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The Holistic Entrepreneurep 30: Manifestation in Entrepreneurship and Real Estate with Lura NoyesSummaryIn this episode of The Holistic Entrepreneur, Ashley Bachman speaks with Lura Noyes, a Real Estate Agent in the Greater Seattle area. The conversation explores the intersection of professionalism and spirituality, and the power of manifestation and visualization in achieving goals. Lura shares her personal story of transitioning from a corporate job to Real Estate, emphasizing the importance of trusting the process and overcoming limiting beliefs. The two discuss taking action, and aligning with your vision as well as the importance of testing your limits. The conversation emphasizes the significance of being proactive, seeking guidance, and...
2025-04-011h 09The Holistic Entrepreneur29: Success Fundamentals in Real Estate with Caten MurphyIn this episode of The Holistic Entrepreneur, Ashley Bachman welcomes Caten Murphy, a real estate agent and mentor. They discuss Caten's journey into real estate, the challenges new agents face, and the importance of defining personal success. Caten shares her insights on the hard work required in real estate, the need for a strong mindset, and the balance between professional ambition and personal fulfillment. The two explore the challenges of balancing entrepreneurship with personal life, particularly focusing on the themes of burnout, motherhood, and leveraging social media for business success. Caten shares her insights on recognizing burnout, the importance...
2025-03-2459 minThe Holistic Entrepreneur25: The Enneagram; A Path to Understanding Yourself with Jason OliveaIn this conversation, Ash Bachman and Jason Olivea delve into the concept of self-awareness and the power of the Enneagram. Jason shares his personal journey, emphasizing the importance of understanding oneself and navigating both personal and corporate environments. They discuss the significance of self-awareness in achieving inner peace and how the Enneagram serves as a powerful tool for understanding motivations behind behaviors. In this conversation, Ash and Jason delve into the significance of the Intercompass Personality Assessment and the Enneagram as tools for self-awareness and personal development. They discuss how these tools can enhance emotional intelligence, improve relationships, and...
2025-02-031h 06
Background Check RadioCrystal Ball Time! IQubed Advisors Kevin Bachman and Jason Morris break down what to expect in 2024. On this episode of Background Check Radio, IQubed Advisors partners Jason Morris and Kevin Bachman look into the future and discuss what they expect to see in the screening industry in 2024.
2024-01-3145 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional507. Tony Martignetti, Unlocking PotentialShow Notes Tony Martignetti and Will Bachman discuss the importance of maintaining energy and excitement as a solopreneur or independent professional. They talk about taking an assessment of the tools and different parts that you have been working on for your business. It is important to check in with yourself and ask what it is that you really want and what you are driving towards. It is necessary to determine which tools and activities are providing you with energy and which are draining you of energy. They also discuss how to tap into...
2023-03-2735 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional502. Jessica Magoch, The Musicology of SalesShow Notes Jessica Magoch is a jazz musician and sales expert who has put her two skills together to help others. She started her sales career when she was auditioning for college musical theater programs and realized that the best job for her would be one with flexibility - sales. She quickly excelled in the field and went on to work for a company that she helped build from zero to 100 million in revenue. After leaving that company, she started her own consulting and coaching business, where she helps women-led social enterprises learn how to sell. How...
2023-02-2742 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent ProfessionalEp.500. Will Bachman, Unleashed: The Origin StoryShow Notes: Unleashed has been running for six years and has 335,000 downloads. In episode 500 of the podcast, host and creator, Will Bachman wants to share three things: the deep personal history behind the podcast, what listeners can expect going forward, and the impact it has had on him. An Interest in Journalism Will began his publishing adventures in junior high school when he started the Henry James Herald, a photocopied newspaper he sold or gave away in the lunchroom. He tried to start an alternate to the school newspaper in high school when he...
2023-02-1520 min
Speakers Who Get ResultsA Guide To Establishing And Developing Your Executive Presence With Elizabeth BachmanWhat is executive presence and how do you get it? First impressions are important. How you present yourself can make a big difference in how others perceive you. That is why projecting confidence and authority in a way that commands respect and inspires others is essential. That is what Elizabeth Bachman shares today. Elizabeth pulls together four themes of how to show up as a leader within your organization. She gives tips and strategies to establish your executive presence, be visible, and be valued within and outside your organization. Enjoy!
2022-08-2543 min
How Did We Get Home?HDWGH #46: A Polyamorous, Pansexual, Lesbian, Non Binary, Trans... and Furry, PodcastThe boys are tired of cis-podcasts.... Lets go
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2021-10-0556 minHow Did We Get Home?HDWGH #45: Pig PersonThe Gang discusses gross sex stuff, tease presidents, and talk about pig people
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2021-09-201h 08Background Check RadioDo You Know When A Client Is About To Leave? Listen to Kevin Bachman, Nick Fishman, Jason Morris and Joel Passan of SturdyAI to better understand how clients communicate their displeasure, why it's so hard for employment screeners to hear the feedback, what happens when they don't, and the opportunity for those who hear the signals!
2021-05-071h 01
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional405. Samuel Bachman on The Half-Blood ReportSamuel Bachman is a film major in the 10th grade at Frank Sinatra High School of the Arts in Astoria, Queens. In this episode, he discusses the hugely popular podcast he co-created and produces, The Half-Blood Report, and the inspiration behind the podcast. Key points include: 07:49: Authors interviewed on the podcast 11:57: Social media lessons learned on making a podcast 16:47: Preparing for an author interview 26:53: Skills learned from producing a podcast 32:03: Best practices for producing a successful podcast You can check out the podcast through the...
2021-04-2741 minBackground Check RadioKevin Bachman, Nick Fishman and Jason Morris Tackle The Screening Industry's Most Pressing Issues As We Turn The COVID Corner.On this episode of Background Check Radio, I'm joined by Nick Fishman and Jason Morris to discuss the state of the space, how COVID has (and hasn't!) temporarily changed our industry, which changes may be permanent, will a changing administration in Washington impact us D.C., and what else we see on the horizon in the coming months.
2021-04-071h 00
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional351. Kian Beyzavi on Digital Health: What it is and why it mattersKian Beyzavi, a Venture Partner at Cota Capital, is a seasoned leader in the life sciences. After several years of consulting at McKinsey & Company, a couple of stints as a venture investor and a software entrepreneur, she worked in senior leadership positions at medical device and pharma companies for 10 years. Her recent consulting work is mainly focused on innovation in life sciences, leveraging digital health, patient engagement, services, devices, and diagnostics. Kian holds a PhD in electrical engineering/applied physics from Princeton University, and she has worked Asia, the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. ...
2021-02-1236 minBackground Check RadioScreening Experts Kevin Bachman, Jason Morris and Nick Fishman Discuss Why Social Media Screening Is Getting Harder To Ignore As A ProductAfter the Capitol Hill riot, Social Media Screening took center stage as employers tried to navigate damage to their businesses' reputations. Background Check experts Kevin Bachman, Jason Morris and Nick Fishman sit down to discuss how to do it right, and why it's becoming more relevant as hate speech proliferates online.
2021-01-2621 minBackground Check RadioPut 2020 Behind You! Develop A Marketing Focus That Will Create More Leads And Sales in 2021! Kevin Bachman and Dave Jeffries, former CMO of Securitec, show how and why a strong marketing focus will increase your sales in 2021. Listen to Kevin and Dave discuss common marketing mistakes, actionable strategies, and why all marketers should care about 1, and only 1 metric to measure their effectiveness.
2020-11-201h 05
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional331. Susan Harte on how corporate site selection worksSusan Harte has deep experience as a site selection consultant, helping companies choose where to place their next headquarters, contact center, distribution facility, or factory. In this episode, Susan shares an insider's view of the site selection process. Connect with Susan on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-harte-esq-mcr-2002a04/ Unleashed is hosted by Will Bachman and produced by Umbrex. Learn more at www.umbrex.com
2020-09-2744 minBackground Check RadioDo The Math: How To Build A More Profitable Background Check Company, Sponsored by Securitec Screening SolutionsOperational profit and loss is based on a CRA's choices, and no two shops are the same. Attempts, scope, depth, sources. Kevin Bachman teaches the equations you'll need to create more profitable, compliant, client friendly solutions that drive your business forward!
2020-08-201h 04Background Check RadioBackground Check Experts Barry Nixon and Kevin Bachman Discuss The Screening Landscape Post-COVIDOn this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman, The CRA Doctor invites Barry Nixon of Preemploymentdirectory.com to discuss the long term impact to the screening industry from COVID, and dive into the results of his industry survey.
2020-07-0529 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional307. The Declaration of IndependenceThe Declaration of Independence Read by: Amada Soto Alejandra Bachman Sarah Sonnenfeld Naomi Soto Rosina Samadani Stacy Gilstrap Roopa Unnikrishnan Aparna Mukherjee Veronica Bachman Alejandra Campos Nancy Bachman Leah Burnett Esther Kim Surbhee Grover Julie Gupta Julie Mallozzi Maya Dijkstra Katherine Mechner Marissa Cherian Nayla Bahri Soyini Coke Lilly Minkove Evie Hantzopoulos Susie Chang DeVelde Sonia Dijkstra Kazuki Kozuru-Salifoska Rebecca Tushnet Susmita Pati Tere Riera-Carrion B...
2020-07-0409 minBackground Check RadioInnovating Employee Screening, Hiring and Recruiting With Global Expert, Aaron ProiettiListen as Kevin Bachman and Aaron Proietti of Today's Innovator demystify innovation and discuss how to create the competencies and culture within your company that push you forward through COVID and beyond.
2020-05-191h 02
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional277. William H. Bachman, PhD - a nuclear engineer turned handymanWilliam H. Bachman, PhD, spent 28 years designing nuclear fuel for civilian reactors. After taking early retirement in 1997, he set himself up as an independent professional - a handyman. In today's episode, my dad tells the story of his second career. Check out his one YouTube video, mentioned in this episode, on how to replace a kitchen spray nozzle (308,000 views and counting): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fuFoB_1KVk
2020-05-0440 minBackground Check RadioBackground Screening during COVID-19. We're All In This Together!Employment Screeners are facing unprecedented times, dramatically impacting the recruiting, hiring and staffing world. Learn how background check companies can navigate the new normal, and what processes may emerge as best practice solutions to better serve HR and Talent Acquisition Leaders. Presented by Kevin Bachman, The CRA Doctor, and Securitec Screening Solutions.
2020-04-101h 00
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional226. Michael Sorrentino provides media trainingIn this video edition of Unleashed, Michael Sorrentino provides Will Bachman with an introduction to media training. No one is a natural in front of a videocamera, because you need to speak in an unnatural way and hold yourself in an unnatural position if you want to look normal. If you have invested time and effort to build up your visibility and expect to be appearing on camera, it is a worthwhile investment to obtain media training from a professional so that in your few minutes on screen you make a good impression. (Will Bachman wi...
2020-01-2600 minBackground Check RadioBackground Check Radio Interviews Lowers Risk Group's Matt McGregor (Part I of II)Listen to Kevin Bachman and Mat McGregor discuss the state of the screening industry; what's stayed the same, what's different, and why we're spending a lot more time talking with prospects about things other than background checks
2019-11-2222 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional217. Should consultants sign up as a prospective expert with expert networks?In Episode 213, Will Bachman discussed how to source experts for interviews - either using an expert network or by doing the work yourself. Listener Gary C. asked if consultants should sign up with expert networks as the one to be interviewed. This episode answers his question, in three parts: Will your expertise be useful to the people who are asking the questions Are you likely to get selected for an interview What are the costs and benefits of joining as an expert – so is it worth your time To connect with Will Bachman on...
2019-11-1816 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional216. David Minifie explains the role of the chief experience officerDavid Minifie is the Chief Experience Officer and Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Centene Corporation. Centene is a Fortune 500 company that provides a portfolio of services to government sponsored healthcare programs. In this episode, David explains to me the role and responsibilities of a Chief Experience Officer, which includes and expands the responsibilities he previously held as the Chief Marketing Officer. You can learn more about Centene on their website, centene.com And you can see more of David's background on his LinkedIn profile – a link is in the sh...
2019-11-1840 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional213. How to source experts for interviewsIn this episode, Will Bachman explains how to source experts to interview for a consulting project. The episode covers: 1) How to work with expert networks such as AlphaSights, GLG, and Third Bridge and 2) How to source experts on your own using LinkedIn and other channels We cover: - How to identify the populations to be sourced - How to work with a researcher to generate a list of targets - How much to pay experts - Whether to record the call
2019-11-1225 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional212. Ushma Pandya helps clients get to zero wasteUmbrex member Ushma Pandya is the Co-Founder and Partner at Think Zero Inc, an environmental consulting firm supporting businesses' waste reduction and diversion goals. In this episode, Ushma walks me through the stages of a typical waste reduction project, and shares some of the surprising things she has found in the recycling bin. You can learn more about her firm at: https://thinkzerollc.com/ To receive the weekly Unleashed email that includes a summary of each episode, transcripts, and bonus features, send Will Bachman an email at unleashed@umbrex.com
2019-11-1124 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional211. LinkedIn Best Practices for Independent ConsultantsIn this episode Will Bachman covers: Which type of LinkedIn Premium subscription should you get Tips on posting LinkedIn articles and posts Recommendations on each element of your LinkedIn profile, including: Photo Name Headline Contact info Summary section Summary section attachments Experience Experience section attachments Education Skills Interests Recommendations received and given For more on LinkedIn, check out the LinkedInformed podcast with Mark Williams. Episode 242, covering effective LinkedIn posts, is a great place to start: https://linkedinformed.com/episode242/ Will has summarized all these tips in a che...
2019-11-0535 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional210. Raghav Nandagopal on conducting acquisitions at scaleMcKinsey alum Raghav Nandagopal is the Executive Vice President of Corporate Development and Mergers and Acquisitions at Ascensus Incorporated. In today's episode, Raghav explains how he build an M&A group to complete acquisitions at scale at Ascensus. Ascensus is the largest independent retirement and college savings services provider in the U.S. with over $163 billion in assets under management, you can find out more about them at ascensus.com You can find out more about Raghav's background on his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raghavnandagopal/ If you'd like t...
2019-11-0432 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional209. Tom Schwab on using podcast guest appearances to raise your visibilityTom Schwab runs Interview Valet, a firm that helps its clients get booked on targeted podcasts where they can speak directly to their ideal customers. In this episode, Tom shares his perspective on why being a guest on a podcast is a great way to raise your visibility How to prepare for an interview How to promote the interview How to work with a podcast interview booking firm like his And How to get invited on shows if you want to do it yourself You can learn...
2019-10-2949 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional208. Jake Jorgovan turns consultants into thought leadersJake Jorgovan turns consultants into thought leaders through content marketing. Jake's firm, Content Allies, works with consultants who have deep industry or functional knowledge, but who simply don't have the time to sit down and get that knowledge onto paper. A writer from his team interviews the client to get a brain dump on a particular topic, and then they write the blog post or the white paper for the client. Let's say you've got a lot of industry knowledge and experience, but you You can learn more about Content Allies o...
2019-10-2939 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional207. Tanya Kleindienst explains what a Head of Corporate Culture doesOur guest today is Tanya Kleindienst, a culture and leadership coach based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Prior to starting her independent consulting practice, Tanya was the Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Culture at Fifth Third Bank. In this episode, Tanya describes the roles and responsibilities of a head of corporate culture. You can connect with Tanya via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-kleindienst-6274541b/ If you'd like to receive Unleashed bonus materials in our weekly email, shoot Will Bachman a note at unleashed@umbrex.com
2019-10-2146 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional206. Michael Fertman explains the fundamentals of Search Engine OptimizationOur guest today is Michael Fertman, a marketing consultant who runs The B2B Marketing Group based in New York City. In today's episode, Michael explains the fundamentals of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). If you are looking to have your website ranked higher in search engine results, and SEO is a bit of a black box to you, then this episode could be a good place to start. You can learn more about Michael's work on his website, theb2bmg.com and you can find Michael on LinkedIn here: https://www...
2019-10-1433 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional205. Annie Scranton explains how public relations worksOur guest today is Annie Scranton, the Founder of Pace Public Relations,a full-service media relations and communications agency based in New York City. If you want to raise your visibility by getting interviewed on TV or by print journalists, this is the episode for you, since Annie explains to me the basics of how public relations work. You can find out more about Pace Public Relations on their website, pacepublicrelations.com Annie's LinkedIn URL is: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniescranton/ and you can follow Annie on Twitter...
2019-10-0842 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional204. Clark Beecher: How consultants can make successful career transitionsOur guest today is Clark Beecher, the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Beecher Reagan, the largest U.S. executive search firm that exclusively focuses on current and former consulting talent. In this episode Clark provides tips on how to best work with executive recruiters – both when you are looking for a new role and when you aren't. He also provides his perspective on how recruiters and employers view a stint as an independent consultant. So if you are an independent consultant considering a return to the corporate world, his tips on how to position your re...
2019-09-2343 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional203. The power of sending recap emailsA five-minute investment in sending a recap email can significantly improve the effectiveness of meetings and the overall outcomes on a project. In this episode, we discuss two flavors: #1: The post-meeting recap email #2: The weekly recap email If you are interested in hiring an independent consultant for one of your project needs, email Will Bachman at unleashed@umbrex.com
2019-09-1704 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional202. Avish Bhama on Sonia, an artificial intelligence tool that makes meetings more productiveOur guest today is Avish Bhama, the CEO of Sonia, where the mission is to build Artificial Intelligence that interprets human intent, and use it to democratize access to information-flow at work. Sonia builds tools that empower you to focus on the interesting and creative nature of your work rather than the repetitive and mundane parts. When you sign up for a plan with Sonia, you get an AI tool that can dial into your phone calls, take notes, identify the action items that are agreed to in the meeting, and then send an email afterward.
2019-09-1628 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional200. Nir Eyal on how to become IndistractableOur guest today Nir Eyal, author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products, which has been a huge bestseller and is considered a must-read book in Silicon Valley. Nir's latest book is Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life, which is being released on September 10. I've read a review copy, begun putting his recommendations into effect, and I highly recommend this book to anyone who has ever been distracted. In today's episode, Nir shares highlights from the book, and gives a summary of his four-part approach to becoming indistractable. Nir...
2019-09-0941 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional199. Forty-eight tips on how to thrive for recent graduatesThe New York Phi Beta Kappa Association asked me to share some tips with recent graduates in the New York City metro area as a panelist at an event this evening. I came up with a list of 48 tips and figured I'd share them here first. Some tips are probably obvious; some non-obvious tips may also be not helpful. I hope the set of non-obvious + useful tips is non-zero. To get the weekly Unleashed email that includes a summary of recent episodes and bonus material, email Will Bachman at unleashed@umbrex...
2019-09-0321 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional198. Rima Nair: How the world of customer insights is evolvingOur guest today is Rima Nair, a McKinsey alum who is a Principal at IRI, a leading provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help CPG, retail and media grow. In this episode, Rima explains why the largest consumer packaged goods companies subscribe to IRI's information sources, and how the world of customer insights is evolving. You can learn more about IRI at https://www.iriworldwide.com/en-US/ And if you want to reach out to Rima, Here LinkedIn profile is: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rima-nair-bb57295/
2019-09-0238 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional197. Josh Spodek on cultivating initiativeOur guest today is Josh Spodek, who last joined us on Episode 25 of this show. I was very pleased that Josh agreed to return to discuss his new book, Initiative: A Proven Method to Bring Your Passions to Life (and Work). In today's episode, Josh shares some of the exercises from this new primer on how everyone can make change happen in the world. Josh is a busy professional: In addition to writing books, he writes a daily blog He is also the host of a podcast, Leadership and...
2019-08-2645 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional196. Ilana Grossman on the role of the Chief Marketing OfficerUmbrex member and BCG alum Ilana Grossman, a marketing consultant based in New York City. Her firm is called B2Both, since she works with both B2B and B2C clients. Ilana has been the Chief Marketing Officer at several rapidly growing companies, and we discuss The role of the Chief Marketing Officer, and how it is changing Key performance indicators in the world of marketing And what it is like being an independent consultant focused on marketing You can learn more about Ilana's firm at b2both.com If you'd like...
2019-08-2632 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional195. Ray Carbonell on who really writes LinkedIn posts for busy executivesOur guest today is Ray Carbonell, the CEO at Qnary, a company that builds out and grows the reputation and thought leadership of professionals. Qnary writes LinkedIn posts and tweets for busy professionals, typically senior executives, and then writes the replies to comments on those posts. In this episode, Ray shares how his firm works with their clients to identify the content pillars that the posts will focus on, what makes a compelling post, and best practices in engaging with those who comment on the post. Ray also shares the best times to...
2019-08-2042 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional194. Spish Rurak on how to successfully transition out of a top-tier consulting firmOur guest today is Zbigniew "Spish" Rurak, who has served as a career transition coach to several thousand management consultants as they left top-tier global firms. In this episode, Spish shares observations on how to best prepare to transition out of a big firm and how to manage a successful job search. If you'd like to connect with Spish, find him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zbigniew-spish-rurak-4131674/ If you are interested in joining a global community of top-tier independent management consultants, email Will Bachman at unleashed@umbrex.com
2019-08-121h 06
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional193. Lee Frederiksen on how professional services firms can reach their target marketOur guest today is Lee Frederiksen, Managing Partner at Hinge, a branding and marketing firm specializing in professional services. We discuss Researching your target client Developing a go-to-market strategy Benchmarking your marketing against that of high-growth firms How to differentiate your practice Visit the website of Hinge Marketing to learn more – at https://hingemarketing.com/ Click on Hinge University tab to see the firm's online course offerings – several of which you can sample for free, and on the Blog tab you may want to sign up to receive their thought leadership posts right to yo...
2019-08-0546 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional192. Adam Braff on capturing value from data and analyticsOur guest today is Adam Braff, a former McKinsey Partner who has held senior executive roles responsible for data and analytics, and is today an independent advisor to private equity firms, corporate senior leaders, and boards in multiple industries on how to extract more business value from their investments in data and analytics. In this episode Adam shares several case studies of how he has helped clients get better results from their data, and he explains what roast chicken has to do with business intelligence. I enjoy Adam's blog posts, and you can sign up t...
2019-07-2931 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional191. Jason Bay on using customized video messages for business developmentOur guest today is Jason Bay, the founder of Blissful Prospecting, a firm that helps B2B sales reps, SMBs, and nonprofits create sustainable revenue growth. In our discussion, Jason explains to me the REPLY method that his firm created to guide the writing of cold emails to prospects. REPLY stands for Results, Empathy, Personalization, Laser-focus, and You. The way I connected with Jason is that he used his own methodology on me. Jason researched me and this podcast, and then sent me a personalized video message of himself speaking to...
2019-07-2949 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional190. David Fields on what makes for a successful consulting partnershipOur guest today is David A. Fields, Umbrex member and the author of The Irresistible Consultant's Guide to Winning Clients: 6 Steps to Unlimited Clients & Financial Freedom. David advises many boutique consulting firms, and over the years he has seen partnerships thrive and partnerships fall apart. On today's episode, David shares some observations on how to make a partnership successful. We also discuss the idea of adding an advisory board to your firm, and we spend a few minutes on how to select the right gift for a client. Got questions about how to...
2019-07-2333 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional189. Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez, a thought leader in project managementAntonio Nieto-Rodriguez is a thought leader in the area of project management. Antonio is the author of two books: The Focused Organization: How Concentrating on a Few Key Initiatives Can Dramatically Improve Strategy Execution And The Project Revolution: How to Succeed in a Project Driven World He has been awarded the title of Thinker of the Month by Thinkers50, and has presented on the topic of project management at more than 120 conferences around the world. To learn more about his work, visit https://antonionietorodriguez.com...
2019-07-2238 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional188. Christina Ungaro on the commercial real estate services industryOur guest today is Christina Ungaro, the Executive Vice President of Corporate Development at JLL. In case you aren't in the real estate world: JLL is the second-largest commercial real estate services firm in the world, ranked 189th on the Fortune 500, with revenue of $16 billion in 2018. Christina was hired by JLL to build the corporate development group, and she has completed 32 acquisitions (mostly professional services firms) since she joined JLL. In this episode, Christina gives me a quick primer on the commercial real estate services industry, discusses lessons learned in building her team...
2019-07-1630 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional187. Josh Miramant on applying machine learningOur guest today is Josh Miramant, the Founder of CEO of Blue Orange Digital, a full-stack data science agency using machine learning to simplify business decisions. In our discussion, Josh provides several case studies of how his firm is helping clients improve decisions through better predictions, including one project for a hedge fund that analyzes a wide range of data on job applicants to help the fund hire analysts who are likely to perform better. I also learn a new term: data lake Blue Orange regularly partners with consultants, and if you have...
2019-07-081h 07
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional186. Stephen Redwood on org design and triathlonsOur guest today is Stephen Redwood, who has been a Partner in the Organization practices at PricewaterhouseCoopers, McKinsey & Co., Oliver Wyman, and Deloitte. He is now running his own firm, Redwood Advisory Partners, where he helps clients develop a high performing organization and an exceptional employee experience. In today's discussion, Stephen explains what an organizational design project is all about, and he also discusses his other business, Tri Endeavors, where he coaches elite triathletes. To learn more about Stephen's triathalon coaching practice, visit http://triendeavors.com/ And To learn...
2019-07-0145 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional185. Seiya Vogt, VP of Growth at Boxed, on the latest marketing techniquesOur guest today is Seiya Vogt, the VP of Growth at Boxed – where he is responsible for Marketing and B2B Sales. Boxed calls itself "the easiest way to stock up and save for your household essentials." In today's discussion, Seiya provides a behind the scenes view of the tools available to the modern marketer, and along the way he explains why direct mail – that's right – good old hard-copy mail – is making a comeback. After this episode you may be inspired to stock up on a bulk order of household cleaners or snacks or healt...
2019-06-2439 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional184. Tim Hughes: Social selling is not about sellingOur guest today is Tim Hughes, who has written the book on social selling; he is the author of Social Selling: Techniques to influence buyers and customers, as well as Smarketing: How to achieve competitive advantage through blended sales and marketing. As you'll hear from Tim, social selling is not actually about selling, or at least not about trying to sell – it is about building relationships. Tim's LinkedIn headline is: Should have played Quidditch for England, and in today's discussion he explains why he leads with that. Based on Tim's advice, I have up...
2019-06-1740 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional183. Brian Hecht on joining an Internet startup in 1994Our guest today is Brian Hecht, who freaked out his family in 1994, just two years after graduating from Harvard College, by leaving a perfectly fine job to join an Internet company – before that was a thing. Brian went on to have a successful career as an Internet entrepreneur, and today he is a Venture Partner at a NYC startup accelerator called Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator. Check them out at eranyc.com And as a hobby, he, along with his cousin Rachel Dodes, hosts the very popular and hilarious podcast This Week in Nope, in which they di...
2019-06-1048 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional182. David A Fields invites you to his Solo Practice AcceleratorOur guest today is David A. Fields, the author of The Irresistible Consultant's Guide to Winning Clients: 6 Steps to Unlimited Clients & Financial Freedom. David is leading an upcoming professional development program for independent consultants that I thought could be valuable for many of the listeners of this show, so I asked David if he'd share an overview of the Solo Practice Accelerator. The next one is August 18-19, 2019 in San Francisco, CA. Details: https://members.davidafields.com/solo-practice-accelerator If after listening to this episode you are interested in attending but those date...
2019-06-0335 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional181. Hi Leva shares a sales leader's perspectiveOur guest today is Hi Leva, the SVP of Sales at Oasis Financial. In today's discussion, Hi shares key lessons learned from his career as a sales leader. We discuss recruiting a sales team, compensation, the importance of follow-up, CRM systems, how to get the most out of attending a convention, and other sales topics. You can learn about Hi's company at oasisfinancial.com And you can learn more about Hi's background on his LinkedIn profile, and a link is in the show notes https://www.linkedin.com/in...
2019-06-0336 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional180. Scott Friesen explains data analytics in the trucking industryOur guest today is Scott Friesen, the SVP of Strategic Analytics at Echo Global Logistics, a company which serves as a broker that connects companies who want to ship something by truck to the trucking company that will give the best rate, a non-trivial exercise considering that there are 40,000 trucking companies in the United States. In our discussion, Scott gives me an overview of the two major categories of trucking: less-than-truckload and full truck load. We then explore some of the ways that analytics is changing the trucking industry, and the entry of new players including, you g...
2019-06-0340 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional179. Liston Witherill is a sales coach to consultantsOur guest today is Liston Witherill, a sales coach and trainer who helps non-sales people sell more client services by staying curious and providing more help to their clients. Liston has a set of great resources available to download on his website, just go to liston.io and click on the Resources tab, where you'll find sales email templates, a CRM spreadsheet, a sales call checklist, a list of 32 ideas for lead generation, and more. If you are looking to hire an independent consultant, or if you would like to join the global community of i...
2019-06-0247 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional145. Amy Gross helps athletes get in the zoneOur guest today is Amy Gross, a performance psychology consultant who runs a coaching practice called Pillars4Performance. Many of her clients are elite athletes, and that's where we focus our discussion. In this episode we cover how to focus on the controllables (instead of fixating on things outside your control) how to using visioning exercises effectively how to identify and overcome self-defeating narratives how to identify your zone – and how to get into it To learn more about Amy's work, visit pillars4performance.com To a...
2019-02-2630 min
Western Bird Biologist40 years of wetland management in Utah with Val Bachman Ogden Bay Wildlife Management AreaVal Bachman was an influential wildlife biologist and habitat manager in Utah for over four decades. We talk about his history and experiences as a biologist. Utah, the great salt lake and the great basin are such incredible places! Learn about the birds and the ecosystem from the perspective of man who dedicated much of his life to Utah bird habitat.
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Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional49. Will Bachman on Getting Some Things DoneOn the show today Julia Bunte-Mein is back. Julia, a brilliant and accomplished sophomore at Harvard College, spent a day with me on a Winternship. On our last episode, Julia interviewed me about the advice I'd give to my college-age self, and related topics. On today's episode, I share the tips that I've learned on Getting (Some) Things Done. I loved David Allen's classic book titled Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. His system was a bit too complex for me, and I'll be sharing what I do in practice to get some of the...
2018-01-3025 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional48. Will Bachman interviewed by Julia Bunte-Mein on advice for his college-age selfOn the show today our guest is Julia Bunte-Mein, a sophomore at Harvard College, who spent one day with me over her winter break on a Winternship. I'm pretty sure that I learned more from Julia than she did from me over the course of the day. One of the things I learned was that if I were applying to Harvard today, I would have had a lot less chance of getting in, as the bar has been raised over the past couple decades. Julia added real value on Day One. Little did I know, b...
2018-01-2456 min
Fearless Self-LoveGrounded In Nature: The Ecology of Self Do you think it’s possible to build future communities of belonging and connection? Living in a culture that values the immediacy and efficiency of life has placed a strain on the importance of connection and belonging to our natural roots. Open your heart and mind with an educational and engaging chat with Brett Holmquist, co-founder and Executive Director at Ravenwood Outdoor Learning Center. Listen as we explore how to cultivate the “survival skill of belonging” and why it's important for young people to learn the beginning steps of fearless self-love in community as well as on our own. How...
2018-01-1250 min
Fearless Self-LoveSelf-Love As a Thick, Fun & Fabulous WomanJust because someone does not look like your picture of health does not mean they are not taking care of themselves or unaware of their appearance. Cherie Bachman of @thickfunfabulous breaks down the pain and beauty of embracing a fat body. She courageously tells her story of coming to self-love and how deciding to love herself transformed her sense of self and providing her the tools she needed to take care of herself. Listen as Cherie challenges the perception that fat people who are happy are promoting obesity, “People who are thicker, who are fat, can be joyful, and en...
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Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional42. Will Bachman on DocuSign Expensify ScannerPro and Rev.comIn this in-between-isode, Will Bachman shares four tools useful for any independent professional: 1) DocuSign - to avoid the need to print/sign/scan/email 2) Expensify - to keep track of your expenses. 3) ScannerPro - to create multipage PDFs with your phone 4) Rev.com - quick and affordable transcripts
2017-11-2708 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional35. Sophia Dai interviews Will Bachman on the decision to go independentOn today's episode, the tables are turned, and our guest, Sophia Dai, interviews Will Bachman. Sophia received her MBA from Kellogg and then spent the past two years at Boston Consulting Group. Now a Senior Associate, she's decided to leave BCG, and independent consulting is one path that she is considering. Two or three or four times a week Will Bachman has a conversation with a top tier management consultant considering this option. This episode captures one such discussion. In today's episode , Will does his best to answer her questions - in...
2017-10-0943 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional15. Will Bachman on 27 steps to set up your firmIn this in-between-isode, Will Bachman offers suggestions on 27 action items to consider as you set up your firm.
2017-06-0523 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional14. Will Bachman on establishing the strategy for your practiceIn this in-between-isode, Will Bachman offers a perspective on the questions you should answer to create a strategy for your practice, namely: What is your definition of success? Or in other words, What is winning? Where do you play? How do you win on the battlefields where you have chosen to play?
2017-06-0514 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional10. Will Bachman on Why and How to Start a PodcastFour reasons why an independent professional might want to start a podcast, and 17 tips on how to get started.
2017-05-1620 min
CMYK TV PodcastCMYK TV Ep. 19This week, the team at CMYK TV cover the winter finales, and give our thoughts on what’s to come with future DC and Marvel TV. It’s all that and more on this episode of CMYK TV.
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2016-12-1300 minCMYK TV PodcastCMYK TV Ep. 18This time around we talk about the big cross over event with DC’s Arrow-verse. From there we catch up on all the comic book shows worth watching, and then some, all here, at CMYK TV.
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2016-12-0600 minCMYK TV PodcastCMYK TV Ep. 17Anthony, Josh and Francis bring you an all new CMYK TV. This week we start off with a review of Doctor Strange and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Then it’s off to the races with comic book TV as we cover the shorter week of shows, starting with Supergirl, Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow, and some Lucifer. We even delve into the upcoming Inhumans show coming to network TV and the need for a connected MCU. It’s all that and much more, on this week’s CMYK TV.
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2016-11-1500 minCMYK TV PodcastCMYK TV Ep. 16CMYK TV is bringing you the latest in Comic Book TV from Agents of SHIELD to Supergirl. There’s even a little nostalgia from shows like Smallville. It’s everything you’re looking for in your comic book tv, and more on this week’s CMYK TV.
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2016-11-0600 minCMYK TV PodcastCMYK TV Ep. 15CMYK TV is bringing you the latest in Comic Book TV from Agents of SHIELD to Supergirl. There’s even a little nostalgia from shows like Smallville. It’s everything you’re looking for in your comic book tv, and more on this week’s CMYK TV.
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2016-11-0100 minCMYK TV PodcastCMYKTV Ep. 14CMYK TV this time around goes into the big Walking Dead Premier, as we give away who died by Negan’s hands, and what happens next. Then it’s a discussion on Preacher season 1, and whether you need to go and watch it. Some Luke Cage, DC TV, and even talk of the Logan movie. It’s all that and much more, on this week’s CMYK TV.
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2016-10-2400 minCMYK TV PodcastCMYK TV Ep. 13 – We’re BACK!!!We’re back, after a long hiatus, with CMYK TV. The only place to get all the comic book TV you crave, from people who love comic book television. Hosts Anthony Bachman, Josh Hawkes, and Francis Fernandez return for more shenanigans as they talk about this year’s line up of shows. So don’t miss an episode as we come back for another action packed season.
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2016-10-1800 min
2016-03-0700 min2015-11-0900 minMrs. BachmanCabo Verde Language Change Podcast ProjectCabo Verde Language Change Podcast Project by Mrs. Bachman
2015-10-0200 minCMYK TV PodcastCMYK TV Episode 12It’s CMYK TV for the middle of summer, talking about all the news that have come out of Comic Con and beyond, discussing what to expect in the next season of your favorite comic book television shows. Just as a programming note, we’ll be putting out a new episode every other week or so until the regular television season starts again, and then we’ll be putting out a regular weekly podcast. Until then, let us know what you think in the comments at CMKTV.com.
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2015-07-2000 minCMYK TV PodcastCMYK TV Episode 11This week CMYK TV was not live (and as a result, no video…sorry), but that was because Jason Clark, Josh Hawkes, & Francis Fernandez were at the Denver Comic Con to podcast, for the first time, in person, with each other. Also, for the first time, Che, one of the original Points of Interest hosts, joins them to recap the finales of Arrow, The Flash, Agents of SHIELD, and Gotham. They also discuss the trailers for Supergirl, the cancellation of Constantine, Stephen Amell as Casey Jones, and much more. Thank you for downloading, this week’s episode of CMYK TV.
2015-05-3100 minCMYK TV PodcastCMYK TV Episode 10This week, Josh Hawkes and Francis Fernandez talk about the finales of Gotham, Arrow, Agents of SHIELD, the upcoming finales of The Flash & iZombie, the renewals of Agent Carter & Powers, as well as the Supergirl & Legends of Tomorrow trailers. There’s a LOT of comic book tv goodness coming your way on this week’s CMYK TV podcast.
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It’s about all the comic book television going on in the world, from the Arrow to Powers, we cover it all. And this week’s its ramping...
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