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The Red-Bearded Risk GuyTBT: Breaking Through Ceilings with Craig Wigginton- top 5 hits 2023Thank you for listening in 2023! We've got some great new episodes lined up for 2024!Along with the new content, we're doing a TBT series featuring 2023's top 5 greatest hits!It's no surprise that Craig's episode on implementing Gino Wickman's EOS model. Tune in to learn from an expert on the Entrepreneurial Operating System. Episode Description:Is your company vision on track? Do you have the “right people in the right seats” to get you there? How do you measure progress toward that vision?Tod...
2024-03-0744 min
The Red-Bearded Risk GuyHow to Not Kill Your Business with Erika Andresen🎙 Exciting News! Episode 20 of The Red-Bearded Risk Guy is LIVE! 🚀🌟 Title: "How to Not Kill Your Business with Erika Andresen"Erika is the founder of EaaS Consulting, LLC. and specializes in business continuity and disaster recovery planning.She draws on a variety of interesting experiences to make this complex topic accessible for small to midsized businesses. These experiences include everything from managing actual disasters, including floods in Missouri and wildfires in the western states. At one point, she was responsible for assessing the risk...
2024-03-011h 21
The Red-Bearded Risk GuyHow to Not Kill Your Business with Erika Andresen🎙 Exciting News! Episode 20 of The Red-Bearded Risk Guy is LIVE! 🚀🌟 Title: "How to Not Kill Your Business with Erika Andresen"Erika is the founder of EaaS Consulting, LLC. and specializes in business continuity and disaster recovery planning.She draws on a variety of interesting experiences to make this complex topic accessible for small to midsized businesses. These experiences include everything from managing actual disasters, including floods in Missouri and wildfires in the western states. At one point, she was responsible for assessing the risk...
2024-03-011h 24
The Red-Bearded Risk GuyThe Swiss Army Knife of Risk and Tax Strategy- 831(b) overview w/ Peter DawsonThe Swiss Army Knife of Risk Resilience and Tax Strategy: Showcasing success stories and case studies of businesses that have harnessed the potential of 831(b) plans for both tax efficiency and risk management.On this episode, we're joined by Peter Dawson, a tax strategy advisor with the 831(b) Institute and tax attorney with Prospera. He gives a great overview of the 831(b) micro-captive policy, which presents a robust solution for businesses seeking comprehensive risk mitigation and tax optimization. This specialized insurance vehicle extends coverage to traditionally uninsurable risks, providing a bespoke shield against unf...
2023-12-131h 01
The Red-Bearded Risk GuyWhat the Heck is MarTech? Part 2In part 2, Kathleen shares her insights on making use of new technologies such as ChatGPT and other AI technologies. Companies can’t afford to not at least be experimenting with these technologies. From there, shift our focus to risk management and compliance issues surrounding marketing and your website. We talk about everything from privacy to ADA/WCAG compliance, to cybersecurity. Complying with things like ADA can be part of your marketing growth strategy. Not doing it doesn’t only put you at risk of compliance issues. You’re...
2023-10-0346 min
The Red-Bearded Risk GuyWhat the Heck is MarTech? W/ Kathleen Voboril Part 1Today’s guest helped expand Oregon Tool’s E-Commerce program, taking it from $2.5 million to $30 million in global online sales in 4 years!Now, Kathleen Voboril, uses this background marketing consultant who helps businesses navigate the overwhelming world of marketing technology! Once again, it comes down to people, processes and technology alignment-this time from a marketing perspective. She addresses the problem of waste when it comes to buying marketing tools and guides us through the 6 most common issues she identified PeopleSkills...
2023-09-1954 min
The Red-Bearded Risk GuyBuilding a Winning Sales Team- W/ Josh MarambaIn this episode, we hear from Josh Maramba of Maramba Consulting and SaleTeamHub.We've all heard that a business either grows, or it dies. This is one of the biggest risks to a business, whether it's a start up, or 1000+ employee company. Josh and I discuss how maximizing people, processes and technology is crucial to growing revenue and scaling sales departments. PeopleHiring your first salesperson - what to do before hiring them!Hiring the right sale leader for your current stage of business growth.Ensuring potential employees...
2023-09-131h 19
The Red-Bearded Risk GuyGuiding Kids Towards Healthier RisksI’m always ranting about how investing in risk management has great ROI for your business and for the community as a whole. But what about investing in those that are most vulnerable or at risk around us? One of the disadvantaged youth’s challenges is the lack of access to healthy recreation options, Outdoor adventures often come with expensive gear, transportation or know-how that some families just don’t have. Isaiah Adam’s founded Anchors Outdoor Adventures addresses these challenges.They start by acknowledging that kids are the biggest risk...
2023-09-081h 02
The Red-Bearded Risk GuyCybersecurity Programs: A Modern Business Must- Have Pt 1 W/ Jack MyersCybersecurity Programs: A Modern Business Must- Have W/ @Jack Myers (he/him) Parts 1 and 2 are live!!!In this 2 part episode, Jack Myers, The Sales & Marketing Director of @Convergence Networks and I talk about this growing threat business of all sizes. He gives a good overview of the recent #oregondmv data breach, which affected millions of Oregonian's information. It was part of a larger attack on #MOVEit, which may have affected as many as 46 million privacy records. Jack shares insights on the most common types of attacks we're seeing and the most co...
2023-09-0551 min
The Red-Bearded Risk GuyCybersecurity Programs: A Modern Business Must- Pt 2 W/ Jack MyersIn this 2 part episode, Jack Myers, The Sales & Marketing Director of @Convergence Networks and I talk about this growing threat business of all sizes. He gives a good overview of the recent #oregondmv data breach, which affected millions of Oregonian's information. It was part of a larger attack on #MOVEit, which may have affected as many as 46 million privacy records. Jack shares insights on the most common types of attacks we're seeing and the most common vulnerability, which is #peopleWe talk about the various ways a breach affects small businesses, with one th...
2023-09-0539 min
The Red-Bearded Risk GuyUnderstanding Your Duties as a Retirement Plan Sponsor W/ Charles WarrenAnother episode of the Red-Bearded Podcast is live!!! Episode 12: Understanding Your Duties as a Retirement Plan Sponsor with @CHARLES WARREN, AIF®, C(k)P, CPFAWhen this guest isn’t enjoying the breeze on his Harley Davidson, he’s helping business owners navigate the pitfalls of regulation and compliance while maximizing the success of their company retirement plans. Listen in as Charles Warren, a plan consultant with @Multnomah Group, Inc. draws on his extensive background to share some of the Dos and Don’ts of being a plan sponsor.Get insights on how w...
2023-08-2650 min
The Red-Bearded Risk GuyWunderite - Pioneering Tech Changes in the Insurance Industry- Peter MacDonaldThis guest grew up in a multi-generation insurance family and was an agent himself for years. Then he recognized a common industry headache. One that plagues both the insurance buyer and their agents.I'm guilty of complaining about this problem far too often: The Commercial insurance world is WAY behind in terms of technology! Especially when it comes to the customer experience.Peter MacDonald, started Wunderite for precisely that reason.In this discussion, Peter gives great advice for anybody looking to start a company, especially if the solution you're developing involves technology, or o...
2023-08-1944 min
The Red-Bearded Risk GuyP.U.R.P.O.S.E.- Growing Personally, Professionally and Culturally in the Business World- Part 2 w/ Keith Sconiers of Catalyst Training + DevelopmentWe’re back with part 2! In this episode we shift our focus more to some of the personal challenges faced by entrepreneurs and delve into how overcoming these challenges helps them have better businesses AND better lives. We start the conversation by talking about P.U.R.P.O.S.E, which stands for:P-rinciplesU-unique capabilitiesR-elationshipsP-rofessionO-utcomeS-toryE-ffortWe go deep on principles and Keith shares insights on how “walking your...
2023-07-1331 min
The Red-Bearded Risk GuyKilling The Contract: POS Peace of Mind for Business Owners(1 of 2)Killing The Contract: POS Peace of Mind for Business Owners W/ @Keith Sconiers, Founder and CEO of PaySuite(1 of 2)What do you do when the industry standard is to tie business owners down with a contract, hand them an 800-number and never speak to them again? Leaving business owners with costly business interruptions and/or the inability to collect payment.Learn how this guest helps business owners that are normally locked into contracts with companies whose lack of service and empathy for their clients is borderline criminal. Hear how he...
2023-06-1236 min
The Red-Bearded Risk GuyThe Good Vibes Tour - Exploring Oregon wine country with Shane KelleyAfter scaling and selling a family manufacturing business, Shane set his sights on the next thing.Then, while spending some time in Baja, camping out on the beach in an old van he'd converted, he got an idea.He knew Oregon's wine country well, having grown up on a hazelnut farm in Aurora. He also knew just how versatile these van conversions could be. The Good Vibes Tour was born. Shane now helps happy travelers explore the Pacific Northwest with specially curated tour experiences t...
2023-06-0141 min
The Red-Bearded Risk GuyBreaking Through Ceilings and Running a Better Business w/ EOS Implementer - Craig WiggintonIs your company vision on track? Do you have the “right people in the right seats” to get you there? How do you measure progress toward that vision?Today’s The Red-Bearded Risk Guy podcast interview is with Craig Wigginton, a Professional EOS Implementer who specializes in answering those questions and more! He has been involved in the successful growth, scaling and exit of multiple businesses before starting his own coaching company.He describes how he helps Founders and Leaders get clear on “Vision, TractionⓇ, and Health...
2023-05-0244 min
The Red-Bearded Risk GuyCreative Finance for Business Owners: An Owner's Biggest Risks w/ Zeb WadeIf you’re anything like the average business owner, 80-90% of your net-worth is tied up in your business. How do you plan on funding your exit strategy?You also have key employees or executives that are crucial to your business. What strategies are there to make sure your top talent is less likely to entertain headhunter offers? Do the terms of your buy/sell agreement tailored specifically for your business? Is that properly financed?How do you become your own bank/insurer in order to c...
2023-04-251h 11
The Red-Bearded Risk GuyBONUS! REMINDER/UPDATE FOR OREGON EMPLOYERS! PLO w/ Candace BennettAs of 1/1, you and your employees started paying a new tax!If you didn't explore an "Equivalent Plan" with your broker, it's not too late!You can still get quotes!And if you find something better, you have until 5/31 to notify the state. This will allow you to stop paying the tax until you start paying premiums on your own plan... because companies with the state plan are essentially paying for nothing right now.U...
2023-04-2018 min
The Red-Bearded Risk GuySteel Biz Savvy! Success Stories with Stanley Walker-Pacific NW Steel LeaderIn 2019 this guest’s leadership was recognized as one of the Pacific Northwest’s "40 Under 40" and one of Portland Business Journal’s “People on the Move.” Get ready for an exciting new episode of "The Red-Bearded Risk Guy" podcast, hosted by Joshua Keene, AKA the Red-Bearded Risk Guy! In this episode, Joshua sits down with special guest, Stanley Walker, President of NQ Industries, a fast growing steel manufacturer based in Portland, OR.Stanley is a seasoned leader in the steel industry, with a wealth of experienc...
2023-04-1653 min
The Red-Bearded Risk GuyWorkers' Comp Unlocked: Your Most Controllable Cost of Risk Revealed by Dan Petrillo, Work' Comp SpecialistAre you a business owner or manager looking to save tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars on workers' comp? Then tune in to the latest episode of the Red-Bearded Risk Guy Podcast, where Joshua Keene, AKA The Red-Bearded Risk Guy, talks to Dan Petrillo, a shareholder at Laporte Insurance in Portland, Oregon, and an expert in helping businesses navigate the tricky world of workers' comp.Dan draws on his 8 years of experience doing loss control at SAIF Corporation, Oregon's main workers' compensation carrier, to reveal behind-the-curtain strategies that can help you reduce costs and increase revenue...
2023-04-101h 02
The Red-Bearded Risk GuyAbandonment issues? Agent ghosted you? Losing your trusted advisor to the M&A trend and more...In this episode, Joshua Keene AKA The Red-Bearded Risk Guy sits down with Taryn Braseth, CFO and shareholder of LaPorte Insurance, a commercial insurance agency that is independently owned and operated in Portland, OR. He even grew out a red beard for the show! We go deep on the state of the insurance industry and how changes, such as the major buy up of locally owned agencies is impacting businesses in major ways including total cost of risk, loss of a trusted partner and more. Taryn highlights many other industry topics t...
2023-04-0146 min
The Red-Bearded Risk GuyPowerful Processes -Superior Systems- How to scale without chaos!On this episode, we sit down with the founder and CEO of Business Success Consulting Group, located in Portland, OR. Adi and her company help businesses to scale by bringing order to chaos through documenting systems and processes. She's also the host of the Systems Simplified podcast.Her approach helps business owners grow, while mitigating risks and maintaining peace of mind. We even have a mutual client that runs a $5milllion+ plumbing company in PDX, while living with her family in San Diego. This is just one story she shared on how truly powerful it is to...
2023-03-2133 min
Systems SimplifiedCreating a Process for Safety Culture and Risk Mitigation With Joshua KeeneJoshua Keene is an Account Executive at LaPorte Insurance, an insurance agency in the Pacific Northwest. He is also known as the red-bearded risk guy. Joshua helps companies with their insurance needs by mitigating risks and maximizing profits. He graduated with honors from Oregon State University and Mt. Hood Community College. In this episode: Which business risks do you face? How can you effectively manage risk to safeguard your company assets? Risks are inevitable when running a business. If not managed well, risks can affect your employees’ productivity and cause losses. However, there ar...
2023-01-2731 min
We Stan TogetherCelebrity Resolutions with Alex Song-Xia & Patrick KeeneAlex Song-Xia and Patrick Keene (The Squirrel NYC) stop by the classroom to discuss our resolutions for celebrities in 2021! Sara Ramirez should tweet at Alex more, the guy from Scream needs to make Patrick a Cameo, Lauren would like to move in with Joshua Jackson and Jodie Turner-Smith, and Caitlin’s crusade to get Snooki on #RHONJ is never-ending. Plus they discuss suggestions for other celebs by listeners like YOU! Happy New Year, Stan Stans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-01-051h 24