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OPSQC INC PodcastOPSQC Podcast_018: Mark James - President and Lead Advisor at Performance AdvisorsIn todays episode we welcome Mark James President and Lead Advisor at Performance Advisors based in Greater Chicago Area. Performance Advisors are B2B business process improvement practitioners with over 40 years experience in a diverse range of midsize to Fortune 50 companies. Mark helps companies eliminate barriers relative to people processes, strategic planning and deployment, and precision marketing. Mark and I discuss how he started, where he is going and lessons learned along the way.
Website: https://www.performadvisors.com
2021-06-091h 05OPSQC INC PodcastOPSQC Podcast_017: Craig Nadborne - Senior Managing Director at Bradford AllenHave you created your business and are now looking to move or improve your corporate office space? Or, your business is currently under a lease that you want to change? Maybe you are completely happy with your lease agreement and simply want to sign an extension. Listen this week to learn from Craig Nadborne of Bradford Allen. His business is finding lease agreements for small to medium size businesses at no cost to the customer. This service allows you to continue to work on your business while Bradford Allen finds the perfect location per your requirements. Additionally, we discuss t...
2021-06-0347 minOPSQC INC PodcastOPSQC Podcast_016: Ed Egan - Founder of Double E Workplace SolutionsHave you been thinking about starting your own business? Do you want to challenge yourself? Listen this week to draw inspiration from Ed Egan, founder of Double E Workplace Solutions. Ed was in the corporate America workforce for 2 decades but wanted to be his own boss and more importantly, wanted to challenge himself. Double E Workplace Solutions offers customizable services to identify performances gaps in the workplace. They offer coaching and training solutions to small and medium size businesses. Ed's mantra that he brings to his customers is efficient execution and constant evaluation. You have created your startup but...
2021-05-2736 minOPSQC INC PodcastOPSQC Podcast_015: Locke Berkebile - Co-Founder of Crewchief SystemsEver heard the term category king? Co-Founder Locke Berkebile discusses how he and his co-founder Aaron De Zafra approached digitizing the aircraft maintenance industry over knocking around the idea at a poker game. He also discusses the importance of a Founder's Agreement, and why its important. Making the leap from corporate to starting a business with friends or family is wrought with risk, so having those hard conversations in advance makes sense. In addition, the potential to be a disruptor in other industries simply by looking at growing industries and looking at what supporting processes need improvement. You won't w...
2021-05-201h 17OPSQC INC PodcastOPSQC Podcast_014: Jason Pittman - President of Exit AdvisorWhat happens after you have built a profitable and successful business and you want to pass it on? That’s why today we are bringing in Jason Pittman, President of Exit Advisor. Jason is in the M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) space to help business owners that have revenues of $300,000 upwards to $10,000,000, plan their exit and/or retirement. Whether you want to pass the business to other members within your family or want to sell to the highest bidder, there is more than 1 way to achieve your goal. What started as a blog and a hobby has now grown in...
2021-05-1349 minOPSQC INC PodcastOPSQC Podcast_013: Keith Kriegler & Randy Cavaiani - Founders of SavvyeurToday we bring in Keith Kriegler and Randy Cavaiani, founders of Savvyeur. Savvyuer focuses on marketing for entrepreneurs via programs designed specific to their customer through their 3-pillar programs, Knowledge, Coaching, & Marketing. The end product is optimized for the customer depending on how much or how little they require from Savvyeur. Savvyeur was founded in August 2020 during the Covid19 pandemic and now has 11 full time employees. Both Randy and Keith have startup and large multinational experience bringing well balanced focus to Savvyeur. We discuss some of the bigger obstacles they came across starting Savvyeur and the path to overcome...
2021-05-0656 minOPSQC INC PodcastOPSQC Podcast_012: Neil Schwan_Owner Schooley Mitchell ChicagoIn this episode we interview Neil Schwan - Owner of Schooley Mitchell Chicago. Schooley Mitchell is a large franchise network of independent and objective cost reduction experts, handling repetitive billings, traditional expenses relative to services like telcom, waste handling, small package shipping, etc. allowing you to focus on your core business knowing your systems are fully optimized and any wasted money is recovered. Neil and I are also co-founders of an Efficiency Mastermind Group.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-schwan/
https://www.schooleymitchell.com/telecom-merchant-services-small-package-shipping-courier-consultants-chicago-illinois-nschwan/
2021-05-0242 minOPSQC INC PodcastOPSQC Podcast_011: Paul Van Metre - Co-Founder of Proshop ERPWelcome to OPSQC Podcast 011. Our mission is to help entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business owners scale their business profitably. The goal of this podcast is to showcase real businesses and real owners, and learn through their experiences. This week we talk with Paul Van Metre, co-founder of ProShop ERP. The company didn’t originally start as an ERP systems company but rather was founded in 1997 as a CNC shop. As their CNC business grew, Paul realized that their spreadsheet record keeping was not going to scale laterally with the business. For this reason, they developed their own system and th...
2021-04-291h 03OPSQC INC PodcastOPSQC Podcast_010: Joe McDermott - Co-Founder of CarmaWelcome to OPSQC Podcast 010. Our mission is to help entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business owners scale their business profitably. The goal of this podcast is to showcase real businesses and real owners, and learn through their experiences. This week we bring in Joe McDermott of Carma. Joe is the COO/CFO and the co-founder of Carma with his brother Frank. Carma was formed to provide professional services for telecom and data centers, creating a platform to inventory data collection systems to reduce ridiculous defect rates and improve the efficiencies. Joe has experience with startups and was also the co-founder...
2021-04-221h 04OPSQC INC PodcastOPSQC Podcast_009: Bailey Kramer - Managing Partner of Property Dogs LLCWelcome to OPSQC Podcast 009. Our mission is to help entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business owners scale their business profitably. The goal of this podcast is to showcase real businesses and real owners, and learn through their experiences. This week we talk with Bailey Kramer of Property Dogs. Bailey is a Managing Partner with Frank LaMark Jr. whom he met on an online networking platform. After many zoom calls and emails, Bailey and Frank decided to start Property Dogs which debuted about a year ago and now currently has 4 employees working full time. To this day, Frank and Bailey have ne...
2021-04-1549 minOPSQC INC PodcastOPSQC Podcast_008: Kaleen Marshall - Founder of Viaggio GroupWelcome to OPSQC Podcast 008. Our mission is to help entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business owners scale their business profitably. The goal of this podcast is to showcase real businesses and real owners, and learn through their experiences. Today we are featuring Kaleen Marshall, CEO of Viaggio Group, an author, and creator of the nonprofit BellViaggio. Kaleen is a professional coach and consultant focusing on leading children and adults with special needs to live a beautiful journey through life. Additionally, she works with caregivers, guardians and advocates on this same journey. Kaleen is an author of the book "Who Will...
2021-04-0841 minOPSQC INC PodcastOPSQC Podcast_007: Roy Kessel - Founder of The Sports Philanthropy NetworkWelcome to OPSQC Podcast 007. Our mission is to help entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business owners scale their business profitably. The goal of this podcast is to showcase real businesses and real owners, and learn through their experiences. Today we bring in Roy Kessel of The Sports Philanthropy Network. Roy’s mission is to produce positive social change in kids and young adults through the good of sports. 2020 was a pivotal year for Roy because he had to navigate around the difficulties of the covid19 pandemic due to strict lockdowns and lack of sport activity. Additionally, Sports Philanthropy World was an...
2021-04-0150 minOPSQC INC PodcastOPSQC Podcast_006: Louie Sharp - Founder of Sharp Auto Body and The Gifted LeaderWelcome to OPSQC Podcast 006. Our mission is to help entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business owners scale their business profitably. The goal of this podcast is to showcase real businesses and real owners, and learn through their experiences. In this episode we interview Louie Sharp of The Gifted Leader and Sharp Auto Body. Louie has built successful business including an auto body shop and consulting practice, but more importantly, he has defined what it is and what it takes to be a great leader. Louie’s life experiences and military background helped mold his leadership skills. His businesses thrive today be...
2021-03-261h 31OPSQC INC PodcastOPSQC Podcast 005 Marcy Fortnow of Engaging PlayWelcome to OPSQC Podcast Episode_005. Helping entrepreneurs, innovators and small business owners scale their businesses to profitability. The goal of this podcast is to showcase real businesses, real owners, learn a little and have some fun while doing it. I am your host: Jared Warrick, Founder of OPSQC INC. Today, please welcome Marcy Fortnow of Engaging Play. Engaging Play works with team development to improve productivity by engaging the work place. Covid19 has been especially impactful on Engaging Play because efforts had to switch from face-to-face activities to virtual team building. Listen today on ways of rethinking how we c...
2021-02-1752 minOPSQC INC PodcastOPSQC Podcast_004: Jason Jacobsohn - Propellant VenturesJoin us today as we interview Jason Jacobsohn of Propellant Ventures. Jason is in capital investment focusing on early stage healthcare, future work, supply chain, fintech, and edtech startups. Propellant Ventures initial investment ranges from $25,000 up to $500,000. Propellant was involved heavily in face to face meetings, personal meetups, & networking with goal oriented business / individuals but had to quickly change due to the Covid19 pandemic. Propellant now focuses on virtual networking and envisions this is will be the future. Listen today to this great interview!
2021-02-0440 minOPSQC INC PodcastOPSQC Podcast_003: Mary Holzkopf - Founder of Blessed Little KitchenIn this episode we interview Mary Holzkopf, Founder and Owner of Blessed Little Kitchen located in Huntley, IL. Mary started out baking in her home under the Baker's Act and quickly grew into a full sweets bakery of her own with 11 employees. Mary is very faith based and shares her story growing her business and how they have dealt with the impact of COVID. She truly embraces the "Growth through Giving" model. We hope you enjoy it!
2021-02-0342 minOPSQC INC PodcastOPSQC Podcast_001: Chad Babcock - Founder Jumptime/Tumbletime GymnasticsJoin us as we explore Chad's experiences on starting and growing a successful business over the past 2 decades, lessons learned and current issues in the COVID economy. Chad started Tumbletime out of a bus, grew and expanded into a full Gymnastics facility and then pushed to be one of the first 25 trampoline gyms in the United States. He is driven to say the least. Chad splits his time between Boise, Idaho and Sun Valley, Idaho with his wife Katie and his 2 children.
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2021-01-0644 minOPSQC INC PodcastOPSQC Podcast_002: Tony Pierce - Founder Wayward Studios and Fingerlakes Grindhouse EntertainmentWelcome to OPSQC Podcast Episode 002. Our Mission is to help entrepreneurs, innovators and small business owners scale their businesses to profitability. The goal of this podcast is to showcase real businesses, real owners, learn a little and have some fun while doing it.
In this podcast we interview Tony Pierce of Wayward Studios and Fingerlakes Grindhouse Entertainment located in Auburn, New York.
Tony’s and my friendship dates back to Port Byron High School, a small town located in Upstate New York. Tony has always been a creative spirit and his works have been the fo...
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