Best Atak Podcasts (2024)

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

8h ago24:49

24:49

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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Dori Igou Madison - Lifelong Resident of Audubon Park 53:14

26m ago53:14

53:14

Send us a Text Message. Meet Dori — a lifelong Audubon Park-er who’s seen many iterations of the neighborhood, including the days when Harry P. Leu Gardens was still a place of residence and not a city park. https://linktr.ee/helloapgdpodBy Michael Lothrop

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

2h 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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213. Have You Taken a Vacation?—Shannon Joy Mekeel, Founder, SJM Consulting Services 19:12

8d ago19:12

19:12

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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Cayla Thomas - BCBA at Autism Learning Partners 49:17

11d ago49:17

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Send us a Text Message. Meet Cayla -- Audubon Park resident, Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Autism Learning Partners, and all-around wonderful human. We discuss the methods, terminology, and processes involved with Cayla's work at ALP; along with her passion for photography as a side hustle. caylathomas@autismlearningpartners.com https://www.a…

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

12d 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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211. Is Your Business in Cruise Control?—Dr. Jonathan Batkari, Founder e7 Health 31:40

1M ago31:40

31:40

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

26d 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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Tubanur Atak of Jasel Jewelry 1:28:29

1M ago1:28:29

1:28:29

Send us a Text Message. Meet Tuba, the “Mother of Jasel”, a permanent fashion jewelry shop in Audubon Park that offers the best in customer service, designs that compliment your personal style, price points to fit any budget, and who’s primary mission is to uplift women while helping support those in need every single day. https://jaseljewelry.com …

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

1M ago34:49

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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

1M 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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207. Taming the High Cost of College—Brad Baldridge, College Funding Specialist 28:46

2M ago28:46

28:46

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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Colin Davey and Mick Tyrrell of Townies Barbershop 50:44

2M ago50:44

50:44

Send us a Text Message. Meet Colin (Barber/Co-Owner) and Mick (the Barber) of Townies Barbershop. Though they opened up shop here in 2019, they’ve been barbering for at least twice as long, making tons of new friends along the way. They love being part of the Audubon Park community and they’re clearly such a perfect fit. https://towniesbarbershop.c…

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

2M 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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205. Is Growth Hacking Too Good to Be True—Nader Sabry, Growth Science Expert 28:12

2M 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

2M ago34:56

34:56

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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Kayla Wonisch of Warrior ONE 1:49:16

3M ago1:49:16

1:49:16

Send us a Text Message. Meet Kayla, Certified Professional Coach at Warrior ONE, a community-centered yoga studio in the heart of Audubon Park. We get quite deep and philosophical as we discuss Kayla's path to finding her voice in the yoga instructor community, the evolution of the studio over the past decade plus, as well as the recent after hours…

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

3M 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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202. Keys to Being a Great Business Coach—David Patterson, Founder, DP3 Consulting 26:57

3M 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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Jane Thompson and Teege Braune of A Gift For Teaching 1:17:51

3M ago1:17:51

1:17:51

Send us a Text Message. Meet Jane (President) and Teege (Free Store Manager) of A Gift For Teaching, a Central Florida non-profit that provides free school supplies to teachers and students who need them most. Commemorating 25 years of giving, AGFT returned its Audubon Park roots to celebrate their landmark birthday. https://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod…

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

3M 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

3M ago35:37

35:37

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

3M ago23:40

23:40

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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Alli Sagastume and Matthew of Cocina Tume 45:30

4M ago45:30

45:30

Send us a Text Message. Meet Alli and Matthew—the team that brings you Cocina Tume, a plant-based Peruvian and Guatemalan catering and pop-up kitchen featured every Monday night at the Audubon Park Community Market at Stardust Video & Coffee. Alli’s food is exceptional in every way and learning the Tume origin story was a real treat. https://linktr…

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

4M ago31:03

31:03

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

4M 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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Voices of Stardust Video & Coffee - 25th Anniversary Party 2:28:48

4M ago2:28:48

2:28:48

Send us a Text Message. One of our favorite spots in the world turned 25 this week and this Silver Jubilee was one for the books. I chatted with several party attendees and the love for this place, along with its cultural significance to Orlando, is truly worth celebrating. https://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod…

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

4M 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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195. Building Organizational Trust and Accountability in Your Organization—Dr. Andrew Temte 24:34

4M ago24:34

24:34

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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Kimberly Slinger - Realtor at Kelly Price & Company and Audubon Park Resident 59:28

5M ago59:28

59:28

Send us a Text Message. Meet Kimberly--award-winning realtor, avid gardener, and one of the kindest people you'll meet in the neighborhood. We talk about current trends in Florida real estate; the philosophy of matching buyers with not just a home, but a sanctuary; and why Audubon Park is the best neighborhood to work and live in. https://kellypric…

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

5M 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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193. Tips to Rapidly and Sustainably Scale Franchises—David Graham, Founder FranchiCzar 27:45

5M ago27:45

27:45

Have you ever wondered what it might look like for you to sell hundreds of franchises in just a few years? How would you handle that growth? Our guest today is David Graham, who built Code Ninjas and went from 0 franchises to more than 800 sold in just 5 years. He shares with us his tips and lessons learned on his franchise journey. TODAY'S WIN-WIN…

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192. How to Ace the Name Game—Alexandra Watkins, Founder, Eat My Words 34:17

5M ago34:17

34:17

What would you do if you had to rename your company? How would you name a new product or service you created? In today’s episode, we interview Alexandra Watkins, who shares with us her tried and true methods for branding, rebranding, and name creation. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: It's not too late to change the name of your brand. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You …

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Lily Heaton - Freelance Creative, Amsterdam Resident, Audubon Park Regular, and Dear Friend 1:17:21

6M ago1:17:21

1:17:21

Send us a Text Message. Meet Lily—Senior Copywriter and Cultural Consultant by trade, world traveler and adventure seeker by nature. We discuss Lily’s Central Florida upbringing and subsequent move to Amsterdam; how those things have shaped her life, along with the impact of traveling home fairly regularly (and always making time to visit friends i…

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191. Adding 1,000 Franchises in 10 Years—Charles Watson, CEO, Tropical Smoothie Cafe 30:33

6M ago30:33

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to add 1,000 new locations to your franchise system? Or, maybe you’ve wondered if it possible to hit such staggering numbers? Our guest today is Charles Watson, who is the CEO of Tropical Smoothie Café which now has more than 1,400 locations. And he shares with us how he has been part of the company growth addin…

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190. Intrapreneurship: Creating Entrepreneurs Within Your Organization—Luis Baez, Founder, Pa'Lante Ventures, LLC 27:07

6M ago27:07

27:07

I’m wondering if you have some great employees that are not interested in starting their own business, but have some great ideas? How can you help harness those ideas and develop that talent? Our guest today is Luis Baez, and he shares with us his insights on helping business leaders implement intrapreneurship programs. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Think of yo…

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189. A Recruiter's Guide to Hiring and Onboarding—Brian Miller, CEO, Patrice & Associates 30:53

6M ago30:53

30:53

What do your hiring and onboarding processes look like? Do you have a recruiting strategy and an onboarding schedule? Our guest today is Brian Miller, CEO of one of the largest recruiting franchises in the United States, with roughly 200 franchises. Brian shares with us some of his tips and best practices for finding, hiring, and retaining employee…

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188. Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition—Carl Lundberg, Partner, Gerald Edelman 26:07

6M ago26:07

26:07

If you’re listening in to our podcast, chances are that you are the founder of your business. But, there is a whole opportunity for folks who might be interested in entrepreneurship through acquisition. Our guest today is Carl Lundberg, who is an expert at supporting people to become entrepreneurs through acquisition. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Delegate to c…

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187. My First Year of Franchising My Business—Jeff Minder, Founder, Top Tier K9 39:57

7M ago39:57

39:57

Have you thought about franchising your business and wondered what it might look like one year from now? Or maybe you’ve decided to franchise your business, and you’re trying to be prepared to make sure you take the right next steps. Our guest today is Jeff Minder, who is a client we worked with to help him build his dog training franchise system. …

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186. 2024 Trends and Predictions—AI vs. Tom DuFore 9:33

7M ago9:33

9:33

Happy New Year and Happy 2024! We hope that you celebrated with friends and loved ones. In this episode we compare what ChatGPT had to say about its top 5 business trends and compare that to Tom’s list of what he thinks will be trending in 2024. So, we are going to talk through the lists to compare. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is pow…

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185. Top Podcast Episodes of 2023 25:47

7M ago25:47

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This is an episode to review the most popular episodes of the 2023 podcast year. LINKS TO PODCAST EPISODES: Episode 153. Matt Hill, One Tree Planted: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/one-tree-planted-making-global-impact/ Episode 178. Brian Beers, Multi-unit Franchisee: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchising-how-ordinary-people-can-build-extrao…

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Matthew Heafy - Trivium Frontman 1:10:35

7M ago1:10:35

1:10:35

Send us a Text Message. Meet Matthew — singer, guitarist, songwriter for the Grammy-nominated metal band Trivium; DJ/Host of “Chaos Hour” on Sirius XM; Twitch gamer; children’s book author; black belt Brazilian jiu-jitsu grappler; Audubon Park resident; and dear friend. https://link.space/@matthewkheafy https://youtu.be/wez4xjXEing https://linktr.e…

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184. The Longevity Economy and Extending Independence For Your Aging Loved One—Jean Anne Booth, Founder, UnaliWear 24:03

7M ago24:03

24:03

Our guest today talks about a life-saving device to support the continued independence of an aging loved one. This is a great episode to get a conversation started if you are gathering for Christmas, New Year’s Day, or some weekend football games. Our guest today is Jean Anne Booth, who shares with us her useful, life-saving, and stylish medical al…

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Nick Sambrato of Mama’s Sauce and Neighbor Bread 1:15:47

8M ago1:15:47

1:15:47

Send us a Text Message. Meet Nick—entrepreneur, baker, gardener, consultant, Audubon Park resident, and all-around good human. A man of many talents and interests, Nick shares his stories of building a thriving printing business, falling in love with breadmaking, working towards reviving a near-extinct family recipe pasta, and his ongoing quest to …

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183. How This Seasonal Business Succeeds in Year-Round Growth—Michael Moorhouse, President, Mosquito Shield 22:47

8M ago22:47

22:47

Do you run a seasonal business or thought about opening one? Or maybe you’ve wondered if you should franchise your seasonal home services business. If these thoughts have crossed your mind, today’s episode is for you. Our guest today is Michael Moorhouse, and he is the president of Mosquito Shield, which has nearly 400 locations around the country.…

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182. The 2-Week Vacation Test: How To Build A Wildly Successful Business That Can Run & Thrive Without You—Austin Netzley, Founder, 2X 20:59

8M ago20:59

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Can you take a 2-week, uninterrupted vacation? If you can’t or don’t think you can, then this episode is for you. Our guest today is Austin Netzley, who talks about his new book, The 2-Week Vacation Test. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Pick the date for your 2-week vacation to start. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our guest's website at: https://2x.co/ Ge…

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181. How One Franchisor Changed State Law to Support Her Industry and Her Franchise System—Jen Legere, Founder, A Place To Grow 24:03

8M ago24:03

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Have you ever run into a legislative or legal roadblock in your industry? Maybe it was some unnecessary regulation or a law that is more than 100 years old and irrelevant today. Our guest today is Jen Legere, and she shares how she decided to take action in her local state to change the law to support her industry as well as provide a way to help g…

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Alyssa Bolaños of Oh Eco! 1:02:43

8M ago1:02:43

1:02:43

Send us a Text Message. Meet Alyssa—visionary owner/operator of Oh Eco, Audubon Park’s own Earth-friendly retailer with a community-focused approach to mindful living. Alyssa’s passion for making a difference is so inspiring and her shop offers a wide range of gifts and supplies; from hygiene to housecleaning, clothes to toys, plants to compost sta…

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180. Cyber Security Tips For This Holiday Season—Neal Jardine, Global Cyber Risk and Intelligence Director 17:26

8M ago17:26

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With Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the holiday season coming into full swing, it is important to remember that there are unfortunately nefarious people lurking around the internet. Our guest today is Neal Jardine, and he share switch us some tips to be cyber safer in our business, especially during this busy holiday season. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Be proac…

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Chef Tim Lovero of Coro Restaurant 47:53

8M ago47:53

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Send us a Text Message. Meet Tim—Chef-Owner of APGD’s next great restaurant, Coro; coming soon to the former B3 Cafe space. Tim started his culinary journey at Luma on Park, made pasta to sell at the Audubon Park Market, and worked with Chef Tony Adams on the Big Wheel Provisions food truck. After several years at Luma, Prato, and Luke’s; Tim’s ret…

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