason is not because they don't want to make more money, the primary reason is they will expect or know that they will take on more work and responsibility personally. Do you have this situation where you don't want more business because you don't want "more headaches"? The reason for why this happens is covered in this video and an explanation on how to #fix your #business to allow for consistent #profitable #growth is given.
We help established small and mi...2022-07-2108 min
How to Fix your Small Business Problems#1 Risk from your CustomersThe biggest #risk from your #customers explained.
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We help established small and midsized #businesses who have at least $1 million per year in sales to move their business from being a patchwork mishmash of people and little to no systems to a purposefully built, tuned, money making machine, that delivers higher profits and less stress to the ownership. Over the last 20 YEARS Alek has implemented #PROCESSES to #RESULTS in #smallbusinesses and #midsizedbusinesses quickly.
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How to Fix your Small Business ProblemsHow to Engineer Your ProfitMany small and even midsized #businesses go about their day taking and processing orders, bidding on projects and jobs, pricing custom work etc., but what they aren't doing is starting with an end #goal for annual #sales and breaking things down into bite sized sales goals and then working towards those mini-goals and monitoring the actions and results.
By reverse engineering your #profit, you can hit and exceed those #goals. This short video shows how to set that up.
We help established small and midsized businesses who have at least $1 million per year in sales to...2022-07-0808 min
How to Fix your Small Business ProblemsWhat?...Train my Staff? Where's the ROI?Many #smallbusiness and #midsizebusiness owners think that training staff will lead to higher profits, however, how can you measure the return on your training investment? Why it doesn't make sense to train employees before understanding the economic impact, or the return on your investment from doing so. First, let's figure out what the dollar benefit is for the #training and then let's do the training necessary to make that happen!
We help established small and midsized businesses who have at least $1 million per year in sales to move their business from being a patchwork mishmash of people and...2022-07-0608 min
How to Fix your Small Business ProblemsSecrets of Cash & Profit Improvements for Your Business#Secrets revealed: Trying to figure out how to #fix problems in your #business that bring in more cash and #profits is not easy. Looking for answers is hard and this video is intended to help put actionable items that you can do to identify, create plans for #solutions and #implement those #solutions in your tool box as a business owner.
We help established small and midsized businesses who have at least $1 million per year in sales to move their business from being a patchwork mishmash of people and little to no systems to a purposefully built, tuned, money...2022-06-3009 min
How to Fix your Small Business ProblemsPower of Conversion Rate to Increase SalesIf you're not setting #sales #goals, using your conversion rate can help establish achievable increased #sales levels that help to #motivate your team and help to increase your #sales and #profits.
We help established small and midsized businesses who have at least $1 million per year in sales to move their business from being a patchwork mishmash of people and little to no systems to a purposefully built, tuned, money making machine, that delivers higher profits and less stress to the ownership. Over the last 20 YEARS Alek has implemented PROCESSES to RESULTS in #smallbusinesses and #midsizedbusinesses quickly.
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How to Fix your Small Business ProblemsWhat will it cost to fix my business FAST?Whatever your #business #problems, we'll help you #fix them on site at your office location anywhere in the USA or Canada. When we work with you, you are making an #investment, not paying a cost because our objectives are to provide considerably more #value to you than what is #invested in our services. This video explains the how, why, what, who and the where of how we work with you.
We help established small and midsized businesses who have at least $1 million per year in sales to move their business from being a patchwork mishmash of people and l...2022-06-2610 min
How to Fix your Small Business ProblemsHow to Find Your Breakeven Sales $Knowing your company's #breakeven gives you a base target for the minimum #sales you need to pay all the bills and start making a #profit. This short video explains all that you will need to figure this out.
We help established small and midsized businesses who have at least $1 million per year in sales to move their business from being a patchwork mishmash of people and little to no systems to a purposefully built, tuned, money making machine, that delivers higher profits and less stress to the ownership. Over the last 20 YEARS Alek has implemented PROCESSES to RE...2022-06-2002 min
How to Fix your Small Business ProblemsHow Much More Sales to Pay for that new employee? Part 2Part 2 of 2 - Do you know how to figure out how much more #sales you need to support that new employee's wages/salary?
This quick video will show you how to do it, explain the logic to make things easy. Don’t use your gut, use your own #P&L numbers to get it right.
We help established small and midsized businesses who have at least $1 million per year in sales to move their business from being a patchwork mishmash of people and little to no systems to a purposefully built, tuned, money making machine, that...2022-06-1605 minHow to Fix your Small Business ProblemsHow Much More Sales to Pay for that New Employee? Part 1Are you going by your gut or an #estimate of how much more #sales you need to pay for that new #employee? There's no need because if you use your #P&L (Income Statement) and the Cost of Goods Sold is accurate, you will have a very accurate calculation of how much more #sales you need to generate to pay for that new #employee and not have it come out of #profits. This video is Part 1 of 2 on how to figure it out properly and quickly.
We help established small and midsized businesses who have at least $1 mil...2022-06-1506 minHow to Fix your Small Business ProblemsIntro to Better Business Decisions - Chart of Accounts Managerial AccountingAre your #chartofaccounts set up properly? Do you have all your direct #costs in Cost of Good Sold? Do you have a Cost of Goods Sold section on your Profit & Loss / Income Statement at all? If this isn't set up properly, it won't bother your #accountant or the government, but it will make #business #decisions more difficult for you and unless you understand this, you probably don't even know how much of a #problem this can be if the chart of accounts is not setup properly.
This short video will give you a quick explanation on the how...2022-06-1309 min
How to Fix your Small Business ProblemsDon't Sell Anything, Build and Show Value InsteadDon't #sell, it's too hard, provide #value instead. You only need to show #value, you don't need to #sell your customers. If you build #trust and #confidence and show #value, you can get the #sale much easier than "pushing" #sales. A little about that in this short video.
We help established small and midsized businesses who have at least $1 million per year in sales to move their business from being a patchwork mishmash of people and little to no systems to a purposefully built, tuned, money making machine, that delivers higher profits and less stress to the owne...2022-06-1003 minKeep Your Voice DownBack Away from the Banana StandAlek was contemplating podcast retirement after technical issues ruined two completed interviews, and forced he and his cohost Doug into a longer than expected hiatus. But don't fret: They're finally back, and mediocre as ever.So join your favorite duo (besides Tina Fey and Amy Poehler), as they catch you up on all that has happened erstwhile in the lives of Doug & Alek. There was of course, Watershed Voice's Birthday Celebration, Alek's birthday party, Doug's dalliance with baseball history, and best laid plans for the second annual Watershed Voice Artist Showcase. Also check...2022-04-2726 minKeep Your Voice DownEmme ZanottiEmme Zanotti, the Third Vice Chair of The LGBT and Allies Caucus of the Michigan Democratic Party and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion specialist, joined Alek and Doug in early March to discuss her column about the recent barrage of anti-gay and trans legislation adopted in the United States, and her personal journey as a trans woman. Due to mic issues Alek had to be cut out of this interview, and unsurprisingly Doug is ecstatic about it. So what you'll hear instead are a few cut-ins from Doug and Alek for context, and Emme's side of the i...2022-03-2547 minKeep Your Voice DownThat's My QuarterbackAlek and Doug address the Georgia Bulldog in the room: Former Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is Super Bowl bound, and they're here for it. After fawning over Stafford and what he meant to Detroit, Doug and Alek discuss rooting for a player after they leave your favorite team, silver linings from the trade that sent Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams and the Lions' ensuing rebuild, and the man standing between Stafford and his first championship, Cincinnati Bengals' sophomore phenom Joe Burrow. The show’s the...2022-02-0155 minKeep Your Voice DownDan MoyleDoug rejoins Alek and the podcast this week to interview Podcaster Dan Moyle (I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship, My America, Antiracism in Action). Doug, Alek, and Dan discuss domestic violence and ways victims AND abusers can get help, his experience as a Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services board member, becoming an antiracist, asking "dumb white guy questions" en route to becoming an ally, and having productive political conversations with those who may have opposing views from yours.You can read Dan's previous interview with Watershed Voice here. If you need help, you can call...2021-11-0953 minKeep Your Voice DownClear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't LoseDoug and Alek are joined by Layne Deuel (Spartans, Wolverines and Beards Podcast) to discuss the best and WORST of sports cinema. Alek tells all of the stories including how he and his brother Shane used The Waterboy against their sister Kayla, why his Uncle Andy got in trouble for showing Mystery, Alaska to his niece and nephews, and the tragedy that occurred with Alek's VHS copy of Space Jam. Doug finally gets to talk about hockey before absolutely roasting The Natural, while Layne waxes poetic about Little Giants, Dodgeball, and Semi-Pro in an episode that has s...2021-11-011h 42Keep Your Voice DownBe Seth Rogen, not Stieg LarssonDoug and Alek discuss Watershed Voice's Fall Member Drive, the importance of local journalism, Halloween in Three Rivers, Alek's forgotten novel he recently picked up again, the legend of Dr. John K. Hartman, and Doug's love for cycling and drop-in hockey.Keep Your Voice Down’s theme is “Howling at the Moon” by D Fine Us, and this week’s outro music is "A Tender Heart" by The David Roy Collective. You can support the show with a donation here.2021-10-1139 minKeep Your Voice Down2Pac & Vince Vaughn walk into an artist showcaseDoug and Alek go it alone on the heels of the Watershed Voice Artist Showcase to discuss the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of Alek's first foray into live entertainment, touching on what Alek learned, what he would do differently, and what the future holds for the event. Keep Your Voice Down’s theme is “Howling at the Moon” by D Fine Us, and this week’s outro music is "Yeah That's Me!" by Frank Bentley. You can support the show with a donation here.2021-08-3132 minKeep Your Voice DownScreen Tea CrossoverDoug and Alek join Lisha and Jules on Screen Tea Podcast for a very (very) in-depth discussion about the 2015 Ridley Scott film The Martian. Listen to Doug fanboy over Screen Tea, his favorite podcast on the planet, and Alek fanboy over Matt Damon, while Lisha and Jules try to bring the rickety vessel that is this episode safely home.Make sure to give our comrades over at Screen Tea Podcast a like or follow on Facebook, and subscribe to their show wherever podcasts are streamed. Keep Your Voice Down’s theme is “Howli...2021-08-123h 00Keep Your Voice DownThe Power of the PenDoug and Alek are joined by Three Rivers poet and Watershed Voice Showcase opener Debbie Allen to discuss her upbringing in “old school” Philadelphia, her creative process, using poetry to work through pain and trauma, and the trials and tribulations of being a moderator for Three Rivers, Michigan Area Information.You can find Debbie’s artist page on Facebook, and her books are available for purchase on Amazon. Keep Your Voice Down’s theme is “Howling at the Moon” by D Fine Us, and this week’s outro music is “Anywhere” by Lightmuzik.2021-08-1039 minKeep Your Voice DownSow Good PodcastsDoug and Alek are joined by Sow Good Seeds columnist and the most talented member of the Haak-Frost household Deborah Haak-Frost. The trio discuss the wonders of permaculture, why lawns are a problem, the many pursuits of Three Rivers nonprofit *culture is not optional, scones, and the GilChrist Retreat Center.You can read Deborah’s column and her other works on Watershed Voice’s website. Keep Your Voice Down’s theme is “Howling at the Moon” by D Fine Us, and this week’s outro music is “Bad Feeling” by I am Fowle...2021-08-0245 minKeep Your Voice DownThe Ravings of Mad MenIn this week's episode Doug and Alek discuss next month's Watershed Voice Artist Showcase, the Summer Olympics and why beach volleyball is the Fast and Furious of Olympic sports, as well as why you should watch Lovecraft Country and Summer of Soul immediately. Keep Your Voice Down’s theme is “Howling at the Moon” by D Fine Us, and this week’s outro music is "I Think I Like It (ft. Black Gryph0n)" by Baasik. You can find more information about the Watershed...2021-07-2048 min
Meeting Tom CruiseMeeting Joel and AlekIt’s the episode no one asked for but everyone’s gonna get! After (kinda) answering this week’s question -- Which role that Cruise turned down would you like to have seen him play? -- the guys take a deep dive into shallow waters, learning about what Joel Johnstone and Alek Lev were doing right up until the moment when they never met Tom Cruise.Follow Joel Johnstone on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER.Don’t follow Alek Lev on INSTAGRAM or TWITTER.But please do follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER. ...2021-07-1347 minKeep Your Voice DownA Gnome CommodityDoug and Alek are joined by Watershed Voice columnist Steph Hightree for her long awaited and highly anticipated (probably) second interview to discuss raising a son with autism, how the stigma and general perception of autism has changed over the last decade, and why an emphasis on acceptance of autism should take priority over raising awareness of the developmental disorder. The trio also does a deep dive on Steph's unique hobby and life's work: collecting gnomes. If you missed Steph's first appearance on Keep Your Voice Down you can listen to it here. You can f...2021-06-2843 minKeep Your Voice DownA Million Little Pieces of Shattered GlassDoug and Alek are joined by no one (a tough booking, we assure you) to discuss the findings of science journalist Alan C. Logan who recently published a book about infamous con artist Frank Abagnale, Jr. of "Catch Me If You Can" fame, claiming Abagnale, Jr. used Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio to sell us an even bigger bill of goods than previously thought.In his 1980 memoir that inspired the 2002 Steven Spielberg film Abagnale, Jr. claims to have cashed $2.5 million in bad checks over several y...2021-05-1045 minKeep Your Voice DownI'm no SupermanDoug & Alek are joined by Watershed Voice Columnist and Office Manager Steph Hightree to discuss parenting during a pandemic, how paramount in-school counseling has been for her daughter Cadence, the trials and triumphs of her son Nathan, the joys of camping and her dogged pursuit of a Playstation 5 for her husband in the first of two back-to-back episodes with Ms. #MomLife herself.You can follow Steph on Instagram @MomLife2 and read her weekly column on WatershedVoice.com. Keep Your Voice Down’s theme is “Howling at the Moon” by D Fi...2021-04-2036 minKeep Your Voice DownBarroom theology and the freedom to questionDoug and Alek are joined by Pastor Devon Miller of Florence Church of the Brethren Mennonite to discuss what it’s like leading a congregation during a global pandemic, being a religious leader in the 21st century when so many young people have walked away from the church or were never introduced to it in the first place, and restorative justice as it relates to conflict resolution and healing. Devon can be reached via email at Pastor@miflorence.org. Florence Church is located at 17975 Centreville Constantine Rd. in Constantine, and you can learn mo...2021-04-0645 minKeep Your Voice DownFabergé eggs full of expletivesDoug and Alek are joined by Lisha and Jules McCurry (Screen Tea Podcast) to discuss mental health and parenting during a pandemic, the pros and cons of working in this environment (Lisha is a mental health professional and Jules recently returned to work after a long hiatus), and three movies they each watched once and will never watch again for whatever reason. If you have strong feelings about Fabergé eggs, bad Boston accents or the church that is cinema this episode is for you.Find Lisha and Jules on Facebook at www.facebook.c...2021-03-231h 34Keep Your Voice DownAn Ode to EducatorsDoug and Alek are joined by Justine Galbraith, an English teacher who recently penned an op-ed titled ‘I’m a teacher. Why am I considered expendable?’ for Michigan Advance. Galbraith shares the fear, frustration, and anxiety she has experienced as an educator amid a global pandemic, while Alek and Doug serve as a two-man hype team for teachers, listing their favorite fictional educators, and lamenting over the lack of Capri Sun, trail mix, and pizza parties they’ve experienced since reaching adulthood. You can follow Galbraith on Twitter at @Sragalbraith. Keep Your Voice Down’s theme is “H...2021-03-0846 min
Blaugrana PodcastBurofax E072 @BlaugranaPodBlaugrana Podcast: Mike Miller et Alek Avendano discutent de la nouvelle qui a fait l'effet d'une bombe; Messi veut quitter le FC Barcelone.2020-08-311h 02Blaugrana PodcastTintin à Barcelone-S03E21 @BlaugranaPodBlaugrana Podcast: Mike Miller et Alek Avendano discutent de l'humiliation contre le Bayern Munich et de la révolution promise.2020-08-241h 08Keep Your Voice DownT-Swift & The Bubble BoysIn Episode 8 of Keep Your Voice Down, Doug and Alek are joined by fellow Watershed Voice Podcaster Michael "Hogey" Hogoboom to discuss last week's primary election results, what November's ballot will look like, and of course, Taylor Swift's new album, which Hogey has plenty of opinions about. The trio also discusses the NBA and NHL bubbles, the Three Rivers DDA, Three Rivers Community Schools' Board of Education and Charles Thomas' latest piece on what he misses most about Three Rivers.Editor's Note: This week's episode does contain one expletive.2020-08-1244 minKeep Your Voice DownLarry WaltonIn Episode 8 of Keep Your Voice Down, Doug and Alek interview Larry Walton, a Republican candidate for the Michigan State House of Representatives and the 59th District. Walton is one of five candidates vying for the seat in the Republican primary on Tuesday, Aug. 4, while Democratic candidate Amy East is running unopposed.2020-07-1739 minBlaugrana PodcastNo Hay Liga-S03E20 @BlaugranaPodBlaugrana Podcast: Mike Miller et Alek Avendano discutent des raisons qui ont amené le Barça à échapper La Liga 2019-2020.2020-07-151h 02Keep Your Voice DownKathy GreavesIn Episode 7 of Keep Your Voice Down, Doug and Alek interview Kathy Greaves, a Democratic candidate for District 2 St. Joseph County Commissioner. Greaves is running unopposed in the primary but will challenge incumbent County Commissioner Kathy Pangle in November. 2020-07-0638 minKeep Your Voice DownTimbaland circa 2000Doug and Alek return for Episode 6 of Keep Your Voice Down where they discuss the upcoming Juneteenth Celebration in Three Rivers, much needed haircuts, Glen Oaks Community College and St. Joseph County's respective plans for reopening, as well as the current momentum of the Black Lives Matter movement across the United States.2020-06-1632 minBlaugrana PodcastRetour progressif-S03E19 @BlaugranaPodMike et Alek parlent de la reprise des activités de #LaLiga qui aura lieu le 13 juin 2020, pour le #Barça. @BlaugranaPod2020-06-0348 min
Aprendo En CasaDomingos De Música Con Alek YhuiDomingos de música con Alek Yhui en relación con Kerly2020-05-2504 min
Aprendo En CasaViernes De Música Con Alek YhuiHoy estamos muy alegres con Aprendo En Casa y queremos compartir lo maravilloso que fue trabajar con ustedes chicos , soy docente menor pero ustedes me entienden y siempre estaré al tanto de sus dudas por mi WhatsApp de estudios .Alek Yhui2020-05-2314 minKeep Your Voice DownWhittling BirdsDoug and Alek return for Episode 5 of Keep Your Voice Down where they take a real-life Buzzfeed quiz to find out which member of the 1998 Chicago Bulls they are, address concerns from readers about certain content published on Watershed Voice, and how we can raise the level of public discourse together as a community.Still wondering why this episode is called "Whittling Birds?" Listen to Episode 5 to find out.2020-05-1928 min
Aprendo En CasaAlek Yhui ArMy Fandom-Army BEBATransmisión nocturna de horas libres de Alek Yhui en fandom ArMy2020-05-1900 minKeep Your Voice DownNic Exotic and the Murder HornetsDoug and Alek return from an extended hiatus (they couldn't record last Tuesday because BREAKING NEWS) to discuss the top stories from around St. Joseph County, as well as Nic Cage's latest role and the ever-growing presence of murder hornets (they're real and they're coming, probably). The duo also takes time to praise essential workers and discuss what they've learned about themselves in quarantine.Needless to say (obviously saying it is necessary or we wouldn't say it) Episode 4 of Keep Your Voice Down2020-05-0555 min