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GreatConversations with GreatAmericaThe Importance of Culture - Leading with Empathy | Lauren Hanna, Blue Technologies Smart SolutionsIn today’s episode, we are joined by Lauren Hanna, President of Blue Technologies Smart Solutions based in Cleveland, Ohio, a hardware, managed IT, managed print, and enterprise content management provider. Lauren discusses her journey through an entry level sales rep position to leadership and growing a family-built company. Lauren explains moving away from her dream of being a doctor and moving into the business world after her sophomore year of college and remembering the “Aha” moment that came over her. Communication has been pivotal in Laurens growth as a leader and a team member with understanding the needs of her...2025-02-1040 min
GreatConversations with GreatAmericaLeadership, Mentorship, and Taking Next-Generation Leaders to the Next Level | Gregory Jacobs, InfomaxOn today's episode our guest is just down the road from us in West Des Moines, Iowa, Gregory Jacobs, President of Infomax Office Systems, a premium printer, copier, production and managed IT office systems and solutions. Gregory explains the nature of growing up with the family business and what that meant to him as a kid, from going into the office on weekends with his father to having an internship while in college to get a new perspective on the business. Gregory was faced with the hard choice of joining the family business or working for another company, which...2025-01-1331 min
GreatConversations with GreatAmericaSiblings to Business Partners - | Kennedi Aguilar-Varing and Sloan Varing, IBE DigitalIn this episode, we are joined by our first sibling duo all the way from California! It is obvious the bond that Kennedi Aguilar-Varing, Controller, and Sloan Varing, Vice President, hold as siblings. They share how they manage their bond into their business, IBE Digital, an office technology business offering everything from IT hardware and printers to managed IT and cloud services. Kennedi and Sloan describe growing up 13 months apart in a family business with strong support from their father. As Kennedi and Sloan embarked on two separate paths after college, they each eventually found...2024-12-0929 min
GreatConversations with GreatAmericaFrom Customer to President – Grigsby’s Unique Journey to Leadership | Tyler Grigsby, Fisher’s TechnologyIn this episode, Mitch chats with Tyler Grigsby, President at Fisher’s Technology, an office technology business out of Boise, Idaho that focuses on managing IT environments, selling and servicing copiers and printers, and streamlining business operations with document management and related software solutions. Though currently serving as President at Fisher’s, Ty shares his unique story of how he started out as a Fisher’s customer before joining the team. He talks about his strong background in finance and accounting, but also shares how he believes his development of soft skills has really helped shape his leadership ability, primin...2024-11-1131 min
GreatConversations with GreatAmericaWhen NextWave Meets Legacy: Changing of the Guard and Developing Confidence | Jenna (Stramaglio) Miner, ConnectWiseIf you are in the Office Technology industry, it’s likely you will know today’s guest! Jenna Stramaglio) Miner joins Mitch on today’s episode of GreatConversations. As Channel Development Manager at ConnectWise, and daughter of industry icon, Mike Stramaglio, Jenna has grown up in the business. For nearly two decades, Jenna has become entrenched in the industry, juggling a rigorous travel schedule to stay in-tune to the ever-evolving office technology landscape. She shares some of the lessons she’s learned when it comes to developing her confidence and overcoming anxiety around public speaking. Jenna also offers her perspect...2024-10-0730 min
GreatConversations with GreatAmericaFinding Your V-Formation in Business | Brantly Fowler, ZENO Office SolutionsOn today’s episode, Mitch is joined by Brantly Fowler, Co-President of ZENO Office Solutions out of West Texas. Brantly shares his journey, from working in the ZENO warehouse doing odd jobs as a kid, to being the Co-President. Looking at the man behind the company, we learn how Brantly created his “V-Formation” of people in his life, how he gives 100% to all things with his “no excuses” mentality, and how he carries that over into a professional career to create humility, commitment, and ownership in his work. Brantly also shares how important strong relationships are throughout this industry and how he...2024-09-0936 min
TomorrowZone CatalystInnovator Success Series - Tawnya StoneThe Innovator Success Series is a collection of interviews diving into how smart innovation leaders at top companies are shaping the future. In the second episode of the new series in the TomorrowZone Catalyst Podcast, Deb Reuben welcomes Tawnya Stone, an innovator in the equipment finance industry with Great America. They discuss Tanya's unique role that bridges customer interaction and technology development, highlighting her journey and key insights into leading innovation. Tanya emphasizes the importance of understanding the 'why,' overcoming challenges, and continuously learning to shape a more successful future in equipment finance. Tawnya Stone is...2024-08-0619 min
GreatConversations with GreatAmericaLifelong Learning, Leading Through Service, and a Little Happy Luck | Ashley Carnes, Impact NetworkingOn today’s episode of GreatConversations, Mitch hosts Ashley Carnes, Chief Strategy Officer at Impact Networking—one of the fastest-growing managed services providers in the nation. Ashley’s passion for lifelong learning and servant leadership earned her recognition as a 2024 Young Influencer by The Cannata Report. She shares her unexpected journey from an entry-level sales rep to leadership, emphasizing the role strong mentors had on her development and how motherhood shaped her empathetic and curious approach to leadership.ASHLEY DAVIS CARNES | LinkedIn Impact Networking, LLC | LinkedIn Thanks for listening to GreatConversations with GreatAmerica. As a tra...2024-08-0529 min
GreatConversations with GreatAmericaKeeping Up with The Family Business | Casey Lowery, Applied InnovationWelcome to the debut of our GreatConversations with GreatAmerica podcast! We are excited to kick things off with our NextWave Series, where we engage with next gen thought leaders and innovators from the office technology space. Today, Mitch Leahy welcomes Casey Lowery, President at Applied Innovation, a family-owned and run office technology provider offering technology, imaging, and automation solutions with locations in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Florida. Applied Innovation’s legacy goes back more than three decades, where Casey grew up observing and learning from his dad, John Lowery. As a young kid, he always look...2024-07-1727 min
A Blog Called Sar: The Wav FilesA Blog Called Sar: The Wav Files - Great AmericaMy recent trip to possibly the best amusement park in Northern California, California's Great America.Now you can listen to the blog wherever you get your podcasts!Listen Here:https://abcsthewavfiles.buzzsprout.com/Please Enjoy!*Gem'D Up*https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/sarbchild/gemd-upSar B-Child Discography:https://songwhip.com/sarbchildEverything else Sar B-Child:https://linktr.ee/sarbchild#yessar #greatamerica #cedarfair #amusementpark2023-08-1406 min
Chit-Chat Chill 唞下啦! - 第二季 | 美國廣東話節目EP101: 香港和美國的聖誕節 | A Warm Christmas in Hong Kong and the United StatesChit-Chat Chill 唞下啦! | 美國廣東話 Podcast 節目 EP101: 香港和美國的聖誕節 | A Warm Christmas in Hong Kong and the United StatesEP101: 聖誕節快樂！聖誕節又到了，讓我們在這一集裡看看香港和美國是如何慶祝這個節日。 很多香港人都喜歡聖誕裝飾品， 香港到處都佈置耀眼的大型聖誕裝飾及燈飾。相比之下，在美國，聖誕樹是節日的一個重要元素，美國人主要用燈光和其他裝飾品來裝飾聖誕樹和房屋的外部。| Happy Holiday! Christmas is here again, so let's look at how the holiday is celebrated in Hong Kong and the United States in this episode. Hong Kongers are known for their love of Christmas decorations, and there are a lot of public spaces that get decked out in huge festive lights. In contrast, Christmas trees are a significant part of the holiday season in the United States. Americans mostly used to adorn Christmas trees and the outside of houses with lights and other ornaments. Website: https://Cantocast.FM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cantocast.fm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantocast.fm Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cantocastfm 丁丁 Instagram: @ikading Derrick Instagram: @derrick_digitalart...2022-12-2134 min
The No Focus Radio Hour: Fresno and Beyond since 2012 - PodcastThe no Focus Radio Hour Ep 160: "World's Dirtiest Man"The no Focus Radio Hour Ep 160: "World's Dirtiest Man"We talk Taco Bell and our favorite little city Bakersfield. Taco Bell Items in Fresno Bakersfield Test Market The Worlds Dirtiest Man Heart of California Great America Petition! House Plants? Amnesty Don Schlicks Poll: Who is the best Pro Athlete to come from Fresno State: 1990's and up Ground News ------For more shows to join our Discord server, buy us a coffee, send us a message, and more - visit:www.NoFocusRadio.comSupport us and become...2022-11-181h 07
Next Week's Life8: Self-Awareness in Business - with GreatAmericaWhat sets the innovators apart from the rest? A desire to understand. This week, we welcome our good friend (and inaugural guest!) Jennie Fisher back to the show, as well as first-time guest Tawnya Stone, VP of Strategic Technology at GreatAmerica. After a chaotic few years, Tawnya and Jennie tell us how GreatAmerica is setting its sights on the future. Find out how industry leaders are using innovation, empathy, and self-awareness to completely change the way we work. In this episode, we cover:How the "customer mindset" has bled into business, and why streamlining your processes is mor...2022-08-0942 min
Next Week's Life1: Welcome to Next Week's Life w/Special Guest Jennie Fisher!Welcome to the first episode of Next Week's Life! Mike Stramaglio, a leader in the imaging channel with over 45 years of industry experience, hosts this brand new podcast that explores technology, the IT channel, the imaging channel, leadership, and beyond. Learn more about the technology shaping our lives - and meet the leaders who are making it all happen. We're kicking off episode 1 with Jennie Fisher, Senior VP/General Manager of the Office Equipment Group at GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation. Jennie joins Mike to talk all about hosted software/services, cultivating young talent, Sinatra, and more.Show Links2022-05-0338 min
ConnectWise Podcast NetworkInside the Industry: Preparing for Success in 2022IT Nation Connect is just around the corner and soon we’ll be heading into the new year! Strategic planning to get your organization ready for execution is critical for business success. IT Nation Connect can help you identify key growth areas for your business and plan which goals you’ll be tackling next. Join us on this episode of Inside the Industry where channel veterans from TimeZest, GreatAmerica, Webroot and Clearbench share their tips and best practices for strategic planning and how to best leverage IT Nation Connect for your business success in 2022 and beyond! Bonus! You can meet...2021-10-1329 min
Monitor's Podcast+PODCAST: LEADING THROUGH THE CRISIS TO CREATE THE INDUSTRY'S NEXT CHAPTERMany of us have officially entered week four of COVID-19 lockdown, and we are dreaming of the day when this crisis is finally behind us. With that spirit in mind, Bill Verhelle, Founder and CEO of Innovation Finance, and Tawnya Stone, Vice President of Strategic Technology at GreatAmerica Financial Services, talk about leading their teams through this pandemic and creating that glorious next chapter when we all emerge from our homes and come together once again.2020-04-1420 min
B2B Tech Talk with Ingram MicroWhy Customers Love Monthly Payments | Financial SolutionsStreaming services. Vehicles. Dog goodies. Even teeth alignment. It seems like every sort of product or service offers a monthly payment option these days. Why have subscription-based payments become the new norm? Because they’re easier! In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, host Keri Roberts speaks with Meagan Hosking—a business development manager of finances at Ingram Micro—and Ian Pugh, the director of strategic partnerships at GreatAmerica Financial Services. The trio discusses: Why monthly payment plans make financial sense How Ingram Micro partners can roll out monthly payment options for their custome...2020-02-1416 min
Tigerpaw RadioMega Dealers Mega DangersWhether you’re an office equipment dealer or a managed services provider, we’ve seen a lot of consolidation in the last couple of years and the pace of it only continues to accelerate. In the face of this consolidation, how do smaller providers, who chose to remain independent, compete? Knowing the answers will be critical as you look to grow or simply get out of the way.
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Guests: Tawnya Stone, Vice President of Strategic Technology at GreatAmerica Financial Services Inc., and Jeff Bendix, President at Bendix Imaging and Bendix Technologies2020-01-2336 min
The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcastHow Republicans will target 142,000 Arizonans to register to vote for Trump in 2020Two political action committees, The Committee to Defend the President and GreatAmerica PAC, are heading up a voter drive to identify and register 142,000 potential voters in Arizona.The PACs are using data mining to find and target nonvoters who they think could be swayed to register to vote – and to vote for Trump. Trump narrowly won Arizona by just over 90,000 votes. They hope their efforts will keep Arizona red in 2020. This week on The Gaggle Podcast hosts Yvonne Wingett Sanchez and Ronald Hansen talk with Ted Harvey, the chairman of The Committee to Defend the Presiden...2019-11-2019 min
The Alta Group PodcastA Whole New Ballgame— Part 2 in Podcast Series on Captive-Vendor Finance Features Greg VanDeWalkerGreg VanDeWalker, Senior Vice President of IT Channel & Services at GreatAmerica Financial Services, is the featured guest in this podcast, Part 2 of the series on vendor-captive topics. He talks about the many changes in the last 15-20 years in captive-vendor financing.
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Master of One NetworkEpisode 302: What A Thrill (Ride)!
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The Sisters Grimm PodcastEpisode 18: Six Flags Fright FestWE LIKE TO PARTY! WE LIKE, WE LIKE TO PARTY! That's right, we went to Six Flags Great America for opening day of Fright Fest! Morgan and Holly (and Mail Man Mike) weave in and out through the amusement park, going on some truly horrific rides. The Fright Fest season is upon us which means every weekend you can go to Six Flags and enjoy a blood red pool of water, severed body parts, friggin' bats, aggressive zombie lumberjacks, clowns, and the scariest part of the park; having to wait in line to pee.
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