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The DisruptorsWhy Price Wars Are Killing Manufacturers Without a Digital Differentiator | The Disruptors #9If you’re still competing on price alone, you’ve already lost.In Episode 9 of The Disruptors, Ritesh Shah and Julian Wallis unpack why manufacturers and industrial businesses get stuck in price wars — and how poor data, disconnected systems, and reliance on individuals keep them trapped.They explain how to build a true digital differentiator: structured data, scalable systems, and repeatable processes that unlock growth and enterprise value.Topics Covered:00:00:45 – Why quality and service aren’t enoughEvery competitor claims these, which means they no lo...
2025-08-2535 minThe Disruptors
The DisruptorsWhy Digital Transformation Fails After Launch (And How to Get the Real ROI) | The Disruptors #8In Episode 8 of The Disruptors, Ritesh Shah and Julian Wallis dig into the most overlooked phase of digital transformation: what happens after go-live. This is the Dominate Phase of the 4DCX Framework® — where systems either become compounding assets… or turn into stale, expensive liabilities.This episode is your blueprint for shifting mindsets, setting strong foundations, and unlocking continuous ROI from your digital platforms.Topics Covered:00:00:00 – The Trap of ‘Launch and Leave’Why most businesses stop improving after go-live00:01:05 – What the Dominate Phase Actually Look...
2025-08-0441 minThe Disruptors
The DisruptorsStop Digitising Chaos — Fix the Process First | The Disruptors #7If you digitise chaos, all you get is faster chaos.In Episode 7 of The Disruptors, Ritesh Shah and Julian Wallis unpack why so many digital transformation projects fail — not because of bad tech, but because of broken processes. Businesses often replicate old habits in new systems, expecting different results.This conversation cuts through the hype to surface the real issue: It’s not about the software. It’s about the structure.And if your processes are flawed, no system — AI, ERP, or otherwise — will save you.Topics Covered:...
2025-07-2144 minThe Disruptors
The DisruptorsDon’t Just Improve Operations - Build Enterprise Value! | The Disruptors #6If your systems run on someone else’s software, they’re not really yours.In Episode 6 of The Disruptors, Ritesh Shah and Julian Wallis explore how manufacturers and wholesalers can start treating their processes — not just their tech tools and systems — as assets. When you build your own systems, you’re not just improving operations. You’re building real intellectual property that adds enterprise value.The conversation flips the script on what most business owners assume: Buying software doesn’t make your business more valuable. Owning your operating system does.Topics...
2025-07-0723 minThe Disruptors
The DisruptorsInefficiency: The Silent Tax Killing Profit and Scale | The Disruptors #5If inefficiency is a tax, most businesses are quietly going broke.In this episode #5 of The Disruptors, Ritesh Shah and Julian Wallis unpack how hidden inefficiencies — like relying on spreadsheets, manual workarounds, and disconnected systems — silently drain profit, block scale, and erode enterprise value.They explain why these inefficiencies often go unnoticed, how PSV Thinking™ reframes the problem, and what it actually takes to fix the foundations — not just patch the symptoms.Whether you're trying to double your business or just get your house in order, this episode gives you the lens and...
2025-06-2336 minThe Disruptors
The DisruptorsIs Your Business Actually AI-Ready? | The Disruptors #4AI won’t save your business. But building AI-ready systems just might.In Episode 4 of The Disruptors, Ritesh Shah and Julian Wallis break down the real reason most businesses fail to scale — and how it ties directly to AI system readiness.If your operations still rely on manual work, scattered tools, or person-dependent processes, you’re not ready to scale — and you're definitely not ready for AI. Julian explains what “AI readiness” actually means in practice, and how smart companies are systemising and digitising to create true leverage.Packed with real-world examples fro...
2025-06-1629 minThe Disruptors
The DisruptorsGeneric Software Won’t Scale You — Building Your EdgeFactor™ Will | The Disruptors #3Most tech delivers features. Yours should deliver Profit, enable Scale, and build enterprise Value.In this episode of The Disruptors, Ritesh Shah and Julian Wallis break down why most businesses stall when they rely on off-the-shelf systems. From broken customer portals to tangled ERP setups, they show how building your own tech — designed around PSV Thinking™ — creates more than just efficiency. It builds long-term business value.This isn’t about reinventing the wheel. It’s about owning the vehicle.Whether you’re planning your first portal or struggling with a legacy tech stack...
2025-06-0942 minThe Disruptors
The DisruptorsWhy Legacy Systems Break Businesses (And What to Do About It) | The Disruptors #2Legacy systems aren’t just outdated — they’re operational handbrakes.In Episode 2 of The Disruptors, Ritesh Shah and Julian Wallis unpack the hidden cost of clinging to legacy systems. From internal custom-built platforms to bloated off-the-shelf ERPs, they explain why duct-taped fixes create long-term liabilities — and how leaders can escape the cycle.They cover everything from sunk cost bias and tech debt to poor architecture and misused tools. You’ll also learn how to prioritise the right problems, avoid vendor-driven decisions, and architect your systems for long-term scalability using API-first thinking.Whether yo...
2025-06-0243 minThe Disruptors
The DisruptorsWhy Most Digital Projects Fail & How to Fix Them | The Disruptors #1Most digital projects fail. Not because of bad code — but bad thinking.In this premiere episode of The Disruptors™, Ritesh Shah and Julian Wallis unpack the costly truth behind failed transformations. From multimillion-dollar ERP disasters to customer portals no one uses, they break down why most businesses confuse tools with strategy — and how PSV Thinking™ flips the model.Whether you're leading a transformation or trying to justify your next tech investment, this episode will give you the filter to sort what’s worth building from what’s not.Topics Covered:...
2025-05-2643 minEquity Evolution: Shaping the Next Era of Business
Equity Evolution: Shaping the Next Era of BusinessWhy do DEIB Programs Fail?Welcome to "Equity Evolution: Shaping the Next Era of Business," where we embark on an enlightening journey through the intricate world of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). In our debut episode, we delve deep into a critical question: "Why Do DEIB Programs Often Fall Short?" In this thought-provoking episode, we dissect 9 reasons DEIB initiatives fail—unraveling the challenges that frequently hinder their success. But here's the twist – we don't stop at identifying the problems; we provide actionable solutions that can reshape your organization's future. If you are ready to lead the Equity Evolution in your...
2023-10-0437 minDisruptors Insights
Disruptors InsightsEconomic Roller Coaster: Riding the Waves of Tech Earnings, Tunneling Disruptions, and Monetary Policy TwistsIn this pivotal episode of "Disruptors Insights," we delve into the heart of contemporary financial fluctuations and tech industry turmoil, casting light on the seemingly unpredictable global economic landscape. We unpack consequential stories such as the Bank of England's relentless interest rate hikes, Amazon's impressive Q2 results, Apple's revenue dip, Elon Musk's ambitious Vegas tunneling project, Maersk's global shipping challenges, Etsy's success amidst uncertainty, and the evolving economic scenarios in the US and India. We explore how these intricate narratives could impact your life and reshape your perception of the global economy. Along the way, we encourage you to...
2023-08-0410 minDisruptors Insights
Disruptors InsightsUnveiling Tech Titans and Billionaire Secrets | Disruptors Insights PodcastWelcome to Disruptors Insights, where we embark on an exhilarating journey through tech and business. Join us as we delve into major tech earnings, rising mortgage rates, India's potential in the global commodity trade, Ford's EV strategies, China's economic shifts, and Saudi Arabia's oil production challenges. Explore the "Buy, Borrow, Die" tactic of the ultra-wealthy and NASA's innovative solution to curb deforestation. Plus, get essential personal finance and retirement planning tips. It's an episode filled with insights, discussions, and a dash of humor. Subscribe, review, and follow us for the latest episodes and join the conversation. Lead the way...
2023-07-3108 minInnovation Bites
Innovation BitesInnovation Bites #7 - Headlines | Ignite SydneyWelcome to the Innovation Bites #7 - July 2023. We’re recording from the Disruptors Co office at the Quantum Terminal on the lands of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We cover the tastiest and most exciting parts of the Australian innovation ecosystem. This week: Innovation news headlines including: Indigenous VC firm - First Australians Capital - secures $15 million in capital to invest in indigenous enterprises https://www.digitalnationaus.com.au/news/first-australians-capital-secures-15m-to-support-indigenous-entrepreneurs-597787 Hollywood actors go on strike over concerns about AIhttps://gizmodo.com.au/2023/07/hollywoods-groundbreaking-ai-proposal-for-actors-sounds-like-a-nightmare/  Applications open for...
2023-07-1516 minInnovation Bites
Innovation BitesInnovation Bites #6 - Headlines | Polipedia | Threads Welcome to the Innovation Bites #6 - July 2023. We’re recording from the Disruptors Co office at the Quantum Terminal on the lands of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We cover the tastiest and most exciting parts of the Australian innovation ecosystem. This week: Innovation news headlines including: Bupa Ecodisruptive - https://www.bupa.com/sustainability/eco-disruptive-challenge Cut Through Ventures report - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cut-through-venture_cut-through-quarterly-q2-2023-australian-activity-7082104538257633280-WibK  We also interview: Polipedia: https://polipedia.com.au Ebony McKenna: htt...
2023-07-0825 minInnovation Bites
Innovation BitesInnovation Bites: Tasty Australian Innovation Treats - 9 June 2023Welcome to the Innovation Bites podcast for the week ending 9 June 2023. We’re recording from the Disruptors Co office at the Quantum Terminal on the lands of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We cover the tastiest and most exciting parts of the Australian innovation ecosystem. This week: Innovation news headlines including: Apple's new VR headset (check out BBC Technology Editor, Zoe Kleinman's tweet stream) CSIRO's free MedTech program for SMEs - Innovate to Grow NewsCorp's new innovation centre Entries now open for the InnovationAus Awards for 2023. ...
2023-06-1017 minEquity Evolution: Shaping the Next Era of Business
Equity Evolution: Shaping the Next Era of BusinessSeason 1 Finale- Becoming a DEI Leader: Finding the Right Interventions for SuccessJoin Jasleen and Alexandria as they explore how to become a DEI leader. Understand why becoming a DEI leader is critical for business success and what levers need to be pulled to create sustainable change and long-term success. We also explore what we have learned in this first season and how we are applying our lessons at The Disruptors. To book a free DEI Gap Assessment call head over to jobdisruptors.com
2023-05-1756 minSEASON 3
SEASON 3Episode 29 – Sue Fennessy – where there’s darkness, let the sunshine in!In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Sue Fennessy, founder and CEO of WeAre8 which hopes to change the future of social media by building a platform that is positive and puts people and the planet first. Sue Fennessy is a serial tech entrepreneur who has spent 30 years creating disruptive businesses. Sue describes what motivates, inspires and excites her – and she describes it as a passion for solving problems together and being the ‘antithesis of everything that has controlled humanity over the last 15 years’. She talks about the ‘darkness ‘she sees in the world, such as th...
2023-04-2400 minEquity Evolution: Shaping the Next Era of Business
Equity Evolution: Shaping the Next Era of BusinessMany the Miles: What Mindful Disruption Looks Like for Women In TechAda Lovelace wrote the first algorithm in 1842. In 1962, Katherine Johnson ran the calculations for John Glenn's orbital spaceflight by hand. The history of women in tech is full of women pushing the boundaries and making history - and it's also full of women whose stories have never been told, who have quietly pushed progress forward in thousands of small ways. Join The Disruptors and Guest Tracy Justice for a conversation on mindful disruption, choosing when to be bold, and celebrating the legacy and future of women in tech. https://jobdisruptors.com/checklist/
2023-04-1957 minSEASON 3
SEASON 3Episode 28 – Celynn Morin – Creating mental margin by listening to our bodiesIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Your Wellbeing Whisperer Celynn Morin. Celynn is a registered health practitioner, professional speaker and workplace wellbeing consultant who works with business leaders, entrepreneurs and their teams, sharing practical techniques and strategies on managing energy, health, performance and improving resilience. Our bodies are constantly whispering to us and Celynn says we need to hear those whispers and respond to them so problems don’t build up and the whispers don’t turn to shouts or screams. This is why she calls herself the Wellbeing Whisperer. We should never unde...
2023-04-1900 minSEASON 3
SEASON 3Episode 27 – “Nature has all the answers” – A panel discussion on solutions to the climate crisisWelcome to a special episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors where Jeff is joined once again by experts who are leading the way in the fight against climate change. Today, Jeff Dewing is joined by Jeroen van de Waal and Rita Carbó from The Reef Company, as well as Cloudfm’s Head of ESG Katrina Christopoulos. The focus of today’s panel session is to explore the potential challenges or blockages to action and consider the benefits of tech or nature based solutions to the climate crisis. The panellists begin todays episode by discussing the concept of Greenwashing where compa...
2023-04-0500 minSEASON 3
SEASON 3Episode 26 – Nazir Afzal OBE – Giving a voice to those who don’t get heardIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Nazir Afzal; Chancellor of the University of Manchester, and former Chief Crown Prosecutor with the Crown Prosecution Service. He was the chief executive of the Association of Police and crime commissioners and is also a member of the Independent Press Standards Organisation Complaints Committee. Nazir explains to Jeff how the driving force throughout his career has been to provide a voice to those who don’t get heard. He reflects on his childhood and the traumatic circumstances that motivated him to advocate for positive change in the wo...
2023-03-2900 minSEASON 3
SEASON 3Episode 25 – “Having courage to change” – A panel discussion on the future of the WorkplaceWelcome to a special episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors – a panel discussion with innovative business leaders. Today, Jeff Dewing is joined by Nicola Smith who is Interim CEO at Timewise, an organisation championing flexible working and equality in the workplace. Simone Roche MBE is founder of Northern Power Women, a community spanning all sectors, genders and socio-economic groups that is dedicated to accelerating gender equality and social mobility. And Sheila Callaham is a co-founder, Executive Director, and Board Chair for Age Equity Alliance who are committed to helping businesses, organisations, and communities ensure Age Equity in the workplace th...
2023-03-2200 minSEASON 3
SEASON 3Episode 24 – Vikas Shah MBE DL – Knowing your values and finding your purposeIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to entrepreneur, investor & philanthropist Vikas Shah. Vikas started his first business aged 14 and is now CEO of Swiscot Group (a textiles & commodities trading business) alongside being a venture-investor in a number of businesses internationally. Vikas was awarded an MBE for Services to Business and the Economy in Her Majesty the Queen’s 2018 New Year’s Honours List and in 2021 became a Deputy Lieutenant of the Greater Manchester Lieutenancy. Vikas and Jeff discuss purpose. What drives us, motivates us and ultimately leads to success? The answer, it seems, is rare...
2023-03-1500 minSEASON 3
SEASON 3Episode 23 – Manley Hopkinson – leading teams through compassion, understanding and listeningIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Manley Hopkinson; Author, Consultant, Keynote Speaker and leading voice in Compassionate Leadership.   Manley explains that ‘the outcome of leadership should be commitment’. Being a good leader is about enabling people, inspiring them and creating an environment where they want to stay and thrive.    As a leader you need to be able to influence people, but your team will only be influenced if they allow you to influence them. Team members will engage and support you if they feel you hav...
2023-03-0800 minSEASON 3
SEASON 3Episode 22 – Julio Bruno – reinvention, reassessment and taking time to thinkIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to CEO, investor and author Julio Bruno. Julio has led many multinational companies including Time Out Group, and is currently Chairman of Mercato Metropolitano, London’s first Sustainable Community Market with 5 locations in the city and expanding internationally. He is also Board Director of Pacha Group, a global entertainment and luxury hospitality platform. Julio describes himself as an international citizen, born in Spain but having lived and worked all over the world. He explains why he has ultimately settled in the UK and considers himself grateful to have wo...
2023-03-0100 minSEASON 3
SEASON 3Episode 21 – John Mullins – the entrepreneurial mindset and breaking the rulesIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to John Mullins, Associate Professor of Management Practice in Marketing and Entrepreneurship at London Business School. John shares much of his past experience in business, including the story of a shop he ran that sold fresh pasta. He reflects on the emotional impact of the failure of that business and the factors that led to its demise. Later John pivoted into teaching and uses the lessons he learnt in business to inform his students and shares the knowledge he has acquired. John is now an award-winning teacher and...
2023-02-2200 minSEASON 3
SEASON 3Episode 20 – “We need to radically reset” – A panel discussion on sustainability and businessWelcome to a special episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors – our first panel discussion with experts who are leading the way in the fight against climate change. Today, Jeff Dewing is joined by Jeroen van de Waal and Rita Carbó from The Reef Company, as well as Cloudfm’s Head of ESG Katrina Christopoulos.   Not only are we, as a planet, putting out too much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere but we are also undermining our most effective carbon sinks. The Amazon Rainforest, touted as the lungs of our planet, is now a net-emitter of car...
2023-02-1500 minEquity Evolution: Shaping the Next Era of Business
Equity Evolution: Shaping the Next Era of BusinessHow to Design a Human-First Work PlaceHow do you create inclusion within a world bent on division? How do you create space for yourself and your employees when our attention is being grabbed from every corner? Start simple. Start with the best assumptions. Start with a human-first approach. Join The Disruptors Alexandria Scobee and Coach Jasleen as they welcome back Dr. Keriann for a conversation that goes beyond the buzzwords of authenticity and synergy and dives into the necessary steps we have to take individually and together to create human-first workplaces that let us thrive, grow, and create more space for each other.
2023-02-081h 00ABOUT
ABOUTJeff’s Favourite Guests – Jamie Waller – Bringing kindness to a previously unkind industryIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Jamie Waller. Jamie is an East London boy done good who left school at 16 without any qualifications and suffering dyslexia. Jamie got into debt collecting and turned an industry on its head. Jamie reveals how his motivations have shifted considerably throughout the course of his career – from simply making money, to improving his sector and helping those around him. Jamie recalls how his career began as a self-employed bailiff and the poor practices that he witnessed in that industry. Appalled by the morals and ethics of some of...
2023-02-0600 minABOUT
ABOUTJeff’s Favourite Guests – Emma Stroud – Thrive through Laughter and AuthenticityIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Emma Stroud. Emma is a podcaster, author, speaker and clown!! Em co-founded a business that offered interactive stress management workshops, leadership programmes and coaching. In 2020, she branched out on her own to deliver workplace talks, events and coaching to address staff happiness and wellbeing. Drawing on her experience with clowning, she employs pioneering techniques that force leaders to ‘take fun seriously’ at a time when, she believes, ‘it’s never been more important to find joy.’ Emma coaches CEOs, business leaders and entrepreneurs on life at the intersecti...
2023-02-0600 minABOUT
ABOUTJeff’s Favourite Guests – Rob Stephenson – Removing the stigma around mental ill healthIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Rob Stephenson, founder of the InsideOut Leaderboard and champion for improved understanding of mental health issues. Rob is an international keynote speaker and mental health campaigner who is on a mission to help create happier, healthier and higher performing workplaces. When he was 30 Rob was diagnosed as Bipolar. Rob tells the story of how mental ill health affected him earlier in his life and how a former boss encouraged him to seek help, ultimately leading to a diagnosis. From a very dark time in his life, Rob rev...
2023-02-0300 minABOUT
ABOUTJeff’s Favourite Guests – Julian Hall – Teaching and Inspiring EntrepreneurshipIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Julian Hall who is founder and CEO of ULTRA Education, an organisation which teaches entrepreneurship in schools.  Julian created a superhero persona to get kids interested in business and now teaches kids across the country. He set up his first business when he was 18 years old and believes entrepreneurs are made, not born. Julian was always academic, but wasn’t drawn to the natural opportunities for work that followed education. It was a desire to carve his own way in the world that led Julian to entrepreneurship. After...
2023-02-0300 minABOUT
ABOUTJeff’s Favourite Guests – Alan Brazil – Take your ChancesIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to footballing legend and TalkSPORT host Alan Brazil. Alan reveals how a playground rule at his school that limited ball size, ultimately led to an illustrious footballing career with Ipswich Town, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United among others, as well as playing internationally for Scotland. His football career was cut short by health difficulties at 27 when he began to transition into broadcasting. Now the host of the breakfast show on TalkSPORT, Alan recalls the story of how he very nearly missed his debut appearance on the station. Alan...
2023-02-0300 minABOUT
ABOUTJeff’s Favourite Guests – Mark Webb – Changing the disability conversationIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Mark Webb, a public speaker and campaigner for all things disability and diversity. Mark is Shadow Board Member at Reflect, the UK’s only not-for-profit influencer talent management agency. Until very recently he was also Head of Comms at Shift.ms, the worldwide social network for people impacted by Multiple Sclerosis. He has just taken medical retirement. He’s a self-confessed social media floozy. Mark looks back on how his diagnosis has affected his career as well as his life, and the incredible support he’s been shown by...
2023-02-0300 minABOUT
ABOUTJeff’s Favourite Guests – Jeroen Van De Waal – Turning the Tide on ClimateIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Jeroen Van De Waal, Founder of OrcaNation. Jeroen is a multi-award winning campaigner for the oceans as well as an author and keynote speaker. Jeroen is building a network to do good. He is focused on bringing like-minded people together to turn the tide on destruction and pollution, and start putting the oceans, planet and nature first. Hear what inspired Jeroen to embark on his conservational journey as an entrepreneur and how he built his business into an ocean literacy multinational. He also shares the vision behind his...
2023-01-2600 minABOUT
ABOUTJeff’s Favourite Guests – Diana Morato Feliciano – Silencing your CriticsIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks Diana Morato Feliciano who is Chief Growth Officer at Sensei, a tech company that operates autonomous shopping stores. Most notably in her extensive career, Diana was responsible for the roll out of Deliveroo to 35 cities across Spain and has been recognised in the Top 100 Female Business Leaders in Spain as well as one of the Most Influential Women in Business. Diana reveals how many people in Spain thought Deliveroo would never succeed, but she believed in her project and partnered with the best restaurants to ultimately prove the...
2023-01-2600 minABOUT
ABOUTJeff’s Favourite Guests – Mandy Hickson – Failure fuelling changeIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Royal Air Force pilot Mandy Hickson. Mandy was the first female fast jet pilot in a Tornado squadron. She’s amassed over thirty years experience in aviation, completing three tours of duty and 45 missions over Iraq during that time. In this episode Mandy describes how failing at a critical point in her career empowered her to change the system of recruitment in the Royal Air Force. She reflects on how her hand was forced into choosing a career path with no chance of promotion after the birth of...
2023-01-1700 minABOUT
ABOUTJeff’s Favourite Guests – Sir Clive Woodward OBE – Running exceptional teamsIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Sir Clive Woodward. Clive was a rugby union player and coach, most famous for coaching England during their 2003 World Cup win. He is also a businessman and has been Director of Sport for Team GB during 3 Olympic Games. In this episode Sir Clive shares his secrets to running great teams and how great teams are all about the individual. He discusses how we need to revaluate our reaction to winning and losing (it might not be what you think!) and what business can learn from military leadership. ...
2023-01-1700 minEquity Evolution: Shaping the Next Era of Business
Equity Evolution: Shaping the Next Era of BusinessHow do We Close the Education and Career Readiness Gap?Join The Disruptors with Rehva Jones as they explore how to close the gap between education and career readiness. We will be exploring what opportunities there are to create more opportunities for career readiness during the education process and asking the hard questions about what education could look like to prepare people for the world of tomorrow better.
2023-01-1155 minEquity Evolution: Shaping the Next Era of Business
Equity Evolution: Shaping the Next Era of BusinessThe Disruptors Launch Panel Topic: Equity in it's fullestThe Disruptors Launch Panel was filled with a wide range of talents and wisdom from Coaching, Education, Tech Start-Ups, and Investing. Join us as we discuss Equity in its fullest and how we can increase equity for all in the Future of Work.
2023-01-041h 00SEASON 2
SEASON 2Episode 19 – Rob Stephenson – Removing the stigma around mental ill healthIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Rob Stephenson, founder of the InsideOut Leaderboard and champion for improved understanding of mental health issues. Rob is an international keynote speaker and mental health campaigner who is on a mission to help create happier, healthier and higher performing workplaces. When he was 30 Rob was diagnosed as Bipolar. Rob tells the story of how mental ill health affected him earlier in his life and how a former boss encouraged him to seek help, ultimately leading to a diagnosis From a very dark time in his life, Rob...
2022-07-2800 minSEASON 2
SEASON 2Episode 18 – Mark Webb – Changing the disability conversationIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Mark Webb, a public speaker and campaigner for all things disability and diversity. Mark is Shadow Board Member at Reflect, the UK’s only not-for-profit influencer talent management agency. Until very recently he was also Head of Comms at Shift.ms, the worldwide social network for people impacted by Multiple Sclerosis. He has just taken medical retirement. He’s a self-confessed social media floozy. Mark looks back on how his diagnosis has affected his career as well as his life, and the incredible support he’s been shown by...
2022-07-2000 minDisruptors in the Culture
Disruptors in the CultureCoodie, Chike, & J. Ivy: How They Maintain Creative Control and Jeen-Yuhs, Live Show at Roots PicnicWe brought some of the biggest disruptors in film LIVE to Roots Picnic podcast stage: the directing duo Coodie & Chike and writer/poet J. Ivy— the filmmakers of the critically acclaimed documentary series Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy! Jeen-Yuhs is one of the most watched documentaries of the year so in this episode we interview Coodie Simmons, Chike Ozah, and J. Ivy Richardson to talk about their beginnings, their creative journeys leading up to this moment, their inspirations, and what’s next. 
2022-07-1340 minSEASON 2
SEASON 2Episode 17 – Levent Yildizgoren – Defining moments that make us re-evaluate our livesIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Levent Yildizgoren, who is a serial entrepreneur, mentor, speaker, visiting lecturer at Essex University and the Managing Director of TTC wetranslate Limited. Levent works closely with his clients to overcome the language barriers and help them grow their business globally In this episode, Levent recalls the time he took the plunge and quit his job to go full-time in the family business – how it felt having the fear of leaving a secure, relatively well-paid full-time position to start and develop a business. Levent reveals how that went, th...
2022-07-1300 minSEASON 2
SEASON 2Episode 16 – Emma Stroud – Thrive through Laughter and AuthenticityIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Emma Stroud. Emma is a podcaster, author, speaker and clown!! Em co-founded a business that offered interactive stress management workshops, leadership programmes and coaching. In 2020, she branched out on her own to deliver workplace talks, events and coaching to address staff happiness and wellbeing. Drawing on her experience with clowning, she employs pioneering techniques that force leaders to ‘take fun seriously’ at a time when, she believes, ‘it’s never been more important to find joy.’ Emma coaches CEOs, business leaders and entrepreneurs on life at the intersecti...
2022-07-0600 minSEASON 2
SEASON 2Episode 15 – Duncan Goose – Great Human ValuesIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Duncan Goose, founder of One Water. There are one billion people in the world without access to clean drinking water. Duncan knew he couldn’t change one billion lives at once, so instead he started improving access to water for one person at a time. One Water is one of the biggest water brands in the world and a percentage of their profit goes to charitable initiatives in Africa such as repairing vital water pumps in small villages. One Water’s mission began in 2005, the goal was (and...
2022-06-2900 minSEASON 2
SEASON 2Episode 14 – Jamie Waller – Bringing kindness to a previously unkind industryIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Jamie Waller. Jamie is an East London boy done good who left school at 16 without any qualifications and suffering dyslexia. Jamie got into debt collecting and turned an industry on its head. Jamie reveals how his motivations have shifted considerably throughout the course of his career – from simply making money, to improving his sector and helping those around him. Jamie recalls how his career began as a self-employed bailiff and the poor practices that he witnessed in that industry. Appalled by the morals and ethics of some of...
2022-06-2200 minSEASON 2
SEASON 2Episode 13 – Sam White – Resilience and AdaptabilityIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Sam White, CEO of Freedom Services Group. Sam cares passionately about diversity, equality, innovation and above all, making business human. Motivated by a desire to change the insurance industry for the better, Sam is a vocal advocate for levelling the playing field for women and championing female leaders within the industry. Sam started her first company in 1999, just a year after her mother who battled with alcohol addiction tragically died of an overdose. Despite starting a number of businesses Sam describes herself as an entrepreneur, not a...
2022-06-1500 minSEASON 2
SEASON 2Episode 12 – Julian Hall – Teaching and Inspiring EntrepreneurshipIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Julian Hall who is founder and CEO of ULTRA Education, an organisation which teaches entrepreneurship in schools.  Julian created a superhero persona to get kids interested in business and now teaches kids across the country. He set up his first business when he was 18 years old and believes entrepreneurs are made, not born. Julian was always academic, but wasn’t drawn to the natural opportunities for work that followed education. It was a desire to carve his own way in the world that led Julian to entrepreneurship. Aft...
2022-06-0900 minSEASON 2
SEASON 2Episode 11 – Karen Holden – Motivated by respect for othersIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Karen Holden, founder of A City Law Firm. She established the firm to provide experienced and dynamic solicitors in the City of London, who could think outside the box, whilst delivering at competitive costs. Karen was invited and given freedom of the City in 2019 for her work in Equality as such is part of the Guild of Freeman. She has also attended 10 Downing Street where she was awarded small business of the year. From humble beginnings, Karen describes what motivated her to work multiple jobs alongside her...
2022-05-3100 minLandscape Disruptors
Landscape DisruptorsThe Art and Math of Buying and Selling Landscape EquipmentMost landscapers look at equipment as tools—a way to get the work done more efficiently and effectively without adding additional labor costs to projects. But the way George Urvari from Oriole Landscaping looks at equipment is a whole new level.George has his numbers so dialed. He can tell you exactly his equipment to sales ratio, how it impacts his bottom line, how it improves productivity, and the list goes on. He is a leader in the art, math, and science; yes, we said the science of buying and...
2021-12-1049 minThe Insurance Disruptors
The Insurance Disruptors#12 - Interview with David Carothers - Killing Commercial InsuranceIn this weeks episode, we interview David R. Carothers, CIC, CRM, the Principal of Florida Risk Partners. David is also the Founder of Killing Commercial Insurance Sales Training, and Co Host of the The Power Producers Podcast. Co-Hosts of The Insurance Disruptors: Nate Jones, CPCU, ARM, CLCS, AU & Abraham Busick
2021-12-0334 minLandscape Disruptors
Landscape DisruptorsHow To Motivate The Next Generation of LandscapersSkilled labor shortage aside, another reoccurring issue plaguing our industry is mostly employee engagement, specifically around the up-and-coming generation of skilled laborers. Generational theory, gen x, gen y, whatever you want to call it, we're not sure it matters. Anyone can work for a paycheque, but the reality is, most people want to work to build a career for themselves and find day-to-day purpose within their professional life. The average person works roughly 90,000 in their lifetime, so for an employee to seek that opportunity to grow professionally and thrive is not an unreasonable ask. ...
2021-11-2654 minLandscape Disruptors
Landscape DisruptorsLandscape Community Gives Thanks - Veterans and Remembrance DayThe work ethic parallels between the green industry and those that serve within the armed forces are frequently shared. Discipline, unwavering commitment, relying on a team of people to get the work done, time management and executing on a schedule and plan, and the list goes on. Eric Jones aka the Turf Teacher, served in the USA military for 17 years before transitioning into the green industry and operating his own company, Elite Landscape services. He now educates countless aspiring landscape contractors in horticulture and is more commonly known as a Turf Up Radio show h...
2021-11-1143 minLandscape Disruptors
Landscape DisruptorsGIE + Expo 2021 Event RecapAfter a two-year hiatus, GIE is finally back and better than ever. Throughout this podcast episode, Stanley Genadek the Dirt Monkey reviews the good and bad at GIE, some of the emerging technology that could be an industry game-changer, and the method to his madness when creating content. Most notably, Stanley also shares his Landscape Disruptors dream guests, how he creates his content and what mark he wants to leave on the industry by producing more educational content.
2021-10-2930 minLandscape Disruptors
Landscape DisruptorsLive from GIE + Expo 2021 - The Green Executive and LMN CEO Mark BradleyTrade shows are finally back and bigger and better than ever. GIE + Expo has over 40,000 people in attendance over three days during the 2021 trade show in Lousiville, Kentucky. Reportedly up by 8% compared to 2019, it's a sign of the times in the green industry and the continued growth in landscaping.During this week's podcast, LMN CEO Mark Bradley jumps back in as host of the Landscape Disruptors podcast and catches up with The Green Executive husband and wife team from Columbia, Illinois. Industry consultants and passionate landscape business owners Mark Bradley, Adam, and Sahra, chat about business, profit...
2021-10-2224 minLandscape Disruptors
Landscape DisruptorsBranching Out Your Landscape Business With Digital MarketingLandscapers often believe that the work should speak for itself. Work hard and future work will find you. Oftentimes, that rings true, but building the foundation for your business to self-sustain leads will do more for your business rather than focusing on just the soil beneath you. In this episode of Landscape Disruptors, host, Stan "The Dirt Monkey" Genadek, walks through some essential digital marketing strategies and executions with guest, Jack Jostes. Digital marketing can help build your landscape business through identifying your brand, leveraging your business' unique selling propositions for more sales, and recruiting Google on y...
2021-10-1543 minLandscape Disruptors
Landscape DisruptorsWinter Blues - Changing Business Processes With the SeasonsDepending on where you're located, the seasonal changes are inevitable as the leaves shift color, and the temperatures slowly drop. If your business isn't prepared for the weather or upcoming project timelines change, you might get left out in the cold. It happens to the best of business owners as Landscape Disruptors host, Stan "The Dirt Monkey" Genadek, and guest, Brittany Auman, talk about their current struggles heading into the winter blues.In this episode of Landscape Disruptors, Stan and Brittany tackle planned contracts falling through, difficult customers, the labor shortage, keeping employees paid, and the steps...
2021-10-0853 minThe Insurance Disruptors
The Insurance Disruptors#1 - The Insurance Disruptors First Podcast!Hope you liked our first podcast! We are here as a resource for those in the insurance industry looking for tips and advice on how to take their business to the next level. We will be releasing content weekly and are excited to see where this leads us. Follow us on Facebook & Youtube Below: Youtube Facebook
2021-10-0524 minLandscape Disruptors
Landscape DisruptorsUniting, Collaborating, and Giving Back With The Green Industry The joy of landscaping is taking the space around you and beautifying it for others to enjoy. While all the energy and focus is physically given to the space, sometimes that creates hurdles to personally impact the community around you.  Throughout this episode of Landscape Disruptors, Jaime Waldron from Industry COLLECTIVE talks with Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek about how she's engaging local landscaping companies and green industry leaders with impacting their communities through mobile social initiatives. Grassroots initiatives like Industry COLLECTIVE show that even a little time devoted to giving back goes a long way...
2021-10-0135 minLandscape Disruptors
Landscape DisruptorsMarketing 101 for Local Service CompaniesEver wonder why some companies not only capture more work but the work and customer that they want? In today's digital world, it's no secret that marketing can make or break company revenue goals. Whether you're a global entity doing business in multiple continents or a smaller local service company getting the work done in your local community, marketing can play a significant role in all of the work you capture.Throughout this episode of Landscape Disruptors, Dave Racine from Punch PR talks with Stanley Geandek the Dirt Monkey about basic marketing tactics and...
2021-09-1756 minLandscape Disruptors
Landscape DisruptorsInspiring Innovation in LandscapingIt's no secret that the world of education and training is evolving. Online training and self-directed skillshare courses are becoming ever popular amongst the up and coming generation, so it would only be fitting that this same online training become available to skilled trades workers and the landscape industry. In the latest episode of Landscape Disruptors, Stanley Genadek the Dirt Moneky connects with VP of Sales at Greenius Online Training, Arden Urbano. This episode is a clash of the titans where Stanley and Arden challenge each other with some thought-provoking conversation focused on the s...
2021-09-0337 minLandscape Disruptors
Landscape DisruptorsAnswer The Internet with Stanley "Dirt Monkey" GenadekIn this episode of Landscape Disruptors, Stanley "Dirt Monkey," Genadek answers the internet. Questions submitted by the listeners, Stanley, answeres everything from landscaping business questions on property maintenance vs. hardscape and where to recruit new staff and talent.It's also not uncommon for Stanley to get detailed on the more technical-related questions focused on design and build or construction. Everything from building on sand, constructing retaining walls, and when and how to invest in snow equipment despite climbing insurance races. You won't want to miss this first Answer The Internet Episode with Stanley "Dirt...
2021-08-2735 minLandscape Disruptors
Landscape DisruptorsFunding Financial Growth in LandscapingThe latest episode of the Landscape Disruptors podcast is a thought-provoking collision of entrepreneurs featuring Jon Fry, the CEO of LendFlow, and Mark Bradley, the CEO of LMN. During this episode of the podcast, the two of them cover how to grow your landscape business wisely utilizing different methods of capital investment. Everything from strategies of attaining that working capital and how to best use it to grow your landscape business. The truth is, most revenue-generating companies have access to capital; they often don't know how to utilize it or where to look for it. Strategically, there are a...
2021-08-1333 minLandscape Disruptors
Landscape DisruptorsTrials and Tribulations in The Landscape BusinessNext time you're feeling the pressure, take a step back, breathe, laugh, smile, and remember who you are and what you are working towards in your landscape company. The stress of running a business in the startup phase can be enormous for an owner-operator to manage. Everything from hiring people, managing people, cash flow problems, material and supply order screw-ups, equipment breakdowns, and the list goes on. Spencer Lawn Care has been in business for ten years, and despite the ups and downs, he finds the sense of accomplishment from doing the work and b...
2021-07-3037 minLandscape Disruptors
Landscape DisruptorsStanding Out Amongst The CrowdIn today's world of trends, there is only so much room for being traditional or doing what's traditionally done. Richard Wynia has built his dream business with his partner Christine Wynia. The two of them have combined their skills and build a company that not only stands out amongst the crowd but fills a significant gap in the space of landscaping.They are the true one-stop shop in landscaping and create and build projects that fulfill their customer's wildest dreams. Of course, this all comes at a cost, but they've found their niche and...
2021-07-2332 minLandscape Disruptors
Landscape DisruptorsCritical Benchmarks To Maximize Profit in LandscapingBillable hours, efficiency goals, job costing, revenue per person hour, throughput, and so much more. How do you measure your landscape company's success?Measuring your success is essential because it vividly shows you areas for improvement, things you are doing well, and perhaps what strategies or business development functions you need to invest in to continue growing your landscape company.Jeffrey Scott specializes in helping business owners in the lawn, landscaping, and irrigation to build profitable and valuable companies. His clients learn how to generate improved profit and cash flow (that would make any competitor jealous...
2021-07-0241 minLandscape Disruptors
Landscape DisruptorsLiving, Learning, Growing - Building a Better Landscape IndustryBrian Cotter lives, breathes, and eats the landscape industry. He has worked in the skilled trades from his teens and currently owns and manages two businesses. Lloyds Grounds Management and Durham Artificial Grass both serve the Greater Toronto Area and do it successfully. That didn't happen overnight, and throughout this episode, Brian shares experiences as the person building the business from the ground up. He shares every experience from creating a more professional industry, hiring and retaining team members, learning from mistakes in the landscape business, and why we should all be more proud in the skilled t...
2021-06-1135 minDisruptors in the Culture
Disruptors in the CultureB-Eazyyy: How He Found Healing Through Hip Hop MusicRapper B-Eazyyy pulled up to Disruptors in the Culture to talk about his music hustle, building his brand, opening for J. Cole, and how music helps him heal. The release of his new video "Sage Music" and how finding inner peace has allowed him to find further inspiration He’s also got a few announcements for his fans. Instagram: B-Eazyyy - eazyyytaughtu Disruptors in the Culture - @disruptorsitc
2021-06-0948 minLandscape Disruptors
Landscape DisruptorsTogether in Trades - How Couples That Work Together, Stay TogetherIt's not uncommon for couples to work together. It's not unusual for couples to own and build a business together, particularly in the landscape industry, due to the demands of getting your company up and running with little people and cash investment to get started. Together in Trades is a new event brought to you by Caleb and Brittany Auman. And Brian, and Liz Fullerton. The event aims to help landscape business owners who are married and work together. Sharing strategies to set boundaries, balance work and personal life, and create family time.
2021-06-0434 minLandscape Disruptors
Landscape DisruptorsBelieve and Achieve - How To Conquer Your Landscape Business GoalsShawn Feurer is a successful entrepreneur, speaker, and mindset consultant. Known for his heartfelt style, high energy, and sincerity, he is loved by clients and audiences all over the United States.Throughout this episode of Landscape Disruptors, Stanley Genadek Dirt Monkey and Shawn dive deep on mindset in business and how your thoughts can directly impact results. Whether you're in the start-up phase of business or 15 years into building the ultimate landscape incorporation with multiple divisions and monster-sized teams of people, the mindset has everything to do with your results, and it all starts...
2021-05-141h 02Landscape Disruptors
Landscape DisruptorsWin More Customers - Reputation Management for Local Service CompaniesWhat do you know about reputation management? As a local service skilled trade company, you probably know it's important to capture good customer reviews, maintain a strong reputation and hopefully, capture more customer referrals. In today's world of digital marketing, google my business reviews and reviews matter more than ever. Any new lead does one thing: either google your company name or search your company on Instagram. And if good reviews don't populate or your visibility ranking is low, the chances are that lead will search out another company.In this episode of the Landscape D...
2021-05-0739 minLandscape Disruptors
Landscape DisruptorsThe Ins and Outs of a Multi-Generational Landscape Equipment BusinessFounded in 1933, the Ariens company is a fifth-generation company in the green industry and employs over 1500 people and builds some of the best known zero-turn mowers and snowblowers. Founded in a garage, assembled and developed in America, the company continues to grow year over year with family members at the helm of the ship. Landscape Disruptors and host Stanley Genadek Dirt Money were lucky enough to have Steve Ariens on the podcast for a minute and share his story on what it's like working for one of the most extensive equipment manufactures within the landscape and snow i...
2021-04-3049 minDisruptors in the Culture
Disruptors in the CultureBrandon Pankey: How Self Belief is the #1 Secret to Becoming a Music Industry ExecutiveBrandon Pankey, Vice President of Business Development & Operations for Live Nation Urban, talks about his journey in the music business and how you have to believe in yourself and your passion to reach your goals.  Instagram: Brandon Pankey - @Brandon_pankey  Disruptors in the Culture - @disruptorsitc
2021-04-2654 minLandscape Disruptors
Landscape DisruptorsBuilding Business - Part Art, Part StrategyBuilding a successful business could be summarized as multiple different business functions coming together and working as efficiently and effectively to generate revenue from a product or service. It sounds simple, but the complexities to overcome as a business owner in the start-up phase are endless.Everything from hiring people, leading people, managing cash flow, managing the business, working on the company, and the list goes on. However, Weston Nicholas' success story as an arborist didn't start out as smooth as you'd think. Like many, he's learned from his experiences and mistakes to build better systems and...
2021-04-1649 minDisruptors in the Culture
Disruptors in the CultureJordan Emanuel: How to Live Boldly and Empower Others Along the Way Model, DJ, swimwear designer, and TV personality Jordan Emanuel has been boldly empowering women with every move she makes. She is Playboy Magazine's 2019 Playmate of the Year and the the co-founder of the nonprofit Women With Voices, a platform of support, guidance and resources for all women from all walks of life. She talks about living unapologetically, her routines to get camera ready, and her struggle with alopecia. Instagram:   Jordan Emanuel - @jordy_jor  Woman with Voices - @womenwvoices  Disruptors in the Culture - @disruptorsitc  Zoom Edit...
2021-04-051h 15Landscape Disruptors
Landscape DisruptorsBelieve and Achieve - How Anne of All Trades Has Built The Career of Her DreamsFrom getting her education, living in Asia, and soul searching while holding down a day job, Anne Briggs knows what it means to trial and error and recalibrate along the way until she figures it out.Over the past ten years, Anne has worked exceptionally hard at acquiring the experience needed to chase her passion for building, woodworking, farming, and every other skilled trade you can imagine. Her vast skill set has led to paving the path for the next generation of skilled tradesmen and women. An ever-growing online and in-person audience has enabled her to chase...
2021-04-021h 01Disruptors in the Culture
Disruptors in the CultureTayo Kuku Jr.: How to Develop Your Style and Land Huge Clients as a Photographer and ArtistTayo (@tayojr) stopped by Disruptors in the Culture to discuss his passion and process as an artist, photographer, creative director and art director. He's been featured by Forbes, BET, Ebony, The New Yorker and many more. Listen in as he talks about his journey and what it takes to develop your own style. Instagram: Tayo (@tayojr) Disruptors in the Culture (@disruptorsitc)
2021-03-221h 15Landscape Disruptors
Landscape DisruptorsSuccession Planning and How To Exit Your Landscape CompanySo you've built a successful landscape business that services an extensive list of customers, but your ready to retire and not sure how to exit the business, sell the company, or successfully transition the business to a new owner.Most landscape owners that have been in the business for an extended period of time actually end up in this position more than you might realize. It's the exact reason why LMN CEO Mark Bradley and Ron Edmunds from the Principum Group sat down for a conversation on Landscape Disruptors.Throughout this episode, Mark and Ron...
2021-03-1242 minDisruptors in the Culture
Disruptors in the CultureBrittany "FitBrit" Fortson: How to Build a Fitness Brand and Pushing Past Your LimitsBrittany "FitBrit" Fortson is an American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer, Owner of FitBrit Fitness, and a Natural Bikini Competitor. She joins the disruptors to talk about her journey in fitness, the importance of fitness and what it takes to develop a fitness brand.   Disruptors in the Culture: @disruptorsitc  Brittany "FitBrit" Fortson: @nonstop_fitbrit
2021-03-0852 minLandscape Disruptors
Landscape DisruptorsLandscaping Hype House - What's All The Hype About?Recently down in Anna Maria, Florida, landscape disruptors Brittany and Caleb Auman conceptualized and executed what is known as a Hype House event where creators come together, share ideas, create content, and build momentum.During the week, some of the guests featured were Brian Fullerton, Shawn and Savvanah Spencer, the Green Industry Podcast, Mitchells Lawncare, and many more. From roundtable meetings conversing about their business ideas and experiences to help each other, visiting job sites, and connecting with landscape construction crews in the local area, the Hype House was an opportunity to connect and learn as much...
2021-03-0532 minLandscape Disruptors
Landscape DisruptorsIdentifying Problems To Streamline Your Landscape Company and Maybe Even More...Joshua Martin is the founder and owner of LandOne Takeoff, which he built out of necessity for his own landscape company.Like most when creating successful products or services, Joshua identified a problem or pain point in his own business and came up with a solution for that. He built landscape software to measure properties for enhancement and to streamline the proposal design process when working with clients and enhancing their property.In this episode of the Landscape Disruptors podcast, Joshua sits down with LMN CEO Mark Bradley. They discuss all things related to conceptualizing...
2021-02-1930 minLandscape Disruptors
Landscape DisruptorsNeed To Know Marketing Techniques and Strategies for Landscape Businesses with Dennis YuA local service business discoverability is everything in today's world of the internet and social media. With some of the most straightforward marketing strategies and techniques from Dennis Yu, you significantly improve your companies google ranking and visibility today.Dennis says that business results are the only thing that matters and whether you can tie those metrics to sales in light of all the social media channels out there. Measurable business results are the ultimate currency for any local service business. In this episode of Landscape Disruptors, Dennis walks us through the need to...
2021-01-2938 minLandscape Disruptors
Landscape DisruptorsHow The Green Industry Is Making A Difference - What An Arborist Has To SayAs a Landscaper, what do you know about trees? You might know they are suitable for the environment. Customers usually appreciate them. They are an excellent way to enhance a customer's project while generating more revenue from the job. But beyond that, they have a deep purpose, and there are better ways that all landscapers can begin to approach planting and upselling plants and trees in general.In this episode of the podcast, Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek and ISA certified Arborist talk about trees. You see, most people think that arborists cut down trees, but they, in...
2021-01-2238 minLandscape Disruptors
Landscape DisruptorsA Greener Industry - Is Ecological and Organic Landscaping The Next Big Thing?What do you know about ecological and organic landscaping? Perhaps it's not part of the future, but more or less a traditional and more sustainable landscaping application to tackle today's environmental challenges. Ecological and organic landscaping is a form of landscaping, avoiding pesticides and herbicides, sourcing mostly or only native plants and organics, and balancing the ecosystem with insects and native grasses. The work is a little heavier on the front end, but once the soil and surrounding ecosystem fully establish, there may be less maintenance.Richard McCoy is a 30-year green industry professional...
2021-01-1532 minLandscape Disruptors
Landscape DisruptorsThe Secrets To Become An Administrative Genius - How to Streamline Your Landscape CompanySince 1952, Impullitti Landscaping, Inc. has built a reputation on quality and innovation within the landscape industry. Wayne Impullitti, president, is the third generation of his family to head one of North America's most successful and largest landscape companies and has hand-selected the right team members to help grow and control their growth. One of those key staff members is Sherry Watts, who has been with Impulliti for over 20 years and is the Administrative Director. In this episode of the Landscape Disruptors Podcast, Sherry shares her expertise on administration creativity and the organizational skills required to manage a company, and...
2020-10-3033 minThe Disruptors Podcast
The Disruptors PodcastThe Disruptors - Episode NineJoin Seb and Henry again as they chat with Ryann and Renae about sound. And check out http://disruptiontheatre.com/ for updates on the show.
2020-06-1500 minThe Disruptors Podcast
The Disruptors PodcastThe Disruptors - Episode EightThe Disruptors are back! This time joined by two actors, how has acting changed in a COVID-19 world? You'll have to listen to find out. 
2020-06-1400 minThe Disruptors Podcast
The Disruptors PodcastThe Disruptors - Episode SevenThe Disruptors are back and joined by more guests! In this episode, Henry and Seb are joined by Set Designer Katie and Props Master Tayla to talk about their work.
2020-06-1300 minThe Disruptors Podcast
The Disruptors PodcastThe Disruptors - Episode SixHappy Queen's birthday everyone! Your favourite hosts, Henry and Seb, are back chatting with two special guests and great directors, Chloe and John! The four of them talk about directing scenes and suggesting what actors should do over the power of the internet. Join us for episode six now!
2020-06-0800 minThe Disruptors Podcast
The Disruptors PodcastThe Disruptors - Episode FiveThe Disruptors are back! The 5th episode of Henry and Seb's voice will echo in your ears, along with three special guests. Triple your excitement as our hosts are joined by Kelly, Nicky, and Kiara. The five of them chat about creative direction and our individual emotional rollercoaster response to managing a production during a pandemic!
2020-06-0700 minThe Disruptors Podcast
The Disruptors PodcastThe Disruptors - Episode FourWelcome back to another episode of The Disruptors with your host Seb and also your host Henry!What music should be played in elevators? Why can't Seb and Henry be funny outside the podcast anymore?Listen and find out!
2020-06-0300 minThe Disruptors Podcast
The Disruptors PodcastThe Disruptors - Episode ThreeThe Disruptors are back, and we're joined by the heads of music Daniele and Tim! I honestly can't believe the triangle is the hardest instrument to play... well for Seb anyway. Join us now for episode 3!
2020-06-0100 minThe Disruptors Podcast
The Disruptors PodcastThe Disruptors - Episode TwoIn this episode of The Disruptors, Henry and Seb chat with Eloise, the head of dance. I can't believe she start dancing so young! How young? I guess you'll just have listen to find out!
2020-05-2900 minThe Disruptors Podcast
The Disruptors PodcastThe Disruptors - Episode OneHello, and welcome to the first episode of the Disruptor's Podcast! Your hosts Seb and Henry chat a bit about who we are, what we're up to.. and why a duck? Follow the journey of Disruption Theatre as they create their first production in isolation.  MOSAIC. June 2020.  Sometimes isolation can be shared.
2020-05-2200 minDisruptors in the Culture
Disruptors in the CultureBlack History Month & Valentine's Day | Disruptors in the CultureIn honor of Black History Month we talk about the rising Black influencers that are making a name for themselves in today's culture, and are we still celebrating Valentine's Day? Also, who gave Drew a mic?
2020-03-0252 minDisruptors in the Culture
Disruptors in the CultureDisruptors in the Culture— Who Are We? With Amira Smith, Joshua Meekins, and Tony ChennaultWelcome to the Disruptors in the Culture Podcast!  A Disruptor can be anyone who is shaking up the game in there respective playing field, whether it be film, music, media, education, social activism, and much more. We wanted to create a platform for their voices to be heard and for us to highlight those along their journies.
2020-02-2150 minThe Disruptors - Patron Only
The Disruptors - Patron Onlyhttps://disruptors.fm/82-why-who-is-more-important-than-how-for-leadership-business-and-happiness-lolly-daskal/Lolly Daskal is one of the most sought-after executive leadership coaches in the world with extensive cross-cultural expertise spans 14 countries, six languages and hundreds of companies.Of her many awards and accolades, Lolly was designated aTop-50 Leadership and Management Expert by Inc.com, 100 Great Leadership Speakers for Your Next by Inc. magazine and Huffington Post’s The Most Inspiring Woman in the World.Lolly’s writing has appeared in HBR, Inc.com, Fast Company (Ask The Expert), Huffington Post, Psychology Today, and others.She is the author of the Wall Street Journal Bestseller: The Leadership Gap: What Gets Between You and You...
2019-02-0952 minThe Disruptors - Patron Only
The Disruptors - Patron OnlyMegashifts, AI and Why the Future is More Unknowable than Ever | Gerd LeonhardGerd Leonhard (@gleonhard) is a futurist, keynote speaker and author and listed by Wired Magazine as one of the top 100 most influential people in Europe (2015). Gerd’s work focuses on the future of humanity, technology and digital transformation; including big disruptors like artificial intelligence, robotics, the future of content and media and much more.Gerd addresses topics such as what it means to be human in a world of machines and algorithms, the coming redefinition of human-machine relationships, the future of work and jobs and much more. He is a much sought-after speaker, having presented at more than 1700 events in 60+ co...
2019-01-1348 minTelecom Disruptors
Telecom DisruptorsA Welcome and IntroductionA welcome and introduction to Telecom Disruptors - A podcast focused on sharing the stories and journeys of the people that made major contributions to creating the new communications industry. Hosted by Alan Percy, a long-time participant in the telecommunications industry who got his start in the industry writing software in the late ‘80s that collected call detail records from switches. Later he worked on voice mail systems and fax boards. After hearing about voice over IP, he fell in love with the idea and committed the rest of his career to help bring the idea to market.
2019-01-0203 min