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Generations at Work004: Working with MillenialsIn this episode of Generations at Work, Susan Davis and Dr. Tim Elmore are joined by Millennial guests Mission Mobile Medical president & CFO Amanda LeFever and bestselling leadership author Ryan Jenkins. In this episode, our hosts and guests delve into the intricacies of working with the Millennial generation, emphasizing the importance of bridging generational gaps in the workplace. They explore the common misconceptions about Millennials, such as their perceived entitlement, and highlight the values they bring, including efficiency, collaboration, and a desire for feedback. Discover how Gen Y balances traditional workplace values and the evolving expectations of a modern...2025-03-1134 min
21 Hats PodcastI'm Not Building Wienermobiles My Whole LifeThis week, in episode 219, special guest Travis LeFever shares the unusual journey he and his co-founder wife, Amanda, have taken to build Mission Mobile Medical, which makes mobile health clinics in Greensboro, NC. That journey started with Travis partnering in a construction business by taking out 39 credit cards to borrow $250,000. The business did well, and he eventually bought out his partner, but when Travis’ father died unexpectedly, he was moved to sell the construction business and look for something more meaningful to do with his life. That extended search led him, somewhat improbably, to overseeing sales for a company that ma...2024-11-0547 min
One Starfish with Angela BradfordYou can have it all with Amanda LeFeverAmanda is Co-Founder and Chief Penny Pincher at Mission Mobile Medical, the fastest-growing mobile healthcare provider in the U.S. With an MBA from Carolina International University, she has adeptly streamlined the company's finances, managing a staggering influx of $50M in revenue over three years for their 80-person team. Amanda lives in Greensboro, NC, with her husband, Travis, and three children: Will, Gracie, and London. She escapes from the grind with fantasy novels and traveling to exotic places like Target or Chick-fil-A.Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandalefever/Website: www.missionmobilemed.c...2023-10-0900 min
Raise UpHow to Stand Out in a Virtual Team During COVID-19 with Amelia WilcoxToday’s guest is Amelia Wilcox, founder, and CEO at Zenovate, a high-growth B2B company whose platform provides employee stress management tools that arm businesses with actionable data and employee experiences to improve well-being, morale, and engagement anytime, anywhere.Recently listed as a “40 Under 40”, “Fast 50”, “Inc. 5000”, and twice-awarded “National Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year”, Amelia has exponentially grown her company from a solo living room service business to an international technology brand. She operates Zenovate with a virtual team and provides flexible work for over 1,200 practitioners across North America while balancing the demands of motherhood of her three daugh...2020-09-2433 minRaise UpCultivating Culture with Tom CreaTom Crea, a Leadership development coach, decorated career Army Officer, and Black Hawk helicopter pilot joins us today with some sound advice on cultivating culture. During his time in the military, Tom was hand-selected to run the Army’s leadership development program at two Boston colleges. Today, he is a Servant Leadership ambassador, and sought-after speaker. In 2016, he authored the book Unleash your Values: How to Lead and Succeed in Business Today: A Helicopter Pilot's Spin on Developing the Leader in You.Listen in as Tom passionately shares a plethora of stories from his days in...2020-08-1333 minRaise UpBuilding Your Personal Brand at Work with Terri Lynn CardonaWith over three decades of HR experience under her belt, Terri Lynn unloads a treasure trove of strategies and best practices to bolster your worth as a professional so that you can effectively navigate your career no matter what’s happening around you ... including living in the middle of a global pandemic. She takes a unique approach to building one’s career by emphasizing the importance of defining your personal brand.Listen in as Terri Lynn shares how to become clear on your personal brand through raising your self-awareness, getting (and being) a mentor, finding a culture fit...2020-08-0640 minRaise UpHow Much More with Greg Needham“You want a raise? This is simple. What were you hired to do? Have you done that? Have you done more than that? Now show your boss how, and how much, more you delivered….”My new friend and our Special Guest today is Greg Needham, a veteran of the Hospitality, Gaming, and Esports industries. He’s been a Board Member, COO CMO, and VP of strategy and brings experience in hospitality, casinos, the World Series of Poker, and now the fast-moving world of Esports. Greg has made a career out of concepting and producing human experiences that entertain...2020-07-3129 minRaise UpThe Face of Hope with Heidi FloydHave you ever felt hopeless at work? You should meet our new friend Heidi Floyd and hear her incredible story. Heidi says, “Most of us have a life 90% of the world isn’t fortunate enough to have and somehow we feel hopeless. This young man didn’t realize how incredibly blessed he was - with his head down, just thinking about himself, he couldn’t see all the good things.” “There is love all around us. There is hope all around us. But if all we’re focused on is just getting through the day, we’re going to m...2020-07-1134 minRaise UpBuilding The Case For a Raise with Jeffery DingleShould we each be loyal enough to our company to have a straight up conversation about compensation with our boss or manager?Jeffery Dingle teaches us, “You can't just let that conversation happen to you.” You have to create a case for your career, for your raise, in your day to day activity. You have to understand how you fit in an organization and how your performance impacts other people's performance. And that allows your boss to see you as a major cog in the engine that's driving the whole business.You cannot be that guy...2020-07-0332 minRaise UpSURPRISE! Raise Up Breakdown - Top 3 Tips EditionYou know us - we’re always talkin’ with industry experts, high-flyin’ CEOs or Human Resource Directors about how to get a raise at work but there’s a tiny problem…If you’re like me, you listen to a podcast and hear something magic and you’re like “man, that is such a good idea. I should do that.” but you don’t write it down. Life happens and then you never think about it again.To combat that - I’ve pulled out the top 3 things people have been talking about the most from this podcast and...2020-06-3006 minRaise UpShoot Your Shot: How to Ask For A Raise with JD PhillipsJD teaches us there are four strategic steps to take when asking for a raise:Consider why you want itGet emotionally charged about the benefit of having it“Take inventory” of your value And then, when the time is right, shoot your shotJD Phillips is a Certified Financial Educator and has spent the last 25 years in the financial services industry helping clients successfully earn retirement income. In addition to that, he's also a master sales trainer and team builder who once built a sales distribution team of over 50,000 representatives. He's a professional speaker and an author, most...2020-06-1742 minRaise UpThe Raise Cycle with Janet GuertinNot everyone has worked for a company that sells Nuclear Submarines and Gulfstream jets, but our Special Guest Janet Guertin is that special someone. After a successful career with General Dynamics (global aerospace and defense company that manufactures everything from combat vehicles to nuclear-powered submarines), she founded The Dividend Factor where she and her team pursue and capture Defense Industry contracts. She's also a certified leadership speaker and coach with a John Maxwell Team, one of the largest leadership training organizations in the world.So you want a raise? Janet says it’s a simple cycle - “Take...2020-06-1037 minRaise UpA Life-Changing Conversation with Michael ColesFormer CEO of Caribou Coffee AND the cofounder of The Great American Cookie Company chats with us about the ups and downs of business and how to truly get a raise. Michael is nothing short of impressive and grew an $8,000 investment into the largest cookie franchise in the United States. He's a philanthropist, the namesake of the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University, and gives us some amazing insight into his time as former chairman of the Georgia Film Commission. This is one you don't want to miss. So good, in fac...2020-06-0339 minRaise UpOld School Cool with Avery Hall4X All-Conference Defensive Tackle at Appalachian State University turned banking executive at Wells Fargo with a big heart. In this episode, Avery combines his corporate knowledge of one of the world’s largest banks with the “in-the-trenches” old-school mentality that put him in the ASU and GA State HS Football Hall of Fame.“You will never get something for nothing in this life. That’s not how the game works. If you're going to look at your employer for a raise, doesn’t it make sense to start off by looking at yourself in the mirror and sa...2020-05-2743 minRaise UpRaises: What Matters Most with Gary FlyToday you meet my longtime friend Gary Fly, Chief Marketing Officer at the Brooks Group. He dives right at the heart of How to Get A Raise: “more than anything else, creating alignment with your team and an understanding with your supervisor, then becoming very proficient at your craft - all while having a good attitude - will earn you a raise. You start to rise up. People recognize skill and desire.” WOW! Gary also covers How to uncover your company’s compensation philosophy and how NOT to ask for a raise during the Pandemic.RA...2020-05-2039 minRaise UpThe Triple Threat Raise with Kurt KuyperKnown around here as the Doughnut King, my new friend, Kurt shares the best Krispy Kreme doughnut hack ever, and how curiosity, energy, and attitude get you noticed. Because let's be honest, are you coming at your job with big desire? Are you looking at yourself as a Brand? Are you developing trust with your team? Kurt brings the heat on how regular, honest communication can influence how you ask for a raise. From working three random jobs to the President of WKS Krispy Kreme, he gives us his best advice about being the best in the business and...2020-05-1442 minRaise UpGo Far and Go Fast with Cindy DeekitwongShe's the first female engineer in her family, and has not only lived all over the world but journeyed up the corporate ladder at a rapid pace. I'm so excited to introduce to you to my new friend, Cindy Deekitwong, Global Head of Marketing, 3D Printing at Henkel. She believes in smashing Legos, and if you're not uncomfortable in your role, you're not stretching enough to be successful in the workplace. Cindy shares her Big 5 Real-Life Lessons, something you definitely want to hear, and how her mission is always to help one person to improve personally or p...2020-05-0726 minRaise UpHow Corliss Got A Raise Without AskingCorliss shares insight and expertise from her 20 years of HR experience and lays out a solid foundation for getting a raise at work. She believes, if you want a raise, at the most basic level we have to provide evidence of our value and gives numerous examples of how we can maximize our earning potential. She also hits us with facts, like how we can't change our IQ but we can definitely change our EQ and that one skill coupled with the right mindset can move us up the pay scale more than anything else. Get the...2020-04-2943 min
Raise UpMove Up The Ladder with John CorcoranJohn Corcoran, Director of Attractions for Ripley’s Believe It or Not! shares his favorite exhibits, what gets him up in the morning, and the one thing that goes a long way toward not only a fulfilling career but getting a Raise at your job.John talks about his career and his passion for “making sure families have a great time on vacation." Then we dive into chatting about “if you’re passionate about what you do, some bosses will see it as loyalty, some will see it as dedication, or hard work but talking the talk and walk...2020-04-2234 min
The Crime Story Podcast with Kary AntholisInterview: Exoneree Ginny LeFever, Wrongfully Convicted of Killing Her Husband (with Amanda Knox)2020-04-2210 min
Raise UpRiding Out The Storm: Getting a Raise with Terry GreenfieldPrincipal Consultant of Consulex Corrosion Professionals, NACE International, and successful Finn racer chats with Amanda about the ups and downs of angling for a raise in rough waters. From his home in Fairhope, AL, to representing NACE International in over 140 countries, Terry brings a unique perspective and great advice to all of us here in Raise Up Nation.RAISE UP SHOWNOTES:https://www.raiseuppodcast.com/4Love the show? These sponsors make it possible!Mission Mobile MedicalConnecting Communities...2020-04-1637 min
Raise UpJan Rock’s Jazzy (and Jaded) Ideas About RaisesJan L. Rock has worked as director of training and HR exec at global brands like 7-Eleven Corp and Rita’s Italian Ice, and she's with us talking about all the things YOU can do to get a raise at work! From her home base in San Diego, for over a decade, Jan stood up franchisees all over the West Coast, coaching them to success with their new businesses. In this episode, Jan shares success managers and staff had with strategies such as preparing lists of accomplishments, and what Corp executives really look at when the...2020-04-0843 min
Raise UpTravis’ Terrific (and Terrible) Ideas on RaisesTravis LeFever steps up in the kickoff episode where we interview high-flying executives about all the things YOU can do to get a raise at work!This guy has turned around three multi-million dollar corporations, taking them all from the brink of bankruptcy to their best years ever.In this episode, Travis offers some “first job mistakes”, plus practical advice about how to approach your next conversation about getting paid more, especially how and when to do it in a down economy.It’s more fun than hard-hitting journalism because he and your host A...2020-04-0825 min
Raise UpWelcome to Raise Up Nation!Have you ever seen an email from your boss and wondered "How in the world does this fool make more money than me?" Then you're in the right place.This podcast is chock full of experts, strategies, and snark about toxic workplace culture and most importantly, how you get a raise!Get ready to Raise Up with us.RAISE UP SHOWNOTES:https://www.raiseuppodcast.com/1Love the show? These sponsors make it possible!MyPrep Partners2020-04-0206 min
LAUNCH Podcast with Allison Michels#20 LAUNCH: Interview with Amanda LaFever on how to earn more and stress lessAmanda LaFever and Allison Liddle chat about building multi-million dollar businesses, productivity hacks, and being a mom too. Amanda is a leadership trainer, speaker, and coach passionate about helping people understand that leadership skills can help you grow any area of your life. This interview sheds light on the real struggles and obstacles some business owners face with trying to balance it all and when to ask for help. Amanda shares what has helped her build businesses and maintain balance.
Visit Amanda LaFever at www.linkedin.com/in/amandalefever or www.facebook.com/real.amanda.lefever. 2019-11-2127 min