Best Carol Schultz Podcasts (2024)

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The Reality of Walmart's Employee Relocation Strategy 24:27

3h ago24:27

24:27

Corporate America: "When you go to work for a publicly traded company, keep your eyes wide open" - Carol Schultz In this episode, your co-hosts, Carol Schultz & Rob Swymer dive into the recent headlines surrounding Walmart's relocation mandate. With the deadline fast approaching, Walmart employees are faced with the controversial decision to reloca…

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AI Meets Menswear: Phoebe Tan's Fashion Impact and Entrepreneurial Insights 47:13

6d ago47:13

47:13

In this episode, guest Phoebe Tan shares her journey as the founder of Taelor, a menswear rental subscription service with AI styling. She details her time from a small village in Malaysia to Chicago to getting her MBA and later starting a company. Taelor’s service, aimed at busy men, offers fashion convenience with AI-driven efficiency. Phoebe and…

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Bridging the Gen Z Communication Gap 21:52

15d ago21:52

21:52

The Human Connection: "Where's my connection with my team, my mission, my vision, my value for the customers that I want to serve and the people that I love?" - Rob Swymer In this episode of the Authentically Successful - After Hours, hosts Carol Schultz and Rob Swymer discuss the misconceptions that employers have about Gen Z workers. They dive in…

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Business education made easier: MBA ASAP founder John Cousins 44:17

19d ago44:17

44:17

In this week’s episode, host Carol sits down with multitalented founder John Cousins. John founded MBA ASAP, an MBA affordable alternative for students. John details his diverse journey from finessing a test to secure a job to working at ABC to eventually diving into entrepreneurship. To date, John’s educational tools have been used worldwide by te…

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Quiet Vacationing: A Dangerous Trend in the Workplace 27:41

27d ago27:41

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By Carol Schultz

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Cyber Threats in Healthcare: Founder Matt Lepkowski 46:40

1M ago46:40

46:40

In this episode, host Carol Schultz sits down with Matt Lepkowski, founder of Business Automation Experts (BAE). Matt brings a wealth of knowledge in software development, healthcare policy, and cybersecurity, offering invaluable insights on navigating today's complex technological landscape. Matt shares his personal journey, from his early days in…

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The Challenge of Using AI in Recruitment: Benefits, Pitfalls, and Practical Applications 40:07

2M ago40:07

40:07

“AI can't ask follow-up questions. It doesn't ask questions with nuance. It doesn't ask questions from multiple angles." - Darryl C. Clements In this special edition of Authentically Successful - After Hours, we dive deep into the complex and sometimes controversial world of AI in recruiting. Host Carol Schultz, an experienced recruiter and executi…

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Harnessing Data Power: Entrepreneur Marc Delbaere’s Vision 43:19

2M ago43:19

43:19

Welcome back to another episode of Authentically Successful and our first episode post-summer break. This episode includes an exciting conversation with Marc Delbaere, a dynamic data tech founder in Belgium. Marc's journey is a fascinating tale of innovation, resilience, and the pursuit of independence. From his beginnings as a bond trader to impac…

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"Love" in business: Splunk's Rob Swymer 45:38

3M ago45:38

45:38

In this episode, your host, Carol Schultz speaks with Splunk's Rob Swymer. Splunk is an international data company. Rob shares his diverse career and the mindset he adapted early on to accomplish what he has so far. They dive into a rare conversation about love in the workplace. What it looks like to show love to your workers and the benefits it ca…

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Is Traditional Leadership Becoming Redundant? 22:51

3M ago22:51

22:51

Guiding Employees: Whilst it’s important to give people enough rope to be innovative, what this guy is missing is if you are not checking in with your people, how are they to know if they’re going in the right direction? - Carol Schultz In this week’s episode, our hosts Carol Schultz and Rob Swymer dive into a thought-provoking discussion about the…

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Leading in Architecture and Design: Bill Mandara of Mancini Duffy 43:29

4M ago43:29

43:29

We're back with an insightful discussion featuring Bill Mandara, CEO and co-owner of Mancini Duffy – a design firm with a rich history and a tech-driven approach. In this episode, Bill reflects on early setbacks as a new CEO, moments of success, and the lessons learned along the way. He offers a rare glimpse into the world of architecture and desig…

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Engaging Remote Teams: Strategies for Authentic Leadership in a Digital Workspace 25:13

4M ago25:13

25:13

Building True Relationships: "To build a true relationship, you have to invest the time." - Carol Schultz Join hosts Carol Schultz and Rob Swymer as they share their insights and experiences on how to keep employees engaged and thriving in a virtual work environment. From personal anecdotes to practical strategies, they discuss the power of authent…

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Balancing Shareholder and People Views: Rasmus Holst of Zensai 48:33

4M ago48:33

48:33

This week host Carol interviews Rasmus Holst, current CEO of Zensai, and “human success” expert best known for being a part of management teams that have delivered exits just short of $1,000,000,000 and raised over $50,000,000 for various businesses. This episode explores the process of growing companies, becoming a CEO, and balancing the prioritie…

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The Rise of Quiet Quitting: A Deep Dive into Job Dissatisfaction and Leadership Lapses 26:25

5M ago26:25

26:25

"Quiet quitting is doing the bare minimum just to get by from your job." - Rob Swymer Today, hosts Carol Schultz and Rob Swymer delve into the timely and provocative topic of "quiet quitting." This episode explores the underlying causes and far-reaching implications of quiet quitting in the workplace. Carol and Rob share personal anecdotes and prof…

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CEO Chronicles: Wendy Greenland's Path to Success as a Women in Tech 49:13

5M ago49:13

49:13

This week Carol interviews Wendy Greenland, the CEO of Openforce, a tech platform that specializes in managing commercial relationships between contracting companies and their 1099 independent contractors. Wendy's career spans nearly 30 years in technology and leadership, with notable successes in building and selling companies like Infosys and Inf…

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The Importance of Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace 23:27

5M ago23:27

23:27

Wellness: "It's up to the individual to be an advocate for themselves" - Rob Swymer Join hosts Carol Schultz and Rob Swymer as they delve into the vital topic of mental health in the workplace. They share personal stories, practical tips, and valuable insights on navigating challenges, prioritizing self-care, and maintaining a positive mindset. Fro…

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AI Revolution: Unveiling Truths, Myths, and Opportunities for Entrepreneurs 58:00

6M ago58:00

58:00

In this episode of "Authentically Successful”, Carol engages in a compelling conversation with Steve Hoffman, the CEO of Founders Space and a seasoned expert in startups, venture investing, and authorship. Together, they delve into a wide range of topics, from the potential of AI to the allure of Silicon Valley. Steve walks us through key factors h…

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Ambition in the Workforce: Juggling Multiple Jobs to Find Success in Today's World 25:17

6M ago25:17

25:17

The Struggle of Financial Success in the Next Generation: "I mean, look at the people coming up in the next generation of my kids' my kids' ages, and they they don't see a path to success, to own something, to to be in to invest in the stock market or whatever they wanna do. They don't see a path for that." - Rob Swymer Join hosts Carol Schultz and…

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Franchising in the Beauty Sector: CEO Kristen Gale 45:27

6M ago45:27

45:27

In today's discussion, host Carol Schultz sits down with Kristen Gale, the founder and CEO of The Ten Spot beauty bars, a franchise of “anti-spa” salons. The now 47 beauty salons across North America aim to break through the traditional concept of salons for a fresh and fun experience. They first delve into her career prior to becoming an entrepren…

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Combatting the Red Ocean - Sales Tactics and the Impact of Email Spamming 24:24

6M ago24:24

24:24

Standing Out in Sales: "How do I make my offering so outstanding that they have to get back to me?...I always say be bold, be brave, be memorable."- Rob Swymer Join host Carol Schultz and guest Rob Swymer in another enlightening episode of 'Authentically Successful: After Hours' as they tackle the pervasive problem of email and LinkedIn spam in sal…

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Lawyers must market themselves, too: Luis Scott of 8 Figure Firm Consulting 43:51

6M ago43:51

43:51

On this week’s episode, Carol sits down with the visionary entrepreneur and bestselling author, Luis Scott. Luis, who founded 8 Figure Firm Consulting, shares his remarkable journey from starting as a receptionist at a law firm to becoming a managing partner and eventually building a multi-seven-figure business. He reveals some of the key strategie…

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The Impact of Tech Industry Perks on Employee Loyalty and the Recruitment Process 28:38

7M ago28:38

28:38

The Evolution of Workplace Perks: "I have enough gray hair to remember that I would be so grateful to be able to get a cup of coffee in the morning when I went to the office, every day, by the way, with a suit and tie." In this episode of Authentically Successful: After Hours, co-hosts Carol Schultz and Rob Swymer delve into the intriguing dynamics…

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From Micromanaging to Empowerment: A CEO's Journey with Eric Boggs 42:53

7M ago42:53

42:53

This week Carol speaks to Eric Boggs, the founder and CEO of RevBoss, a lead generation company focused on outbound prospecting. The two dive into a candid conversation about the importance of honesty in client relationships, the evolution of recruitment processes, and the emphasis on happiness, accountability, and transparency in RevBoss's culture…

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Virtual Communication: Nurturing Trust and Human Connection in Remote Work Environments 29:31

7M ago29:31

29:31

"It's so easy to make a human connection, when you ask about somebody and what lights them up, what are they passionate about." - Rob Swymer In today's episode, our hosts delve into the world of virtual communication and the impact it has on building relationships and trust. They discuss the preferences for different communication methods, Zoom eti…

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Rethinking Remote Work Culture: Founder Liam Martin's Perspective 49:47

7M ago49:47

49:47

On this week's episode, we have remote-work expert Liam Martin. Liam co-founded Time Doctor, a predictive workforce analytics tool for organizations. It predicts actions employees may take (like quitting) so the company can be proactive with solutions. Carol and Liam delve into a fascinating discussion about time tracking in a remote environment, H…

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After Hours: Exploring Gen Z's Embrace of Government Employment - Impact, Advocacy, and Flexibility 22:55

8M ago22:55

22:55

Join hosts Carol Schultz and Rob Swymer as they discuss career purpose, personal development, and self-advocacy. Discover why finding passion in your profession is key to long-term success, and how to navigate the loyalty dilemma in today's workforce. Don't miss out as we dissect resilience-building, the perception of government jobs, and the influ…

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From Naval Academy to CEO: Unpacking Randy Wootton's Leadership Journey in Tech 51:54

8M ago51:54

51:54

In today's episode, host Carol Schultz sits down with Randy Wootton, the CEO of Maxio, a financial operations platform for B2B SaaS companies. They explore the challenges and triumphs of competing in the B2B tech world, market contractions, and the importance of understanding company capabilities for future growth. Randy shares invaluable lessons f…

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After Hours: The Key to Successful Performance Reviews 20:08

8M ago20:08

20:08

"As you transform your personal life, you will transform your business life." - Rob Swymer Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Authentically Successful: After Hours," where hosts Carol Schultz and seasoned hi-tech sales leader Rob Swymer dive into the intricacies of performance reviews in today's business landscape. With over 30 years of experienc…

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Sustainable Fashion and Self-Love: Mitali Saxena's AI-Powered Clothing Company 45:23

8M ago45:23

45:23

On this episode of “Authentically Successful,” we hear from Mitali Saxena, the CEO of Fashom, an AI-powered clothing brand based on body shape designed for busy moms. She reflects on the challenges of rapidly changing markets, the importance of sustainability in the fashion industry, and her advocacy for body positivity, especially in women. During…

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Inspiring future innovators through academia: entrepreneurship expert Joshua Ross 44:31

9M ago44:31

44:31

In this episode of "Authentically Successful," previous founder and entrepreneurship expert Joshua Ross shares his candid experience in starting and growing companies to now teaching students how to do it. From his early days at a healthcare startup to founding his own IT consulting business and navigating the challenges of multiple startups, Joshu…

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Disrupting the Cloud Storage Scene: A Conversation with Backblaze CEO Gleb Budman 51:02

9M ago51:02

51:02

In this insightful episode, host Carol Schultz welcomes Gleb Budman, CEO of Backblaze, a cloud storage and data backup company that competes with industry giants like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft. The two delve into the founding of Backblaze and the decision-making process behind taking the company public. Gleb shares how his company offers an alt…

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Advancing DEI Strategies: Lessons from Miranda McKie's Leadership 43:28

10M ago43:28

43:28

Welcome to another episode of Authentically Successful, where host Carol Schultz has a compelling conversation with the founder of McKie Consultants, Miranda McKie. In this episode, Miranda shares her journey of building her consulting firm, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy, HR analytics, and inclusive product design. The…

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Why not to let your intern do the newsletter: N&R Publications’ Jeff vonKaenel 39:32

10M ago39:32

39:32

In our first episode of 2024, Carol is joined by longtime journalist and founder Jeff vonKaenel. He leads N&R Publications, an organization that utilizes professional journalists to help government and nonprofits tell their stories effectively, simplifying critical issues for impactful storytelling. They delve into Jeff's fascinating journey, start…

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Conservation and Leadership: Leif Cocks on The Orangutan Project 42:49

11M ago42:49

42:49

"The real leader is the one who does whatever is needed to get that tower done, whether it's sitting there quietly folding something or directing the tower or getting the coffee. It doesn't matter,” Leif Cocks shares. “The real leader supplements whatever he's doing, whatever makes sense to the greater cause and fills in the gaps that is necessary …

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The Future of Work: Mike Rowlands on the generational shift and ESG 49:58

11M ago49:58

49:58

"People generally want to do the right thing, but it's hard to figure out what the right thing is when there's 12 different priorities and you can only afford to do three of them." - Mike Rowlands In today's episode, our host, Carol Schultz, sits down with Mike, president and CEO of Junxion, an international consultancy with a keen focus on sustain…

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Interview with Billionaire Marc Lore, Founder of Wonder Group 24:13

11M ago24:13

24:13

Marc chats with Tom about his Entrepreneurial journey along with this newest venture the Wonder Restaurant Group. This was in collaboration with New Jersey Digest, check out the website at https://TheDigestOnline.com

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Being an “only” in the room, with soloprenuer and former Microsoft leader Gavriella Schuster 44:01

11M ago44:01

44:01

“I actually think that’s the case with a lot of women...you just get used to bad behavior and you normalize it.” - Gavriella Schuster This week, our host Carol Schultz sits down with a renowned figure in the tech industry, Gavriella Schuster. Now a solopreneur, Gavriella was formerly a longtime leader at Microsoft and continued into an extensive ca…

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Supply Chain & Team Building 101 with ProcureAbility’s Conrad Snover 51:47

12M ago51:47

51:47

We are back! For the official return of Authentically Successful, Carol sits down with the CEO of ProcureAbility, Conrad Snover. His company leads the industry in supply-chain solutions. "I see so often in business... (businesses) don’t create a strategic plan, they don’t have operating principles, and they don’t use it as a road map and manage to …

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From Broken To Beautifully Broken | How To Deal with Trauma | Ella Shae 15:51

1y ago15:51

15:51

Ella Shae joins Tom on the podcast as she shares her journey and her new book. Check out her book here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Broken-Beautifully-Growth-Catalyst-Change/dp/1960136275/ref=sr_1_1?crid=9ANTFTSVKL3E&keywords=ella+shae&qid=1695861377&sprefix=ella+shae%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1 Check out Ella's website: https://ellashae.com/ #Author #…

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How Hard Rock Atlantic City is Redefining the Casino Experience 19:52

1y ago19:52

19:52

Gorge Goldhoff, President of Hard Rock Casino and Hotel it Atlantic City joins Tom on the New Theory Podcast. In this episode of the podcast, I interview the President of Hard Rock Atlantic City to discuss the casino's new hotel expansion, its plans for future growth, and its insights on the casino industry. The President then talks about the casin…

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Company Acquisitions: ‘You're not as important as you thought you were.’ – Sudhir Bhojwani 46:08

1+ y ago46:08

46:08

On this episode of Authentically Successful, host Carol Schultz interviews Sudhir Bhojwani, co-founder and CEO of a procurement technology company named ORO Labs. Sudhir opens up about his journey as a software engineer and his first startup which opened the door to three more. He reflects on projects that failed and also shares successes, such as …

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Business strategy after success: The Simple Company’s Tobias Dahlberg 45:29

1+ y ago45:29

45:29

On this episode of Authentically Successful, Carol Schultz is joined by Tobias Dahlberg, the founder and CEO of The Simple Company. As the title displays, his business works with organizations of many sizes to simplify, refocus, and hone their operations. He calls these companies “maxed-out operators” and aims to transform them into “wealthy busine…

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The Power of Partnerships: The Wall Printer’s Paul Baron 47:51

1+ y ago47:51

47:51

On this episode of Authentically Successful, host Carol Schultz interviews Paul Baron, the founder of The Wall Printer. Paul's printer technology transforms images into wall art. In this episode, you’ll learn about Paul’s winding journey through business, including his experience in retail and manufacturing, and what later lead him to retire. He al…

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Leading three companies at once: Jonathan Baktari 46:04

1+ y ago46:04

46:04

On this episode of Authentically Successful, we dive into the world of healthcare and the importance of vaccinations with our guest, Dr. Jonathan Baktari. Jonathan leads three organizations: e7 Health, a platform aimed at streamlining adult vaccinations, eNational Testing, offering nationwide access to laboratory tests, and lastly, U.S. Drug Test C…

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Pivoting in the Age of Chat GPT and Generative AI, with 1105 Media’s Rajeev Kapur 52:39

1+ y ago52:39

52:39

“I think there's a lot of disruption coming, and that disruption has started with the advent of Chat GPT and all these generative AI tools. And I think if you ask me if there's anything that's going to keep me up at night is, how do we pivot as a company to understand and appreciate these tools that are coming. And what does that mean to our workfo…

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An Insider's Take on the Automotive Industry: ActivEngage’s Ted Rubin 54:30

1+ y ago54:30

54:30

On this episode of Authentically Successful, host Carol Schultz sits down with guest Ted Rubin, a highly successful CEO in the automotive tech industry. They discuss topics such as the importance of evolving conversations, messaging solutions, and how to succeed in the automotive industry. Ted’s company, ActivEngage, aims to help automotive compani…

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Transforming the Real Estate Industry with Carbon Data: Carbon Title’s Trevor Dryer 51:45

1+ y ago51:45

51:45

On this episode of Authentically Successful, host Carol Schultz invites the co-founder and CEO of Carbon Title, Trevor Dryer, to share his journey in Fintech and later co-founding his organization in the climate tech space. Carbon Title offers transparency into the carbon emissions of all buildings, empowering stakeholders to understand, manage, an…

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Nonprofit burnout: Make-A-Wish Alabama’s Tracy Smith 48:43

1+ y ago48:43

48:43

"I feel like men think— and a lot of people think— oh, nonprofits are just nice and they're all volunteer ran and it's this nice, fluffy thing over here. But we are really meeting a need." - Tracy Smith On this episode of Authentically Successful, we hear from Tracy Smith, the CEO of Make-A-Wish Alabama, a nonprofit organization that grants wishes …

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Transparency breeds appreciation: VEG’s David Glattstein & David Bessler 1:04:27

1+ y ago1:04:27

1:04:27

“By bringing customers to the back along with their pets, they were able to see everything that was going on. And so we did that for transparency reasons. What we discovered then is when the pet owners we call customers were able to see the caregivers, what they were doing, they were really appreciative. It added value in their eyes to the work tha…

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Founders Beware: What You Need to Know Before Taking VC Money, with Foundry Group’s Seth Levine 58:53

1+ y ago58:53

58:53

Should you take venture money? "You really need to be up for growing a business, growing it relatively quickly, and finding an exit." — Seth Levine On this episode of Authentically Successful, Carol interviews Seth, the managing director and co-founder of Foundry Group. The venture capital firm was formed in 2007 and has now grown to 75 employees. …

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