This series of podcast is about starting up. The ups, the downs, the burns, the chills, everything. Unplugged. Hosted by Vaibhav Gogia.
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We go behind the scenes of the startup world, sharing innovative ideas and tools used by top founders to get up and running, grow, get funding, and scale! Hear from real founders and learn from both their successes and failures. Get valuable insights and inspiration, to help you succeed even more, regardless of your level of experience! About Mission Matters: At Mission Matters we amplify stories for Entrepreneurs, Executives and Experts. Our host and Co Founder, Adam Torres has interviewed ...
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Maximizing Value Prior to Exiting a Business
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Cathcap, is a fractional CFO company that provides strategic advice to drive profitability. They have helped 250+ law firms, including some recognized in the Inc.5000, make more money by creating clarity in their numbers. In this episode, Adam Torres and Brooke Lively, Founder and President of Cathcap, explore what it takes to maximize profitabilit…
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The Role of Emotional Pain in Helping Us Find Our Purpose
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Does everyone have a purpose and if so why is it so important to understand what it is? In this episode, Adam Torres and Janet Hogan, Founder of The 5th Door, explore Janet's journey and her mission to help individuals succeed. Start your journey by identifying your 3 core emotional pain points here: https://quiz.janethogan.com/pathway-to-purpose/ …
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MO MI MEI Serves Cantonese Street Food in Costa Mesa
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Where can you get delicious Cantonese food in Costa Mesa? In this episode, Adam Torres and Jo Situ Allen, Co-Founder, Artist, Creative Director and Chef at MO MI MEI, explore Jo's journey as a Chef and the opening of MO MI MEI. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour …
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Sex, Menopause and the Endocannabinoid System
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What is the EndoCannabinoid System and why is it important? In this episode, Adam Torres and Heather Reilly Hiemstra, Founder of Rockstar Roll On, LLC with Rockstar Blends, explore feeling happy and balanced, sexy and vibrant. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour s…
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Grant Cardone Foundation's Business Pitch Off Competition
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Grant Cardone Foundation's Business Pitch Off Competition supports young entrepreneurs. In this episode, Adam Torres and Philip Farinacci, Director of Philanthropy at The Grant Cardone Foundation, explore the Grant Cardone Foundation's pitch competition and prizes awarded. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up …
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#55 All-In-One For Founders Ft. Heidi Roizen, Threshold Ventures (Part 2)
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Heidi is a venture capitalist, a corporate director, a Stanford lecturer, and at heart, always an entrepreneur. She co-founded the software company T/Maker and served as its CEO for over a decade until its acquisition by Deluxe Corporation. After a stint as VP of Worldwide Developer Relations at Apple, She entered the VC industry with Softbank, and…
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Organizations often focus on improving culture. In this episode, Adam Torres and LaVonna Roth, Founder, Keynote Speaker & Chief Illuminator at Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E., explore what it takes to improve culture in the workplace. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour sc…
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Why have statistics suddenly become so important in CX analysis? In this episode, Adam Torres and Lucas Judice, Founder & CEO at Freatz, explore the Freatz story and assessing the "wowness" factor. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest …
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Explore the World of E-Commerce Trademarks: Protecting Your Business in a Digital Age
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Trademark Angel, an international trademark registration agency that helps Amazon and e-commerce sellers get trademarks to protect their products against counterfeiting and fraud. In this episode, Adam Torres and Anita Mar, Founder and CEO at Trademark Angel, explore trademarks and how business owners can protect their intellectual property. Follow…
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Soom Foods Brings Tahini to a Store Near You
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Soom Foods is introducing dynamic tahini flavors to consumers. In this episode, Adam Torres and Amy Zitelman, Co-Founder & CEO at Soom Foods, explore Soom Foods and Amy's plans to continue growing the brand. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to b…
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Happy Wolf is a new brand of wildly simple snacks for kids. They make nut-free fridge-fresh bars with the simplest possible whole-food ingredients. In this episode, Adam Torres and Jana Goodbaum, Co-Founder of Happy Wolf, explore the Happy Wolf story and what it's like to start a business with young kids at home. Follow Adam on Instagram at https:/…
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The Emerging Carbon Removal and Recycling Industry
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How does carbon removal work? What can atmospheric waste be recycled into? In this episode, Adam Torres and Jeremy Mitchell, Founder & CTO at AtmoWaste, explore these questions and more. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podc…
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Predicting Startup Success Based on Founder Personality
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How can you predict the possible success of your startup, just based on personality? In this episode, Adam Torres and Annemarie Penny, Founder & Advisor at Dreamore, explore Dreamore and how it's helping startups succeed. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedu…
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Beyond Sales and Customer Service: Unveiling the Big Picture of Business Profitability
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What does it take to make a business profitable? In this episode, Adam Torres and Tina White, Founder of Panoramic Academy, explore Panoramic Academy and how it helps businesses increase their profitability. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to b…
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Leadership in Today’s Workplace: From Theory to Results
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New book alert! In this episode, Adam Torres and Glenn Akramoff, Founder & CEO at AKRAMOFF, explore leadership in the workplace and Glenn’s new book, The Human-Centered Team. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https:/…
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Psychedelics are a tool and not a magic 'heal all' pill. There are many different important modalities needed to support the experience. In this episode, Adam Torres and Rebecca Nicholson, Founder, Director & Advisor at RebeccaNicholson.ca, explore the psychedelics industry and her current projects. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram…
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The F Word: Finding, Fueling, and Funding Underrepresented Founders
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How can organizations and corporations help support innovation and founders that are building, growing, and scaling? In this episode, Adam Torres and Quiana Cloud, Founder of Barazzo, explore Quiana's story as an entrepreneur and Barazzo. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book release…
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How Intersectional Leaders Change the World
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What are the traits of intersectional leaders? In this episode, Adam Torres and Virginia Lacayo, Co-founder and CEO at Massive Systemic Change, explore Massive Systemic Change and intersectional leadership. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be…
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What is currently going on in the VC world? In this episode, Adam Torres and Aaron Golbin, Managing Partner at LvlUp Ventures, explore startups, scaling and raising money. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://mi…
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Launching and scaling a CPG brand is no easy feat. In this episode, Adam Torres and Benjamin Etherton, CEO of SPRUCE, explore what it takes to make a CPG brand succeed. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missi…
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Investing in Longevity and Extending Your Lifespan
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Why is now the time to invest into longevity? In this episode, Adam Torres and Ole Mensching, Co- Founder, General Partner at Apollo Health Ventures, explore investing in longevity and extending lifespans. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be …
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What are some common mistakes small business owners make when it comes to selling their business? In this episode, Adam Torres and Eric Grafstrom, Co-founder of ExitGuide, explore ExitGuide and selling small businesses. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule…
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The Importance of Energy and Impact for Early-stage Companies Seeking Capital
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Many early stage founders are looking to make an impact on investors. In this episode, Adam Torres and Susan Treadgold, Founder of Treadgold Executive Development, explore how to make an impact on investors and Susan's book, The High Performing Woman: 52 Take Action Tips for Greater Confidence, Energy & impact. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://w…
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Global Capital Network Investor Conference in Newport Beach
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Global Capital Network is hosting an investor conference in Newport Beach. In this episode, Adam Torres and Josh Bois, CEO of Global Capital Network, explore the conference and the Global Deal Flow investment platform that 2030 Ventures launched for Global Capital Network. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up …
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Building a Large-scale Purposeful Community of Impact
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What does it mean to "orchestrate" a connection? Not just the simple intro, but how it truly comes about to be effective? In this episode, Adam Torres and David Homan, CEO of Orchestrated Connecting, explore building a community and orchestrating connections. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date inform…
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Why Training Typically Does Not Deliver the Results Desired
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Why has Sandler's methodology worked so well for so many companies? In this episode, Adam Torres and Rob Jeremiassen, CEO of ScaleUP Advisors, Inc., explore ScaleUp Advisors and Sandler's methodology. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a gue…
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How do you align a business with a Mission? In this episode, Adam Torres and Keenan Beasley, Founder & Chairman of Venture Noire, explore the Venture Noire story, mission and Keenan's vision for its future. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be…
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Positioning for Team Success: The Master Key to a Happy Workplace
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How do you use human behavior principles to understand self and others, optimize performance, and influence positively? In this episode, Adam Torres and Joshua Washington, Founder of Lee Malveaux, explore people's strategies and solutions that help businesses. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date infor…
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Exploding Bike Locks are Legal and Can Solve Bike Theft
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Inventing a product, taking it to market and making it a success is no easy task. In this episode, Adam Torres and Dan Idzkowski, Inventor at SKUNKLOCK & Co-Founder of Sidepocket Financial, explore Dan's approach to entrepreneurship along with his two companies SKUNKLOCK & Sidepocket Financial. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/…
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How do you build a healthy aligned organization that scales? In this episode, Adam Torres and Katy Trost, Coach and Advisor to CEOs, explore what it takes to become an exceptional CEO. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcas…
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Can coffee make a difference? In this episode, Adam Torres and Simone Ispahani, Founder & CEO Social Brew, explore how Simone is using Social Brew to raise awareness and combat human trafficking. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on…
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Shaan Patel Releases New Book "Prep Expert Digital SAT Playbook: Winning Strategies to Achieve Your Dream Score"
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Growing a successful business is no easy task. Especially when you leave a stable corporate position after 20 years. In this episode, Adam Torres and Christopher Warren, Photographer at C Warren Gallery and C Warren Travel, explore Chris' story and how he exited corporate America to pursue his passion as a photographer and content creator. Follow A…
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Humanitea: A Great Tea With A Great Cause
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Humanitea has launched a campaign on StartEngine. In this episode, Adam Torres interviewed Jeff McClelland, CEO of Humanitea and Joe Garza, Chief Sales Officer of Humanitea. Explore the inspiration behind Humanitea, how it all started and what motivated Jeff and his team to create a brand centered around a mindful tea experience. Follow Adam on Ins…
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Treating People Suffering from Mental Health Issues Globally
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Filament Health, recently became the first psychedelic drug discovery and development company to receive FDA approval to conduct a natural psychedelic clinical trial, which they're presently performing in partnership with the University of California, San Francisco. In this episode, Adam Torres interviewed Benjamin Lightburn, CEO of Filament Health…
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3 Crucial Phases for Reaching $10M in Revenue & Becoming Cash Flow Positive
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Why do so few companies ever reach even $1M in revenue, let alone $10M? In this episode, Adam Torres and Kai Sato, General Partner at Mauloa, explore what it takes to grow a company, including why it can be so difficult for microcaps to find product-market-fit Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date infor…
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Setting Your Rocks: How Short Term Goals Lead to Long Term Success
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Learning to become an entrepreneur is no easy task. In this episode, Adam Torres and Heather Griffith Barber, Founder of Achievement Consultants and Queen of Wraps, explore entrepreneurship, setting goals, Heathers upcoming book and her ambition to give 500+ keynotes. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to da…
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The Importance and Impact of Global Business Research
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Since 1993, Gazelle Global has been helping the research community connect with people all over the world. In this episode, Adam Torres and Meredith Falvo, Head of Business Development at Gazelle Global Research Services, explore Gazelle Global Research and what it's like to manage the logistics of research on a global scale. Follow Adam on Instagr…
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The Power of Behavioral Science to Improve Leadership
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Behavior science can improve leadership in many organizations. In this episode, Adam Torres and Kurt Nelson, PhD, Founder & Chief Behavioral Officer at Lantern Group and Co-host of Behavioral Grooves, explore how behavioral science is helping organizations and Kurt’s book, Mission Matters: World's Leading Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Top Tips To Succ…
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#54 Luxury On The Hour Ft. Khaled El Sayed & Ismail Al Ghussein
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In this episode of Startup Garage, dive into the opulent world of luxury watches as we bring you an hour of wit, wisdom, and wrist candy magic with Khaled, the visionary founder of Timepiece360, and Ismail, a passionate luxury watch enthusiast and a friend of the brand. Episode Highlights: Origins of Timepiece360: Discover the captivating tale of h…
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C-Suite Leadership and Driving Excellence
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C-Suite leadership is at the core of many great companies. In this episode, Adam Torres and Leigh Priebe Kearney, PhD, Founder & President of LPK Consulting, explore c-suite leadership and the book Leigh released, Mission Matters: World's Leading Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Top Tips To Success (Business Leaders Vol. 10, Edition 12). Follow Adam on I…
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Creating Compliant Small Business Contracts
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Small business owners often do not find out if their contracts are compliant until an issue arises. In this episode, Adam Torres and Pankaj Raval, Founder Carbon Law Group, explore small business contracts and why business owners should be proactive when it comes to making sure their contracts are compliant. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.…
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#53 Sports, Investing and Impact Ft. Florent de Gantès
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In this episode of Startup Garage, we dive into the world of venture capital and startup success with our guest Florent, a General Partner at Teampact Ventures. With 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship, product management, and executive leadership, Florent brings a unique perspective to the world of investing in startups that are tackling cr…
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#52 Charging Forward With EVs Ft. Adam Ridgway, Founder, One Moto
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For the premiere episode of the third season of Startup Garage, we explore how this British expat turned his passion for bikes into a global success story, with One Moto headquartered in Dubai and spreading its influence across 10 countries. From his early career in the UAE's media industry to his bold entrepreneurial pursuits, Adam's path to auton…
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Understanding the Grief Cause by Career Transitions
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Career transitions can be tough and have a lasting impact on a person's psychology. In this episode, Adam Torres and Diana C. Stephens, PhD, MBA, Founder and CEO of Mindful Job Alignment, explore career transitions and how Mindful Job Alignment helps its clients. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date in…
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How to Create a Culture of Continuous Improvement
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Multifamily real estate investing is a path many have taken to diversify their portfolios. In this episode, Adam Torres and Pete Schnepp, Founder of PRS Properties, LLC & Envision Painting & Roofing and Co Founder of Bug Science Pest Control, explore multifamily real estate investing and the upcoming book Pete will be launching with Mission Matters…
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How to Create Healthy Families and Communities
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Creating healthy families and communities is important and should not be overlooked. In this episode, Adam Torres and Chris and Shacoya Graham, Coach and Marriage and Family Therapist, explore the platform Chris and Shacoya are creating to build stronger communities and the book they will be launching with Mission Matters. Chris previously released…
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Developing People in Business to Achieve Success
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Pariveda Solutions is a leading management consulting firm that specializes in developing extraordinary talent that helps hundreds of businesses, from small startup ventures to Fortune 500 companies, solve complex technology and business problems. In this episode, Adam Torres and Kerry Stover, COO of Pariveda Solutions, explore the Pariveda Solutio…
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Maximizing Career Growth and Significance
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Many people want to enhance their careers and excel while harnessing their purpose and mission. In this episode, Adam Torres and Greg Johnson, Founder and Executive Coach at Above The Rim Executive Coaching, explore what it takes for professionals to excel and the new book Greg will be launching with Mission Matters. Follow Adam on Instagram at htt…
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Creating Diversity Equity and Inclusion Programs
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Sankore Consulting is committed, through intensive research-based best practices, to deliver innovative ideas for inclusion and impact. In this episode, Adam Torres and Dr. Lanise Block, Founder & CEO at Sankore Consulting LLC., explore Sankore Consulting and the upcoming book Lanise will be launching with Mission Matters. Follow Adam on Instagram …
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Increasing sales and business profits is the goal of many companies. In this episode, Adam Torres interviewed Lorin Young, Business Scientist at Business CPR, discuss Lorin’s recent book release, Mission Matters: World's Leading Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Top Tips To Success (Business Leaders Vol. 7), where he writes about how business profits orig…
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