Shows
HR.Salon PodcastE6 | Breaking Up with Burnout Without Quitting Your Job | Elisha Meek on HR.Salon PodcastIn this inspiring HR Salon conversation, host Andrew Biernat sits down with Elisha Meek, corporate leader, author, and burnout coach, to explore how to end your toxic relationship with work—without quitting your job.Alicia shares her own three‑year battle with burnout, the moment that changed everything, and how a cupcake‑shop idea with her family became the spark that reignited her joy. Together, Andrew and Alicia unpack how passion projects, creative energy, and identity beyond your job can actually make you a better employee instead of a distracted one.In t...
2026-02-1048 minHR.Salon PodcastE5 | Turning HR into a Company Growth Engine | Kevyn Rustici on HR.Salon PodcastIn this episode of HR Salon, host Andrew Biernat sits down with Kevyn Rustici, COO of Boulter Industrial Contractors, to challenge one of HR’s oldest myths—that it’s a cost center. Kevin shares why he believes HR is actually a profit center, revealing how organizations that treat people as strategic assets, not overhead, outperform their peers.Together, they explore:How people analytics can predict performance and drive profitability.Why HR teams must learn to speak the language of business to earn true influe...
2026-02-0347 minHR.Salon PodcastE4 | Trust but Verify: The New Rule of AI in HR | Laura Azzarella on HR.Salon PodcastIn this episode of HR Salon, Andrew welcomes Laura Azzarella, President of the Buffalo Niagara HR Association and a passionate advocate for the ethical and practical use of AI in HR. With over 15 years of experience implementing HR tech, Laura brings both excitement and caution to the conversation: how do we use these tools to empower people, not replace them?In this episode, you’ll learn:Why AI can’t be trusted blindly—and how “trust but verify” should become standard HR policy.How to use AI to amplify pr...
2026-01-2745 minHR.Salon PodcastE1 | Will AI Take My Job? | Matt Rouse on HR.Salon PodcastIn this episode of HR.Salon, Andrew sits down with author and marketing agency cofounder Matt Rouse, the mind behind Will AI Take My Job and its sequel. Together, they explore the accelerating tension between human expertise and automation, uncovering what the “AI arms race” means for HR leaders, employees, and the future of meaningful work. From job applicants using AI to beat hiring algorithms to companies reshaping entire workflows, this conversation blends realism, strategy, and hope.In this episode, you'll learn:How employees and companies alike are using AI—and wh...
2026-01-2053 minHR.Salon PodcastE2 | The Workforce Isn’t Shrinking—Our Imagination Is | Melanie Russo on HR.Salon PodcastIn this episode of HR.Salon, Andrew reconnects with Melanie Russo, Workforce Innovation Partner at the Greater Rochester Chamber, for a powerful conversation about how communities can build the workforce of tomorrow. They explore what it means to truly prepare for growth in the New York Smart I-Corridor—a new semiconductor tech hub linking Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse—and why collaboration, creativity, and compassion will define the next era of work.In this episode, you’ll learn:How public and private partnerships are reshaping workforce development to meet the de...
2026-01-2046 minHR.Salon PodcastE3 | Stop Waiting for the Unicorn | Alyssa Wrobel on HR.Salon PodcastIn this episode of HR.Salon, Andrew sits down with Alyssa Wrobel, Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist at Quality Vision International, to unpack what it really takes to hire and retain great people in 2026. From navigating layoffs and shifting candidate priorities to mastering the art of consistent employer branding, Alyssa shares practical insights from the frontlines of recruiting in a market that’s equal parts cautious and competitive.In this episode, you'll learn:Why candidates crave growth and stability—and how to design roles that actually deliver both.How to
2026-01-2039 min
Between Us Only1-Year Anniversary — Michelle Got a Storage Unit & Andrew Got a Broken RibWe’re celebrating one year of Between Us Only! Michelle finally got her storage unit, Andrew managed to break a rib, and somewhere in between he reads an insert from his Zsadist journal. Michelle tests him with trivia questions, Andrew confesses he doesn’t really know how to type on a computer, and Michelle insists she’s wearing shorts under her skirt (even if it looks like she isn’t). One year in, and the chaos shows no signs of slowing down.Hosted by: Andrew & Michelle BiernatMusic by: Vans Bro’sLike, subs...
2026-01-061h 41
The Sober Chapters PodcastEpisode 24: Beyond the Booze: Andrew Biernat’s Shift from Party Boy to Purpose DrivenIn this episode of the Sober Chapters Podcast, host Didi Jordan sits down with her very own book coach, Andrew Biernat from Storybuilders — the powerhouse guiding her through writing The Sober Chapters book.Andrew shares his powerful journey from anxious “frat boy” to nearly a decade sober, now thriving as a book coach who helps others share their stories with the world. What began as a three-month break from alcohol became a complete life transformation rooted in clarity, connection, and purpose.Together, Didi and Andrew explore the emotional rollercoaster of sobriety, the importance of values-based living...
2025-04-1849 min
#MeetCoolPeopleMCP036: How Writing a Book Can Amplify Your Brand w/ Andrew BiernatWelcome to another episode of the #MeetCoolPeople Podcast! Today, I'm thrilled to share a fantastic conversation with my friend, Andrew Biernat. Andrew is a podcast host and project manager at StoryBuilders, where he helps individuals create impactful content like books, courses, and keynote speeches. Our conversation was packed with valuable advice for aspiring authors, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to build their personal brand.
Andrew talked about his journey from sales to personal training and eventually finding his niche in publishing. We discussed the powerful role of having a book in creating business opportunities and how intellectual property...
2024-07-2437 min
Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And BusinessSPS 207: How To Relaunch Your Book & Build Your Personal Brand with Andrew BiernatJoin me as I speak with Andrew Biernat, a renowned Author Success Coach at selfpublishing.com. In this exclusive interview, we discuss the most important steps you need to take to build a strong personal brand and grow your online presence.Andrew shares his expertise on:Turning your experience into a bestselling bookThe importance of relaunching your book and the 5 types of relaunches to choose fromKey lessons and tips to help you relaunch your book successfullyOvercoming the #1 challenge authors face when working on their bookCommon traits of successful authors and tips to help you prepare for...
2023-04-2635 min
HR.Salon PodcastABC Lunchbreak E6 - Strategies for Overcoming Fear | Andrew Biernat, Ben Albert, Brandon Eastman, and Christine Smith on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastThe Lunchbreak crew got down to business with a hot topic this week: FEAR.There are so many ways that fear shows up in our lives and so many ways we can fight back against it.Here's what Brandon Eastman, Christine Smith, Ben Albert and I cover:1. What happens when fear gets to live "rent free"2. How to use your posture to fight back against fear3. Why hyper preparation and total procrastination are two sides of the same fear based coin4. How to use flowcharts to fight...
2023-04-061h 00
HR.Salon PodcastABC Lunchbreak E5 - Fire Up the Energy Freight Train! | Andrew Biernat, Ben Albert, Brandon Eastman, and Christine Smith on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastFrom energy vampires to energy amplifiers, the Lunchbreak ABC crew dive into what keeps their motor running - and what makes it stall out. In today's episode you'll learn:1. How physical exertion can increase your energy2. How intermittent fasting help to create more energy, and boost weight loss3. Why you need to study your energy levels like a scientist to unlock your true potential
2023-03-021h 01
Live On Air with Steven CuocoAndrew BiernatUp close and personal with actor and model Andrew Biernat
Hi my name is Andrew Biernat. I live in Los Angeles, California with my beautiful Wife Michelle. We have two dogs and a cat. Oliver, Ellie, and Lucy. I’m an actor and model. I’ve been featured in multiple magazines and have been on the cover of over 500 romance novels. I have been the lead in 3 feature films. Two of which are coming out this year. I’m originally from Spokane, Washington and I moved to California in 2014 to pursue a career in skateboarding. I was sponso...
2023-02-051h 00
HR.Salon PodcastABC Lunchbreak E4 - Differentiate Yourself This Year | Andrew Biernat, Ben Albert, Brandon Eastman, and Christine Smith on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast
2023-02-021h 10
HR.Salon PodcastABC Lunchbreak E3 - Grow Your Business with the Magic of Collaborative Connections | Andrew Biernat, Ben Albert, Brandon Eastman, and Christine Smith on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastOne horse alone can pull 8000 pounds.Two horses pulling together can pull 24000 pounds.If two horses are trained together as a team they can pull up to 32000 pounds.Collaboration is the key to pulling more together. In this episode of ABC Lunchbreak Andrew, Ben, Brandon, and Christine talk about how you can grow your business with the magic of collaborative connections.One of the tricky topics we'll dove into was how do you know how much each person needs to be pulling when it comes to a collaborative project?
2022-12-221h 04
Think. Live. Repeat.Andrew Biernat - Beer for Breakfast & The Mother of All Hangovers. Ep. 16If you're a husband or father, you cannot afford to miss this episode. I'm not exaggerating. In fact, I'll widen the scope further and say that if you're a man who can fog a mirror, you absolutely need the next 55 minutes . I guarantee this investment of your time will not disappoint and you'll walk away ready to be a better version of yourself.Fellow podcast host Andrew Biernat joins me for what turned out to be one of the most transparent and helpful conversations on this show yet. There's a complete warehouse of practical insights on being a...
2022-12-0655 min
HR.Salon PodcastABC Lunchbreak E2 - Bravery and Balance in Your Business | Andrew Biernat, Ben Albert, Brandon Eastman, and Christine Smith on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastBalance in your life is an overhyped myth.If you're chasing perfect balance, you've found the fast track to the hamster wheel of disappointment. You'll be working on that mission the rest of your life.If, however, you're looking for more work life harmony, you'll find it when you pay attention to your investments. When I say investments, I'm talking about time, money, relationship capital etc. All those things that continually put effort into and have the opportunity to grow and thrive over time.If you're choosing to invest heavily in a business...
2022-11-171h 02
HR.Salon PodcastABC Lunchbreak E1 - Authentically Amplify Your Brand | Andrew Biernat, Ben Albert, Brandon Eastman, and Christine Smith on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastWelcome to a new segment of the show!After Ben, Christine and I recorded this episode we knew we needed to do more consistent collaborations. We brought in our mutual friend Brandon and it's been a blast creating and exploring ideas and concepts together. We named it ABC Lunchbreak because of our initials Andrew, Ben, Brandon, and Christine, and because we record it live during a lunch hour on LinkedIn. We've leaned into the ABC portion of it because we crowdsource what the next topic is going to be by going through the alphabet, picking...
2022-10-201h 01
HR.Salon PodcastThe crucial factor that helps cities thrive | Matt Horn on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastWhat makes a city or town thrive? What makes them feel like they are stagnant?Matt Horn, through his extensive experience working the ground between businesses and municipalities shared some mind blowing insights into the planning, work, and execution of building villages, towns, and cities that grow and thrive.The core piece of a thriving community is the sense of place. It needs to be attractive, offer the right amenities, have opportunities for shopping as well as entertainment and provide for the needs and aspirational desires of the people that live there. If a...
2022-10-0651 min
HR.Salon PodcastIf you're unable to share your story, the people around you aren't your tribe | Kyle Palmer on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastSharing is hard.One thing Kyle Palmer and I have in common is that we're willing to open up about our stories and past challenges. Doing that helps us process and it also helps other people come along for the ride.Some people are not meant to come on that ride.Have you ever been ridiculed, belittled, or shamed for the struggles that you're experiencing?Comments as simple as "XYZ person has it so much harder, count your blessings," can derail and stifle your ability to connect with those...
2022-09-2950 min
HR.Salon PodcastAt 16 she left home and moved across the continent to start her career | Anna Grabow on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastAnna Grabow left home at age 16 to pursue a career in ballet.She's done battle with an eating disorder, helped deliver a baby as an EMT, and spent a lot of time struggling to find her own purpose. Through each experience she learned more about herself.She's now dedicated her life to helping and serving others. We pulled apart the nuance of finding purpose and how to better enjoy the journey of personal discovery.We also talked about:-Why the way you talk to yourself determines the...
2022-09-2247 min
That Sounds Terrific in the 585TST Episode 50: Growgetting Your Network with Andrew BiernatWhat do you get when you cross a born-again “go-getter” with a natural networker? You get Andrew Biernat Co-Founder of the GrowGetters ONLY. He is an Infectious Energizer, devoted husband & father, and owner of one of the most infectious laughs you’ll ever hear. A fellow podcaster of the Personal Growth Personal Brand Podcast, Andrew shares what it truly means to be a GrowGetter and his approach to networking, business, and the importance of keeping life educationally fun. Andrew skillfully creates an amazing web of interactions designed for ambitious, growth-minded professionals in every conversation. Don’t miss this 50th episode...
2022-09-2051 min
HR.Salon PodcastStop betting on people if they don't bet on you | Christine Smith and Ben Albert on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastImagine putting your chips on people. You only have so many resources (chips) to invest - time, money, opportunity, relationship, etc.What if you put a chip on everyone you feel like you're in alignment with?You take the first step, take the lead in that relationship, and if they start putting chips back on you, then you can continue to invest and mutually build each other up.You get to gamble on those you meet, and sometimes you'll win big.But you have to be willing to make the investment...
2022-09-2051 min
HR.Salon PodcastIn his first business, his mentor stole a client | Anthony Pitti on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastAnthony Pitti started his career in marketing, eventually launching his own agency. He was fortunate to have the guidance of a mentor who helped him immensely. Until he stole a client. We talk about the heartbreak of betrayal, how to cope, and much more.Now a financial advisor, Pitti takes many of the lessons learned from previous clients and businesses to focus in on relationships and client experience. In this episode we also cover:-Working with family (and disagreement on last name pronunciation)-What works with personal...
2022-09-1553 min
HR.Salon PodcastHow his near death Covid experience changed him forever | David Naylor on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastA year ago David Naylor was at death's door. He came down with Covid, spent five days in the hospital, and left the hospital in a fog.One day, he sat down to think, and it was like his brain came back online.But things weren't the way they were. He saw everything differently. He saw a huge portion of his life as having bought into a lie. He had the cars, the house, the incredible travels. But he recognized that they were empty because they didn't fix anything and they...
2022-09-1349 min
HR.Salon PodcastMrs. NY American on how to be a model citizen | Diana Meyer on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastMentorship is critical. Full stop.Diana Meyer was Mrs. NY American in 2021. She didn't get there by her own grit and perseverance. (Though that did help.)She had mentors. Several of them.That is a distinguishing factor about successful people that we talked about: not every mentor is going to bring you to your end goal. Some may just be a step on the way forward. Each mentor shares from their own expertise and experience, and eventually, most mentors and coaches bring you as far as they can. It's...
2022-09-0849 min
Never by the BookMan in the Mirror with Andrew BiernatAfter I was first introduced to my next guest, Andrew Biernat, he told my producer, “This guy sounds like me in 24 years!” Which I couldn't help but take as an extreme compliment. Andrew describes himself as an ‘Infectious Energizer,’ Christ follower, devoted husband and father, and The Buffalo Bills #1 Fan. Like me, Andrew has a history of alcohol addiction. Unlike me, he celebrates 7 years sober this week. Congratulations Andrew! Andrew shares the story of when he discovered that he was very good at drinking. Then how he realized his new 'skill' led to many missed opportunities and fina...
2022-09-021h 06
HR.Salon PodcastOur battles with alcoholism (7 years of sobriety celebration!) | Kelly Schols on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastKelly Schols is me 24 years into the future.September 1st, 2022 marks seven years of sobriety for me. I wanted to do a deep dive on this special anniversary with a brother on the journey. Kelly is an entrepreneur, author, and fellow journeyman on the road of sobriety. He’s created over 30 years of distance between now and his last drink.We cover our personal journey’s with alcohol abuse, how we took our first steps of sobriety, and how we identified and eliminated poor coping strategies from...
2022-09-011h 11
HR.Salon PodcastWhen it comes to peak performance, go be bold, but not stupid | Carla Fowler MD PhD. on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastCarla Fowler, a DOUBLE DOCTOR (MD & PhD), believes you need to run good experiments in order to be a peak performer. A good experiment has two characteristics: 1. Look at the upside: what do I stand to gain, and what do I stand to lose? Ideally this scale is skewed in your favor where the potential for gain is significantly higher than the cost and potential of failure. 2. How am I going to learn something from this? No matter how the experiment goes, it's important that you are ready to t...
2022-08-231h 05
HR.Salon PodcastHow to get publicity | Lewis Schenk on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastPress coverage doesn't just happen. Getting featured in an article, going on the news, or getting above the fold in the paper takes media savvy. In today's episode, Lewis Schenk helps us decode how we as "normies" can get the press coverage that we deserve. Each of us is doing important and impactful work and so often our cool newsworthy stories go nowhere.Lewis will show us:-How to be top of mind for the media sources you want to be featured in-Why you might not be ready fo...
2022-08-1850 min
Naked SundayEpisode 88: Andrew BiernatWelcome back beautiful beings!
This week I welcome my friend Andrew Biernat to the show. He is an author, speaker, and podcaster. He regularly shares on topics of personal growth, personal branding, and networking. We discuss leaning into your superpowers and as such he shares his own super-power with his outstanding and uplifting energy as we dive deep into our perspectives on personal development.
Andrew shares his interest in the “Dark sides” of growth. He shares his story of overcoming substance abuse as well as the difficulties on his family from his wife’s miscarriages. He is...
2022-08-141h 04
HR.Salon PodcastThe difference between entrée friends, salad friends, and dessert friends | Sandy Sloane on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastHave you ever noticed that some friends are better for you than others?Some friends are there for you when you need them most. They steward you through thick and thin, and you can always count on them. They are also rare, which is why they are so special.According to Sandy Sloane, these are entrée friends.Salad friends are ones that are good for you on occasion but never quite become the main course.Dessert friends are great to have because they are easy to have a good time w...
2022-08-1149 min
HR.Salon PodcastSelf care and entrepreneurship | Jeff Lopes on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastJeff Lopes is a husband and dad first, entrepreneur second. But he kicks butt in all the roles he takes on.In today's show, we dive into what it takes to "balance" it all, what you need to do for self care, how to become an all star networker, the secret to great public speaking, what NLP is and how to leverage it, why Jeff started his podcast and so much more!It's unreal how much ground we covered in this show looking at things from a strategic view and diving deep into t...
2022-08-0453 min
HR.Salon PodcastWhat NOT to say to a veteran | Chaplain Shelly Rood on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastThose who have served are underserved.There are numerous crises in the retired military population. Suicide, substance abuse, and numerous other challenges are disproportionately impacting those who have given so much for this country.Chaplain Shelly Rood shares on her military and personal journey and how the civilian population can help those who need us most. Stopping and thanking someone for their service is a nice first step. But there's more that you can do. In these episode we cover:-Why many former military service members don't view themselves...
2022-07-2851 min
HR.Salon PodcastClifton Strengths deep dive | Sheri Miter on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastMost people's biggest blind spot isn't what they are bad at, it's actually recognizing what they are world class at.I don't know about you but I can pretty quickly list off the things I'm bad at. Listing what I'm really good at? That's a tougher question.Sheri Miter is an expert at helping people discover their strengths and leverage them to make an impact at home, at work, and everywhere else we go.Our natural tendencies and giftings allow us to do certain things with incredible ease.These things are...
2022-07-2153 min
HR.Salon PodcastReach out to 100+ people and the right door will open | Aaron Golub on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastHe's been on 8 TEDx stages.He played Division 1 football and explored NFL free agency.He runs a business connecting top tier speakers with companies, conferences, and events.And the best advice he can give you if you want to unlock unapparelled success in your own life is this: Knock on 100 doors. At least one of them will open up a whole new world you never dreamed of.Aaron Golub shares about his football experiences, his journey to become an in demand speaker, and the new business venture he's leading...
2022-07-1945 min
HR.Salon PodcastDouble your business by working less | Kate DiLeo on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastKate DiLeo doubled her business income by working less.Read that again.It's the dream.Kate is an Accidental Brand Strategist and has gone through some major ups and owns as an entrepreneur.She found herself in crisis when her Fitbit started buzzing warning her that her heart rate was 110 beats per minute... WHILE SHE WAS SITTING IN HER CHAIR.Understanding that her body was crying out for help, Kate took the steps to change her habits, lifestyle, and mindset as she went on a journey of healing.
2022-07-1448 min
HR.Salon PodcastHow to combat stress, anxiety & overthinking | Laura Gavigan on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastOverthinking.It's never been a problem for me, and I'm sure you've never been caught in that trap either.HAHA.Ok now we can be serious. In the Information and Social Media era, it's easy to get stuck in our own heads. Trapped in thoughts that keep us away from healthy truth, thoughts that keep us away from calmness and serenity, and even thoughts that keep us away from the sensations in our own bodies.Through a series of stories and short exercises Laura Gavigan takes us on a...
2022-07-1248 min
HR.Salon PodcastBuild your own networking group | Nate Hasto on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastDon't like the existing networking groups you see out there?Boxed out because your industry is already represented?Think you can do it all better?Nate Hasto thinks you can, and he's going to show you how to take the leap.Here's a few points that we covered: -Why it's important to be a "solution provider" even if you're not the one that delivers the solution-How to attract the right people to your networking group -How you can provide value to people you meet...
2022-07-0731 min
The MAIN Journey!How To Overcome Adversity & Change Your Life For The Better - Andrew Biernat! The MAIN Journey! #010Today we welcome Andrew Biernat to the show!
Andrew, a lifetime coach and multiple times author, shares his journey, challenges and his strategies for overcoming adversity.
In this podcast, we cover how you can overcome adversity, improve your mental health, how to change your environment and so much more. This episode expresses a lot of vulnerability, and one which I truly believe you'll gain incredible value from.
Come hang out, enjoy the conversation and implement the strategies shared.
Massive thank you again to Andrew for joining me on the show!
Be sure...
2022-07-051h 00
HR.Salon PodcastMarketing funnel breakdown | Kristi Mitchell on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastThe marketing funnel is simple and well known. It's a simple strategy for bringing people into your world and turning into their customers.But just because it's simple doesn't mean it's easy (or done correctly.)Most people, if they are being honest, can take a quick look at a marketing funnel layout and identify where they need the most work.That's where Kristi Mitchell comes in. She's a marketing strategist who works with established solopreneurs and small business owners.She can take the big picture of a marketing funnel...
2022-07-0548 min
HR.Salon PodcastThe secret to being a good public speaker | Brenden Kumarasamy on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastBrenden Kumrasamy hosts the popular YouTube channel, MasterTalk, where he shares public speaking tips and strategies with his 25k+ subscribers. He coaches executives and influencers to bring their speaking game to the top 1% in their industry. It all started in college with case competitions."It's like professional sports, but for nerds."While his classmates played rugby and football, Brenden was practicing the art of presenting.Eventually he began mentoring those that were younger than him and that's where the idea to start a YouTube channel was born.The first f...
2022-06-3049 min
HR.Salon PodcastThe Golden Rule for gatekeepers | EksAyn Anderson on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastEksAyn has authored two books, The Key to the Gate about how to get through to the people you need to connect with, and What I Want My Children to Know Before I Die.These books framed our conversation perfectly as we were able to dive into some great practical tips on gatekeepers, sales, and making good connections, and at the same time we ere able to go deeper into the things that really matter.-How to use the Golden Rule to to build goodwill with those you want to connect with-Why...
2022-06-2848 min
HR.Salon PodcastHow to be proactive so that Dec 31st isn't a surprise | Brian Moran on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastBrian Moran is a business owner and freely admits that most of the smart things he says came from someone else.If I'm being honest, I'm the same way.Brian is well attuned to business and personal wisdom and doesn't hold back in sharing some important insights in today's show.You'll get a taste for:-The difference between proactive and reactive people (as well as a third type I'd never heard of)-The three pillars of success: commitment, discipline, and accountability-The only reason for failure is...
2022-06-2341 min
HR.Salon PodcastThe teenager from South Africa taking entrepreneurship by storm | Marko Stavrou on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastWhen I say a phenom from South Africa taking the world by storm, you may think I'm talking about Elon Musk, but in fact I'm talking about someone with just as much possibility, Marko Stavrou!This podcast was recorded on HIS 18th BIRTHDAY! Marko has done more for entrepreneurs by age 18 than I had by age 30!We talked about Generation Z in the workforce, personal branding, running a podcast, how he convinced his parents to let him homeschool so he could focus on his business and so much more.Here are a few...
2022-06-2147 min
FI Minded: Bridging Pre FI Discipline and Post FI Freedom in Financial IndependenceHow the Podcast Got Started | E65 Andrew BiernatI have something different for you today. This is a replay from my good friend Andrew Biernat’s show: Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast.
Andrew asked me a lot of great questions about The Struggle is Real including how the show got started, how I go about selecting topics and guests, and the one person who really influences my conversations.
Of course, it is hard for me to take my podcaster hat off. I turned the tables and asked Andrew a few questions as well. One thread in particular is a st...
2022-06-2052 min
HR.Salon PodcastMaking your personal brand shine | Angela LaVecchia on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastDoes your personal brand show up with you when you enter a room full of strangers?It does for Angela LaVecchia.From her smile to her style, Angela shows up as she is.To heck with all that "authenticity" business. JUST BE.We got to chat about sales, franchising, and making the most of your windows of opportunity.She studies up on podcasts, audiobooks, and other training to ensure that her small window of opportunity with a client goes the best that it can.Tune in to...
2022-06-1644 min
HR.Salon PodcastLive your life to the max with the Prince of Positivity | Spencer Jones on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastTo see positivity, practice looking out for it.To avoid frustration, take time away to let the pressure subside.To be more productive, time block your day into workable chunks and give each chunk an assignment.Spencer Jones and I dive into tons of personal growth topics on this one. Productivity, positivity, inner work, and so much more.We also dove into the concept of a personal brand inventory. Ask the people around you what stands out about you to them. This helps highlight the strengths that you may not even...
2022-06-1454 min
HR.Salon PodcastNetworking hacks and the future of HR | Melanie DellaPietra on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastFrom HR to tech startups to the Chamber of Commerce, Melanie DellaPietra does a lot for the business scene in Rochester, NY. Here are a few quick tidbits you'll learn from todays discussion:When you're networking there is an ideal size group to approach if you want to get integrated into the conversation quickly#OpenHiring is going to be the future for many industries when it comes to hiringWatch the room - whether in person or digital - find those people that you seem to be resonating with and c...
2022-06-0956 min
HR.Salon PodcastHow to be a Disruptive Successor in the family business | Jonathan Goldhill on the Build Your Business Better PodcastNot every business is successful.Those businesses that survive the initial gauntlet eventually make it to a point of transition. What does dad/mom do with the business? Sell it off? Hand it off to the next generation? That's where Jonathan Goldhill comes in. Jonathan specializes in helping next generation business leaders take the reigns of a company in a way that allows them to lean into their strengths and helps the previous generation allow them to shine.Business is hard. Family dynamics can be tricky.Put them together and it c...
2022-06-0752 min
HR.Salon PodcastGet naked and find your zone of genius | Caleb Nelson on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastCaleb Nelson hosts the podcast "Naked Sunday" centered around relationships and the need we all have to be seen "as we are". In today's show we peel back the curtain on happiness, fulfillment and relationships.We talked about the REAL cost of things. And that we'd better be willing to pay the cost for the things we want.We talked about Maslow's Hierarchy of needs and how we each strive to level up the zone of safety we're in.We talked about how our relationships need rules of engagement, so we...
2022-06-0258 min
HR.Salon PodcastWhy global travel unlocks peak productivity | Samuel Main on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastSamuel Main is an accomplished world traveler, a business coach, and a fellow podcaster.We had so much fun talking about some of the MAIN aspects of his life, that we didn't even talk about how he'll be CLIMBING MOUNT KILIMANJARO IN A MONTH!Yes that's right, today's content is so fantastic that we couldn't find time to chat about climbing the tallest mountain in Africa and fourth highest in the world.We talk about how world travel changes the way you work at home and how accelerated learning experiences can give you...
2022-05-1948 min
HR.Salon PodcastHow to get paid to network | Chuck Cooper on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastChuck Cooper gets paid to network.After seeing his parents decline he knew he needed to keep his mind sharp and his body active. It changed the way he looked at work and business. It was time for a change.He knew he'd never fully retire.So he transitioned his company from being a service provider to a concierge style program. He gets paid to take clients to other solution providers based on the needs of the client.This has allowed Chuck to settle in to the schedule of his dreams...
2022-05-1254 min
HR.Salon PodcastThe 5 P's of Self Mastery | Brandon Eastman on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast"There's no way you're going to be a trainer in this company any time soon."This quote sounds like gatekeeping. It sounds like someone in a position of power holding our hero back from success. But context matters. Because this conversation was spot on.And those words were coming from a place of love and mentorship.That conversation was a turning point for Brandon Eastman. He turned his life around, step by step using a system that he now calls "The 5 P's of Self Mastery."Listen in as...
2022-05-0555 min
HR.Salon PodcastHow a self made sabbatical relaunched a career | Justin Peters on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastA few years ago Justin Peters made a jump to a new company.Within weeks he knew he'd made the wrong call, but was determined to serve out his "time", a full year so that he didn't look like a job hopper.Thankfully, he got the great advice to leave the job and decided to spin it into a positive. Justin took a sabbatical and dove head first into something that he may not have done otherwise: podcasting.He asked a friend to be his first interview before he even knew t...
2022-04-2854 min
HR.Salon PodcastA 10 year 3000+ show podcast veteran shares on authenticity | Sara Troy on Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand PodcastToday's guest, Sara Troy, has recorded over 3000 podcast episodes and has been in the game for ten years!Podcasting is still running in dog years, so 10 years of it is almost like a century in other industries. She shares a wealth of wisdom on how she started podcasting, how she has grown her podcast network, and why you don't need to know much to get started on something big.Check out Sara's podcast: https://selfdiscoverymedia.com/https://orchardofwisdompodcasts.com/
2022-04-2153 min
HR.Salon PodcastSpend time in your third space because your life depends on it | Russell Pearson on the Build Your Business Better Podcast #39Home is the first space.Work is the second space. And the third space represents a place distinct from both.It is in this place that we are rejuvenated, that we interact with others and pursue extracurricular passions.The third space typically refers to a communal gathering place such as a pub, a stadium, or a museum. But Russell and I talk about that space in relation to our hobby's. That things that pulls us into the moment and forces us to set home life and work life aside fo...
2022-04-1457 min
HR.Salon PodcastFrom "I'll work for free" to VP with Trey Socash of Bears PlaygroundsVeterinarian. Firefighter. Astronaut.These are all aspirational professions that kids dream about as they grow up.Trey Socash dreamed about playgrounds. And now he's living the dream as the Vice President of Bears Playgrounds. Trey shares tips on marketing, sales, and business. But the most powerful things he shares are the stories of the owners.The Bears family is committed to their people, their product, and their customers.You'll learn how they started by selling white label playgrounds, started niching down, and eventually began to turn away business be...
2022-04-0753 min
HR.Salon PodcastMastering your personal brand on LinkedIn with Kris HughesThere's a radio show in my local area that plays "nothing but the hits."That's exactly what this episode feels like.Every thread of this conversation is jam packed with ideas and value for building your brand on LinkedIn. This is one of those episodes that I'll be listening to multiple times to truly digest all the great insight that was shared.Here's a brief list of some of the things you'll learn:-Why personal branding is helping businesses get more social media traction-How H2H is becoming...
2022-03-3155 min
HR.Salon PodcastWhy "influencers" provide motivation but only true relationships can leverage influence with Miguel LebronMiguel Lebron and I switch seats today as we record two episodes, one for my show and one for his! And you get to have a front row seat for both.You'll get to hear me in the hot seat to start off the episode!Today we cover a wide range of topics from Joe Rogan's controversy and cancel culture, to life lessons learned from video games.Check out Miguel's show, Strategy Rewind, on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B08K589PYV
2022-03-2454 min
HR.Salon PodcastThe five keys to claiming, and ceding, space with best selling author, Eliza VanCortSome books are a lifetime in the making.That's the case with Eliza VanCort's best seller, A Woman's Guide to Claiming Space: Stand Tall, Raise Your Voice, Be Heard.When Eliza was four years old she was kidnapped by her mother multiple times and taken across the country. Eliza learned early that being small and quiet was how to stay alive. As she grew up she worked through a lot of that baggage and was running a successful acting school when she was struck by a vehicle and had to relearn ho...
2022-03-1839 min
HR.Salon PodcastHow the simple change of job title created a flood of customers for Teresa BruniThe separation between a thriving business and one that does just ok, can often come down to something as simple as a job title.Serial entrepreneur and corporate maven Teresa Bruni has had several successful careers. But it wasn't until she had to battle a nearly decade long illness that she finally found her calling.After using a mixture of techniques to become well again, Teresa started using these talents to help others. She found modest success but it wasn't until she changed her job title that people flooded into the...
2022-03-1053 min
HR.Salon PodcastDon't be afraid to abandon your successful enterprise with Coach Rosa Smith-MontanaroSuccess is exhilarating. And it can be a prison.Rosa Smith Montanaro was at the forefront of internet coaching and course creation when her book, Mind Over Platter, came out in the early 2000's. She received the E-Business Executive of the Year award in 2004 for the work she was doing serving her fitness clients.As her clientele asked for more tips, meal plans, and nutrition help, she continued to educate herself and collect certifications to fit their needs.Over time she drifted more into what she loved: coaching and alternative modalities...
2022-03-0353 min
HR.Salon PodcastThe viral video and a dream come true that beat Kobe Bryant for an Espy with Coach Jim JohnsonFootage from this game went viral.Jason McElwain won an Espy and wrote a book. His coach, Jim Johnson, went on to become a motivational speaker and author.Their lives were changed forever.One decision opened up this world of possibilities.High school basketball coach Jim Johnson let the team manager, Jason McElwain (J Mac), play in the closing minutes of Senior Night. What happened in the following three minutes inspired the world.What most people don't talk about are the years leading up to "the moment."
2022-02-2443 minHR.Salon PodcastCoach Jim JohnsonConnect with Jim:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachjimjohnson/Website: https://CoachJimJohnson.comEmail:
2022-02-2242 min
HR.Salon PodcastWhen to take extra profit and when to plow it back into your business with Anthony ValerioShould I reinvest, or should I pay myself a little more this year?In business the answer to this question has a lot to do with timing.If you take too much profit for too long, your business will undoubtedly suffer.If you continually push your profits back into the business you will exhaust yourself before you get to reap the rewards of your hard work.Anthony Valerio walks us through how he's been reinvesting in his business.Some of that investment is...
2022-02-2253 min
HR.Salon PodcastWhen selling, Josh Creager recommends you avoid "maybe" at all costsThe worst answer you can get in sales is a "maybe." It opens the door to wasted resources and feature creep. In sales your goal should be to get to "yes" or "no." Yes means you have a sale! That's a huge win.No means your product is not right for that customer at this time. In the future your product may improve to the point they want it, or they may be in a different situation that justifies your product.Maybe
2022-02-1649 min
HR.Salon PodcastHow to sell 1000 copies of a $35 book with Jesse CramerTo be successful in business, you don't need to reinvent the wheel.Apple wasn't the first computer company, Google wasn't the first search engine, and Tesla wasn't the first company to create an electric vehicle.And yet all of these companies have thrived by taking an existing idea and making it their own.That's what today's guest, Jesse Cramer, has done with the book "Money Mastermind: 30 Authors, 100+ Topics, One Essential Personal Finance Book."https://www.amazon.com/Money-Mastermind-Authors-Essential-Personal/dp/B09NRGQSXXHe borrowed an idea from Tim Ferris, and...
2022-02-121h 01
HR.Salon PodcastHow power networking can lead to clarity and massive action with Alicia RamsdellWhen you're ready to start something new, how do you go about doing it?Do you abandon your current career and go all in?Alicia Ramsdell of Mindful Career Path recommends a different tactic.Whether you're an entrepreneur or you're employed and considering another type of work, you can start small and build up a taste for it.When Alicia worked as an accountant she knew she needed to be working with younger people, helping them and guiding them.So she asked her boss and was encouraged to help...
2022-02-0349 min
HR.Salon PodcastBrian Mastrosimone peels back the curtain on what's to come in the metaverseWe're at the dawn of a new digital era.Web 1.0 meant access to basic information.Web 2.0 was social sharing and connecting through a computer/phone screen.Web 3.0 will be the blending of the physical and virtual worlds.Web 4.0? That's where things might get really interesting.In todays episode we hear from Brian Mastrosimone, a serial entrepreneur who has dabbled in mall kiosks, construction, real estate, and now an event venue at Lincoln Hill Farms. Not content to be a run of the mill venue, Brian is bringing...
2022-01-2750 min
HR.Salon PodcastHow to conquer doubt and fear when you're ready to start a business with Melissa DavisRisk. Fear. Doubt.These are the dark side of entrepreneurship. They cause people to close up shop before they even begin. They drive poor decisions, procrastination, and apathy.But what if that was all part of the plan?What if the path to a successful business was with fear and doubt, instead of against it?Melissa Davis of humanity inc. believes that entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of our culture. They drive innovation, change, personal growth, and are the financial engine of the country.She is on a m...
2022-01-2558 min
HR.Salon PodcastRandy Spurling started his service business and within a year started investing in real estateThis episode is not for the faint of heart!Randy Spurling founded On the Spot Cleaners and the next year started investing in real estate.While the strategy worked for him, it's not for everyone!Randy shares some tough stories of how his business wore him out and how, in the short term, several strategic errors cost him his most precious resource: time.With every hard knocks lesson, there's a silver lining: Randy spent 12 weeks traveling this last year. He has trained his team to run much of the business without...
2022-01-2048 min
HR.Salon PodcastTo avoid burnout, sixteen year web design veteran, Emily Carpenter, reinvented her business process without compromising her end resultsEmily Carpenter has seen a lot in her sixteen years in web design. Much has changed about websites, but the bones are still the same.In this episode Emily and I nerd out about web design but transition gracefully into a ton of topics that will help your business stay fresh even as the technology continues to change.We cover:-Who makes the best web design client (not who you'd expect!)-Essential considerations when building your website-Why you NEED to make sure your website is getting b...
2022-01-1350 min
HR.Salon PodcastQuickly customize your resume & stand out, without getting filtered out, and more job hunting tips with Hannah MorganTalk about energy! Hannah Morgan and I had a lively discussion centered around your next career search.Whether you already have a job, are actively looking for one, or are looking to hire the right talent, you'll get tons of insight from today's show.Hannah is a top LinkedIn influencer in career search. She has worked for decades helping people get connected to their dream jobs through her company, Career Sherpa.If you're a job seeker, apply the advice Hannah shares. If you're looking to hire and retain talent, make sure y...
2022-01-0652 min
HR.Salon PodcastPodcast Panel: New Years Resolutions with Ben Albert, Kevyn Rustici, Dr. Rehnuma Karim, Jon Goehring, and Coach Jim JohnsonToday's episode brings together six(!) different leaders representing four podcasts, with each person covering what they are planning heading into the New Year.Resolutions abound in January, but not all of them survive to make it until February, let alone December. Each panel member has a unique take on their goals and how they see their future into 2022.The conversation takes a fun turn when we start to discuss WHY people tend to fail at their goals and resolutions. Tune in to hear from: Kevyn Rusticic of Timeout with Leaders https://ww...
2021-12-3055 min
HR.Salon PodcastEmily Palumbos dives into the politics and public opinions that play into what types of grants will be available for your businessThere's free money out there, friend.You just need to take the time to find it.Grants exist to help further what the government sees as important areas of need. There's an ebb and flow to the types of organizations and projects that governments, localities, and agencies want to sponsor.Emily Palumbos, owner of ESP Consulting, teaches you the two methods of getting grants.There's the "Do It Yourself" method which is more time intensive and at first will come with quite a bit of a learning curve.Then...
2021-12-2446 min
HR.Salon PodcastMarvin Deitz of 2DAYSMOOD gives us the secret for empowering and retaining your peopleIt all starts at the top.Are you a leader that is empowering your employees? Or are you purposely adding bottlenecks and bureaucracy in an attempt to retain control?Marvin Deitz is an international adjunct professor and the Managing Partner of North American operations for 2DAYSMOOD. He's consulted extensively with his own business, The Customer Happiness Institute, and has taught courses in Rochester, Dubai, Croatia, and the Dominican Republic.We talked about: Frontline employees that don't have permission to solve customer problemsWhy being a customer centric co...
2021-12-1647 min
HR.Salon PodcastLinda Heeler helps us explore the line between authentic sharing to grow your brand, and giving your audience TMILinda looked across the room and knew that the woman standing there, poised, confident, and dressed to impress, would not be a good coaching match. They were paired up anyway, and the story that unfolded over the coming months was a frustrating emotional roller coaster. They both begged to be paired with someone else. They both wanted to quit on each other. But by persevering, they both experienced something that neither one was ready for...Linda Heeler is a Life Coach and one of my favorite people to explore ideas with....
2021-12-091h 05
HR.Salon PodcastThe Perfect Granola founder Michele Liddle shares the big opportunities she's turned down that made her business, and her family, better"In 2017 I almost put myself out of business."Michele Liddle started a business from scratch to fill a need in the community. And she has made plenty of mistakes along the way. It's the learning from those mistakes that have allowed her business, The Perfect Granola, to thrive.In a society rampant with abundance, it is hard to imagine that there are a large number of people that live with food insecurity....
2021-12-0246 min
HR.Salon PodcastAuthor Joe Morone wants you to "poke the amygdala" next time you start a sales conversationIf you're used to relational selling, Joe Morone is about to blow your mind.It's true that people tend to buy from people they like. But Joe shares an uglier truth: Before you can start selling on emotion and logic, you need to start by "poking" the fear center of the brain, the amygdala.If you can speak to that persons immediate business survival needs, they have to listen, and you can build from there.Joe is the author of The Smart Sales Method, and President of WORLDLEADERS. He specializes in s...
2021-11-2550 min
HR.Salon PodcastCasey Wood works remotely for Under Armour and started a unique passion project: an educational hobby farmThere are countless success stories of how remote work has changed lives for the better.Casey Wood seized the opportunity of remote work during the pandemic and bought a 30 acre parcel of land overlooking Canandaigua Lake. While still working as a Senior National Account Manager for Under Armour, Casey has started growing crops and raising animals in the hopes of creating a business of his own.Here are a few things you'll learn about in today's episode:1. The strategic decisions that helped Under Armour go from garage business where every employee w...
2021-11-1850 min
HR.Salon PodcastFrom collaboration, to personal growth, to the darkness inside of us, Ben and I dive into the deep end and aren't afraid to get vulnerableBen and I had a wide ranging interview going from collaboration, to delegation, and ultimately ended up talking about alcoholism and overcoming hardship. -Content creation doesn't have to be hard, according to Ben Albert. If done right, it can be a networking tool as well as an opportunity to help your customers and followers.-There are some things in your business that you are best at. There are other things that you're not good at. And there are still other things that can be delegated or outsourced at low cost. Those non essentials that you c...
2021-11-1147 min
Rochester Business ConnectionsROC #81: How To Build Your Business Better (The Right Way) w/ Andrew BiernatRochester Business Connections episode 81 w/ Andrew Biernat of "Build Your Business Better" Podcast.
Keep In Touch With Andrew:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-biernat-a5491b5a/
https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ke6utmYOPbWA6bMnwA0Oy
-
Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/ULrD4yPfZVA
-
Listen on…
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0OSgPFED1sg8?si=2eOy5F8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw
Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rochester-business-connections/id1537115928
–
Follow me…
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-albert-a74737106/
–
RBC is made possible by https://www.balbertm...
2021-11-0953 min
Real Business ConnectionsHow To Build Your Business Better (The Right Way) w/ Andrew Biernat (ROC #81)Rochester Business Connections episode 81 w/ Andrew Biernat of "Build Your Business Better" Podcast.
Keep In Touch With Andrew:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-biernat-a5491b5a/
https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ke6utmYOPbWA6bMnwA0Oy
-
Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/ULrD4yPfZVA
-
Listen on…
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0OSgPFED1sg8?si=2eOy5F8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw
Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rochester-business-connections/id1537115928
–
Follow me…
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/
–
RBC is made possible by https://www.balb...
2021-11-0952 min
HR.Salon PodcastBen Albert, "Marketing Genius", talks influencers, finding your niche, and how he fought back against his personal demons by starting his own business.*Aspirational professions: 2001*"I want to be a veterinarian!""I want to be an astronaut!""I want to be a fireman!"*Aspirational professions: 2021*"I want to be an INFLUENCER!"Ben Albert, of Balbert Marketing, shares how you need to be building a personal brand - starting ten years ago. If you're behind, that's ok, today is the next best time to start. Being a person of influence means you can use your personal brand to further the things that are important to you. That may mean...
2021-11-0441 min
HR.Salon PodcastSolocast - 6 Productivity Myths that are keeping you stressed and holding your business backToday I dive into a topic that I am very passionate about: personal and team productivity.We live in a digital age and in many ways the work that we do has been leveraged and multiplied many times over by the technology that we use.What I want to confront today are six myths that are likely holding you back from your best work.Here are the Myths:Myth #1: I'm a good multitaskerMyth #2: I don't need a scheduleMyth #3: An open office design will boost productivity/creativity...
2021-10-2831 min
HR.Salon PodcastSteve Fuller, VP of Bristol Mountain, talks customer experience and how every part of your business impacts the way they see you - especially the bathrooms!With 30+ full time employees, Bristol Mountain needs to grow and shrink it's employee base by the hundreds every year. Steve Fuller, Vice President, shares how the business effectively brings in enough of the right people to serve it's customers.Steve also dives into the strategic decisions that have turned the business from simply ski resort into a thriving outdoor service based business with four distinct units.
2021-10-2145 min
HR.Salon PodcastSuccessful Selling Solocast: Learn the core principles of selling, how to test the appetite of the market, and close sales ethicallyI've spent much of my life selling and studying sales. There are some things that I love about sales, and some things that I hate. It turns out the things I hate about sales - strongarm tactics, selling things people don't want, and using psychology to bully people - don't have to be there.I gave this workshop to the Ibero Business Center located in Geneva, NY. The entrepreneurs in attendance were blown away and I knew I had to share this with you.We talked about creating your MVP (minimum viable product), th...
2021-10-1429 min
HR.Salon PodcastRestaurant owner Susie Atvell talks strategic planning, and why it becomes especially critical in high pressure situationsStrategic decisions and planning aren't just reserved for board rooms and company retreats. It is the lifeblood of successful entrepreneurs. Susie Atvell, owner of Kindred Fare in Geneva, NY, shares stories of how strategic planning has helped her create a business that allows her freedom to do the work she loves at a time and place she chooses. She also shares some times where making panicked decisions made her worse off than when she started.Listen in to learn how to make strategic planning a regular part of your business.
2021-10-0738 min
HR.Salon PodcastThe HR Revolution is here and Kevyn Rustici is its champion: How to Win the War for TalentKevyn Rustici shares with us how we can use data to transform Human Resources from a cost center to a profit center. We are entering into the war for talent. If you do not treat your people well, someone else will.Which phrase resonates more with you:My employees are lucky to work here.ORWe are lucky to have these employees working here.One of these mindsets will evolve your company to the next level, and the other has the potential to make you go extinct. L...
2021-09-3043 min
HR.Salon PodcastAuto Wash Car Wash owner Bobby Marchenese shares how he has created a business that can add a new location every 18 monthsBobby started his business by selling off every asset he had and fully committing to a single car wash. He has since grown it to five locations and is now building his sixth. And he plans on building more. Though hard work is an undeniable part of Bobby's success, he and his team have made several critical strategic decisions that turned a declining car wash into a quickly growing business.
2021-09-2331 min
Normal LiesGet Comfortable Talking Politics?! with Andrew BiernatEpisode 29. Dr. Darren Morton says, "If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you." Linda is challenged when it comes to talking about certain topics, politics is one. In this conversation, Linda invites Andrew Biernat to help her meet the challenge and cover the topic of politics. What is born of their conversation is a journey where they let the conversational winds take them from a lesson on the brain to the dangers of “othering" as they come home to the power of listening and empathy. As owner of Finger Lakes Business Coaching, Andrew Biern...
2021-09-2249 min
HR.Salon PodcastWe continue with former Wal-Mart executive Bob Connolly as he covers branding, imagination, and execution for small businessOne of the most exciting things about being in business is the ability to create something from nothing, to see ideas come to life, and to solve problems that were previously unsolvable. Bob talks about how entrepreneurs are often long on imagination and short on execution. We discuss the idea of a brand and a brand promise and how execution is key to bringing your ideas (imagination) to life.
2021-09-1623 min
HR.Salon PodcastFormer Wal-Mart executive Bob Connolly shares why every small business has clients - not customers - and how to leverage relationships in a way that big companies can'tBob spent many years as an executive at Wal-Mart as they became an omnipresent market force. He headed up many aspects of merchandising and has a keen eye for what it takes for small businesses to succeed when the big boys come to town. In our first episode with Bob (episode 2 coming next week) we dive into a small detail that makes a world of difference: how you define and interact with your ideal clientele. Many businesses have customers. Bob argues that small businesses need to think of their patrons differently in order to serve them best, a...
2021-09-0925 min