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Secret Life of CEOsDenise Horan: Integrated Management & Sales ConsultingDenise Horan, the founder and principal of Integrated Management & Sales Consulting, provides solutions to help organizations grow revenues, find new marketing opportunities and develop effective sales and management leaders. Denise spends her time coaching entrepreneurs, training sales leaders and teaching business development skills to attorneys and other non-sales professionals.
Most recently, Denise has launched her first book, Stories From The Sales Field, a collection of 60+ interviews from great sales performers. The book is available at www.denisehoran.com and on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/denisehoran
Ms. Horan is a graduate of Syracuse University...2023-07-2637 minSecret Life of CEOsChris Jones - Chris Jones MediaToday we welcome Chris Jones of Chris Jones Media, to the podcast!
Here's a little more about Chris:
The first Small Business service I offered was a ‘house call’ service where I would fix computer software, and sometimes hardware problems.
That expanded into website design in a format called html and expanded into ‘Wordpress’. My philosophy is that if a client needs a website, they likely don’t care what software is used – they want functionality, and a return on investment. For the record, I now use Wordpress and Squarespace.
At some point I s...2023-07-0523 minSecret Life of CEOsRobert Braathe - Career Service StationJoin us on this week’s episode as Christine Smith interviews Robert Braathe about his 17 years as a business owner, including his most successful venture, the Career Service Station.
A bit more about our guest:
Robert Braathe founded Braathe Enterprises in 2005. In 2018, the Career Service Station by Braathe Enterprises was launched and Robert has helped over 800 clients find the job they desire and deserve with a better resume and online LinkedIn presence.
He has been an adjunct professor since 2007 at several colleges including HVCC and University of New...2023-06-0729 min
The Be Better BroadcastThis Is WHY You Should Rent A Coworking Space | Christine Smith & Brandon Eastmanhttps://amzn.to/3mxdCnS - Grab Brandon's NEW book 'Be Extraordinary'!https://www.bebetterindustries.com - Book Brandon to speak with your entire teamDo you find it difficult at times to focus on completing your important work?84.4% say they are distracted when working.What if you could get more done in less time?Renting your own coworking space could be the answer.Coworking allows you to🤝🏼 Boost your productivity, 🤝🏼 Escape the confines of your home, and🤝🏼 Surround yourself with like-minded individuals.Aside from the obvi...2023-06-0150 minSecret Life of CEOsJennifer Hendricks-Fogg - Logan Strong FoundationSpecial Projects Coordinator with Aflac, a cancer mom, the author of Tiny Miracles, and the Founder and President of the Logan Strong Foundation.
With Aflac, I work with businesses and their employees to offer benefits and solutions that help provide peace of mind when life happens. Paying cash benefits to policyholders to help offset the cost out of pocket expenses and everyday living.
I’m also the proud mother to my warrior son Logan, who was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor at 3 months old and we were told several times he would not survive. He wil...2023-05-1733 minSecret Life of CEOsNicholas Clay - Being One World LLCNicholas Cassius Clay is the founder of Being One World LLC, a mindfulness company Nicholas started in October 2020. Nicholas offers mindfulness coaching to those looking for a holistic path to clarity, inner peace, and increased business performance among many other benefits. The mission of Being One World is to empower and support professionals to be their most powerful expression of themselves while maintaining a clear and balanced state of mind. This involves coaching and teaching clients how to remove triggers and process negative energy out of their system.
Nicholas has also involved himself in multiple ways in...2023-05-0326 minSecret Life of CEOsDean Iacovetti - VANTA Partners, Inc.Join us on this week’s episode as Christine Smith interviews Dean Iacovetti and his recruiting business, VANTA Partners, Inc.
A bit more about Dean:
Dean has spent the past 18 years in the recruiting industry in various capacities. He has spent time both as an external recruiter and as an internal employee where he took over as the VP of HR and Recruiting at a local startup from 2012 - 2017. After the exit of that SaaS company he then decided to hang his shingle and open up his own agency.
H...2023-04-1924 minSecret Life of CEOsAnastasia GlazkovaAnastasia is originally from Eastern Europe, born in Riga, Latvia. She moved to the United States back in 1999 and has lived here locally along with Toronto, Canada since then. She has a background in the restaurant industry with years of experience in providing high customer service, opening and organizing new businesses, and extensive knowledge of the food and beverage industry.
She changed her career path upon returning to the Capital District and currently does residential and commercial real estate in the area. Her focus has really been on connecting with the local community so she can give...2023-04-0526 minSecret Life of CEOsBarbara Hodge - Le-VelA bit more about our guest: Barbara has spent over 30+ years working in corporate America and as a woman-owned small business owner of multiple companies, including 13 years as CEO of her family’s veteran-based business that served the U.S. Military, Law Enforcement, and our international allies. Currently, Barbara will be celebrating 8 years as an independent contractor with Le-Vel, a $3 Billion leader in online health & wellness. In her spare time, Barbara volunteers within her church and community. She enjoys serving as a member of the Town of Greenfield UDAG Committee, assisting solopreneurs & small businesses with start-up, growth & expansion opportunities wi...2023-03-1528 minSecret Life of CEOsVinny Roman - Roman Empire LogisticsThis week we welcome Vinny Roman of Roman Empire Logistics!
Keep up with Vinny on social media!
Personal LinkedIn: inkedin.com/in/albert-roman-jr-90ba283a
Website: Romanempirelogistics.com
Email: vinny@romanempirelogistics.com
Number: 917-484-10312023-03-0133 minSecret Life of CEOsApril Weygand - April Fresh CleaningJoin us on this week’s episode as Christine Smith interviews April Weygand and her business, April Fresh Cleaning.
A bit more about our guest:
April Weygand has spent the past 24 years managing and running her own cleaning company, April Fresh Cleaning, based in Saratoga Springs. She concentrates on commercial offices and buildings, and offers many types of services.
April and her company are active in 3 chambers of commerce and 3 other professional organizations, including Discover Saratoga, SEDC, and BNI. She is a past President and board member of the Saratoga Wilton Kiwanis Club an...2023-02-1546 minSecret Life of CEOsKatherine Schadewald - Deliver Workforce SolutionsJoin us on this week’s episode as Christine Smith interviews Katherine Schadewald about her experience being a business owner.
A bit more about our guest:
Katherine Schadewald, Founder of Deliver Workforce Solutions is a workforce specialist. Schadewald is passionate about helping businesses to plan for and develop a workforce by analyzing their employee processes and developing and improving them.
Schadewald graduated as the first woman Tool and Diemaker from General Electric and obtained multiple degrees and certifications in management engineering technology, curriculum and instruction, and administration. Her passion was building and improving ca...2023-02-0131 minSecret Life of CEOsJuan Luis López Fons - Emotivo ProductionsA little about our guest:
Juan Luis López Fons is a Mexican film producer, director, editor and videographer currently residing in Albany, NY. He graduated from the New York Film Academy in NYC in 2005 and has worked in short films, music videos, corporate projects, weddings, promotional documentaries and legacy videos for the past 17 years.
In 2014, Juan Luis directed the short film “Conservatory Grounds: A Moment Before”, a short introductory scene designed to introduce the characters and themes of a feature film Juan Luis wrote himself. Juan Luis led a team of 20 technicians and actors and t...2023-01-1826 minSecret Life of CEOsTom Bullock - State FarmTom Bullock is a Saratoga County native and proud State Farm Agent serving customers in New York and Vermont for over four years. As a local small business owner, husband, and father, it is his goal to serve the community by helping protect families and assets they have worked hard for. Tom's team prides itself on being there for its customers when things don’t go right and the unexpected happens.
Get in touch with Tom!
Website: tombullockinsurance.com
Phone & Text: 518-400-1770
tom@tombullockinsurance.com
Fac...2023-01-0424 minSecret Life of CEOsLisa Munter - KnittJoin us on this week’s episode as Christine Smith interviews Lisa Munter and her recently launched business, Knitt.
A bit more about our guest:
Lisa Munter has spent the past 15 years in the nonprofit sector, volunteering her time to various fundraising committees, events, programs and serving on multiple boards. She is also a Leadership Saratoga Graduate of the Class of 2016.
She currently is a board member of The Dake Foundation for Children and Wellspring.
Lisa is the President and Founder of Knitt, which is a web based software platform that mi...2022-12-2129 minSecret Life of CEOsChris Wessell - PeopleWiseOur kick-off episode has us sitting down the Chris Wessell. The Secret Lives of CEO’s start to become revealed in this premiere episode with host Christine Smith. Stay tuned for more episodes to hear from local CEO’s about the good, the bad, and the ugly of running your own empire.
A bit more about our guest:
Chris Wessell hires for leadership positions and advises organizations on talent strategy.
He is the managing partner of PeopleWise, an executive search firm in Albany. In his 18 years of recruiting, he has hired for thousands of o...2022-12-0959 min