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Perspectives on HealthcareDarwin Hayward: A Patient's Perspective on HealthcareWe hear a patient’s perspective on healthcare from Derwin Hayward as Rob Oliver interviews him on the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast. Derwin was born in New Zealand and now lives in Sydney, Australia. His parents faced some tough decisions when he was a baby that have shaped his outlook on medicine and the healthcare community. This is interview 68 of 137 in the world record setting patient’s perspective interview marathon.
Here are 3 things that stood out in the patient’s perspective on healthcare from Derwin Hayward:
Sometimes, medical professionals can ignore the patient and/or their family...
2024-07-1216 min
Perspectives on HealthcarePaul O’Hanlon: A Patient’s Perspective on HealthcarePaul O’Hanlon gives us a patient’s perspective on healthcare on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. In Paul’s own words, he is a native Pittsburgher and “a guy with a disability.” He joined Rob Oliver for the Guinness World Record Setting patient interview marathon. For anyone who is not from Pittsburgh, Paul is a local disability advocacy legend. He has a long history of passionate and persistent advocacy for people with disabilities.
Here are 3 things that stood out as Paul O’Hanlon shared a patient’s perspective on healthcare:
Sometimes...
2024-07-1217 min
Perspectives on HealthcareBeth Stevens: A Patient’s Perspective on HealthcareWe get a patient’s perspective on healthcare from Beth Stevens in this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Beth is from Indiana, Pennsylvania. She joined me for the Guinness World Record Setting patient interview marathon. I interviewed her husband Greg in episode 188. Beth has had a unique journey when it comes to healthcare. She dealt with severe allergies as a child and now, as an adult, deals with narcolepsy, PCOS and sleep apnea. This is interview 66 in the marathon.
Here are 3 things that stood out as Beth Stevens shared a patient’s pers...
2024-07-0514 min
Perspectives on HealthcareGreg Stevens: A Patient’s Perspective on HealthcareIt’s a patient’s perspective on healthcare from Greg Stevens on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Greg is from Western Pennsylvania (a town called Indiana to be specific. The self-proclaimed Christmas Tree Capital of the world.) This interview comes from the patient’s perspective interview marathon. Listen to the episode to see where Greg fits in with my other guests.
Here are 3 things that stood out as Greg Stevens gave us a patient’s perspective on healthcare:
Quality healthcare involves personal attention and understanding from medical professionals.
It is imperati...
2024-07-0215 min
Perspectives on HealthcarePaige Gunn: A Patient’s Perspective on HealthcarePaige Gunn provides a patient’s perspective on healthcare on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Paige and Rob went to high school together, back in the 80s. She currently lives in the Tampa Bay area. This interview is number 64 in the patient’s perspective interview marathon.
Here are 3 things that stood out as Paige Gunn gave us a patient’s perspective on healthcare:
Quality healthcare is defined by accessibility, affordability, and effective communication.
Healthcare Heroes are medical professionals who maintain kindness and respect in patient care.
Effective communication is essential. It red...
2024-06-2817 min
Perspectives on HealthcareAshli Molinero: A Patient’s Perspective on HealthcareIt’s a patient’s perspective on healthcare from Ashli Molinero on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. Ashli is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She brings a unique perspective in that she has a lifelong disability and she also works for a major healthcare network to ensure that people with disabilities receive quality care. This interview comes from the Guinness world record setting patient interview marathon.
The good news is that the purple issue with Mary Ann Stanchik’s WebCam seems to have been resolved in this interview with Ashli. What are your though...
2024-04-0517 min
Perspectives on HealthcareTina Baxter: A Nurse Practitioner’s Perspective on HealthcareTina Baxter gives us a nurse practitioner’s perspective on healthcare on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. She joins us from the great state of Indiana (which is a state we have not had represented on the podcast yet.) A member of Generation X, she has a particular specialty in geriatric care.
Here are 3 things that stood out as Tina Baxter gave us a nurse practitioner’s perspective on healthcare:
Quality healthcare is providing the best achievable outcome for patients. It must be patient centered and include individualized decision-making.
Quality heal...
2024-04-0221 min
Perspectives on HealthcareMary Ann Stanchik: A Patient’s Perspective on HealthcareWe hear a patient’s perspective on healthcare from Mary Ann Stanchik on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. Mary Ann is from Pennsylvania. This interview came from the Patient’s Perspective Interview Marathon. For those of you watching on video, I’m not sure what was going on but for some reason everything in the picture is lavender. You will hear in Mary Ann Stanchik’s comments at the beginning of the interview that she is wearing something that is black. Whatever she is wearing, her WebCam definitely gives it a purple look.
Be...
2024-03-2917 min
Perspectives on HealthcareOmar Yassin: A Pharmacy Resident’s Perspective on HealthcareWe hear a pharmacy resident’s perspective on healthcare from Omar Yassin on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. He is currently a pharmacy resident at the University of Arizona. A member of Generation Z, Omar is originally from Egypt. With a particular interest in geriatric psychiatry, he has worked in a variety of settings and logged over 1500 clinical hours.
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2024-03-2620 min
Perspectives on HealthcareDoriana Parkin: Family Physician’s Perspective on HealthcareWe hear a family physician’s perspective on healthcare from Doriana Parkin on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Doriana Parkin is a family physician and healthcare entrepreneur in Toronto, Ontario. She is a member of Generation X. Currently, her work centers around weight loss and lifestyle medicine.
Here are 3 things that stood out as Doriana Parkin gave us a family physician’s perspective on healthcare:
Quality healthcare is about ensuring access to healthcare services without allowing those services to be abused. It also needs to include an element of preventative coun...
2024-03-1923 min
Perspectives on HealthcareAlex Lawson: A Patient’s Perspective on HealthcareIt’s a patient’s perspective on healthcare from Alex Lawson on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. This is a unique dual role perspective as he shares his viewpoint both as a patient and as a medical professional. Alex Lawson is from Massachusetts. This interview comes from the patient’s perspective interview marathon. It takes place 17 hours into the marathon which is almost 1:00 a.m. As I mention in the interview, I have not had a single break to this point. The wild thing is, were not even halfway to the goal.
Here...
2024-03-1516 min
Perspectives on HealthcareAmy Behimer: A Pharmacist’s Perspective on HealthcareWe hear a pharmacist’s perspective on healthcare from Amy Behimer on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Amy is part of the millennial generation (Generation Y) although she is pretty close to the border between Generation X and Generation Y. She is from Georgia. In addition to being a pharmacist, she is also a wellness coach and an MS patient. As such, she brings a truly unique perspective on healthcare to the podcast.
Be sure that you are following Rob Oliver and the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast on social media. The li...
2024-03-1121 min
Perspectives on HealthcareShanil Ebrahim: An Epidemiologist’s Perspective on HealthcareIt’s an epidemiologist’s perspective on healthcare from Shanil Ebrahim on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Shanil is a former epidemiologist who is now a partner at Deloitte where he leads their life sciences and healthcare consulting business. A member of the millennial generation (Generation Y,) he is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
This is episode 183. Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Of course, we would always appreciate a review wherever you listen to podcasts.
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2024-03-0523 min
Perspectives on HealthcareLacy Lain: A Functional Blood Work Specialist’s Perspective on HealthcareIt’s a functional blood work specialist’s perspective on healthcare from Lacy Lain on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. Lacy is based in Florida and is a member of the Millennial Generation (Generation Y.) I will admit that I had not heard of a functional blood work specialist before meeting with Lacy Lain. Her responses were educational, insightful and enlightening.
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Here are 3 things that...
2024-02-2721 min
Perspectives on HealthcareAndrew Mills: A Healthcare Entrepreneur’s Perspective on HealthcareWe hear a healthcare entrepreneur’s perspective on healthcare from Andrew Mills on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Andrew is a member of Generation X. He is the founder and CEO of a company called CareTrack. He lives in Georgia. Although he’s not a medical practitioner, he brings a unique and interesting viewpoint.
Here are 3 things that stood out as Andrew Mills gave us a healthcare entrepreneur’s perspective on healthcare:
There are several different ways to support patients living in the community who may need occasional in the home s...
2024-02-2019 min
Perspectives on HealthcareJean Grover: A Patient’s Perspective on HealthcareWe hear a patient’s perspective on healthcare from Jean Grover on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. This interview is the 60th in the patient’s perspective interview Marathon series. Jean is from Rochester New York. As a person with a disability, she brings a unique background as a survivor of thalidomide. Her insights into healthcare are spot on.
As you listen to this interview, keep in mind that Rob Oliver had been interviewing people for over 16 straight hours without a break. This shows up when he tries to talk about Bill...
2024-02-1715 min
Perspectives on HealthcareBecky Gleed: A Perinatal Mental Health Professional’s Perspective on HealthcareWe hear a perinatal mental health professional’s perspective on healthcare from Becky Gleed on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. Becky practices in Northern Virginia, just outside of Washington DC. She is a member of the millennial generation. In broader terms, she is a licensed marriage and family counselor with a specialty in perinatal and maternal mental health.
Here are 3 things that stood out as Becky Gleed provided a perinatal mental health professional’s perspective on healthcare:
Working moms have unique healthcare needs as they attempt to return to work. Issu...
2024-02-1320 min
Perspectives on HealthcareJim Batterton: A Patient’s Perspective on HealthcareJim Batterton gives us a patient’s perspective on healthcare in this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. Jim is located in Connecticut. You may recognize his last name because his wife joined the interview marathon as well. This is episode 176 of the podcast and Jim is the 59th interview in the patient’s perspective marathon.
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Here are 3 things that stood out as Jim Batterton gave us a patient’s perspective on hea...
2024-02-0919 min
Perspectives on HealthcareMichelle May: A Family Physician’s Perspective on HealthcareMichelle May gives us a family physician’s perspective on healthcare on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast. Michelle is a member of the baby Boomer generation. She is located in Arizona. She is the CEO of a company called Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Programs and Trainings. Michelle May has personal experience and a professional understanding of our eating habits and the impact they have on our health.
Do you follow us on social media? Check the links below to connect and make sure that you are up-to-date on everything going on with Rob Ol...
2024-02-0620 min
Perspectives on HealthcareMelissa Marshall: A Patient’s Perspective on HealthcareWe hear a patient’s perspective on healthcare from Melissa Marshall on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. This is interview 58 in the patient’s perspective interview marathon. Melissa is from Connecticut. She shares a powerful story about her own personal experiences of living with a disability from birth. It is interesting to hear the impact that her disability had on her care as a child as well as in motherhood. A strong advocate for people with disabilities, Melissa Marshall provides some true food for thought.
Are you subscribed to the Perspectives on H...
2024-02-0515 min
Perspectives on HealthcareCarter Williams: A Venture Capital Investor’s Perspective on HealthcareCarter Williams gives a venture capital investor’s perspective on healthcare on this addition of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Carter is from St. Louis Missouri. He is the CEO of iSelect Fund, an organization which you will learn more about throughout the interview. Carter Williams is a member of Generation X.
Just a reminder to make sure that you are subscribed to the podcast on your favorite platform. With two episodes a week, there’s plenty of interesting conversation surrounding quality healthcare and how to improve it.
Here are 3 things that stoo...
2024-01-3021 min
Perspectives on HealthcareMarcie Roth: A Patient’s Perspective on HealthcareWe hear a patient’s perspective on healthcare from Marcie Roth on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. Marcie lives in Maryland, just outside of Washington DC. This is interview 57 in the patient’s perspective interview marathon. You will hear me mention the fact that I’ve been going for over 15 straight hours. It seems like a long time when I said it but it is not even halfway to the end of the marathon.
Here are 3 things that stood out as Marcie Roth gave us a patient’s perspective on healthcare:
Imm...
2024-01-2614 min
Perspectives on HealthcareRachel Woodward: A Healthcare Executive’s Perspective on HealthcareIt’s a healthcare executive’s perspective on healthcare from Rachel Woodward on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Rachel is from California and brings the perspective of the millennial generation (Generation Y.) Furthermore, Rachel Woodward is the CEO of Datapro, a medical billing company.
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Here are 3 things that stood out as Rachel Woodward shared a heal...
2024-01-2320 min
Perspectives on HealthcareAshley Waliczek: A Patient’s Perspective on HealthcareIt’s Ashley Waliczek giving a patient’s perspective on healthcare on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Ashley currently lives in Windsor, Ontario. Her perspective is unique in that she has lived in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Ontario, giving her experience with the US healthcare system in 2 locations as well as the Canadian healthcare system. It’s fascinating to hear her talk about having to find a volunteer doctor.
Make sure that you are subscribed to the podcast so you don’t miss any of these fascinating interviews. They are published every Tuesday...
2024-01-1913 min
Perspectives on HealthcareTraci Sexton: A Patient’s Perspective on Healthcare (Part 2)It’s part 2 of A Patient’s Perspective on Healthcare from Traci Sexton on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Traci is from Indiana, Pennsylvania, about an hour north of Pittsburgh. Her story involves her own experiences being diagnosed with arthritis at age 7 and her experiences with her daughter Lily who has transverse myelitis. Her insights are extremely interesting. If you did not catch part 1, I would encourage you to go back and listen.
Here are 3 things that stood out as his word in this part of the interview with...
2024-01-1619 min
Perspectives on HealthcareTraci Sexton: A Patient’s Perspective on Healthcare (Part 1)Traci Sexton shares a patient’s perspective on healthcare on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. Traci is from Indiana, Pennsylvania (a town just north of Pittsburgh.) Traci is an amazing story that includes her own diagnosis with arthritis at age 7 and her daughter’s experience with transverse myelitis. This is interview 55 in the world record setting patient’s perspective interview marathon. This episode features the first half of the interview.
Here are 3 things that stood out as Traci Sexton shared a patient’s perspective on healthcare:
There is a fine line bet...
2024-01-1616 min
Perspectives on HealthcareJulia McMichael: A Patient’s Perspective on HealthcareWe get a patient’s perspective on healthcare from Julia McMichael on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. This is interview 54 in the patient’s perspective interview marathon. Julia is from New Jersey. She shares an interesting perspective as it relates to both her personal and professional experiences.
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Here are 3 things that stood out as Juli...
2024-01-1016 min
Perspectives on HealthcareAllison Draper: A Patient’s Perspective on HealthcareAllison Draper provides a patient’s perspective on healthcare during this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. She is located in North Carolina and shares her experiences about the birth of her two children. This interview with Allison Draper is #53 in the Guinness World Record Setting patient interview marathon. Just to give you context, the marathon started at 7:30 a.m. and by the time this interview took place, it was around 9:45 PM and I had been going for over 14 hours straight, without a break.
Here are 3 things that stood out as Allison Draper sh...
2024-01-0513 min
Perspectives on HealthcareYasmin Brown: A Patient’s Perspective on HealthcareYasmin Brown brings a patient’s perspective on healthcare to this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. This is part of the world record setting patient’s perspective interview marathon. It is interview 52 in the series. Yasmin Brown is from Pennsylvania. As you will hear, she has a diversity of experience in healthcare.
Here are 3 things that stood out as Yasmin Brown gave us a patient’s perspective on healthcare:
Healthcare Heroes address the patient’s medical needs but go beyond by offering comfort and support to the patient and the patient’s family.
...
2024-01-0215 min
Perspectives on HealthcareChristina Fontana: A Pharmacist’s Perspective on HealthcareIt’s a pharmacist’s perspective on healthcare from Christina Fontana on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. Originally from Long Island New York, Christina Fontana is now based in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. A member of the Millennial Generation (Generation Y,) she uses her education and training in pharmaceutical to provide a more holistic model of care for the people she serves.
Here are 3 things that stood out as Christina Fontana gave us a pharmacist’s perspective on healthcare:
Patients represent more than a diagnosis, their needs must be met on a physic...
2023-12-1921 min
Perspectives on HealthcareAllison Dennison: A Patient’s Perspective on HealthcareWe get a patient’s perspective on healthcare from Allison Dennison on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. Allison lives in Michigan but is originally from Arizona. She is a member of the Millennial Generation (Generation Y) and shares her experiences in healthcare, including the birth of her child. This interview comes from the Guinness World Record Setting patient interview marathon. It is interview 51, and as you will hear during the conversation takes place after 14 straight hours of interviews. I do a little multitasking during the interview because the next guest is having audio pr...
2023-12-1621 min
Perspectives on HealthcareMary Beth Selby: A Patient’s Perspective on HealthcareMary Beth Selby gives us a patient’s perspective on healthcare in this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. Mary Beth and her family live in South Carolina. Although, she has lived in many places around the United States and references the differences in the healthcare approach from each region. This interview comes from the Guinness World Record Setting patient’s perspective interview marathon. It is interview 50 in the series.
As I mentioned in the intro, we had to skip interview 49 because of poor audio quality. You can read the transcript of that fasc...
2023-12-1217 min
Perspectives on HealthcareEsther Hamblin: A Patient’s Perspective on HealthcareThis episode features a patient’s perspective on healthcare from Esther Hamblin. She joined the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver as part of the Guinness World Record Setting patient interview marathon. Esther is from Virginia and, as you will hear, is a stay-at-home mom who is concerned about her children’s health. This is interview 48 in the marathon.
Here are 3 things that stood out as Esther Hamblin gave us a patient’s perspective on healthcare:
A Healthcare Hero, like Dr. Shane, is somebody who takes a personal interest in their patients and goes above and be...
2023-12-0817 min
Perspectives on HealthcareBrent Richards: A Patient’s Perspective on HealthcareBrent Richards joins Rob Oliver to give a patient’s perspective on healthcare on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast. Brent is a Baby Boomer from Maryland. His interview took place during the world record setting patient interview marathon. It is interview 47. Just to put that in context, I had been interviewing guests for 12 hours and 45 minutes without a break when this interview started. Hopefully, you find value in hearing Brent’s perspective.
Here are 3 things that stood out as Brent Richards gave us a patient’s perspective on healthcare:
Quality healthcare is more than s...
2023-12-0214 min
Perspectives on HealthcareJennifer Silbaugh: A Mental Health Peer Specialist’s Perspective on HealthcareIt’s a mental health peer specialist’s perspective on healthcare from Jennifer Silbaugh on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Jennifer is a new author, the book is called “A Dove in the Shadows,” and shares her personal journey from mental health patient to peer specialist. She is from just outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is a member of the Millennial Generation.
Here are 3 things that stood out in a mental health peer specialist’s perspective on healthcare from Jennifer Silbaugh:
A peer specialist has an advantage over a professional because th...
2023-11-0720 min
Perspectives on HealthcareMary Goldberg: An Assistive Technology Specialist’s Perspective on HealthcareMary Goldberg gives us an assistive technology specialist’s perspective on healthcare on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Mary is a member of the Millennial Generation, although she is close to the line of belonging to Generation X. She lives in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania where she serves as the Associate Dean for Interprofessional Studies at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Science at the University of Pittsburgh.
Here are 3 things that stood out as Mary Goldberg shared an assistive technology specialist’s perspective on healthcare:
It is important to look at the...
2023-10-3122 min
Perspectives on HealthcareLeeAnn Beitko: A Patient’s Perspective on HealthcareLeeAnn Beitko gives us a patient’s perspective on healthcare on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. LeeAnn was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis and rheumatoid arthritis several years ago. It was a long process to reach the correct diagnosis. She is from my hometown of White Oak, Pennsylvania. Her story and insights are fascinating. This is interview 46 in the patient’s perspective interview Marathon.
Here are 3 things that stood out as LeeAnn Beitko shared a patient’s perspective on healthcare:
Sometimes just getting the correct diagnosis takes forever. LeeAnn was not feelin...
2023-10-2717 min
Perspectives on HealthcareBradley Richards: A Caregiver’s Perspective on HealthcareWe get a caregiver’s perspective on healthcare from Bradley Richards on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Of course, Bradley also gives us a bit of a patient’s perspective on healthcare but mostly focuses on his experiences as being a caregiver for his mother as she aged. This is interview 45 in the patient’s perspective interview marathon. Bradley joined the podcast from Frostburg, Maryland.
Here are 3 things that stood out as Bradley Richards gave a caregiver’s perspective on healthcare:
There needs to be a continuity of care for patients...
2023-10-2517 min
Perspectives on HealthcareCeena Jenkins: A Patient’s Perspective on HealthcareToday’s guest is Ceena Jenkins, sharing a patient’s perspective on healthcare on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. This is interview 44 in the Guinness World Record Setting patient’s perspective interview marathon. Ceena is from the sweetest place on earth, Hershey Pennsylvania. She brings her perspective as a patient and as a state employee empowering people with disabilities. Her openness is powerful and refreshing.
Here are 3 things that stood out as Ceena Jenkins gave us a patient’s perspective on healthcare:
All healthcare workers are “Healthcare Heroes”. There is not one name...
2023-10-1719 min
Perspectives on HealthcareAustin Joyce: A Patient’s Perspective on HealthcareIt’s Austin Joyce giving us a patient’s perspective on healthcare on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. Austin is 27 years old and lives in Michigan. He has lived in several other locations over the past few years. Although he has limited experience in the healthcare system, his answers are thoughtful and insightful. This is interview 43 in the patient’s perspective interview marathon.
Here are 3 things that stood out as Austin Joyce shared a patient’s perspective on healthcare:
To be a healthcare hero, medical professionals need to be knowledgeable and have...
2023-10-1318 min
Perspectives on HealthcareMatthew Sembrat: A Patient’s Perspective on HealthcareWe hear a patient’s perspective on healthcare from Matthew Sembrat on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. Matt is a friend of the show from the Pittsburgh area but joined in the patient’s perspective interview marathon from his family’s home up in Maine. This is interview 42 in the interview marathon.
Here are 3 things that stood out as Matt Sembrat gave us a patient’s perspective on healthcare:
Healthcare Heroes represent dedication, care, and selflessness in a way that they support and care for their patients.
Quality healthcare revolves around a...
2023-10-1017 min
Perspectives on HealthcareMaranda Holder: A Patient’s Perspective on HealthcareToday we get a patient’s perspective on healthcare from Maranda Holder on the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. This is interview 41 from the Guinness world record setting interview marathon. Maranda joined the podcast from Chester Virginia, right outside Richmond. It is interesting to hear her perspective as it covers her experiences as a patient and as an employee in the healthcare system.
Here are 3 things that stood out as Maranda Holder shared a patient’s perspective on healthcare:
Stacey Epps is a healthcare hero because he was thorough, patient, and listened to the pati...
2023-10-0618 min
Perspectives on HealthcareRachel Hammon: A Homecare and Hospice Nurse’s Perspective on HealthcareWe hear a homecare and hospice nurse’s perspective on healthcare from Rachel Hammon on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Rachel is a member of Generation X. She joined the podcast from Texas where she is the Executive Director of the Texas Association of Homecare and Hospice. Previously, she was a nurse within the hospital setting as well as the home care setting. As you will hear in the interview, she is also a passionate advocate for patients and their right to receive care in the environment of their choosing.
Here ar...
2023-10-0223 min
Perspectives on HealthcareStacey Hawthorne: A Patient's Perspective on HealthcareStacey Hawthorne gives us a patient’s perspective on healthcare in this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. This is patient interview 40 from the patient’s perspective interview marathon. Stacey is a retired police detective and polygraph from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. She has an amazing story and is a quality individual.
Here are 3 things that stood out as Stacey Hawthorne presented a patient’s perspective on healthcare:
As we get older, we move from thinking we are invincible to seeing the value of healthcare. It is a tool for maintaining mobility, health, and overal...
2023-09-2917 min
Perspectives on HealthcareDaniel Mango: A Clinical Social Worker’s Perspective on HealthcareWe hear a clinical social worker’s perspective on healthcare from Daniel Mango in this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. Daniel has expertise in mental health and treating mental health issues. He is also passionate about serving the African-American community. A member of Generation X, Daniel joined the podcast from California.
Here are 3 things that stood out as Daniel Mango gave a clinical social worker’s perspective on healthcare:
Mental health is a key component of overall wellness. It contributes to our motivation and function in all aspects of our lives.
A he...
2023-09-2622 min
Perspectives on HealthcareAdam Hommey: A Patient’s Perspective on HealthcareIt’s a patient’s perspective on healthcare from Adam Hommey on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Adam is originally from southwestern Pennsylvania, which is where Rob lives, so they have a little dialogue about that area of the country to begin the interview. Adam now lives in Las Vegas Nevada. In the intro to this episode, Rob Oliver explains that health problems have kept him from publishing the podcast. He also shares the exciting news that the patient interviewing Marathon is officially recognized by the Guinness World Records as the longest interviewing Mara...
2023-06-0216 min
Learning from Smart People180 Rob Kessler: How to Find Your Niche in BusinessRob Kessler talks about how to find your niche in business on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver. Kessler is the inventor of the Million Dollar Collar. In this episode, he talks about why he invented the collar and shares his entrepreneurial journey. As an entrepreneur, you will relate to some of his experiences and learn from others.
Here are some of the topics covered as Rob Oliver and Rob Kessler talk about how to find your niche in business:
· Necessity is the mother of invention. Kessler loves to w...
2022-10-2030 min
Learning from Smart People179 Drew Donaldson: How to Become More Strategic in Your MarketingYou will learn how to become more strategic in your marketing from Drew Donaldson during this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver. Drew is a strategist, coach and consultant. His company, GroHaus, helps businesses become competent, strategic, and efficient in their marketing. He is also part of an organization that protects children from online threats. If you are looking for insights into how to improve your marketing, this is the episode for you.
Here are some of the topics covered as Rob Oliver interviews Drew Donaldson about how to become more strategic...
2022-10-1335 min
Perspectives on HealthcareRob Mordkin: A Urologist’s Perspective on HealthcareRob Mordkin shares a urologist’s perspective on healthcare on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Rob is also the chief medical officer of “Let’s Get Checked.” A member of the Baby Boomer generation, he joined the podcast from Washington DC. He also practices in Northern Virginia.
Here are 3 things that stood out as Rob Mordkin gave us a urologist’s perspective on healthcare:
· Robotic surgeries are not automatically performed, the surgeon is responsible for all of the actions that take place and there is no automated process.
· His current...
2022-05-3121 min
Learning from Smart People149 Julie Guest: How to Create a Client StampedeOn this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast, Rob Oliver talks with Julie Guest about how to create a client stampede. Julie is a marketing advisor for companies around the world. She is a regular contributor to media sources such as Forbes, the New York Times and Entrepreneur Magazine. You will hear about how her entrepreneurial journey started when she was in high school. Her book is called “The Client Stampede”.
Here are some of the topics covered in this conversation between Julie Guest and Rob Oliver about how to create a client stampede:
·...
2021-10-2836 min
Perspectives on HealthcareRob Oliver: A Patient’s Perspective on HealthcareAs interviewer and interviewee, Rob Oliver shares a patient’s perspective on healthcare on this unique episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast. A member of Generation X, Rob is a keynote speaker based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Additionally, he has an extensive medical history with multiple injuries and illnesses including a spinal cord injury at age 21. Following that injury, he has been dealing with a variety of medical professionals.
Here are 3 things that stood out as Rob Oliver shared a patient’s perspective on healthcare:
· Quality healthcare means that the patient is at the center of th...
2021-10-1918 min
Learning from Smart People145 Nancy Giere: How to Improve Your Business Through Online LearningOn this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast, Rob Oliver talks to Nancy Giere about how to improve your business through online learning. Nancy shows how online learning is effective for lead generation, employee retention and performance improvement. Her insights into online learning are simple, practical and profound!
Here are a few points to listen for in this conversation between Nancy Giere and Rob Oliver on the Learning from Smart People Podcast:
The good old days of floppy disks and ASCII images
The powerful tools that are readily accessible and available today for online...
2021-09-3032 min
Learning from Smart People144 Gee Ranasinha: How to Evaluate Your MarketingOn this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast, Rob Oliver talks with Gee Ranasinha about how to evaluate your marketing. Gee has been in the marketing field for many years. He helped found a marketing agency that helps entrepreneurs and small business owners. Additionally, he is a professor at a European business school.
Here are some of the high points from Rob Oliver and Gee Ranasinha’s discussion on the Learning from Smart People Podcast:
· Gee Ranasinha’s back story and journey to where he is today
· A reminder of who was succes...
2021-09-2335 min
Learning from Smart People142 Joe Balestrino: How to Use Online Paid Advertising Without Going BrokeThe guest on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast is Joe Balestrino who talks about how to use online paid advertising without going broke. Joe talks with Rob Oliver about pay per click advertising, Google AdSense and how to understand where your advertising spending is going and what revenue it is generating.
Here are a few things that Joe Balestrino and Rob Oliver talked about during this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast:
· How Joe progressed from a web designer to an SEO guru
· Finding the right information on th...
2021-09-0933 min
Learning from Smart People141 Jennifer Darling: How to Sell on LinkedIn Without Being SleazyIf you’re on LinkedIn, Jennifer Darling is your smart person! She shared how to sell on LinkedIn without being sleazy on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver. He was a refreshing conversation with a reminder that sales start with relationships and relationships start with service. Jennifer Darling not only shares great information, she provides a fantastic example on her own LinkedIn profile.
Here are some of the points to ponder from Rob Oliver’s interview of Jennifer do on the Learning from Smart People Podcast:
· Jennifer’s journey from st...
2021-09-0233 min
Learning from Smart People140 Linsi Brownson: How to be Productive and Not Just BusyThe smart person on this episode of the Learning from Smart Full Podcast with Rob Oliver is Linsi Brownson. She talked about how to be productive and not just busy. She is a fellow podcaster, you can hear the “Be Brilliant In Your Business Podcast” on most of the major podcast platforms. Linsi browse and is also a coach who helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs.
Here are a few of the items Linsi Brownson and Rob Oliver talked about during this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast:
· Considering the reason why entrepreneurs start a business
·...
2021-08-2632 min
Learning from Smart People139 April Lynn James: How to Play It ForwardApril Lynn James joined Rob Oliver on the Learning from Smart People Podcast to talk about how to play it forward. It was a conversation about how to enhance creativity and create a connection to joy. April James is an extremely creative person and is the corporeal portion of April plus Madison. I’ll admit, I didn’t understand that at first but she explains it all in this episode of Learning from Smart People.
Here are several of the important points from Rob Oliver’s interview of April Lynn James:
· The originating story of Madison...
2021-08-1932 min
Perspectives on HealthcareGunther Mueller: An Optimal Health Strategist's Perspective on HealthcareOn this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver, Gunther Mueller provides an optimal health strategist’s perspective on healthcare. Born and raised in New York City, Gunther now lives in Anthem, Arizona. He represents Generation X. He is the executive director of Get Well Scottsdale. He has been working with medical professionals to promote optimal health and optimal aging.
Here are 3 things that I picked up from Rob Oliver’s interview with Gunther Mueller on the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast:
· The difference between optimal health and not being sick
· Prescription withou...
2021-08-1711 min
Learning from Smart People138 Jacqui Letran: How to Take Control of Your MindsetThe smart person on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast is Jacqui Letran. She is a multi-award-winning author, speaker and healer. She talks with Rob Oliver about how to take control of your mindset. During the interview she offers insights and advice on identifying where you are and figuring out the steps to get to where you want to be. She is also the founder of Healing Minds.
Here are a few of the topics that Rob Oliver and Jacqui Letran discussed during this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast:
· T...
2021-08-1237 min
Learning from Smart People137 Glennette Goodbread: How to Create a Website that ConvertsRob Oliver interviews Glennette Goodbread on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast. Glennette shares how to build a website that converts. She has over 20 years of experience in the web design and search engine optimization arena and helps her clients generate more leads and grow their businesses through their website.
On a side note, beginning with this episode, Learning from Smart People will only be releasing one episode per week, every Thursday. Enjoy this episode and we will see you next week.
Here are a few of the topics that Glennette Goodbread...
2021-08-0533 min
Learning from Smart People136 Gunther Mueller: How to Live the Life You Have Always WantedGunther Mueller talks about how to live the life you have always wanted on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver. He has developed the 5-Step Magnetic Mind Method and shared some of the concepts during the discussion. He has a background as an entrepreneur and has applied many of the lessons learned from the business world to his concept.
Here are a few of the topics that Gunther Mueller and Rob Oliver discussed:
· A reminder about why we need to learn from Smart People
· Gunther’s entrepreneurial journey
...
2021-07-2934 min
Learning from Smart People135 Michelle Thompson: How to Grow Your Business by Outsourcing and DelegationMichelle Thompson joined Rob Oliver on the Learning from Smart People Podcast to talk about how to grow your business by outsourcing and delegating. Her back story demonstrates how she had no choice but to learn the art of delegation after she experienced a stroke when she was 36 years old. She is now an expert on delegation and outsourcing. Her insights are practical and insightful.
Here are some high points from Rob Oliver and Michelle Thompson’s conversation on the Learning from Smart People Podcast:
· Michelle’s story of having a stroke at age 36
· Learni...
2021-07-2732 min
Learning from Smart People134 Katrina Sawa: How to Jumpstart Your BusinessOn this episode of the Learning from Smart People podcast, Rob Oliver interviews Katrina Sawa about how to Jumpstart Your Business. Katrina is a coach and consultant that helps entrepreneurs build moneymaking businesses. She shared great insights and practical tips for startups and established companies on how to put your business on autopilot and make your profits soar.
Here are a few of the topics that Rob Oliver and Katrina Sawa covered in this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast:
· Who needs to jumpstart their business?
· Assessing your business when you are fe...
2021-07-2233 min
Learning from Smart People133 Ryan Reger: How to Make a Comfortable Living Completely OnlineRyan Reger talks with Rob Oliver about how to make a comfortable living completely online during this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast. Ryan and his wife Melanie have been doing this since 2008. There are number of ways to do it and he shares an overview as well as some specific steps to take if you would like to make a living online.
Here are a few of the things that Rob Oliver and Ryan Reger covered in this episode of Learning from Smart People:
· A brief discussion on football
· People don’t di...
2021-07-2032 min
Learning from Smart People132 Alison Vidotto: How to Create Systems for Business SuccessOn this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast my guest is Alison Vidotto. Alison talked with Rob Oliver about how to create systems for business success. She has the experience as a business owner as well as a coach and trainer.
Here are a few of the topics covered in the conversation between Alison Vidotto and Rob Oliver:
· The origin of “Push Business”
· Having systems in place helps with the pivot during crisis
· The key during crisis is survival
· The consequences of entrepreneurs being isolated
· What does it mean to be onl...
2021-07-1532 min
Learning from Smart People131 Marvin Greene: How Technology Builds Relationships and CommunitiesMarvin Green joined Rob Oliver on the Learning from Smart People Podcast to talk about how technology builds relationships and communities. Marvin is an IT specialist from Pittsburgh and has some practical understanding of the interaction between technology, values and relationships.
Here are a few of the topics that Marvin Green and Rob Oliver discussed in this episode of Learning from Smart People:
· Happy birthday to me!
· Humans are the most important part of the technology set up
· Technology can either divide or connect people
· Video calls allow us a glimpse into othe...
2021-07-1333 min
Learning from Smart People130 Melissa Del Toro Schaffner: How to Empower Young People to Pursue Their DreamsIn this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver, Melissa Del Toro Schaffner talks about how to empower young people to pursue their dreams. She has created a coloring book to encourage girls to pursue occupations that are not stereotypically thought of as jobs for women. It is a powerful interview on a topic that is so important.
Here are a few of the high points of this conversation between Melissa Del Toro Schaffner and Rob Oliver:
· Melissa’s experiences on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?”
· Transitioning from an electric...
2021-07-0837 min
Learning from Smart People129 Meridith Alexander: How to See the Possibilities that ExistMeridith Alexander shared the story of her daughter Schuyler on the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver. She talked about how to see the possibilities that exist, even in the most difficult circumstances. Meridith received the phone call that every parent dreads! Her daughter Schuyler had been injured during a trip to South America. Meridith chose to put everything that she had learned theoretically about the “Inner Game” to practical use in helping her daughter.
Here are a few of the points covered in this conversation between Rob Oliver and Meridith Alexander:
• The back s...
2021-07-0633 min
Learning from Smart People128 Regina Petersburgsky: How to Start an Amazon BusinessToday’s Smart Person is Regina Petersburgsky. She joined the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver to talk about how to start an Amazon business. She has an amazing back story of learning a serious work ethic from our parents as her family fled Russia and moved to Australia. Today, she is an Amazon seller and is all about “Women on Amazon”
During this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast, Rob Oliver and Regina Petersburgsky cover:
· Regina’s story of moving to Australia as a refugee
· Nothing comes to you without ef...
2021-07-0136 min
Learning from Smart People127 Tiara M Tucker: How to be an Empowerment ConnectorTiara M Tucker joined Rob Oliver on the Learning from Smart People Podcast to talk about how to be an empowerment connector. Tiara wears a number of “tiaras” but is most passionate about empowering other people and helping them to connect with the world around them. She is also the founder of the “Speak That! Movement”.
Here are several things that Rob Oliver and Tiara M Tucker covered in this episode of Learning from Smart People:
· Turning a passion into a career
· Building a brand starts with individual actions
· There is more than one way to...
2021-06-2937 min
Learning from Smart People126 Matt Franklin: How to Prepare for Retirement as an EntrepreneurMatt Franklin joined Rob Oliver on the Learning from Smart People Podcast to talk about how to prepare for retirement as an entrepreneur. Matt also talked about his experiences on Shark Tank and how his success there propelled him to do what he is doing today. According to Matt Franklin, he is the only Shark Tank contestant who has been punched by another Shark Tank contestant. Seriously, you have to listen to the podcast to hear his story.
Here are a few of the topics Rob Oliver and Matt Franklin discussed on this episode of Learning from...
2021-06-2432 min
Learning from Smart People125 Sean Lardo: How to Build Relationships that Matter in Business and in LifeToday’s topic is how to build relationships that matter in business and in life with Sean Lardo. During this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast, Rob Oliver and Sean Lardo talk about the interesting story of how they were connected and Sean shares his insights into the importance of the relationships that you form in your personal life and in your business. His insights are based on 9 years of military service as well as many years in the business world.
Here are some high points from the conversation between Sean Lardo and Rob Oliver:...
2021-06-2236 min
Learning from Smart People124 Christina Eanes: How to Grow Yourself and Your Business Through Escape RoomsToday's guest on the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver is former FBI violent crimes analyst Christina Eanes. She talked about how to grow yourself and your business through escape rooms. After developing her problem-solving abilities in the FBI, she has become a speaker, trainer and author to help people increase their self-awareness and strengthen the teams in the workplace utilizing escape rooms.
Here are a few of the topics that Christina Eanes and Rob Oliver covered in this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast:
· Christina Eanes' background as a FBI v...
2021-06-1732 min
Learning from Smart People123 Dorit Sasson: An Overview of Search Engine Optimization (SEO)Today’s smart person is Dorit Sasson from SEO Magic with an overview of Search Engine Optimization (SEO.) During this interview on the Learning from Smart People Podcast, Rob Oliver and Dorit go over the nuts and bolts of optimizing your website for Google. If you have a website, you need to hear what she has to say.
Here are some of the topics covered by Rob Oliver and Dorit Sasson on this episode of Learning from Smart People:
· What is search engine optimization? (SEO)
· The power of content and keywords
· The value of co...
2021-06-1536 min
Learning from Smart People122 Denise Sinkavich: How to Supercharge Your Website for GoogleDenise Sinkavich talks about how to supercharge your website for Google and other search engines on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver. She started out making websites to communicate with fellow hockey families and turned it into a business, DDS Web Design. If you have questions about search engine optimization, website security or just setting up a website, you’ve come to the right place!
During this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast, Denise Sinkavich and Rob Oliver talk about the following:
· The origin of DDS Web Des...
2021-06-1036 min
Learning from Smart People121 Diane Breaux (The Pickle Lady): How to Build a Unique BrandIn this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast, Rob Oliver interviews the Pickle Lady – Diane Breaux and her husband Randal about how to build a unique brand. Diane Breaux is a real estate agent in the Prescott Arizona area who has developed her personal brand as the Pickle Lady. She has grown her business to the point that she now has a team supporting her. The Pickle Lady and her team are known as the Pickle Brigade.
Here are a few of the topics that Rob Oliver and the Pickle Lady (Diane Breaux) cover in th...
2021-06-0835 min
Learning from Smart People120 Lori Ball: How to Use Your Experiences with Adversity to Help OthersLori Ball joined the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver to talk about how to use your experiences with adversity to help others. She has a cancer survivor who formed Faith and Gratitude, a 501c(3) nonprofit dedicated to serving cancer patients and their caregivers. The organization provides resources gathered from Lori’s experiences, most of which were not easily accessible during her treatment.
Here are a few of the things that Lori Ball and Rob Oliver talk about on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast:
· A self-diagnosis of ovarian cancer...
2021-06-0332 min
Learning from Smart People119 Kim Sterry: How to Grow a Side Hustle BusinessKim Sterry talks about how to grow a side hustle business on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver. Kim turned a passion for food into a cooking business, delivering high quality homemade food for local customers.
Here are a few of the topics Rob Oliver and Kim Sterry cover in this episode of Learning from Smart People:
· How her business grew from a blog to a pickup kitchen
· Developing signature dishes and outside the box recipes
· Doing what you love and turning it into a bus...
2021-06-0132 min
Learning from Smart People118 Wayne Mullins: How to be a Lifelong LearnerWayne Mullins talks about how to be a lifelong learner on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver. As an entrepreneur and family man he works to build self-awareness and develop himself, his relationships and his business. His strategies are simple, practical and achievable.
In this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast, Rob Oliver and Wayne Mullins talk about the following:
· The origin of the name “Ugly Mug Marketing”
· Wayne’s education in Automobile University
· His recommendation for podcast to learn from
· Why he learns better fro...
2021-05-2733 min
Learning from Smart People117 Destini Copp: How to Create an Online CourseIf you’re wondering how to build an online course, check out today’s episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast. Rob Oliver interviews Destini Copp about online education and how to use online courses to build your brand and increase your revenue. Destini Copp is a former college professor who helps entrepreneurs launch and grow their online businesses.
During the conversation between Destini Copp and Rob Oliver you will learn about the following:
· The beginning of the online education concept
· How COVID forced the issue with online courses
· Online courses open your bu...
2021-05-2532 min
Learning from Smart People116 Tonya Thomas: How to Grow Your Business Using a Virtual AssistantOn today’s episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast, Tonya Thomas talks about how to grow your business using a virtual assistant. She talks with Rob Oliver about her virtual assistant company, the services they provide and the impact that it has on her clients. If you have considered the need for delegating some of your responsibilities, check out what she has to say.
Rob Oliver and Tonya Thomas discuss the following concepts during this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast:
· Keeping your “why” in mind when delegating
· The value of start...
2021-05-2031 min
Learning from Smart People115 Melanie Colusci: How to Move from Startup to SuccessToday’s episode of Learning from Smart People Podcast features an interview with Melanie Colusci about how to move from start up to success. Rob Oliver and Melanie Colusci talk about how she came to be a 3X business owner and an entrepreneurial coach for female entrepreneurs.
Here are a few of the topics covered by Melanie Colusci and Rob Oliver in this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast:
· How Melanie became an entrepreneur
· Why following in your parent’s footsteps isn’t always bad
· The evolution to owning three businesses
· Gui...
2021-05-1832 min
Learning from Smart People114 Sarah Long: How to Write a Book and Get it PublishedMy guest is Sarah Long, author of “College Cooking 101: Fast Food Without a Kitchen.” She joined the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver to talk about how to write a book and get it published. As an accountant with no writing experience, she managed to get her book published through a traditional publisher and into bookstores across the country.
Here are a few of the topics Sarah long and Rob Oliver discussed during this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast:
· The back story on Sarah’s book and why she wrote it
...
2021-05-1330 min
Learning from Smart People112 Sandra Younger: How to Turn Adversity into OpportunityToday’s guest on the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver is Sandra Younger. She talks about how to turn adversity into opportunity. Her back story is fascinating, she escaped one of the largest wildfires in California history. Drawing from experience, she has learned all about resilience and posttraumatic growth.
Here are a few of the things Sandra Younger and Rob Oliver talk about during this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast:
· Sandra’s story of the Fire Outside My Window
· The Bobcat miracle
· Looking for the steps to come ba...
2021-05-0632 min
Learning from Smart People111 Helen Chang: How to Build Your Entrepreneurial Toolkit with a BookHelen Chang talks about how to build your entrepreneurial toolkit with a book on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver. She is an award-winning journalist, a best-selling ghostwriter and a truly Smart Person. Helen Chang has an infectious energy and provides a clear rationale as to why a book is a powerful tool for entrepreneurs.
Here are a few of the topics covered by Rob Oliver and Helen Chang in this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast:
· How a book fits into an entrepreneur’s “toolbox”
· The two...
2021-05-0435 min
Learning from Smart People109 Rhonda Williams: How to Live Stress FreeRhonda Williams joined the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver to talk about how to live stress-free. With her background as a medical professional, she understands stress from both sides: experiential and clinical. She has great insights for Recovering Stressed Out Leaders.
Here are a few things that you will learn during this discussion between Rob Oliver and Rhonda Williams:
· Where does stress come from
· Stress-free does not mean without stress
· Becoming a stress ninja
· The way the external environment affects us is a choice
· The need for self-awareness
· How your stress affects those around...
2021-04-2731 min
Learning from Smart People108 Jacqueline Wales: How to Live Without FearToday's topic is how to live without fear with Jacqueline Wales. Host Rob Oliver spoke to Miss Wales about the definition of fear and how to overcome the fear that often paralyzes us and keeps us from moving forward. It's a very powerful and relevant episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast.
During this discussion between Rob Oliver and Jacqueline Wales you will learn the following:
The definition of fear
The power of "seeing differently"
Why fear is imagination based
The effects of being stuck in uncertainty
The present is the only tangible time we...
2021-04-2232 min
Learning from Smart People106 Robert MacPhee: How to Make Excellent DecisionsRobert MacPhee talks about how to make excellent decisions on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver. Excellent Decisions is not just Robert MacPhee's book, it is his work, his passion, his life and his legacy. We make more decisions than we realize, by developing our values and vision, we can ensure that we are making excellent decisions.
As Rob Oliver mentioned during the open, FeedSpot.com recognized the Learning from Smart People Podcast as one of the "Top 35 Entrepreneurship Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021." (Link below.)
Here are a...
2021-04-1534 min
Learning from Smart People104 Sheri Prentiss: How to Find Purpose After Devastating ChangeRob Oliver talks with Sheri Prentiss in this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast. Dr. Sheri shares insight into how to find purpose after devastating change. A well respected and successful medical doctor, Sheri's whole life changed when she developed lymphedema as the result of her treatments for cancer. Her story is powerful and her positivity is infectious.
During this discussion between Rob Oliver and Sheri Prentiss you will hear:
Sheri's reason for becoming a physician
Lymphedema – the condition that changed her ability to do her job
Why you can't just move on all th...
2021-04-0830 min
Learning from Smart People102 Amy Rose Herrick: How to Increase Your Profit and Build Your BusinessToday's smart person on the Learning from Smart People Podcast is Amy Rose Herrick. She talks with Rob Oliver about how to increase your profit and build your business. As an entrepreneur and financial planner, she has great insights and ideas.
Here are a few of the highlights of the discussion between Amy Rose Herrick and Rob Oliver:
How the title of her book was inspired
Amy's story of entrepreneurship
How to make a step from great employee to great business owner
Quick tips for areas to increase profits
Evaluating the effective return of your advertising
...
2021-04-0132 min
Learning from Smart People101 Simone Knego: How to Change the Way You See YourselfToday's smart person is Simone Knego. She and Rob Oliver talk about how to change the way you see yourself. Her story of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, adopting 3 children and being an entrepreneur brings a lot to the Learning from Smart People Podcast.
Here are some things to listen for in this conversation between Simone Knego and Rob Oliver:
Simone's back story (Go Gators!)
Her story of deciding to adopt (3 kids)
How she decided on the title of her book, the Extraordinary Ordinary You
Why we don't realize the amazing things we are capable of
How to...
2021-03-3031 min
Learning from Smart People98 Kayla Brissi: How to Develop a Warrior MindsetKayla Brissi joined Rob Oliver on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast. She talked about how to develop a warrior mindset. We all go through adversity, we need to build up our inner strength to cope with the difficulties that we experience in our lives. Kayla says that we need to develop the mental muscle to handle those experiences before we go through them.
Here are a few of the topics that Rob Oliver and Kayla Brissi discussed:
Kayla's story of the adversity in her life
Her transition from business coaching to life...
2021-03-1835 min
Learning from Smart People96 Michael Dermer: The Lonely EntrepreneurMichael Dermer, founder of the Lonely Entrepreneur, joined host Rob Oliver on the Learning from Smart People Podcast. Their conversation looked at the struggles of being an entrepreneur as well as the accompanying feeling of being alone in those struggles. Michael has taken his experiences and created the Lonely Entrepreneur, a resource for entrepreneurs that provides them with the tools and understanding they need to succeed.
Here are a few of the things that Michael Dermer and Rob Oliver discussed:
How Michael started a business to reward people for being healthy
The effect of the financial...
2021-03-1129 min
Learning from Smart People90 Andie Monet: How to Develop a Business StrategyIn this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast, Rob Oliver interviews Andie Monet about how to develop a business strategy. Andie Monet is a business strategist who help small business owners with a tool she developed called the Roadmap for Strategic Growth.
During the podcast, Rob Oliver and Andie Monet talk about the following:
What it means to have clarity in your business
The relationship between clarity, strategy and action
How to handle your fear of failure
Why failure is not always a bad thing
The three legged stool of business
The value of...
2021-02-1830 min
Learning from Smart People88 Ben Reuter: How (and Why) to Make Movement a Part of Your LifestyleIn this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast, Rob Oliver interviews Ben Reuter about how to make movement a part of your lifestyle. Ben is an exercise physiologist and a college professor. He lives by the ethos – "Movement is a lifestyle, not just an activity."
Here are a few items that Ben Reuter and Rob Oliver cover in this podcast episode:
The tools of movement and fitness
Why having the tools isn't enough
The meaning of the phrase movement is a lifestyle
How movement improves your quality of life
The difference between movement and ex...
2021-02-1132 min
Learning from Smart People86 Kris Ward: Win the Hour, Win the DayToday's guest on the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver is Kris Ward, creator of the Win the Hour, Win the Day. She is an expert on growing your business by growing your team. Win the Hour, Win the Day is a concept that helps entrepreneurs make their ambitions come to life.
Here are a few of the topics covered by Kris Ward and Rob Oliver in this episode of Learning from Smart People:
The back story of how Kris Ward started this business
Her facilitation of ideas to implementation
How to build a...
2021-02-0430 min
Learning from Smart People84 Daniel Massimino: The Journey of a Young Entrepreneur – Growth, Failure, Addiction, Recovery and RebuildingDaniel Massimino shares his story on the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver. He is the president and CEO of The Credit Connection and talks about his journey as a young entrepreneur. Daniel is very open and talks frankly about the failure of his business, his battles with anxiety, his struggle with alcohol, medication and drugs and the steps that he has taken to get to where he is today.
In this conversation between Daniel Massimino and Rob Oliver you will learn:
How a high school aged kids started an international seven-figure company
How...
2021-01-2832 min
Learning from Smart People83 Rob Oliver: Your Message, Your Values and Your DreamsIn this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast, host Rob Oliver shares three stories from his experiences. Each story has a lesson that he has learned and Rob not only shares his lesson but how he sees it applying to entrepreneurs, business people and all of humanity. These stories all come from Rob Oliver's book, "Still Falling."
Here are a few of the things that you will learn from Rob Oliver during this episode:
How an older gentleman at a free speaking engagement made him rethink his message
The importance of having a clear...
2021-01-2827 min
Learning from Smart People31 More than Mere Survival - Rob OliverHost Rob Oliver shares his thoughts about using this pandemic as an opportunity for growth. No guest, no interview, just Rob Oliver wearing his "Your Motivational Speaker" hat and delivering some of the key points from his new presentation called "More than Mere Survival." This presentation was developed in response to COVID-19 and draws lessons from Rob's personal rehabilitation and growth following his spinal cord injury that apply to individuals, nations and our entire world as we all grapple with life during this pandemic.
Here are some points to listen for during this episode:
Rob does...
2020-07-2833 min
Learning from Smart People25 Book Writing and Storytelling with Rob OliverIn honor of our 25th episode, we flipped the script! Josh Oliver guest hosts and interviews Rob Oliver about storytelling and book writing. It’s an interesting role reversal when Rob is answering questions instead of asking. This episode is for more than just aspiring authors, it’s about why stories are important and how to pass along wisdom, history and experience.
Here are a few things to listen for:
The traditions of storytelling
The effect of telling a story
The value of a written record of your experiences and wisdom
The process for writing a book...
2020-07-0729 min