Best Big Sky Franchise Team | Tom DuFore Podcasts (2024)

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The Art of Timeless Branding With Jaci Lund 41:23

5h ago41:23

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Jaci Lund, founder of Treebird, for a dynamic session on building brands that blend strategy, sophistication, and longevity. This week she will talks to us about brand identity as well as positioning and value proposition for building trust and creating an emotional connection with your audience. Jaci’s approach will inspire you to elevate your bra…

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230. How QuadCore Management Systems Enhance Organizational Efficiency—Garrett Delph, Chief Clarity Officer, Clarity Ops 26:10

1h ago26:10

26:10

What does the management structure look like at your company? How do you break down various management tasks? Our guest today is Garrett Delph, and he shares with us his QuadCore Management program to provide a lens to help you better analyze your businesses management structure. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: If your business is chaos, do not buy the lie that i…

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229. PR Is NOT Lead Generation—Nick Powills, CEO, Mainland 25:47

7d ago25:47

25:47

Do you use publicity in your marketing efforts? Do you expect to see leads from public releations? If you do, you are likely setting yourself up for disappointment. Our guest today is Nick Powills, and he shares with us how publicity should be viewed as lead awareness and not lead generation. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Be patient with your results in growing…

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Franchise Sales and Franchise Marketing Trends - October 2024 29:15

14d ago29:15

29:15

This is a recording of a live webinar recorded on October 25, 2024, starting at around 1 PM Eastern Time USA. Ready to talk about franchising your business or help with your franchise efforts? Book a complimentary consultation with one of our consultants: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/consultation-routing/#call Subscribe to our other podcast: Mul…

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228. But Are You Making Money?—Marley Majcher, The Boss, The Profit Goddess 26:42

9d ago26:42

26:42

How well do you the profitability of your business? Do you truly know how much money you are or are not making? Our guest today is Marley Majcher, who shares with us some best practices on helping ensure your business is making the money you think it is. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Are you making money, or are you just busy? LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can vi…

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227. The Joy of Closing Sales—Bob King, Founder, Joy of Closing 34:46

22d ago34:46

34:46

How do you rate yourself as a sales person? On a scale from 1 to 10? If you aren’t sure on your answer or you would like to improve, then today’s episode is for you. Our guest today is Bob King, who is a sales closing expert and shares with us some of his strategies for being an effective seller. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: There’s nothing you’re selling that…

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226. The Art of Buying an Existing Business—Richard Parker, Managing Partner, Roy Street Advisors 25:38

23d ago25:38

25:38

Have you thought about buying an existing business? Did you have a plan on what to do? Our guest today is Richard Parker, and he shares with us some insights into buying an existing business and some best practices to help you make the best decision for your business. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: There is no perfect business. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can vi…

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225. Creating a Success Loop—Nick Shaw, Founder and CEO, Renaissance Periodization 25:31

1M ago25:31

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Have you thought about how to create a success loop? One in which your success leads to others’ success, which leads to success being multiplied? Something like a virtuous cycle on repeat. Our guest today is Nick Shaw, and he shares with us about his 7 pillars of success from his book Fit for Life and how implementing those have helped him and his …

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224. Are You an Impact Player?—Elliott Kallen, President, Prosperity Financial Group 31:49

1M ago31:49

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Are you an impact player? And, how do you know? Our guest today is Elliot Kallen, and he shares with us his story about making a choice to be an impact player in all areas of his life and the results of doing so. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: What are you known for? Choose what you want to be known for and go for it. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our gu…

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223. Adding Value to Your Franchise System With National Accounts—Mike Stone, President, CertaPro Painters 30:01

2M ago30:01

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Have you wondered how national accounts or program work might be able to impact your business? If you’re a residential or commercial services provider this type of work can fundamentally change your organization and bring in revenue that was never possible. Or maybe you’re wondering what it is and how to use it. Our guest today is Mike Stone, and h…

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Franchise Sales and Franchise Marketing Trends - September 2024 31:15

2M ago31:15

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This is a recording of a live webinar recorded on September 11, 2024, starting at around 1 PM Eastern Time USA. Ready to talk about franchising your business or help with your franchise efforts? Book a complimentary consultation with one of our consultants: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/consultation-routing/#call Subscribe to our other podcast: M…

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222. Improving Individual Well-Being for Organizational Success—Max Schneider, Founder, Sand and Salt Escapes 26:41

2M ago26:41

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When is the last time you slowed down and took some time to rest? I mean really rested. And with the summer months behind us and the end of the year push coming, how is your energy level? Our guest today is Max Schneider, and he talks with us about slowing down to produce your best results. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Slow down and listen to your business. LI…

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221. A Franchisee's Story: From Corporate to Franchise Ownership—Adrienne Sienkowski, Owner, IMAGE Studios Salon Suites of Alpharetta 35:21

2M ago35:21

35:21

Do you know what a franchisee is thinking when they buy a franchise? Or maybe you should have a better idea than you do? If you are franchising your business, thinking about franchising your business, or in franchise sales, this episode is for you. Our guest today is Adrienne Sienkowski, and she shares with us the journey and she and her husband ha…

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Franchise Sales and Franchise Marketing Trends - August 2024 30:18

2M ago30:18

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This is a recording of a live webinar recorded on August 23, 2024, starting at around 1 PM Eastern Time USA. Ready to talk about franchising your business or help with your franchise efforts? Book a complimentary consultation with one of our consultants: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/consultation-routing/#call Subscribe to our other podcast: Mult…

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220. Improve Your Social Media in a Snap—Karlyn Ankrom, Founder, Oh Snap! Social 28:25

2M ago28:25

28:25

Have you been using social media for a while and wondering if it is making any real progress? Or maybe you’re still wondering how to jump in to using it for growing your business. Our guest today is Karlyn Ankrom, and she shares with us some insights on how to get real results with social media. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Don’t focus on the followers that ar…

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219. How to Achieve Unconditional Power—Steven Gaffney, CEO 35:01

3M ago35:01

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Do you sometimes feel like everything is slipping out of your control or that you feel powerless? Maybe, you’re at that point right now. Our guest today is Steven Gaffney, shares with us how you can take control back and create what he calls unconditional power. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: No one has left a marriage or a job because they received too much app…

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How to Drastically Increase Customer Growth and Loyalty From a Business That Doesn't Charge with Garrett Lang 27:42

3M ago27:42

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This is a recording of a live webinar recorded on August 16, 2024, starting at around 1 PM Eastern Time USA. Subscribe to our other podcast: Multiply Your Success: https://www.multiplyyoursuccesspodcast.com/ Subscribe to our other podcast: Franchise Your Business: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ff8rTBR1Oykv4dIOOBdhn This week on our How to Franchis…

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218. Can Franchise Family Really Exist?—Charles Bonfiglio, CEO, Tint World 33:40

3M ago33:40

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When you launched your business did you have support from your family? Or what about you’re your spouse? Family support is important in most endeavors. Without family support, it can make whatever you are going after more challenging. Our guest today is Charles J. Bonfiglio, and he shares with us how the support he has had from his family, his wife…

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217. Text Message Marketing and Personalization—Alex Levin, CEO, Regal.io 26:54

3M ago26:54

26:54

Have you been wondering how in the world you can keep a personal touch with your customers as digital marketing continues to increase its impact? Or how to use text message marketing to personalize messages to your customers? Our guest today is Alex Levin, who shares with us some best practices and strategies for keeping a personal touch in busines…

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Franchise Sales and Franchise Marketing Trends - July 2024 29:46

3M ago29:46

29:46

This is a recording of a live webinar recorded on July 23, 2024, starting at around 1 PM Eastern Time USA. Subscribe to our other podcast: Multiply Your Success: https://www.multiplyyoursuccesspodcast.com/ Subscribe to our other podcast: Franchise Your Business: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ff8rTBR1Oykv4dIOOBdhn Links from the episode are here: |…

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216. The Busy Brain Cure—Dr. Romie Mushtaq, Chief Wellness Officer 28:42

3M ago28:42

28:42

Do you have a busy brain? You might not know what one is, but you might have a good idea of what it might mean. Our guest today is Dr. Romie Mushtaq, who shares with us her insight and research on the Busy Brain and some steps on how to cure it. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: If you have a busy brain, you are not alone. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our …

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215. Your Franchise Fast Pass—Liz Leonard, Franchise Advisor 25:51

3M ago25:51

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In today’s episode we welcome to the show a long-time franchise friend, Liz Leonard, who talks about her new book, Your Franchise Fast Pass, buying a franchise, and some best practices for franchising. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: There are franchises someone can buy for less than $1 million. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our guest's website at: https:…

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214. Are You In a Marketing Hole?—Austin LaRoche, CEO, ATAK Interactive 24:49

4M ago24:49

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Have you ever found yourself in a marketing hole, wondering how you are going to dig yourself out? You know, one of those times where are you trying your best to generate leads and convert it into sales, but it is not working. Our guest today is Austin LaRoche, who shares with us his M2S Framework to help take leads to sales. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: There…

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213. Have You Taken a Vacation?—Shannon Joy Mekeel, Founder, SJM Consulting Services 19:12

4M ago19:12

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Do you know what your paid time off policy is at your company? And, are your staff taking their vacation time? Maybe a better question is are you taking your vacation time? Our guest today is Shannon Joy Mekeel who shares with us about her book and the importance of paid time off for your staff. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Make sure you have a time off policy…

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212. How Reading Fiction Can Make You a Better Leader—Melanie Bell, Founder, Leaders Who Fiction 18:21

4M ago18:21

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When is the last time you read a great story or a fiction book? Did you have a chance to discuss it with others or share some of the lessons learned? If it’s been a while or you can’t recall the last time, then this episode is for you. Our guest today is Melanie Bell, who shares how reading fiction can actually help you become a better leader. TODA…

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June 2024 - Franchise Sales and Marketing Trends with Tom DuFore 36:39

4M ago36:39

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This is a recording of a live webinar recorded on June 28, 2024, starting at around 1 PM Eastern Time USA. Subscribe to our other podcast: Multiply Your Success: https://www.multiplyyoursuccesspodcast.com/ Subscribe to our other podcast: Franchise Your Business: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ff8rTBR1Oykv4dIOOBdhn Links from the episode are here: |…

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211. Is Your Business in Cruise Control?—Dr. Jonathan Batkari, Founder e7 Health 31:40

4M ago31:40

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Are you in cruise control with your business? Have you hit a point where you have settled in and are a little complacent? Our guest today is Dr. Jonathan Baktari, and he shares with us how he continues to grow his business by pushing himself out of his comfort zone and taking calculated risks. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: It is easy to go into “cruise control”…

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210. 4-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: The 3 Phases of Growing a Franchise System—Brad Sugars, ActionCOACH, Founder/Chairman 40:03

5M ago40:03

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Today’s episode is extra special as it is the celebration of our podcasts’ 4 year anniversary. Thank you to all of our loyal listeners who have been with us and a part of our journey. And, I always remember our first episode because it was released right around Father’s Day. On our celebration episodes I always like to have a special topic or speci…

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209. Keeping Your Word Matters—Feras Alhlou, CEO, Start Up With Feras 34:49

5M ago34:49

34:49

Have you ever heard the stories of a business that promised employees a payout at the sale of it, only to have their promised share to be diluted or eliminated right before the sale happened? I know I have heard some of those before. Our guest today is Feras Alhlou who shares with us a wealth of great business growth information, but most important…

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208. Business Should Be Fun—Kris Ward, Win the Hour, Win the Day 30:00

5M ago30:00

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With summer unofficially started you might be thinking it is time to take a vacation, but find yourself unable to step away from your work or maybe you would like to find the fun again in running your own business. If this is the case, then today’s episode is for you. In today’s episode, we interview Kris Ward, who is an expert at helping successfu…

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Franchise Sales and Marketing Trends - May 2024 with Tom DuFore 33:56

6M ago33:56

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This is a recording of a live webinar recorded on May 23, 2024, starting at around 1 PM Eastern Time USA. Subscribe to our other podcast: Multiply Your Success: https://www.multiplyyoursuccesspodcast.com/ Subscribe to our other podcast: Franchise Your Business: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ff8rTBR1Oykv4dIOOBdhn Links from the episode are here: | …

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207. Taming the High Cost of College—Brad Baldridge, College Funding Specialist 28:46

5M ago28:46

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If you have kids at home, do you have a plan to pay for college? And, did you know as a business owner that there are different requirements for how your income and need based aid is calculated? In today’s episode, we interview Brad Baldridge, who shares with us some tips on how to tame the high cost of college. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Get some informatio…

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206. How to Create a Successful Internship Program—Robert Khoury, Agile Rainmakers 39:01

5M ago39:01

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With summer around the corner, you might have interns getting ready to start at your organization this summer or in the fall. Are you prepared to set your intern up for success? Or maybe you haven’t even thought about it because you have been so busy. In today’s episode, we interview Rob Khoury, who has written two different books on internships. O…

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Importance of Franchise Tech Stack with Madhav Surapaneni 24:17

6M ago24:17

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This week on the Franchise Your Business webinar series, we are joined by Madhav Surapaneni, CEO of Orchatect, a location intelligence platform. Madhav guides us on the importance of identifying and implementing the right technology stack for long term growth and success. Connect with our guest: https://www.orchatect.com Subscribe to our other podc…

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205. Is Growth Hacking Too Good to Be True—Nader Sabry, Growth Science Expert 28:12

6M ago28:12

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I’m sure over the last several years you’ve heard about growth hacks over the last few years, I know that I have. But, I always thought it sounded too good to be true. So I decided to interview and expert to provide some context and understanding. In today’s episode, we interview Nader Sabry, who shares with us about what growth hacking has turned …

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204. Unleash Your Unstoppable—Ashley Winston, CEO, Unstoppable, Inc. 34:56

6M ago34:56

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When is the last time you paused to take a look at your present situation introspectively? Or, when is the last time you helped people on your staff and team reflect on their current life and situation? If you don’t recall or you noticed you needed some improvement, today’s episode is for you. In today’s episode, we interview Ashley Winston, who sh…

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Franchise Sales and Marketing Trends - April 2024 with Tom DuFore 24:50

6M ago24:50

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This is a recording of a live webinar recorded on April 26, 2024, starting at around 1 PM Eastern Time USA. Subscribe to our other podcast: Multiply Your Success: https://www.multiplyyoursuccesspodcast.com/ Subscribe to our other podcast: Franchise Your Business: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ff8rTBR1Oykv4dIOOBdhn Links from the episode are here: …

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203. 3 Reasons Why Your Digital Agency Isn't Working—Jason Fisico, Founder, Fizzi 24:45

6M ago24:45

24:45

Have you ever been burned by a digital marketing agency? Or wondered how to get the most out of your digital marketing spend? Our guest today is Jason Fisico, and he shares with us three of the most common reasons you may have been burned by a digital marketing company. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Be patient with your marketing efforts and have enough budget …

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Tips For Planning Your Annual Franchise Conferences 29:22

7M ago29:22

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This week on the Franchise Your Business webinar series, we are joined by Mark Bowling who shares with us some tips and best practices on how to run a successful annual franchise convention. Connect with our guest: https://www.blacksheep-productions.com/ Serve through their community program: https://www.blacksheepinthecommunity.com/ Twitter: @Blac…

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202. Keys to Being a Great Business Coach—David Patterson, Founder, DP3 Consulting 26:57

6M ago26:57

26:57

Do you know how to coach others? It is often said that the best leaders are great coaches. How have you improved your coaching abilities or skills? Or do you have people on your team that need to learn how to be a coach? Or maybe you are looking to hire a business coach? In today’s episode, we interview David Patterson, and he shares with us a few …

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201. The Power of One to Change Everything—Ginine Capozzi, Founder, KnowledgeForce Consulting 31:22

7M ago31:22

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How are you training and developing your staff or franchisees in your system? Do you have a plan and system for onboarding new hires? In today’s episode, we interview Ginine Capozzi, shares with us how the power of one can change everything for your new hire experience. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: People re actively seeking to CONNECT and PROTECT. LINKS FROM …

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200. Making an Impact With Your Business—John and Mark Cronin, John’s Crazy Socks 35:37

7M ago35:37

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This is a special podcast as it is episode 200! And, we always like to have a special guest and message to share on important milestone podcasts. Today’s episode was recorded about 4 months ago and we have been saving it for today. So the question we are opening today with is how are you using your business to give back and make an impact? In today…

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Franchise Sales and Marketing Trends - March 2024 with Tom DuFore 34:00

7M ago34:00

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This is a recording of a live webinar recorded on March 29, 2024, starting at around 1 PM Eastern Time USA. Subscribe to our other podcast: Multiply Your Success: https://www.multiplyyoursuccesspodcast.com/ Subscribe to our other podcast: Franchise Your Business: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ff8rTBR1Oykv4dIOOBdhn Links from the episode are here: …

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199. The Best Way to Answer Questions—Dr. Brian Glibkowski, Founder, Raise Your AQ 23:40

7M ago23:40

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We’ve all learned how to ask questions and why it is important. But what about answering questions? Have you been taught how to answer questions and why it is important? Our guest today is Dr. Brian Glibkowski, who shares with us his research and framework for how to develop and present answers. It is what he calls Answer Intelligence. TODAY'S WIN-…

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198. Adapting Your Leadership to Changing Environments—Jim Bishop, Founder, Conjunction Leaderhship 31:03

7M ago31:03

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Leading today is complex and challenging, but how has your leadership changed and adapted to the current environment? In today’s episode, we interview Jim Bishop, who discusses with us how leadership today has changed and how to better organize, plan, and direct your team. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Success equation = Put purpose at the center of focus and t…

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197. Helpful Tips to Getting Started with AI—Peter Guirguis, Founder, SwiftPress Support 22:38

8M ago22:38

22:38

Today’s episode talks about artificial intelligence (AI). You have likely heard some of the buzz around artificial intelligence and AI, but have you started incorporating it into your business? Our guest today is Peter Guirguis, and he shares how there are simple ways to integrate artificial intelligence into marketing efforts, such as website chat…

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196. How to Turn Your Struggling Hourly Workers Into a Top-Performing Team—Scott Greenberg 27:36

8M ago27:36

27:36

Have you struggled with managing hourly staff? I can say that it is the number one pain point I hear from our clients. The constant struggle with managing and keeping quality staff, especially part-time and hourly employees. To help us with this challenge, we have brought back Scott Greenberg, who just released his newest book, Stop the Shift Show:…

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Franchise Territory Design with Laurent Leclerc 45:24

8M ago45:24

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This week on the Franchise Your Business webinar series, we are joined by Laurent Leclerc, Co-Founder of Smappen, a location intelligence platform. Laurent uses his love for data and analytics to help franchises grow. Today, he will guide us through his wisdom and the best practices he's found for franchise territory design as well as, why, when an…

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195. Building Organizational Trust and Accountability in Your Organization—Dr. Andrew Temte 24:34

8M ago24:34

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How do you create trust in your organization? And how do balance trust with accountability? Can trust and accountability go together? Our guest today is Dr. Andrew Temte, and he shares with some of the concepts from his books that teach about building organizational trust and accountability. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Customer success creates a word of mouth…

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194. You Never Go Broke Making a Profit—Jason Brown, Founder, The Brown Report 30:37

8M ago30:37

30:37

Do you invest in the stock market? Have you bought stocks and sold at a loss or a profit? If you’re like me, the idea of buying individual stocks can seem like a daunting undertaking. Our guest today is Jason Brown, who is a stock market investor and teaches people how to manage their own personal investments into the stock market. *Please note, th…

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