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The Culture Matters PodcastSeason 30, Episode 358: Guest: Raphael Mavi: Speak Up"This is the lesson: never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never in nothing, great or small, large or petty; never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense." - Sir Winston ChurchillFounder and President of Unplugged Influence Inc. Raphael Mavi is back on the show today and we're covering some subject matter that deviates from our normal discussions. Raphael is one who is unafraid of sharing his thoughts on current events online and we are digging in to the why of his approach. From the COVI...
2024-05-3131 min
The Culture Matters PodcastSeason 26, Episode 310: Guest: Raphael Mavi: The Fish Rots From the Head Down"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act, but a habit." - AristotleOn today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, Jay sits down with his good friend Raphael Mavi, the president and founder of Unplugged Influence, Inc. and, boy, do we have a lot to cover! Raphael takes us through his mindset when it comes to training and investing time into the improvement of the people on his team and what he is looking for when it comes to hiring. Jay and Raphael are also cutting it...
2024-05-0947 min
The Culture Matters PodcastSeason 21, Episode 241: Raphael Mavi: Mindful Storage“No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.” - Albert EinsteinOn today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, Jay sits down with his good friend Raphael Mavi, the president and founder of Unplugged Influence, Inc. Jay and Raphael chat about Raphael's emigration to the United States from Russia in the early 90's as well as the importance of transparency in culture, tolerance, growth, and opportunity. If you want to know what a reverse snowman is, stick around and enjoy this conversation with Raphael Mavi.
2024-03-1954 min
UinfluenceAlexandrae Wint - From Sales To Politics [EP. 75]A journey to politics isn't always paved with law school and politically involved household with financial backing. Alex Wint is an immigrant that was born outside of US, who started earning money at the age of eight by helping patrons at the local super market. His career choices led him to sales where he learned a lot about personality types, communication and setting bigger goals. In this episode of Uinfluence podcast, Raphael discusses current events, politics, and economics, with his long time friend and once a colleague who served in the Marines and how he transitioned into politics. It's...
2021-04-012h 08
UinfluenceAnna Churakova - Create Your Own Luck Through Preparation [EP. 74]Have you ever wondered what a peak performance coach does? What goes into turning your life around?
On this episode of Uinfluence podcast we have a guest, Anna Churakova, who is a 2016 WBFF Pro European Champion, a Bio Hacking specialist, nutritionist and a peak performance coach who turns individuals' lives around across the world.
She is a Russian native, who spent over a decade living and working in UK and is now dominating the social media platforms such as Instagram and Clubhouse and catching the attention of those who seek more out of life, mentally, physically...
2021-03-221h 32UinfluenceFour Mindsets of Leaders [EP. 73]When it comes to ambition and success people wonder what qualities one must have and what mindset a person needs to have to achieve the financial success they want. In this episode of Uinfluence Podcast Raphael goes over four main mindsets of a leader. The material for this podcast is taking from one of the segments of Small Business Success Academy online training that is designed for small business owners.
Contrary to the general belief that you need to be optimistic and positive to have success, you will learn that not all great leaders are naturally optimistic...
2021-03-1124 min
UinfluenceDr. Anatoly Bartov - How Self Mastery Can Advance Your Profession [EP.72]Visiting a dentist is one of those things people absolutely hate to do. Our guest, on this episode of Uinfluence podcast, is Dr. Anatoly Bartov who has mastered the art of dentistry and implantology now has patients traveling to see him from all over the country. How did he create such a fan base of people that WANT to visit him? The answer is simple, he doesn't view what he does as just a medical profession, he sees it as an art form.
As a local business owner, medical operator, Dr. Bartov takes personal development very seriously...
2020-12-191h 29UinfluenceReality vs. Expectations To Finding Marketing Talent For Small Businesses [EP.71]Most small business owners either assign the responsibility of digital marketing to their front desk receptionist/administrator (HUGE MISTAKE) or hire a freelancer to handle graphic design, copy writing, analytics, video editing, etc. (EVEN BIGGER MISTAKE). These are the types of mistakes that cost a ton of money to small business owners, only because they tried to SAVE money...but on the wrong things.
Effective marketing requires a combination of skills which vary in cost, respectively, due to their value, time and scarcity,
Posting images on your business social media pages isn't marketing. You're better...
2020-12-1626 minUinfluenceWhy & How You Must Set Expectations [EP. 70]What do successful small businesses, franchises and relationships have in common? They all share mastery of setting expectations.
Why is it important to know how to set them and why you need to in the first place? Human beings are a creature of habit and none of us want negative surprises. We want our expectations met. On this episode you will learn 5 ways how to properly set expectations to increase your business and why it's important to have expectations for your customers.
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2020-12-1124 minUinfluenceAlexandra Kopelovich - The Path to Professional Fulfillment [EP. 69]Contrary to the popular belief Fulfillment doesn’t have to come from doing your own thing, you don’t need to pursue an entrepreneurial journey to be happy or be fulfilled. On this episode Raphael interviews Alexandra Kopelovich, who is a Dr of Physical Therapy, Adjunct Professor and a professional ballroom dancer. Find out how she finds fulfillment within her profession and see what advice she has for those that are working a job.
2020-12-0400 minUinfluenceThe Worst People To Have On Your Team & Within Your Circle [EP.68]On this episode of the Uinfluence podcast Raphael talks about the real meaning of loyalty and the cost of having disloyal people around you. He also discusses how to spot a disloyal individual within your organization and the steps to take on how to eliminate them or even prevent them from accessing your team, environment and organization.
To connect or ask a question you can find Raphael Mavi on:
Instagram
https://instagram.com/raphaelmavi
Facebook
https://facebook.com/Raphaelmavi
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelmavi
2020-10-1400 min
UinfluenceVictor W. Cardona - How Self Awareness Can Help You Achieve Success [EP.67]A long awaited conversation with Victor Cardona is finally here. Victor is an investor, Senior Consultant with Comcast, Entrepreneur and a family man.
On this episode Victor talks about his personal life, social life, professional and how he pursues his business ventures without losing the congruency among these areas of life. He discusses how self awareness helps him significantly to overcome the daily challenges in order to achieve the success he has, and his goals. Grab something to write with because you will want to take notes, thats a promise!
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2020-10-0800 minUinfluence#Mavisaid Monday - How Pivoting In Business & Career Is The Key To Success [EP.66]Every economic turmoil causes millions of businesses, as well as individuals, to pivot in order to create revenue. For some, it's to sustain the level of income they had before, while others grow their revenues exponentially while adjusting to a new industry or a new way of conducting business.
Those that fail to pivot on time get left behind only finding themselves starting from scratch.
COVID19 causes thousands of small businesses to close their doors forever, and it forced others to make adjustments in how they conduct their business. Some of these adjustments came...
2020-10-0500 minUinfluenceHow To Deal With Entitled People In Your Life [EP.65]Now that entitlement hasn't been around before, but this episode is very fitting for today's times. Dealing with economic distress, racial tensions, social unrest and low professional performance.
On this episode of Uinfluence Raphael goes deep into entitlement behavior, it's signs at home, with friends, and at work.
He shares specific techniques on how to deal with entitlement and entitled individuals in all areas of life. Much of his approach is credited to a book he read by Jim Rohn and Chris Widener called 12 Pillars Of Success.
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2020-09-2520 minUinfluence#Mavisaid Monday - What Most People Miss About Real Leadership [EP.64]Welcome back to #Mavisaid Monday!
Most people have their own version of leadership. In reality, leadership comes down to a few simple, result oriented, indicators that will show the effectiveness and longevity of leadership.
Here are some of the things Raphael goes over in this episode of Uinfluence
1. Effective Duplication
2. Leadership echoes in areas where the leader is not
3. How true leadership is measured in a family environment
and more
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2020-09-2213 minUinfluenceBest Practices For Hiring Remotely [EP.63]What was supposed to be Episode 61 on Uinfluence podcast is now released as Episode 63. Enjoy!
On this episode Raphael goes over some of the best practices for recruiting, hiring and onboarding new employees. He also breaks down some simple and practical steps to growing a team within a healthy work culture while having your team work remotely.
Here are just some of things you will hear covered on this episode:
- Accountability
- Tracking, Measuring and Monitoring progress
- Setting expectations
- Core Values
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2020-09-1416 min
UinfluenceMichelle Arguello - Life With Adversities & The Power Of Your Voice [EP. 62]While many people are coming up with reasons why they can't do something, our guest Michelle Arguello uses those reasons to start projects and businesses. As a single parent of two, an entrepreneur, host of a quickly rising podcast AND while maintaining her full time career in the corporate sector she is the ultimate example of what's possible when you live in a capitalistic democracy.
Michelle and Raphael discuss the current events, why and how starting your own digital distribution is the way to advance your personal brand and how to overcome challenges and fears for...
2020-09-081h 02UinfluenceThree Types Of Customers To Stay Away From [EP.61]Did you ever get a feeling during a sales meeting that the prospect isn't the type of client you want to work with but neglect your gut feeling and proceed to starting the project? How about seeing the first signs of negative vibes from your customers once you start working with them?
On episode 61 Raphael goes into precise detail, based on his own experience, on how to spot and stay away from three types of customers/clients.
This episode of the Uinfluence podcast is short and filled with gold nuggets.
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2020-09-0216 min
UinfluenceStanding Out While Everyone Else Is Conforming [EP.60]Are you watching the Social Media and trying to be like everyone else? In this episode Raphael goes over the dangers of conformity and why it's absolutely critical to be true to yourself.
It's been said that the biggest disease in the world is conformity. It is our responsibility to be true to ourselves and make an impact by being a positive influence for others.
Enjoy this episode and if you have a question
please DM Raphael at his Instagram account https://instagram.com/raphaelmavi
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2020-08-2922 minUinfluence#Mavisaid Monday - Answering Your Questions In Times of Uncertainty [EP.59]On this episode of #Mavisaid Monday you have a session of Q and A from the listeners as well as Instagram and Facebook community. We have selected four questions that kept coming up and addressed them on this podcast.
1. What would you do if you can no longer make money with what you were doing before?
2. How should I get clients now as a freelancer?
3. What are the best marketing strategies to get new clients during quarantine?
4. Do we really need a website these days?
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2020-04-1430 minUinfluenceWhat Can Businesses Do NOW To Prepare for Post COVID-19 Pandemic [EP.58]On the last episode of Uinfluence Podcast Raphael went over some key steps to take during the time of pandemic while others are panicking. On this episode you will hear what the businesses of tomorrow should be doing TODAY and what to pay attention to as we move into the new economy.
Every economic shift brings with it changes, some bad, but mostly improvements if you know what to pay attention to and how to adapt to those improvements.
You will learn about some of those improvements that are heading your way and...
2020-04-1125 minUinfluence#Mavisaid Monday - COVID-19 Anxiety: In Fear or Focused? [EP.57]In a time of COVID-19 pandemic, many business owners are facing challenging times, perhaps the most challenging they've seen in their working lifetime. While many are in fear, some are laser focused. Which one are you? One thing is for certain, when you're in fear you can't be in focus. On this episode of #mavisaid Raphael goes over five steps that will hep you stay focused amid all the mayhem that will help you not only cope better with the uncertain times but to end up on the winning end once this turbulent time comes to a settlement...
2020-04-0728 minUinfluence5 Ways To Reduce Employee Turnover [EP. 56]If you own a business with employees then you already know how much of a headache it is to find the right people to work for you. You also know how expensive the replacement process is with lost time and revenue. On this episode Raphael goes into a detailed five step process on how you can minimize the employee turnover and start building a culture of higher retention, better performance and increased organizational morale.
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2020-03-0624 minUinfluenceWhat Social Media Platform is Right For Your Business? [EP. 55]Many business owners don't know where to start and what Social Media platforms they should be on. They hear words like Facebook, Instagram or TikTok from their friends, fellow entrepreneurs, their children, online influencers and employees and automatically think THAT platform is the ONE.
Understanding what's best for you, where your target audience is and which platform will bring the best ROI takes time.
On this episode of Uinfluence Raphael goes over various platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat, LinkedIn to give you some basic overview with quick synapsis of demographics for each...
2020-02-1521 minUinfluenceSuzanne Sinatra - Launching A Successful Startup Despite All Odds [EP.54]Transitioning from a high profile, secure job into entrepreneurship isn't easy. When that transition is faced with health challenges, VC's relations and the market place. Despite all odds Suzanne, who is the Founder of Private Packs, has reached the proof of concept, established the demand from the market place and is launching her product successfully. If you're an aspiring entrepreneur who is struggling to make the transition or simply can't get to the next level we highly encourage you to listen to this episode of Uinfluence and connect with Suzanne Sinatra.
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2020-01-3154 minUinfluence#Mavisaid Monday - Culture Development Vs. Having Perks [EP.53]There is a big disconnect between what employers do to make the staff more happy and what the staff actually wants. For the most part, it is actually less expensive financially to built and scale a healthy work culture than to provide the perks for the employees so they can feel "happy". Will it require more time and effort to build the right culture? Absolutely. Will it be cheaper than provide the perks? Yes, for the most part.
The research done by LinkedIn back in 2018 clearly shows that 66% of all job applicants want to know...
2020-01-2713 minUinfluence#Mavisaid Monday - Why Your Employees Aren't Engaged Anymore [EP. 52]It’s important to recognize the signs of employee disengagement as early as possible so that you can sooner assess why and take action to solve the problem. Employee disengagement typically occurs for one of two reasons, either cultural challenges within the organization or lack of proper and timely training.
In this episode you will learn how to deal with both of these reasons and how to increase employee engagement.
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2020-01-1413 minUinfluenceBuilding a Brand vs. Building a Business [EP. 51]We are back for our second year of Uinfluence podcast!
We are kicking it off with a topic so important, especially in the digital age, for all entrepreneurs and business owners.
Tune in to find out the difference between building a brand and building a business as well as the benefits of and costs for each.
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2020-01-1025 minUinfluence#Mavisaid Monday - What Most Businesses Get Wrong About Social Media [EP.50]Is your brand leveraging Social Media? How are you using Social Media to build your business today? On this episode of Uinfluence find out the what most business owners get wrong about social media and how you can dramatically increase the rewards of social media in 2020. Raphael shares the key difference points of modern day digital marketing and traditional advertising, it is not what you think. He covers the basic fundamentals of lead generation, website presence and tracking.
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2019-11-2828 minUinfluence#Mavisaid Monday - Advice For Startup Entrepreneurs [EP.49]Regardless of what type of professional landscape you choose as long as it's something new it won't be an easy path. The landscape of entrepreneurship perhaps will be the most difficult but many will argue that it is most rewarding, for various reasons.
In this episode, Raphael Mavi discusses the pitfalls and challenges of self employment, and he also provides insights and tips to help new entrepreneurs succeed in their chosen endeavors. The message is quite clear, while entrepreneurship isn't for everyone but everyone can be an entrepreneur.
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2019-11-2024 minUinfluenceYuri Mavashev - Financial Forecasting [EP.48]On this episode of Uinfluence podcast Raphael interviews Yuri Mavashev, Founder of Finance Driven, to talk about financial forecasting, financial literacy, culture building and all things that effect employers and their growth.
Yuri's professional journey began in the finance and analytics world working in corporate America until he became sick and tired of the corporate politics, bad culture and lack of possibility for growth. That is when he made a decision to follow his skills and passion to help other business grow by understanding financial forecasting and financial literacy.
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2019-11-191h 21Uinfluence#Mavisaid Monday - The Three P's To Every Successful Business [EP. 47]There are many components to every successful business, from recruiting to marketing, from sales to culture development, and everything in between. On this episode Raphael summarizes all essential ingredients to any successful business into three P's.
The three P's are:
Purpose - The purpose of a business, which includes vision and mission of the entity and it's leader.
Performance - Marketing, Sales, Recruiting, Hiring, Customer Service, Training, etc. all of which fall under the Performance in the three P's.
Profits - It's what takes care of everything necessary to keep the...
2019-11-0714 min
UinfluenceTravis Chappell - Value Creates Real Influence [EP. 46]Travis Chappell joins us on the Uinfluence Podcast as Raphael Mavi asks questions on social media, networking and why and how someone can start their own podcast.
Travis is the Founder and Host of the Build Your Network podcast which has been rated in the Top 25 Business Podcasts. He has been featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur. On the Build Your Network Podcast you will hear Travis interviewing major influencers and business moguls like Grant Cardone, Patrick Bet David, John Maxwell, Dean Graziosi, Molly Bloom, Tom Bilyeu, Tilman Fertitta and many many more.
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2019-10-2759 minUinfluence#Mavisaid Monday - Improve Your Influence by Eliminating Words of Weakness [EP. 45]Although verbal communication only represents 7% of all our communication it is necessary to understand what attributes are most important to make that 7% as strong as possible.
Knowing what to say is half the battle, but knowing HOW to say it is the other half. Almost anyone with verbal ability can get their message across but to have the most impact with significant influence it takes a certain skill, practiced skill, to get it done.
Whether you're speaking to one person such as a friend, colleague, spouse, employer/employee or you're addressing a group of people in a boardroom, at a...
2019-10-2210 min
UinfluenceChristian Höferle - Bridging The Cultural Gap With Companies [EP.44] Christian Höferle is a cultural coach, trainer, and mentor for multinational organizations - or rather: for people who work globally. Based in Atlanta, he is German by passport, American by choice, Bavarian at heart, and people call him The Culture Guy. His passion is to help people discover commonality when they are overwhelmed by difference. His mission is to create peace by facilitating understanding, relating, and connecting. At the core of this purpose is culture and as he helps people figure out this “thing” called culture, they’ll work at their peak and in peace with others. Through...
2019-10-161h 10UinfluenceIt's The System, Not The People [EP. 43]Welcome back! It's been quiet a while since our last episode was released and the reason behind the absence is the inspiration behind the theme of this episode. Rest assured we have some amazing topics that will be released in the upcoming weeks we know you will enjoy.
On this podcast Raphael shares his personal story that caused us to take a break from recording new episodes and talks about the importance of building the proper systems which allow individuals to be the best versions of themselves they aspire to be.
Raphael goes over...
2019-10-1529 min
UinfluenceBrigitta Hoeferle - Selling With Integrity Using BANKCode [EP.42]As a powerfully engaging and professional international speaker, Brigitta is also known as the fasted-tracked female trainer and retired lead coach of the world's largest self-development company. As leading mentor, business coach and author she is invited to speak on stages around the world. Her degrees in marketing and social pedagogy and education validate her expertise, logic and knowledge, but it is her creativity, humanity and passion which really makes her stand out and lead other leaders.
Brigitta was born and raised in Germany and resides in the U.S. since 2004 with her two wonderfully independent and successful...
2019-08-221h 08Uinfluence#Mavisaid Monday - Developing Self Worth Destroys Dependency [EP.41]This episode of #Mavisaid Monday is a tough one, it was tough to record and will certainly be tough to accept the contents of it. Self awareness is the foundation to all progress, while self worth is the "immune" system we all develop to be happy and fulfilled in life. Tune in as Raphael goes over the dangers of not developing self worth and the upside of building it. Developing and recognizing self worth is a fundamental component to having fulfilled relationships, friendships and building sustainable careers.
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2019-08-1518 min
UinfluenceSabah Ali - Developing Your Brand Strategy [EP.40]TEDx speaker, Sabah Ali, joins Uinluence podcast to share her story and about branding. Her expertise and knowledge have earned her a TEDx talk, TWICE. Sabah Ali works with small businesses, individuals who are developing their personal brand and she also consults with larger companies to help them develop their brand story and digital marketing map. She was also featured on NBC, CBS and ABC. Whether you're a sole proprietor entrepreneur or a business owner with staff and looking to develop your brand strategy then tune in to this episode and leave us some feedback!
2019-08-0959 minUinfluence#Mavisaid Monday - Don’t Follow Your Passion, Follow Your Effort & Skills [EP.39]What's popular isn't always right or true, and what's true isn't always popular. If you've been on Social Media at all over the last few years you hear a lot of content revolved around following your passion. Although that advice is great, it comes with certain drawbacks which you must understand. That advice is as dangerous as saying "follow the money". Dig in to this episode of #Mavisaid Monday and find out if you should follow your passion or simply follow your skills.
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2019-08-0230 minUinfluenceRaphael Mavi - Seven Signs of a Disengaged Manager [EP.38]In USA alone, according to a study, disengaged management costs the economy over $100 billion. If you own a business with employees this is a must listen to episode. If you work for a company but want more clarity for what type of leadership you work with, definitely listen to this episode. It might just save your career.
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2019-07-2724 minUinfluence#Mavisaid Monday - How To See The Real Value in People [EP.37]People in general are quick to judge others based on how they look, how they speak or what their beliefs are. The question we must all ask ourselves is "are those things a real indicator of their value?". Whether it's a negative judgement or a positive one, most of the time it does cloud our ability to see the real value in another human being. On this episode of Mavisaid Monday Raphael talks about the best way to see the real value in people for better relationships, friendships or business associations.
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2019-07-2434 minUinfluenceJeannette Ceja - Developing Your Purpose By Following Your Passion [EP.36]Jeannette Ceja is an award winning travel host and journalist who is traveling the world and contributing to the leisure and travel industry. Her passion for travel started at the age of six and she never gave up on that dream. While in pursuit of her dream Jeannette faced many rejections, objections and encountered countless of naysayers. Her determination helped her take control of her narrative and future with the help of self awareness.
You may connect with Jeannette on
IG @jetsetwithjeannette
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeannetteceja
http://jetsetwithjeannette.com
2019-07-161h 00Uinfluence#Mavisaid Monday - Creating a Resilient Work Culture & Eliminating Watered Down Environment [EP.35]The strength of any team is measured not during thriving times but during tough times. How does your organization deal with criticism? How strong is your work culture? Is the work environment watered down and full of political correctness? Every employer Raphael meets with wants to create a stronger work culture but it is no easy task especially when you're dealing with a large number of employees. On this episode of Mavisaid Monday Raphael goes over some practices that will help create a stronger and more resilient work culture regardless of what type of organization it may be.
2019-06-3036 minUinfluenceSean Conner & Lisandra on How To Scale a Solopreneurship To a Leveraged Business [EP.34]Most people that start a new career in the industry which Lisandra is in are stuck being the sole provider without any leverage until they transition to a new career or retire. But not Lisandra. Having an immigrant, hustle-mentality she knew that the key to freedom is leverage and scalability. On this episode Raphael Mavi interviews Lisandra and Sean Conner where they share their tips on how to take a linear income service skillset to a lucrative and scalable business.
You may connect with Lisandra @iamlisandra
Her business page @thebroweffect
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2019-06-191h 41Uinfluence#Mavisaid Monday - Expecting Great Customer Service vs. Providing It [EP.33]Everyone is a customer somewhere, and as customers we expect great service. The question is, as service providers and business leaders is great customer service what you provide in the market place? On this episode of Mavisaid Monday, Raphael Mavi goes over the expectations of a consumer and how to position your business that starts with great customer experience.
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2019-06-1919 min
UinfluenceAlex Davydov - Martial Arts Practitioner To a Business Owner [EP.32]Opening a business isn't the same as growing or running a business. On this episode of Uinfluence Alex Davydov shares how he went from working IN the business to working ON the business to focus on expansion through effective delegation and marketing strategies. He took his Martial Arts school from a solo practitioner to a full operating business with employees.
To connect with Alex you may find him on Facebook or join his fast growing group Small Business Profit Arsenal
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2019-06-1045 minUinfluence#Mavisaid Monday - Recruiting Into a Culture vs. Hiring For a Position [EP.31]What do you think of when you hear the word "recruiting"? Are you recruiting people into your organization or hiring them into a position? On this episode Raphael dives into the psychology of recruiting and the practices best organizations go through to set themselves apart from the rest.
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2019-06-1024 min
UinfluenceAlan Kushmakov - Branding Is Key, Becoming The Digital Mayor of Your Community [EP. 30]This episode is filled with value and inspiration. Alan K. went through his fair share of challenges in business and personal life. Which is exactly why he is a great example of our podcast theme, Uinfluence. Transitioning from corporate America into entrepreneurship while adjusting to a new city along with his wife was no easy task. Alan shares with us how after losing everything in the 2008 recession what he was able to learn and how him and his family persevered to a thriving business. Today Alan and his team are one of the fastest growing Real Estate teams in...
2019-06-031h 19Uinfluence#Mavisaid Monday - [Part 2] Being The Average of The Top Five People You Surround Yourself With [EP.29]On this episode of #Mavisaid Monday you get to hear the continuation of Episode 25 mainly because of the feedback our listeners provided Raphael.
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Instagram: http://instagram.com/raphaelmavi
Facebook: http://facebook.com/Raphaelmavi
2019-05-2921 min
UinfluenceGiovanna Healy - Push Forward and Be Intentional [EP.28]This guest is no stranger to meaning of Influence. Giovanna Healy, who was a special education teacher and an immigrant without any family has found her purpose by pushing forward through the challenges that she was faced with. Today she is a consultant to the public education system and owns a nonprofit organization that focuses on empowering and educating single parents in areas such as business, relationships, parenting and finances. As a single parent herself, in a country that is foreign to her, Giovanna talks to us about being on purpose and leading by design.
You...
2019-05-251h 01Uinfluence#Mavisaid Monday - How To Increase Customer Reviews for Local Businesses [EP.27]All great marketing starts in-house. If you were to sum up what all businesses want you would list it as "more customers, better quality staff and more online positive reviews from existing customers". On this episode of #Mavisaid Monday, Raphael covers in great detail how small businesses can increase the amount of reviews from their existing and past clients starting immediately. No need to hire a third party professional for this, no expensive third party software and no garbage paid for fake reviews. All tactics and practices executed by in-house staff.
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2019-05-2124 min
UinfluenceVictor J. Parrish - Intentions Vs. Impact [EP.26]Victor Parrish embraced his entrepreneurial journey upon leaving his secure career as an accountant to pursue Direct Sales. While building a strong six figure income Victor conquered not only his financial goals but he went from having a stutter challenge to speaking in front of tens of thousands of people at events all around the country. Today he has his sights set for a bigger calling while building his own businesses that are in line with his mission.
You can connect with Victor Parrish on Facebook and Instagram @victorjparrish
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2019-05-2055 minUinfluence#Mavisaid Monday - The Truth About Being The Average of The Top Five People You Surround Yourself With [EP.25]You've heard that you are the average of the top five people you surround yourself with. But what happens if you're not happy with the people you're surrounded by and you don't have access to those that you aspire to be like? How are you supposed to reach your ideal life if the top five you know you need to be around are not "available" to be in your life? Is it only the people that you're surrounded by that results in your social, economic and personal status? Or is there something more? Find out on this episode of...
2019-05-1423 min
UinfluenceDr. Aleksandr Dekhtyarev - Playing The Long Game [EP.24]On this episode of U-influence we have Dr. Dekhtyarev who is a practicing DPT and co-owner of Back To Health Physical and Occupation Therapy. Back To Health happens to be a client of Raphael Mavi and we wanted to share with you the story behind the brand of Back To Health, how they are building a magnetic culture with a staff of 80 people and growing. Dr. Dekhtyarev shares with you how he started on his journey of Physical Therapy, what it took to align himself with the fastest growing PT brand in Brooklyn and what being an active co-owner...
2019-05-111h 26Uinfluence[EP.23] #Mavisaid Monday - Your Core ValuesCore values are the foundation to all long term, sustainable, results. Whether you use them in your personal life, career or in business, having core values reduces the chances of misunderstanding, misinterpretations and long term failures. On this episode you will learn the answers to the following questions: What are core values? Who should have them? Why do you need them? How do you implement core values? How do you create them? Establishing your core values helps with hiring the right people, building healthy organizations, finding the eight employer, raising children and even finding your potential spouse. Enjoy this...
2019-05-0723 min
Uinfluence[EP.22] Shannon Hoeg - Saving The Family Business At Age 23At age 23, Shannon was faced with a tough decision. Either take over the family business or let her father file for bankruptcy and allow her mother to lose her home. Although Shannon had already finished her MBA she shares how her instinct, gut, decisions helped her turn her fathers business around due to mostly her hands on experience in the business. She took over the company, turned it around within four years and then sold it to Spark Technology where she is now a VP of Business Development.
You can connect with Shannon Hoeg on Instagram...
2019-05-071h 08Uinfluence[EP.21] #Mavisaid Monday - The Importance of Self BrandingWhether you're an entrepreneur, business owner or an employee your personal brand matters. On this episode of Mavisaid Monday you will hear how your personal brand plays a major role in building your business or profession. Building a personal brand is not just for the Social Media influencers and lifestyle entrepreneurs but it's for everyone. Find out how you make your personal brand boost your bottom line and secure a lasting career no matter where you work.
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2019-04-3026 min
Uinfluence[EP.20] Julia Dars - From Unexpected Immigration to Arnold Classics 1st PlaceJulia Dars is a fitness expert, health coach and pro competitor. Her immigrant mentality is a no nonsense approach to achieving her goals. One of her ultimate drives is doing the things other people tell her can't be done. Regardless of the unsupportive surrounding and influence she had in her native country, Belarus, she made a last minute commitment to immigrate to US to start over. Today, she trains people from all over, online and offline. She competes professionally and has won first place in the amateur devision in the globally recognized event, Arnold Classic.
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2019-04-301h 06Uinfluence[EP.19] #Mavisaid Monday - Answering Your QuestionsOn this episode of Mavisaid Monday Raphael answers some of the questions that he received through social media about startups, questions from his existing clients and some from prospective clients that came up at the sales meetings.
If you have questions of your own that you would like him to answer in the future episodes please submit them to Admin@unpluggedinfluence.com
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2019-04-2235 min
Uinfluence[EP.18] Petia Kolibova - Serving Women Through EmpowermentFrom meaningless validation to empowering women, Petia Kolibova shares her story on Uinfluence Podcast. As if being an immigrant isn't hard enough already to adjust to a new lifestyle but evolving to a new self is a journey that Petia had to embrace to bring meaning not only to her own life but to the lives of others, especially other women. Petia has competed on stage professionally, quickly gained a mass following on Social Media but couldn't seem to find fulfillment. It wasn't until she switched her focus from being interesting to becoming interested she found happiness and...
2019-04-201h 01Uinfluence[EP.17] #Mavisaid Monday - Top Qualities Of a Leader or Employer You Should Look ForEverything rises and falls on leadership, said John C. Maxwell. When you're looking for an organization to apply your skills with make sure you pick the type of management and leadership that is right for YOU. In this episode Raphael breaks down not just the qualities of the leadership you should be looking for but also he helps you break down and prioritize the core values you currently have in order to align yourself with the right type of leadership.
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2019-04-1639 min
Uinfluence[EP.16] Rafael Alvarez - The Barrier to Success is ExecutionFrom Civil Engineer to Entrepreneur and Business Developer Rafael Alvarez walks the talk and knows exactly what it takes to succeed and prevail. After leaving his safe and secure job as a Civil Engineer in NYC, where he worked on some of the biggest land marks in NY, he turned a need as a consumer into a thriving business. Today, his business services nearly 300 entrepreneurs and business owners. His company, Be [x], provides work space for makers, artists and various other creators in NYC. Rafael and his partner have their eyes set on major cities outside of NY to...
2019-04-131h 00Uinfluence[EP.15] #Mavisaid Monday - The Influence Of Subconscious Negative ExpectationsWhat is the effect of subconscious negative expectation? Or better yet, what IS the subconscious negative expectation? Do you know people that are very ambitious, determined and committed but for some unknown reason can't succeed or keep their success once achieved? In this episode of Mavisaid Monday, Raphael goes into the meaning of how subconscious negative expectation plays a role in failed attempts in achievement. He also shares his personal story of how he suffered from subconscious negative expectations, how it effected his results and how he was able to remove it from his life and how you can...
2019-04-1024 min
Uinfluence[EP.14] Anthony Lolli - From Real Estate Mogul to Best Selling AuthorIt is easy to call someone a Real Estate mogul when the market is in your favor but not in Anthony Lolli's case. Anthony founded a Real Estate brand which turned into a franchise covering six states, nearly 100 offices and 1,000 agents, all over the span of nearly 20 years. Anthony recently sold his franchise to pursue other goals and projects. He also wrote a book called The Heart of The Deal which became an instant Amazon Best Seller. It's a great book and we highly recommend it. Anthony Lolli was featured on ABC News, CBS News, The New York Times...
2019-04-0652 minUinfluence[EP.13] #Mavisaid Monday - 7 Leadership Skills You Won't Learn From a BookEvery leader is a reader. That's true. However, what the books will not teach you when it comes to your actual skills in leadership are the characteristics that must be developed through continues application. In this episode Raphael talks about in detail the seven skillsets that are crucial to be a great leader but unfortunately you won't learn simply from books.
Have questions? Contact Raphael Mavi on his Instagram @RaphaelMavi
2019-04-0223 minUinfluence[EP.12] Courtney Sarni - Culture Development Through Effective Leadership by Serving OthersYou don't want to miss this episode! Courtney Sarni is a culture expert who embraced her new passion and career when she transitioned to the corporate world after she left board of education where she worked as a school teacher in elementary school.
Courtney's life, since her childhood days, focused on serving others. The idea of being of service to others without waiting for a title to lead came naturally to her. Her extensive background professionally and via formal education was all revolved around focusing on serving others. Today, Courtney is in charge of the Culture Development...
2019-03-241h 01Uinfluence[EP.11] #Mavisaid Monday - Positioning Your Marketing Pitch For SuccessHow you position your marketing pitch makes a big difference when attempting to generate more business. Is your marketing campaign built for long term customer acquisition or short term? One of many, highly valuable, skills that Direct Sales has taught Raphael was selling through stories. HOW you tell a story to build an effective marketing campaign will determine the how your prospects will respond to your advertising. In this episode you will hear the difference in the language that is used between companies that win and the ones that don't.
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2019-03-1818 min
Business Alchemy with Jackie MinskyEpisode 15: Lets Talk Business With Raphael MaviCEO of Unplugged Influence, Raphael Mavi talks all things business. Whether you are just starting a company or currently running one, this episode is a must listen. Raphael teaches companies how to train teams by focusing on core values.Support the showFollow Jackie Minsky on Instagram Send a message and let Jackie know what you love, what you want more of on the show
2019-03-1458 minUinfluence[EP.10] Jackie Minsky - Thoughts Are Things, The Power of ManifestationFrom retail to fashion stylist then to starting her own podcast, Stupid Wise Girl, everything Jackie has achieved she gives credit to manifestation. Jackie currently is a single mother who is building her coaching business and hosts her own podcast called Stupid Wise Girl. She is also an author of two books that are scheduled to be release in 2019. As a true student of Personal Development her style of communication is engaging and practical. What makes it practical are her own stories from her personal life and experience.
2019-03-0656 minUinfluence[EP.9] #Mavisaid Monday - Go Where You're Celebrated Not Where You're ToleratedMany people struggle with the decision of "what to do when embarking on a new entrepreneurial journey?" Are you contemplating your Social Media activity because you have close friends and family watching you? Is your business a secret? How do you combine personal activity and your brand under the same alias and should you separate the two? On this episode of Mavisaid Monday Raphael talks about why you shouldn't be afraid of losing those people that don't understand your message but instead focus on those that want and need to hear it.
2019-03-0614 min
Uinfluence[EP.8] Lisa Patrick - Understanding Who Are The Real ExpertsLisa Patrick is the CEO and Founder of Xtracredits.com, a company that helps subject matter experts bring their expertise to the world of CE accreditation. Lisa's trail of professional life is covered with service based vocational choices by focusing on how to serve others better. Her experience lead her to start her own company, Xtracredits, that is now servicing customers around the world. Lisa has worked with organizations and individuals that are globally recognized, such as Tom Hopkins, Grant Cardone, Patricia Fripp, Dr. Tony Alessandra, Society of Human Resources, International Coaching Organization, and more.
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2019-03-0654 minUinfluence[EP.7] #Mavisaid Monday - Are Your Present Decisions Based on Your Past or Your Future?The influence of our subconscious mind that governs our decision making process sabotages our success once we make the commitment to ourselves and to others. Are you fully aware why you can't make good on your commitments? Do you know how your decisions are shaped in the present? In this episode of Mavisaid Monday Raphael talks about why our thoughts are liars and he breaks down the patterns that are easy to see, which sabotage the future success, once you start paying attention to your decisions.
2019-03-0613 minUinfluence[EP.6] Indolysia Alford - Redefining Your Fate With Personal DevelopmentIndolysia is a young, ambitious and determined entrepreneur from Atlanta. Her lifestyle today doesn't exactly resemble someone who was born into a family of drug dealers. Just wait till you find out how she got her unique and beautiful name. Indolysia completely changed her fate through personal development and surrounding herself with the right influence because the influence she was already surround by wasn't contributing to her bright future.
2019-03-0557 minUinfluence[EP.5] #Mavisaid Monday - How To Use What You Hate as Influence To Get What You WantOn this episode of Mavisaid Monday you will learn how to tap into something we all have, which are things we hate or cannot tolerate in order to help you get what you really want. Setting goals and writing out our plans to achieve them is great. We should all do that, but those are the pull factors. For many people, that tactic doesn't always work. They need a push factor to get going, to get off their asses to achieve what they are after. Raphael covers simple and applicable steps on how you can hit your goals and...
2019-03-0409 min
Uinfluence[EP.4] Melissa Krivachek - Founder of The Ultimate Sales SummitA trailblazing entrepreneur, Melissa Krivachek, started her entrepreneurial journey in her teens. Melissa followed her own logic and gut feeling to blaze her professional trail where she applied her natural inclination for sales to build a successful Sales Consulting business which she eventually sold to launch The Ultimate Sales Summit. On her show, The Millionaires Hot Seat, she interviewed hundreds of leaders in the space of personal development, sales and public speaking. Many of her guests on the show are International speakers and business moguls. Today, Melissa Krivachek and her partners run a successful Sales seminar company which is...
2019-03-0155 minUinfluence[EP.3] #Mavisaid Monday - The Value of The Price You Pay For The PrizeYou hear many experts tell you to keep your eyes on the prize and never the price. Although that is the truth, how many people completely discount the value of the price that they pay? It is always better to focus on the main objective to overcome the struggle and any obstacle while in pursuit of your goal, but paying attention to the values that can be learned from the struggle will make the achievement of those goals more satisfying and fulfilling. On this episode Raphael Mavi breaks down the undervalued mentality of those that don't pay attention to...
2019-02-2609 min
Uinfluence[EP.2] Ed Terranova - People Helping People, 9/11 Firefighter Turned EntrepreneurThe journey of an entrepreneur is never an easy task. From video production business, to NYC firefighter then embracing Direct Sales and Leadership Development Ed Terranova has been on the road less traveled and walks his talk. In 2004 Ed Terranova made a big impression on Raphael with his leadership and communication style. They worked together for the next six years where Ed has mentored Raphael Mavi which turned into a thriving Direct Sales business and eventually allowed Raphael to expand his skills into leadership development and culture development. Check out this episode where Eddie T. shares his advice and wisdom...
2019-02-221h 03Uinfluence[EP.1] Welcome to Uinfluence Podcast with Raphael MaviWelcome to Uinfluence Podcast. We are excited about the launch of this new podcast to to help entrepreneurs, business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and people with that chip on their shoulder who know that they were meant to do something great. In this first episode, Mavisaid Monday, Raphael Mavi shares with you how and why he started Uinfluence Podcast. He shares with you his story of emigration to US, about his family and the progression of professional career. Each Monday you will hear a new episode titles #mavisaid Monday and on Thursdays we will deliver another episode which will include...
2019-02-1816 min