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Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Intro: Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Hi everyone.First off, this is a free podcast intended for you, especially if you are one of the millions of people around the world who's looking for a job, career, business, and/or investment opportunity every day! My name is Jeff Ostroff. I'm the creator, host, and executive producer of Looking Forward. I created this podcast in June 2020 because I wanted to put something positive out there during the time of COVID. Positive in terms of the upbeat and clean content. Positive in terms of my energy and the valuable expertise shared by my...2024-07-2401 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!A Futurist's Slant on Opportunities- Part 2Hi everyone! Did you know the future is ripe with opportunities for those who understand both the big and the lesser-known global trends? That’s some of what we learned in Part 1 of our two-part series with renowned futurist, business owner, author, and speaker, Chet Sisk. In Part 2, Chet shares more of the some of the best global opportunities he sees for the remainder of this decade. And, he spends lots of time providing insights and tips on how you can put yourself in the best position to seize those opportunities.Now a bit...2024-05-2231 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Aquatech: Where Water and Lots of Opportunities Meet!!Hi everyone.We all know that water is vital for all of us. But did you realize there are huge opportunities out there for those who, among other things, can help recycle water or remove the waste from it?? My guest expert, Riggs Eckelberry, discusses these opportunities and much more on this episode. On the episode Riggs speaks about such things as (1) the challenges our present water infrastructure faces both in the U.S. and around the globe, (2) the "perfect storm" that's driving these challenges, and (3) who it is, by far, that demands the most w...2023-11-2835 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!SaaS- Where An Expert and Venture Capitalist Sees Lots of Opportunities!Hi everyone. Did you know that several trends have put us at the doorstep of opportunities for people who work with, start businesses, or invest in SaaS products and services? That’s SaaS, as in "software as a service." My guest expert, Maia Benson, Managing Director at Forum Ventures, speaks about these opportunities and much more on this episode. Among other things, Maia speaks about (1) the origins of SaaS, (2) some of the biggest trends affecting SaaS these days, (3) global differences in SaaS, and (4) the exciting future waiting just around the corner for us, both personally an...2023-08-2336 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Global Opportunities in Robotics, AI, and Lots More to Educate K-12 StudentsHi everyone. I’ll bet you knew that there were teacher shortages in K-12 schools around the world? But how familiar are you with the opportunities AI and digital technology are creating for those who want to serve teachers, school administrators, and students across the globe? My guest expert, Eric Sheninger, speaks about this and other great opportunities in the field of education on this episode.Among other things, Eric talks about (1) What are some major global trends taking place in K-12 education? (2) What are some of the opportunities that offers for job, career, business, and...2023-07-2634 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!The Supply Chain- Creating a Global Demand for Experts... and OpportunitiesHi everyone. Before I spoke with today’s guest expert, Martin Bullen, I didn’t know very much about supply chains. Do you? But after speaking with him, I’ve not only learned what a supply chain is, I’ve learned about so many opportunities that supply chain management offers to anyone from freelancers to corporations of any size. Among other things, Martin talks about (1) What is a supply chain? (2) What are some of the major global trends in supply chain management?, and (3) What developments we may see in the near future involving supply chains? Most imp...2023-07-1233 min
Health Care on the HorizonLab Testing: We’re at the Forefront of Major Advances!Hi everyone. Is it time for improvements to be made in how lab tests are performed and communicated? And could getting the results of a lab test promptly and accurately be a matter of life or death? You betcha’s the answer to these questions, at least according to my guest expert on this episode. That's Nathan Keele. Nate is at the forefront of lab testing. To learn what he has to say about lab testing, and some of the advances we’re seeing-- and are likely to see-- in that space, you'll definitely want to li...2023-06-2938 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Buying a Business: Several Trends=Great Opportunities… in the U.S. and Worldwide!Hi everyone. Did you know that several trends are combining to make this a fantastic time to buy a small or medium-sized business? And did you know that having enough money to buy a business may not be the obstacle you think it is? If this topic interests you, please listen to what my guest expert, entrepreneur and business acquisition specialist, Jonathan Jay, of Dealmakers.co.uk has to say on this episode of Looking Forward: Opportunities for Job, Career, Business, and Investment Seekers.Among other things, Jonathan talks about (1) three major trends that have c...2023-06-2233 minHealth Care on the HorizonStrokes: We’ve Made Great Strides-- Yet Much is Still Up to UsHi everyone. Have you or someone you care about had a stroke? Or maybe you’re at risk of a stroke because of your health... or your family history? Regardless, do you know what you can do to help prevent a stroke.. or minimize the damage caused by one? My guest expert, Dr. Pam Duncan, has spent 50 years focusing on strokes. If you want to learn what she has to say about strokes-- and some of the advances we’ve seen and may yet see in preventing, diagnosing, or treating strokes-- you'll surely enjoy this episo...2023-06-1539 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Fractional Leadership: A Growing Opportunity for Experienced Executives and the Businesses Who Use Them!!Hi everyone. Do you know what a fractional executive is? Are you someone who has the expertise to become one? Or, are you a start-up, small-to-mid-sized business, or nonprofit who could save time and money by using a fractional executive? If this interests you, please listen to what my guest expert, fractional executive Greg Plum of Partner Ready, has to say on this episode of Looking Forward: Opportunities for Job, Career, Business, and Investment Seekers.Among other things, Greg talks about (1) what a fractional leader (executive) is, (2) why the trend is heading north in using...2023-06-0134 minHealth Care on the HorizonThe Latest in Sleep Science- Helping Us Rest Easier!Hi everyone. Do you or someone you know have a sleep problem? Millions and millions of people around the globe do. My guest expert, Dr. Phil Gehrman, is an expert on treating people with sleep disorders and bringing the latest in sleep science to CEOs and decision makers. Among other things, Phil talks about (1) the three most common sleep disorders, (2) what percentage of the population has sleep disorders, and what role demographics and lifestyle play in this, (3) how much sleep most people need, and (4) recent and potential future advancements which are or will help to i...2023-05-2539 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Angel Investing: Opportunities Galore for Investors, Entrepreneurs, AND Job Seekers!Hi everyone. What do you know about angel investing? And, more importantly, what do you know about the opportunities it offers not only to those who have money to invest in a start-up business, but to entrepreneurs and job seekers? If this interests you, please listen to what my guest expert, serial entrepreneur, Marc Kramer, has to say on this episode of Looking Forward: Opportunities for Job, Career, Business, and Investment Seekers.Among other things, Marc talks about (1) his gradual pivot into angel investing, and his establishment of the first organized angel investment group, (2) who...2023-05-1834 min
Health Care on the HorizonAutism- Support Services, Initiatives, and Research to Improve an Individual’s Quality of LifeHi everybody. Did you know that an estimated 1 in 36 people in the U.S. has autism? Those numbers are likely to be similar in other parts of the world. The good news is that there are plenty of services available to help those who have autism... and those who support them. Even better, there are initiatives and medical research underway which may further improve the quality of life for those who have autism. My guest expert, Chris Banks, discusses these things and much more on this episode of Health Care on the Horizon. A...2023-05-1134 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!A World About to Burst with Fintechs-- and Lots of Opportunities!Hi everybody.Did you know the financial services industry is undergoing what my guest expert calls a "third wave"? Even better, did you know that the Fintech revolution that’s driving this is, and will, offer lots of opportunities for those who possess all kinds of skill sets? Sound interesting? If so, you’ll definitely want to hear what Dami Payne, of Canopy Servicing, has to say on this episode of Looking Forward: Opportunities for Job, Career, Business, and Investment Seekers.Among other things, Dami talks about (1) the first two "waves" of the Fintech revolution, and...2023-05-0436 min
Health Care on the HorizonEpilepsy- Stopping Seizures… or Maybe Preventing Them Entirely!Hi everybody!Did you know that an estimated 50 million people around the world have epilepsy? Did you know that there are some very exciting advances being made, not only to help diagnose and treat epilepsy, but potentially to prevent it? I hope you enjoy learning what my guest expert, Laura Lubbers of Cure Epilepsy has to say about that-- and much more-- on this episode of Health Care on the Horizon. Among other things, Laura speaks about (1) when epilepsy was first reported, and what the common symptoms and effects of this condition are, (2) where in...2023-04-1935 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!COVID OR NOT: EXPORTING AND GLOBAL TRADE OFFER GREAT OPPORTUNITIES!Hi everybody!Do you have a product or service you think might interest businesses or consumers who live in another country? Perhaps you’re looking to invest in such a product or service? Or maybe you’re looking for a job or career opportunity in serving different global markets? If any of these are of interest to you, you’ll want to hear what my guest expert, Betsy Olim, has to say on this episode of Looking Forward. Betsy’s spent over 40 years in the exporting and international trade world, so she knows quite a bit abou...2023-04-1331 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Money Ball: A World of Opportunity in the Business of Sports!Hi everybody!Are you a sports participant? A sports fan? Or are you simply interested in learning about the huge number of global opportunities the business of sports might offer YOU? If you fall into any of those categories. then you’ll definitely want to tune in to this episode of Looking Forward to listen to what my guest expert, Wayne Kimmel, has to say. As you’ll hear, Wayne’s living proof of how someone can capitalize on the opportunities the business of sports can offer. Among other things, Wayne talks about (1) how the...2023-04-0535 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Crowdfunding’s Reg CF: An Investment Opportunity for “Regular Folks"; A Fundraising One for Startups”Hi everybody. Are you a start-up business looking to raise funds? Or maybe you’re looking to work with-- or for-- such a business? Then again, maybe you’re just looking to invest a small sum of money in a start-up? If so, then you'll enjoy listening to this episode of Looking Forward. On it, you'll hear what my guest expert, Kat Kuzmeskas, says about a relatively new way to do any of the things I just mentioned. It's called Regulation Crowd Funding, or "Reg CF" for short.Among other things, Kat will talk about (1) crow...2023-03-2935 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Writer or Not-- There’s a World of Opportunities in Book Publishing!!Hi everybody!Have you ever thought about writing a book... maybe even self-publishing that book? And, even if you don’t want to write a book, are you aware of the many opportunities that exist worldwide in the book publishing industry? That’s just some of what my guest expert, Martha Bullen-- longtime book publishing consultant and book coach-- will speak with me about on this episode of Looking Forward.In fact, Martha will discuss such things as (1) the dramatic changes which have occurred in book publishing over the past 20 years, (2) COVID-19's impact on book...2023-03-2335 min
Health Care on the HorizonCerebral Palsy: Many Reasons to be Hopeful… and One “Remarkable” ProgramHi everybody!Do or you someone you know have cerebral palsy (CP)? It’s a lifelong disabling condition that usually begins at birth and affects millions of people all over the world. The good news is that, according to my guest expert, progress is being made toward improving the lives of those who have CP— and possibly even preventing or limiting the impact of CP in the future. That guest expert is Michael Pearlmutter, Executive Director of Cerebral Palsy Research Alliance Foundation (CPARF). On this episode, Michael will discuss such things as (1) how many people arou...2023-03-1632 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Middle Age is Lasting Longer: And There’s Lots of Opportunities to Target This Group!Hi everybody!Do you think the fact that people are living longer is creating global opportunities? Well, you betcha! I forecasted this years ago in my book, "Successful Marketing to the 50+ Consumer" (Prentice-Hall). As you'll hear from my guest expert, Abby Levy, of Primetime Partners, the fact that people are living longer is creating an "extended middle age" in which millions of people around the world are continuing to lead active, engaged lifestyles. And that is creating what is now being called the "longevity economy."On this episode, Abby Levy will discuss such...2023-03-0937 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Travel is Back: And So Are Lots of Opportunities for You!Hi everybody!We’ve got another great episode here with Chris Elliott, travel industry columnist, author, and consumer advocate. As you may know, Chris is a Looking Forward "alum," having appeared on this podcast more than 2 years ago.On this episode, Chris speaks about some of the many trends he's witnessed over the past two years in the travel industry. This includes how COVID has affected hotels, airlines, cruise ships, car rentals, and other forms of lodging (e.g., Airbnb and VRBO). As you'll learn, things are somewhat different between how some travel-related businesses in th...2023-03-0132 minHealth Care on the HorizonAttacking Metabolic Syndrome: The Key May be Just Nine WordsHi everyone.What if I told you that something called metabolic dysfunction is at the root of such things as fatty liver disease, obesity, kidney malfunction, diabetes, renal failure, cognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s disease and brain fog… and so many other conditions that adversely affect our health and well-being? And, of greater significance, what if you knew what to do to prevent or reverse metabolic dysfunction?Well, that’s what we’re going to be speaking about on the next two episodes of Health Care on the Horizon with our guest expert, Dr. Robert Lustig. 2023-02-1632 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Franchising: Global, Growing, with Opportunities for Business Owners, Investors, and Others, Too!Hi everyone! Have you ever thought about entering into the franchise business… whether that’s taking your business and franchising it, investing in a franchise, or perhaps becoming part of someone else’s franchise? Now keep in mind, as my guest expert says, franchising opportunities are expanding virtually all over the world.. and, hey, it’s not just for those in the restaurant or retail business!If this sounds like it’s of interest to you—and maybe also to someone you care about—then you’ll definitely want to listen to this episode, #112 of Looking Forward...2023-02-0934 minHealth Care on the HorizonAdvances Thru the Human Genome: Tackling Both Rare and Common DiseasesHi everyone.What if you, your child, your parent, or someone else you loved had a disease that could be prevented or possibly even cured by understanding your or their personal genetic makeup? I’m talking about anything from a rare disorder, to epilepsy, to cancer. Wow! Like how wonderful would that be? Well, the good news is that’s not farfetched anymore. In fact, progress like this is being made almost every day as researchers, scientists, and clinicians study the makeup of our bodies, the human genome. And one of those genome scientists is Dr. C...2023-02-0235 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Barter Exchanges: A Little-Known Opportunity for Businesses... Large and Small!!Hi everyone! Are you a new or small business looking to minimize your costs, increase your business, and get referrals from other businesses in your community? Or maybe you’re a bigger business—or even a conglomerate—looking to reduce your excess capacity (there's trillions of dollars of that out there each year!) by providing and receiving products or services from other businesses willing to trade with you? If this sounds like something you’re interested in learning more about, then please join us for this episode, #111, of Looking Forward: Opportunities for Job, Career, Business and Inve...2023-01-2636 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Electric Vehicle Gold Rush: Billions of Dollars... and Massive Opportunities!Hi everyone! Did you know there’s an electric vehicle gold rush taking place that involves billions and billions of dollars? Did you know this gold rush is creating, in the words of my guest expert, MASSIVE opportunities for all kinds of people, whether they’re looking for jobs, careers, businesses to start or grow, or places to invest their money? Who knows? Maybe You will be among those who will seize one of these opportunities? If this sounds like something you want to learn more about—and hey, why not—then please join us for this episode...2023-01-1936 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Supercharged About Opportunities in the New Automotive IndustryHi everyone! How much do YOU know about the revolution that’s taking place in the automotive industry… and the OPPORTUNITIES that’s creating for job seekers… and others, too? Hey, don’t worry if you know nothing at all… or only a little bit about it, because we’re going to discuss this and more on this episode, #109 of Looking Forward: Opportunities for Job, Career, Business and Investment Seekers.My guest expert, Tyson Jominy, will share his expertise on such things as: (1) What are some of the most significant trends occurring in the automotive industry? (2) What are a few globa...2023-01-1236 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Money Without a Country: An Opportunity for YOU?Hi everyone.Are you looking for an investment during times of inflation? Are you interested in diversifying your investment portfolio? Or maybe you’re just looking for investment alternatives for when the stock or bond markets aren’t doing so well? In any case, how much do YOU know about precious metals as an investment? We’ll cover all of this and more on this episode, #108. of Looking Forward: Opportunities for Job, Career, Business and Investment Seekers.My guest expert, Patrick Yip, will share his expertise on such things as: (1) what precious metals you mig...2023-01-0536 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!More Productive Workshops, Strategy Sessions, etc: External Facilitators Needed!Hi everyone.Are you a good listener? A person who doesn’t need to be in the limelight to shine? Someone who’s interested in helping workgroups achieve their best possible outcomes? Perhaps you’re considering making a career change, or maybe looking to improve your facilitation skills? If so, you’ll definitely want to listen to this episode, #107, of Looking Forward: Opportunities for Job, Career, Business and Investment Seekers.My guest expert, Dr. Myriam Hadnes, will share her expertise on such things as: (1) what facilitators do, (2) what kinds of facilitators there are, (3) who uses...2022-12-0835 minHealth Care on the HorizonAware of Rare: One Woman Wants the World to Know About SPS (Stiff Person Syndrome)Hi everyone!If you had a rare disease, would you be fighting hard to find a way to make life better for others who also had it? Would you be working to find a cure for it? Well, that’s what my guest expert, Tara Zier, founder and president of The Stiff Person Syndrome Research Foundation (SPSRF) is doing.Have you ever heard of Stiff Person Syndrome? Well, if you haven’t, you’re not alone. In fact, until very recently, I knew nothing about it myself. It’s a very rare disease that is extremely...2022-11-1736 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Business Brokering: A Tsunami of Opportunities for Businesses… and Individuals!!Hi everyone. Do you know what business brokers do? More importantly, do you know what opportunities they might offer you? And do you know how exponentially those opportunities might grow just because of the aging of people who were born between 1946 and 1964, what we here in the U.S. refer to as the baby boom generation?Whether you’re looking for a new or second career, an entrepreneurial venture, a chance to buy or sell a business, a lawyer, a banker, or accountant… even a landlord… you’ll definitely want to listen to what Andy Cagnetta, CEO of Transw...2022-11-1037 minHealth Care on the HorizonACNE Breakthrough: Not Pizza, Chocolate, or Oil. It’s Mostly Your Microbiome!!Hi everyone. Acne! Ever have it? Know someone who has it now? Well, then you better stay tuned! For me, just the mention of that 4-letter word brings back bad memories for me, especially during my college years. But, as the song goes, “That was yesterday. And yesterday’s gone.” Today the news about treating acne is much more positive! And the future could be even brighter. That’s pretty important when you consider the staggeringly high percentage of people who will deal with acne at some point in their life. See if you can guess th...2022-11-0338 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!ATTN: Job Seekers, Investors, Recruiters, and Small Businesses- Is It Time to Make YOUR Move?Hi everyone. Today we’re going to speak about an industry that’s been crushing it of late. And, as you’ll hear from my guest expert, that trend is likely to continue for a while. I’m speaking about executive recruiting. In my conversation with our featured guest expert, you’re going to learn about such things as (1) what executive recruiting is, (2) what trends are affecting the industry these days, and (3) what opportunities are to be found in the world of executive recruiting, now and at least thru the rest of this decade. And trust me, there are...2022-10-2638 minHealth Care on the HorizonMacular Degeneration: Is a Major Breakthrough Just Around the Corner?Hi everyone. Today you’re going to learn about a disease that afflicts millions of people around the world. In fact, in the United States alone, it is estimated that 20 million individuals may have this condition. I’m speaking about the eye disease known as macular degeneration, sometimes simply referred to as MacD. As you’ll soon learn, major strides are been made in improving the quality of life for those who have MacD.. and in related areas, too. And there is much reason to hope that things will get even better in the future! In this episode...2022-10-1937 minHealth Care on the HorizonPharma to the Rescue: Tackling Huntington's Disease in a Big Way!Hi everyone. Today you’re going to learn about a disease that afflicts thousands of people around the globe. And many others are at risk of it. It’s a progressive, and sadly, terminal disease caused by a genetic defect that alters the body’s DNA and affects both the brain and the spine. I’m speaking about Huntington’s disease. As you’ll see, however, there are things happening in the world of science and medicine to try to alleviate, if not come up with a cure for Huntington’s disease. In this episode of Health Care...2022-09-2929 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Manufactured Housing: A $4 Billon-Plus Industry With Tons of Opportunities!Hi everyone! Today we’re going to speak about a little-known, but increasingly attractive niche that, in recent years, has really started to take off again, especially in the United States: manufactured housing.In my conversation with our featured guest expert, you’re going to learn such things as (1) how the manufactured housing industry has evolved over the decades, (2) why there is an enormous supply and demand challenge in the industry today, and (3) what that bodes for this industry’s future. More importantly, you’ll learn about the many opportunities our guest believes the manu...2022-09-2237 minHealth Care on the HorizonThere's Hope for ALS: a/k/a Lou Gehrig's Disease or Motor Neurone Disease!Hi everyone. Today you’re going to learn about a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Despite its being relatively rare, this disease is well known to many of us. It’s often called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS, but it may also be known as Motor Neurone disease, or, more commonly in the U.S., Lou Gehrig’s disease. In this episode, you’ll learn about such things as (1) who and how many people ALS affects around the world (2) advances that have been made in helping diagnose and treat ALS, and...2022-09-1535 minHealth Care on the HorizonDementia: What it Is, Who Gets it, Advances in Care Today and in the Future with P.K. BevilleHi everyone. Today you’re going to learn about a disease that affects millions of people worldwide: dementia. As you’ll soon learn, like cancer, dementia can present itself in many different forms. In Episode #2, of Health Care on the Horizon, you’ll learn about such things as:(1) who and how many people dementia affects, (2) how many different kinds of dementia there are-- (it's not just Alzheimer's disease, by the way, (3) advances that have been made in helping delay, diagnosis, and treat dementia, and (4) what may lie ahead in tackling this disease. Spoiler alert...2022-08-2533 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #101: Metaverse Trends, its Future, and the Many Opportunities It OffersHi everyone! In today's episode of Looking Forward: Opportunities for Job, Career, Business, and Investment Seekers, we’re going to speak about a trend that’s only beginning to take root. I’m speaking about… the metaverse. Like the Internet, the metaverse seems to have been operating underground for awhile, but now it’s finally being spoken and written about quite regularly. And, also like the Internet, it’s anticipated that the metaverse will bring with it a boatload of opportunities.In my conversation with our great guest expert, you’re going to learn about what the metaverse is, w...2022-08-1835 minHealth Care on the HorizonSYNGAP1: A Genetic Disorder Involved in Autism, Epilepsy, and Maybe Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and SchizophreniaHi everyone. Today, we're going to learn about a genetic disorder referred to as SYNGAP1. Most of us have probably never heard of SYNGAP1. That's largely because it's only recently been identified.Research is showing it is a significant factor in autism, epilepsy and possibly other disorders too, including Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease. In this episode, we'll learn when the problems with the SYNGAP1 gene were discovered, who this affects, where the SYNGAP condition presents itself.We'll also What is being done right now to learn about this genetic disorder and...2022-08-1123 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Lots of Opportunity for Those Who Want to Make the World a Better Place! (Episode #100)Hi there, Looking Forward listener!Before I go any further, I want to say "thank you" to everyone who’s been a Looking Forward listener over the past, roughly 14 months! The comments and interest shown in this podcast have led me to a place I never imagined I’d get to: 100 episodes!! Yes, that's right: This episode with Andrew Schulman is the 100th we’ve produced and broadcast since Looking Forward began back in June 2020. So, thanks again! I want to assure you, I’ll be working hard to make the next 100 episodes...2022-08-0331 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!An Opportunity Below the Radar Where the Needs are Plentiful! (Episode #99)Hi there, Looking Forward listener!In Part 1 of this two-part series, we'll be talking about something most of us know almost nothing about... and until this conversation with our guest expert, that includes me! It's called fiscal sponsorship. Without giving anything away, let me just say that if you’re someone who’s looking to do something good for the world, getting involved with a fiscal sponsor-- or the organization it is assisting-- may just be the perfect opportunity for you: whether you are a job or career seeker, free...2022-07-2830 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Come Ride the Technology Express to Opportunity Land (Episode 98)Hi there, Looking Forward listener!In today’s episode of Looking Forward, #98, our guest expert, Jim Quinn, is going to speak about where so many OPPORTUNITIES lie for job and career seekers, entrepreneurs, freelancers, investors, and businesses-- both large and small. These opportunities are all being driven by, yes, you guessed it, technology!OK, now, let me tell you just a little bit about Jim Quinn. Based in New York, Jim is Executive Managing Director of JLL, a global commercial real estate services company. Jim is the author of the recently released boo...2022-07-2030 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Game Changers in Technology: Here and Around the Corner (Episode #97)Hello Looking Forward listener!In today’s episode, we're talking about technology trends. You're going to learn about some relatively new or futuristic technologies. These are or will soon have an impact on such diverse areas as transportation, commercial real estate, office work, and the environment.In Part 2 of this series, which will post next week, you'll learn about more of the fascinating technology innovations our guest expert sees down the road. And, in true Looking Forward fashion, he’ll identify some specific OPPORTUNITIES that advances in technology will offe...2022-07-1329 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Gen Z, a Flat Business World, and Tons of Opportunities! (Episode #96)Hello Looking Forward listener!Hey, do you get annoyed by having to have 200… or maybe it’s 2000 passwords? Can you imagine a world that’s passwordless. My guest expert, Denis O'Shea, founder of Mobile Mentor, says most of us should get there soon. He also has a lot to say about Generation Z, and what impact they’re going to have on tomorrow’s working world. And if you’re one of those people who needs a tug of the arm to protect yourself, your phone, and your computer, you’ll really appreciate what Denis has to say...2022-07-0635 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Computer/Phone Security and a Mobile Workforce: Hope Fido Isn’t One of Your Passwords! (Episode 95)Hello Looking Forward listener!Did you know how easy it is for cybercriminals to get into our accounts because of our passwords? I knew having lots of passwords wasn’t a great thing, but honestly, I had no idea how vulnerable this makes us…, and if we are part of an organization, our companies, too! Listen to what's happening in today's world of personal computer, mobile phones, and cybersecurity in Part 2 of our two-part series with our guest expert, Denis O'Shea, founder of Mobile Mentor.In...2022-06-2932 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Opportunities Abound in Non-Food Franchising: (Episode #94)Hello Looking Forward listener!On this episode, you'll hear Jon Ostenson, our non-food franchising expert, talk about the literally MILLIONS of opportunities that exist in non-food franchises, whether you want to work for one, own one, or invest in one. .Along with listening to this episode, you can find out more about non-food franchising, Jon Ostenson, his company, and his offer to give you a FREE copy of his new book by visiting www.jeff-ostroff.comIf you like this episode, please give it a “like” or a positive review on t...2022-06-2332 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!The Exciting World of OPPORTUNITY in Non-Food Franchising (Episode #93)Hello, Looking Forward listener! First off, if you want to get a FREE copy of my guest, Jon Ostenson's book, ‘'The Book on Non-Food Franchising,’’ please contact me at www.jeff-ostroff.com and I will let Jon know.Before we get into this episode, I would like to let you know how much I really appreciate your tuning in. I would also like to make a simple request: If you like this episode—or any other you hear on Looking Forward—please, by all means, share it with a friend or f...2022-06-1531 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #92: A Great Financial Product and An Opportunity, Too- 10,000+ New People Should Consider It Every Day!Hello, Looking Forward listeners! Thanks for tuning in! Today we’re again going to shine the spotlight on a growing market in more ways than one: annuity products. In Part 1, Episode #91, we learned about what annuities are, why you might find them suitable for your financial portfolio, some different types of annuities, recent annuity product trends, and COVID’s impact on the annuity market. Here in Part 2, Episode #92, we’ll discuss a lot more, including what the future might look like for the annuity market… and what OPPORTUNITIES annuities might offer you as a sa...2022-06-0834 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #91: A Multi-TRILLION Dollar Opportunity For Safe Savings: and for Jobs and Businesses, Too?Hello, Looking Forward listeners! Thanks for tuning in! On the next two episodes of Looking Forward, we’re going to focus on annuity products. Here in Part 1, Episode #91, we’ll learn about what annuities are, why you might find them suitable for your financial portfolio, some different types of annuities, recent annuity product trends, and COVID’s impact on the annuity market. In Part 2 we’ll discuss a lot more, including what the future might look like for the annuity market… and what OPPORTUNITIES annuities might offer you as a savvy financ...2022-06-0231 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #90: A College Degree in Another Country- An Opportunity for Students, Parents, and Colleges, Too!Hello, Looking Forward listeners! Thanks for tuning in! On this episode of Looking Forward, we’re again going to focus on the growing trend of students going beyond their country’s borders to get a 4-year college education. In Part 1, Episode #89, we learned how many students are going beyond their country’s borders to attend college, where those students come from and are going to, some of the benefits are in doing that, what impact COVID 19 has had on this, and what the near-term future might look for this trend...2022-05-2630 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #89: A College Education in Another Country- Why You May Want to Look into That!Hello, Looking Forward listeners! Thanks for tuning in! On the next two episodes of Looking Forward, we’re going to focus on the growing trend of students going overseas to get a 4-year college education… not only students who live in the United States, but students who live elsewhere, too. Here in Part 1, Episode #89, we’ll learn about how many students are going overseas to attend college, where those students come from and are going to, what some of the benefits are in doing that, what impact COVID 19 has had on this...2022-05-1932 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #88: Retail's Future, It's Opportunities, and Great Shopping StrategiesHello, Looking Forward listeners! Thanks for tuning in!Today on Looking Forward we’re again going to focus on the retail sector of the economy. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Episode #87, we explored how retailing has evolved over many decades… right up until the present time. We learned about how retailing might differ to some degree in various parts of the world, and about one emerging and growing trend in retail marketing. And we also looked at what impact COVID-19 has had on the retail sector. In Part 2 of this...2022-05-1230 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #87: Evolution of the Retail Shopping Experience- Say "Omni-What?"Hello, Looking Forward listeners! Thanks for tuning in! Today on Looking Forward we’re going to focus on the retail sector of the economy. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Episode #87, we’re going to explore how retailing has evolved over many decades right up until our present times. We’ll learn about how retailing might differ to some degree in various parts of the world, and about one of the latest trends in retail marketing. And we'll also take a look at what impact COVID-19 has had on the retail sector. I...2022-05-0534 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #85: Media Production and Distribution- Look Who's in the Driver's Seat!Hello, Looking Forward listeners! Thanks for tuning in! Today on Looking Forward we’re going to focus on media production and distribution, be that TV, radio, film, the Internet, or other media formats. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Episode #85, we’re going to take a look at how media production and distribution has changed over the past few decades. We’ll also learn who’s now in the driver’s seat when it comes to media production and distribution, and we’ll begin to explore what role COVID-19’s has played i...2022-04-2134 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #84: The Food Industry is Changing- Get On Board the Plant-Based Foods Train!Hello, Looking Forward listeners! Thanks for tuning in! Today on Looking Forward we’re again going to focus on the plant-based foods and eating trend. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Episode #83, we looked at what plant-based eating is all about, and how the development of plant-based foods and eating has evolved over the past few decades in the U.S. and in other parts of the world. We also heard about some of the companies who have gotten involved in this trend. Here in Part 2, Episode #84, we’ll take a look...2022-04-1431 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #83: The Momentum Continues: More Plant-Based Foods and Consumers!Hello, Looking Forward listener! Thanks for tuning in!Today on Looking Forward we’re going to focus on theplant-based foods and eating trend… and it’s a large and growing one. In Part 1 of this two-part series, we’re going to take a look at what plant-based eating is all about and how the development of plant-based foods and eating has evolved over the past few decades in the U.S. and in other parts of the world. We’ll get a taste of which companies have become involved in this trend, and...2022-04-0732 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #82: Residential Real Estate- New Products, New Players, and Lots of OpportunitiesHello, Looking Forward listeners. Thanks for tuning in!Today on Looking Forward we’re again going to focus on residential real estate. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Episode #81, we looked at how the residential real estate industry has evolved over the past few decades... and how that industry differs in the U.S. differs from some other parts of the world. We also looked at COVID 19’s dramatic impact on the industry, and we heard what concerns our guest expert most about residential real estate these days. In Pa...2022-03-3131 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #81: Residential Real Estate- Global Markets, Industry Trends, COVID, Millennials, and Much More!Hello, Looking Forward listeners. Thanks for tuning in!Today on Looking Forward we’re going to focus on the residential real estate business. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Episode #81, we’re going to look at how the residential real estate industry has evolved over the past few decades.. and how business in the U.S. differs from some other parts of the world. We’ll look at COVID 19’s dramatic impact on the industry, and we’ll ask our guest what concerns him most about residential real estate these days. And speaking of our guest...2022-03-2435 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #80: Plenty of Opportunities for Engineers- Even for Future Doctors, Lawyers, and Entrepreneurs!Hello, Looking Forward listeners. Thanks for tuning in!Today on Looking Forward, we’re again going to focus on the world of engineering. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Episode #79, we looked at how engineering has changed over the past few decades and what new areas of specialization have arisen for engineers. We also discussed some of the National Academy of Engineering’s 14 Grand Challenges, whose ultimate objective is to improve our world… and our quality of lives.In Part 2, we’re going to learn about how engineers are working...2022-03-1728 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #79: Engineering- Evolving to Take on the World's Most Complex Personal and Societal ChallengesHi everyone! Today on Looking Forward we’re going to focus on the evolving world of engineering, and how engineers across the world are tackling some of the most complex global challenges we face.In Part 1 of this two-part series, Episode #79, we’re going to look at how engineering has changed over the past few decades and what new areas of specialization have arisen for engineer.We’ll also discuss some of the National Academy of Engineering’s 14 Grand Challenges, whose ultimate objective is to improve our world… and our qualit...2022-03-0931 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #78: Radio's Evolution Will Create Lots of OpportunitiesToday on Looking Forward, we’re again going to focus on a communications medium that exists just about everywhere around the world: RADIO!!In Part 1 of this two-part series, Episode #77, we looked at how radio has changed over the years, explored how people in different parts of the world listen to their radios, and examined how COVID-19 has affected radio production and listening habits. Here in Part 2, Episode #78, we’re going to learn about such things as podcasting and the Internet’s impact on the radio industry, how radio in the...2022-03-0329 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #77: Who in the World Listens to Radio?Today on Looking Forward, we’re going to focus on a communications medium that exists just about everywhere around the world: Radio!In Part 1 of this two-part series, Episode #77, we’re going to delve into that evolution. We’ll look at how radio has changed over the years, explore how people in different parts of the world listen to their radios, and examine how COVID-19 has affected radio production and listening habits.To help us do that, we’re bringing back James Cridland. James was previously on Looking Forward to speak...2022-02-2431 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #76: Sounds Like an Exciting Future for Drug Development... and Us, too!!Pharmaceutical research has played a huge role in improving the quality and length of human lives for many, many years. It has led to numerous breakthrough medicines… and the discovery of vaccines that can effectively help prevent terrible, often fatal diseases, including COVID-19, the virus responsible for the pandemic that begin early in 2020.In Part of 1 of this two-part series, we focused on how pharmaceutical research has changed over the past few decades. We also learned about some of the many countries where residents now participate in this research.In...2022-02-1731 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #75: Prescription Drug Research Goes Global: It's a Small World After All!Hi everyone! Pharmaceutical research has played a huge role in improving the quality and length of human lives for many, many years. It has led to numerous breakthrough medicines… and the discovery of vaccines that can effectively help prevent terrible, often fatal diseases, including COVID-19, the virus responsible for the pandemic that begin early in 2020.In Part of 1 of this two-part series, we’re going to focus on how pharmaceutical research has changed over the past few decades. This includes gaining a better perspective on some of the many things involved in drug development and...2022-02-1033 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #74: Is A Personal Stylist in Your Future?Hi everyone. Today, more and more people are turning to personal styling consultants to improve their image, their self-esteem, and their chances for success in romance or their careers. And it’s no longer just the rich and the famous—like celebrities—who are doing this.In Part of 2 of this two-part series, we’re going to learn about: what impact COVID 19 has had on the marketing and use of personal styling and image enhancement services; what the future might look like for those services; and what opportunities that might create. In addition, we’ll hear a...2022-01-2632 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #73: Is It Time for YOU to Use a Personal Stylist?Hi everyone. Today, more and more people are turning to personal styling consultants to improve their image, their self-esteem, and their chances for success in romance or their careers. And it’s no longer just the rich and the famous—like celebrities—who are doing this.In Part of 1 of this two-part series, we’re going to learn about what sparked the growth in this trend, what personal stylists can do for you, who uses personal stylists, the global nature of this phenomenon… and more. To help us with all that, we’ve brought on an expert on this topi...2022-01-2030 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #60: Networking to YOUR AdvantageHi everyone. In today’s episode of Looking Forward, we’re again going to discuss an activity which has become even more crucial to your career success and life fulfillment: networking.In Part 1 of this two-part series, we discussed such things as (1) what networking looks like and effective ways to do it, how networking has evolved over the years, networking globally, and what impact COVID 19 is having on networking. In Part 2 of this series we’ll learn more great tips on the benefits of networking and how to network, we’ll explore where networking may go in the...2021-09-1531 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #59: How Is YOUR Net-Working?Hi everyone. In today’s episode of Looking Forward, we’re going to discuss an activity which has become even more crucial to your career success and life fulfillment: Networking.In Part 1 of this two-part series, we’ll discuss such things as (1) what networking looks like and effective ways to do it, how networking has evolved over the years, networking globally, and what impact COVID 19 is having on networking. To do that, we’ve brought on an outstanding guest expert, who has successfully applied the skills of networking to his advantage, and at times, to the advan...2021-09-0935 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #58: ARE YOU CAPITALIZING on LinkedIn's MANY OPPORTUNITIES?My guest expert on this week's Looking Forward episode, Tracy Enos, thinks many of you may not be!Today we’re going to again discuss the huge, growing, and evolving professional network on the Internet, LinkedIn. In Part 1 of this two-part series, we covered such things as: LinkedIn’s early days, how it’s evolved over the years, how COVID-19 has affected LinkedIn’s membership and use, and what changes we might expect to see on LinkedIn in the future.In Part 2 of this series, we’ll speak about some of the many opportunities LinkedIn offers to i...2021-09-0232 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #54 The Brain, Sleep, and Your Memory: COVID's Impact, the Future, and Opportunities GaloreHi everyone. Welcome to Looking Forward! Today we’re going to discuss a topic that affects every one of us: OUR BRAINS. More specifically, we’re going to look at memory, sleep, and our brains. In Part 1 of this two-part series, we looked at what we’ve learned in recent years about the brain and its capacity to remember things, what purposes memories serve, some things you can do to improve your memory, and other things, too. In Part 2, we’re going to discuss how COVID 19 is affecting our brains, s...2021-08-0537 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #53: The Brain and Your Memory: Hope You Remember to Listen to This?Hi everyone. Today we’re going to discuss a topic that affects every one of us: OUR BRAINS. More specifically, we’re going to look at memory and our brains. In Part 1 of this two-part series, we’ll look at what we’ve learned in recent years about the brain and its capacity to remember things, what purposes memories serve, some things you can do to improve your memory, and other things, too.To help us explore this hugely important subject, we’ve brought on a highly qualified expert. She’s Dr. Jessica Payne.Dr. Jessic...2021-07-2938 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #48: Restaurants and Hotels: Where Are They Headed and What OPPORTUNITIES Do They Offer?Hi Everyone!
In this episode-- which runs only a bit over 30 minutes-- you'll get fantastic insights about the future of restaurants and hotels-- at least over the next few years. Maybe even more importantly, you'll hear about the incredible number of OPPORTUNITIES the hospitality industry has to offer to anyone from students, to job and career seekers, to entrepreneurs and investors, particularly REAL ESTATE investors.
You'll hear all this In Part 2 of Looking Forward's conversation with our acclaimed guest, Dr. Stephani Robson! Dr. Robson is an internationally recognized hospitality and consumer behavior expert. She was...2021-06-2536 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #47- Are You Interested in Restaurant and Travel Trends Around the World?Episode #47- Looking Forward: Are You Interested in Restaurant and Travel Trends Around the World?How about French tacos or Brazilian pizzas? Or creative entrepreneurs who are taking old motels and turning them into boutique lodging locations with nearby "hipster" experiences?If so, then you won't want to miss Part I of my Looking Forward podcast conversation with internationally recognized hospitality and consumer behavior expert, Stephani Robson. Stephani was a faculty member at the esteemed Cornell University School of Administration for over 25 years and travels globally to consult on restaurant and hotel design and operations...2021-06-2339 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Looking Forward: Are You Interested in Restaurant and Travel Trends Around the World?How about French tacos or Brazilian pizzas? Or creative entrepreneurs who are taking old motels and turning them into boutique lodging locations with nearby "hipster" experiences?
If so, then you won't want to miss Part I of my Looking Forward podcast conversation with internationally recognized hospitality and consumer behavior expert, Stephani Robson. Stephani was a faculty member at the esteemed Cornell University School of Administration for over 25 years and travels globally to consult on restaurant and hotel design and operations projects.
In Part I (Episode #47) Dr. Robson discusses such things as changes...2021-06-1739 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #46: Great Combination: Get Healthier and Find Healthy Career Opportunities!Hi everyone! Where you can find that combination? How about in functional medicine! Functional medicine has been steadily gaining momentum over the past few decades. In fact, it's now being practiced in 36 countries around the world! Functional medicine is a different way to provide medical care that focuses on diagnosing and treating patients individually and holistically; e.g., considering not only what's bothering them now, but such things as their genetic makeup and environment, and their eating, sleeping, exercise, and stress management patterns. In other words, it's not just treating the symptoms of your condition. To learn m...2021-06-1143 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #45: LISTEN UP, WORLD: 41% of U.S. Citizens are Doing This... and the U.S is Only in the Middle of the Pack!! Are You?What am I speaking about? Well... listening to podcasts. In fact, the highest percentage of podcast listeners in their respective countries are S. Korea and Spain! Whether you listen to podcasts or plan to, are in traditional media outlets (hello, radio and newspaper industries!), are a current or potential podcaster, or are in the large and growing podcast business, you don't want to miss this episode of Looking Forward!Listen as my guest expert, JAMES CRIDLAND, from way "down under" in Brisbane, Australia, speaks to the incredible growth in the number of podcast listeners and podcasts over t...2021-06-0355 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #44: 36 Million People Working Remotely by 2025: How Will That Affect YOU??And that's just in the United States! Let's hear what our guest expert, Zeke Minaya, has to say about that. Zeke should know. He's the editor of The Philadelphia Inquirer's "Future of Work" project. What impact is the dramatic shift to remote work having on workers, our cities and their business districts, and employers? How are or will some of the biggest companies respond to this gigantic trend? What are the challenges and implications of all of this? And, maybe most importantly, where does Zeke think OPPORTUNITIES exist for workers and businesses living in this brave new w...2021-05-2846 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #43: Conversation with Doug Betts about Trends and Opportunities in the Automotive Manufacturing IndustryHey, World: Where Are Our Vehicles Taking Us Over the Next Several Years?And what OPPORTUNITIES might that offer us as business owners, investors, employees, freelancers, entrepreneurs and consumers?Let's face it. Most all of us use cars, trucks, and vans to get from one place to another. So it's quite important to know where the automotive manufacturing industry is going, right? That's why we've got a FANTASTIC guest expert on Looking Forward today. He's Doug Betts, president of J.D. Power's Automotive Division. Doug's experience and perspectives are GLOBAL in scope, and also take i...2021-05-2053 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #42: Extra, Extra: Read All About It- Newspaper Trends... and OpportunitiesWhat's a former Dow Jones and Wall St. Journal pro have to say about the newspaper industry, how it's evolved, where it is now, where it may be headed, and what opportunities that portends? To find out, listen to my guest expert, Ken Herts, Chief Operating Officer of the Lenfest Institute for Journalism. Ken has spent more than 30 years in the news business... so he should know about these things! Hear Ken speak about what organizations like the Lenfest Institute, Google, Newsday, the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, the Dallas Morning News, Pro Publica, the Salt Lake City Tribune, and Tiny...2021-05-1350 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #41: The Family Caregiving Trend and its OpportunitiesStepping into a Market Failure: The Challenges and Opportunities of the Family Caregiving TrendHi everyone! Over 60 million adults in the U.S. and many millions more around the world are dealing with the challenges of caring for an older adult. Some of these people are seniors themselves, who also must care for their grandchildren! The number of caregivers is GROWING rapidly and includes both men and women and even members of the Millennial generation. Sadly, most governments and businesses, especially in the United States are not addressing this gigantic TREND. The recent U.S. Census didn't e...2021-05-0643 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #40: Conversation with David Ciccarelli- Voice-Over Industry Trends and OpportunitiesHI everyone. What's a multi-billion dollar industry that's bound to keep growing and touches almost everyone around the world-- almost every single day? It has also many applications, is multi-lingual and multi-media, and transcends all industries. I'm speaking about the voice-over industry!Join me as I converse with my guest expert, David Ciccarelli, Founder and CEO of Voices.com, about the voice-over business: past, present, and future. Voices.com is a GIANT in the voice-over industry, and works with clients in 160 countries to find them the best voice-over talent. Listen as David discusses such things as what...2021-04-3052 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #37- The Great Outdoors with Guest Expert Johnny MolloyTired of Spending Too Much Time in Your Home? Then Maybe It's Time to Experience the Great Outdoors!Hi everyone! Do you sometimes feel like you're living in a box, especially during this pandemic? Would you like to spend some time OUT THERE in the GREAT OUTDOORS?Then join me as I discuss trends, opportunities, myths, and travel suggestions related to the world outside of us with outdoor adventurer, Johnny Molloy. Johnny has carved a career out of exploring nature as a writer and speaker. Listening to what he says will not only i...2021-04-0952 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #36: The Internet, Websites, Website Domains, etc.Hi everyone! If you are a working professional (whether you own your business or not), how important is your e-mail address, having a website, and a website domain name? (The latter might be worth $30 million, by the way!)How fast is the Internet growing, what trends and opportunities are we finding on the Internet, how is COVID-19 affecting the Web, and where do current and future opportunities lie for those who seek to find work or business opportunities there?If these and other tips, factoids, and key developments about the WorldWideWeb are of interest to...2021-03-3048 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Looking Forward- Conversation With Carol KuniholmHi everyone, HOW IMPORTANT IS YOUR CITIZENSHIP, NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE? And how important is YOUR VOTE? Are your state or national government's policies reflecting YOUR wishes? How important is redistricting to all of that? And in what states and countries do citizens tend to be most-- or least-- involved in the redistricting process?
If these questions are important to you-- and they should
be-- then you'll definitely want to listen to my conversation with an expert who can answer these and related questions, including what trends she sees over the next decade.
My guest expert is Carol Kuniholm...2021-02-2545 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #31: How Involved Does Your State or Country Let Citizens Get Involved in Redistricting?And Why's that So Important to Us?If these questions are important to you-- and they should be-- then you'll definitely want to listen to my conversation with an expert who can answer these and related questions, including what trends she sees over the next decade.My guest on Looking Forward is Carol Kuniholm, who is an expert on redistricting. Through the auspices of the League Women Voters in Pennsylvania, Carol is spearheading an effort to make the redistricting process more fair and responsive to the citizens and voters of her state. As you'll hear, C...2021-02-2345 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Looking Forward- Conversation With Amy GoodsonWhat have been some of the most important developments in nutrition, diets, and dieting over the past 2 or 3 decades? How is COVID affecting our eating habits? What are the best diets these days? What's the biggest change in nutrition labeling that we are likely to see in the next few years? And where are the OPPORTUNITIES for people in the nutrition, diets, and dieting arena? Listen as Jeff' s guest expert, Amy Goodson, RD, speaks to these and other important matters as we discuss relevant trends and opportunities on "Looking Forward." Amy is an internationally recognized registered dietician, the author...2021-02-1850 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #30: Now Here's Something to Eat Up! Trends in Diets, Dieting, and NutritionHi everyone!What have been some of the most important developments in nutrition, diets, and dieting over the past 2 or 3 decades? How is COVID affecting our eating habits? What are the best diets these days, and what does hummus have to do with that? What's the biggest change in nutrition labeling that we are likely to see in the next few years? And where are the OPPORTUNITIES for people in the nutrition, diets, and dieting arena?Listen as Jeff' s guest expert, Amy Goodson, RD, speaks to these and other important matters as we discuss...2021-02-1050 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #28: Who Owns Your Data? And What About If You Live in Estonia?Hi everyone. Listen as Jeff speaks with award-winning, global expert and software engineer, Taavi Kotka.The first ever CIO of Estonia, Taavi discusses Estonia's leadership role in creating a digital society. Hear who owns the personal data in his country, how it facilitates voting, communications, education, and health care services, and has enabled non-Estonians to take part in the Estonian economy.Hear who's leading the world in the transformation to a digital society, and who may be lagging behind. (Maybe the U.S.?) Also, see how digitization has helped Estonia better cope with the challenges...2021-02-0344 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Looking Forward- Conversation With Melissa Smith- 1 - 18 - 21Listen as Jeff speaks with recognized expert, Melissa Smith, on a growing global trend, the hiring and use of virtual assistants (VA). Hear Melissa speak about such things as (1)what was the impetus for the beginnings of the VA field, how VAs are being utilized, the impact of COVID-19 on the VA industry, and what opportunities exist for those who to hire or become VAs.
Please be one of the first 3 people to contact me at my website, www.jeff-ostroff.com to pick up a FREE copy of either Melissa's "The PVA Interactive Hiring Workbook" for those who want to...2021-01-2137 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #26: Virtual AssistantsAttention: Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, HR Managers, Job Seekers, and Career ChangersHi everyone! Listen as I speak with Melissa Smith, a recognized expert on a growing global trend: the hiring and use of virtual assistants (VAs). Hear Melissa speak about such things as (1) what was the impetus for the beginning of the VA field, (2) how VAs are being utilized, (3) the impact of COVID-19 on the VA industry, and (4) what OPPORTUNITIES exist for those who want to hire or become VAs.BONUS: Be one of the first THREE people to contact me at my website...2021-01-1837 minLooking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode # 25: SupermarketsDo You Shop for Food... or Produce, Manufacture or Sell it?Hey, I think that's just about everyone! Well then, you won't want to miss this episode of Looking Forward. Listen as international expert and regular media contributor, Phil Lempert-- known as the "Supermarket Guru"-- discusses the evolution of the supermarket and retail food industries. Among other things, Phil speaks about the major changes that have occurred globally over the past few decades, what's going on now, and how he believes things will rapidly change due, to no small extent, to the impact...2021-01-1236 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #21: College and University Trends, etc.Listen as Jeff speaks with Jeff Selingo, nationally recognized expert on the business of colleges and universities. Jeff has published 3 books on this topic. Hear Jeff speak about the things colleges have gotten right and wrong over the past few decades, how COVID-19 is and will affect colleges and universities in the future, and key things students-- younger or older-- need to consider when deciding on where to go to college and what to major in. GIVEWAY: To enter our contest for a FREE, autographed copy of Jeff's latest book: "Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College...2020-11-1931 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #20: Travel TrendsListen as Jeff speaks with nationally syndicated travel columnist, consumer advocate, and author, Christopher Elliott. Hear Chris provide his valued insights on the big changes in the travel/hospitality industry, where things are now, and where they may be going. You'll find his perspectives, tips, and resources invaluable if you or someone you care about plans to travel, if not now, in the future. Feedback or suggestions for topics or guests? CONTACT: WWW.JEFF-OSTROFF.COM2020-11-1342 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #19: Online and Mobile App DatingListen as Jeff speaks with nationally recognized Cyber-Dating expert, Julie Spira: author, dating coach, and media personality. Julie discusses such things as how online/mobile app dating has evolved, how COVID is affecting online/mobile dating, and where things may be headed in that space. Julie also provides some excellent dating tips! To get a FREE copy of Julie's e-book, "The Secret’s to Finding Love Online, " please name one major dating change sparked by COVID that Julie mentions during the podcast and send it to the Contact page of Jeff's website, www.jeff-ostroff.com Enjoy!! Feedback or suggestions fo...2020-10-3043 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #18: The World of Sports with Christine BrennanWhat are some major changes that have occurred in sports over the past few decades? How is and will COVID-19 change that? And what are some ways to maximize your chances of having a career in sports journalism... or journalism in general? Listen as Jeff speaks with Christine Brennan, USA Today syndicated columnist, major network and Olympics sports commentator, author, and award-winning, Hall of Fame sports journalist. #Trends #Future #Opportunities #Careers #Jobs #Investing #Sports #Journalism #Education #Colleges #Money #COVID Feedback or suggestions for topics or guests? CONTACT: WWW.JEFF-OSTROFF.COM2020-10-2242 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #17: Financial Trends, Opportunities, and Strategies with Jill SchlesingerAre You Seeking Some Solid Financial Advice from a Pro? Then listen as Jeff speaks with Jill Schlesinger, Certified Financial Planner, host of "Jill on Money," author, and the Emmy-nominated and Gracie Award Winning Business Analyst for CBS News! Jill identifies the three fundamental things you must do first with your money BEFORE investing... and where it makes the most sense to invest your money now with COVID. Among other things, Jill also suggests the foundational courses all young people should choose to succeed, no matter where their career path takes them. LOOKING FORWARD...2020-10-1538 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #15: EntrepreneurshipListen as Jeff speaks with super-entrepreneur and billionaire venture capitalist, Tim Draper, about how he got started in business, some of his successes, Draper University-- his school for would-be entrepreneurs, where he sees opportunities in the future, and many other things. Tim's insights and perspectives are thought-provoking and inspiring. If you are so inspired, please contact Jeff at www.jeff-ostroff.com to provide your comments and suggest ideas for new episodes of Looking Forward. Join Jeff's e-mail list via the Contact Us page of his website and become eligible for a $50 Amazon gift card.2020-10-0151 min
Looking Forward®: It's All About Opportunities!Episode #6 : Peace of Mind, Positive Psychology, and Mindfulness for Your Challenging TimesWondering how you or someone you care about can use specific, easy-to-practice techniques to improve your day and life-- without the use of drugs or alcohol?If so, you'll want to listen as Jeff speaks with mindfulness and positive psychology expert and author, Pax Tandon. Hear Pax speak about how the practice of mindfulness and the adoption of positive psychology approaches can improve the quality of all aspects of your life. It can also help you better confront the many challenges we all face in today's world. Pax also lets you know where to find many tools...2020-07-3151 min