Best D. Scott Smith, MBA Podcasts (2024)

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MGySgt Scott Stalker, USMC (Ret) – Former Command Senior Enlisted Leader with US Space Command 1:54:32

15d ago1:54:32

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In this episode of Moments in Leadership, retired U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant Scott Stalker discusses the lessons learned over his career, including his time in the Defense Intelligence Agency, United States Cyber Command, the National Security Agency, and in his final assignment with United States Space Command. Hear the story of how…

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MajGen Jim Lukeman, USMC (Ret) – Former 2nd MARDIV CG and Current CEO of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation 1:22:58

2M ago1:22:58

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In this episode of Moments in Leadership, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret) MajGen Jim Lukeman and host David B. Armstrong discuss both MajGen Lukeman’s Marine and civilian careers, showing duty does not end after time in uniform is concluded. his life and career, including his time as a Platoon Commander time in 1st Bn 2nd Marines, a Company Commander in Li…

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SgtMaj Marcos Cordero, USMC - CSEL, TF North: "Do You Just Assist In Enlisted Matters Or Do You Assist In All Matters?" 1:43:40

4M ago1:43:40

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Col Paul Merida (Ret), USMC - Commanding Officer 22 MEU: "Handling the Crown Jewels" 2:11:03

5M ago2:11:03

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In this episode of Moments in Leadership, U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Paul Merida and host David B. Armstrong discuss the early parts of his life and career, concluding with his time commanding one of the ‘Crown Jewels’ of the Marine Corps, a Marine Expeditionary Unit. His insights provide useful lessons about how to manage disparate organizations ov…

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SgtMaj Carlos Ruiz, 20th SgtMaj of the Marine Corps - "Quality of Life 2030" 1:38:08

6M ago1:38:08

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This episode is a unique look into the mind of one of our service’s senior leaders days before a major hearing. Moreso than a typical CSPAN briefing of soundbites, the lister will be able to hear, in detail, plans to improve quality of life and lethality of Marines. The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (SMMC), Carlos Ruiz, discusses the init…

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Major General Matthew D. Smith, U.S. Army - "This Ain’t the Boy Scouts" 1:12:18

7M ago1:12:18

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This Ain’t the Boy Scouts – U.S. Army Major General Matthew D. Smith In this episode of Moments in Leadership, Army Major General Matthew D. Smith and host David B. Armstrong discuss the early parts of his life and career, concluding with his time holding battlespace in Afghanistan without a workup cycle to support that style of operation. His insi…

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SgtMaj Chris Rivera, USMC - "Your Rocker is Not a Hammock" 1:55:29

8M ago1:55:29

1:55:29

Sergeant Major Rivera enlisted in the Marine Corps in July 2000 and is currently assigned to the 3d Littoral Logistics Battalion. Extended show notes are coming - I'm just getting this episode out there for listening. Email me if you have any questions before I post notes.By David B. Armstrong

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Colonel Stephen W. Davis, USMC (Ret) – You Can't Manage People Up a Hill, But it Can Help 2:13:06

9M ago2:13:06

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In this episode of Moments in Leadership, host David B. Armstrong spends time with retired Marine Colonel Stephen Davis, a veteran of the post-Vietnam War Marine Corps, the Reconnaissance Community, Joint Special Operations, and multiple combat tours up to the Regimental Command level, where they spend time discussing various topics related to hard…

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Vice Admiral (Retired) William R. Merz, USN – At 1000 Feet, Leadership Can Crush You 2:20:28

11M ago2:20:28

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SPECIAL THANKS TO MATT MIRANDA AND JEREMY KOFSKY FOR EDITING AND SHOW NOTES SUPPORT In this episode of Moments in Leadership, retired Vice Admiral William (Bill) Merz and host David B. Armstrong discuss how life can take strange turns to making capable leaders, oftentimes through hard times and rough seas. VADM Merz has seen the depths of the ocean…

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SgtMaj Black, 19th SMMC, Episode Two: Being a Good Marine is About the Non-Negotiables 1:35:28

1y ago1:35:28

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HUGE THANKS TO JEREMY KOFSKY AND MIKE CIFUENTES FOR THEIR HELP PRODUCING THIS EPISODE. War is everchanging, but its nature is everlasting. Sergeant Major Troy Black, in one of his last speaking engagements as the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (and right before his selection as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC), uses this mantr…

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LtGen David Bellon and the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, SgtMaj Carlos Ruiz – A Command Team Briefing to Alpha Company TBS Spring 2023 1:00:26

1y ago1:00:26

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‘The Enemy Doesn’t Care About Your Status’ - Upholding the Standard from the Front to Push Subordinates Forward. This episode is a unique and extremely rare look into what mentorship in the Marine Corps looks like and how Marines address each other and the issues facing the Marine Corps; head on. Lt Gen Bellon and SgtMaj Ruiz are the Command Elemen…

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LtGen Greg Newbold USMC (Ret) – DILLICLAP & Competency are Never Out of Date 1:45:16

1y ago1:45:16

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This episode is a look towards the past and how the core of a good leader is timeless. Lt Gen Gregory Newbold, the Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) commander of Operation Restore Hope and later on the Director of Operations for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is a leader with an unwavering desire to be responsible to those he leads. This episode provides…

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Deputy Undersecretary of the Navy (DUSN) Mr. Victor Minella – Navy to Civilian Leadership through the “DUSN’s Dozen” 1:32:28

1y ago1:32:28

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In this episode of Moments in Leadership, host David B. Armstrong spends time with DUSN Victor Minella, otherwise referred to as “Dozen” where they spend time discussing various topics related to leadership from his enlisted time, his officer time, and finally in civilian leadership inside the Department of the Navy. DUSN Minella covers the importa…

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LtGen David Furness, USMC – Rather than Yelling and Hazing, Try Focusing on Leadership Through Building Personal Connections, Rapport, and Culture 1:39:39

1+ y ago1:39:39

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In this episode of Moments in Leadership, host David B. Armstrong invites LtGen Dave Furness back to the show to discuss various topics related to leadership. LtGen Furness covers the importance of leadership in making organizations successful and the difference in the interaction between the lieutenants and the captains. LtGen Furness emphasizes t…

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Col Reggie McClam, USMC – Using "MOAS" to Engage with Others About Mentorship, Leadership, Diversity, and Inclusion. 2:19:10

1+ y ago2:19:10

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Col McClam is a career infantry officer and currently the Commanding Officer of The Basic School in Quantico, Virginia. Col McClam discusses the acronym "MOAS," which stands for Mentorship, Opportunity, Advocacy, and Sponsorship. This episode is filled with great "Moments in Leadership" that should be heard by every leader, both officer and enliste…

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LtCol Michael Perrottet, USMC – How Leaders Can Implement the Acronym Hacker into Leading at All Levels 1:42:55

1+ y ago1:42:55

1:42:55

This episode is filled with great "Moments in Leadership" with everything from becoming an aviator, transitioning to a new Type/Model/Series of aircraft, to a FAC tour with a ground unit to leading a squadron. This episode is extremely valuable to all the leaders in the aviation community because he shares what it takes to perform and what you can …

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Judge a Book by Its Cover? You bet! 5:54

1+ y ago5:54

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The REAL Reason You've Not Published Your Book 6:34

1+ y ago6:34

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Enroll in my free course to write & publish your book, online course, and webinar in 12 weeks or less: Follow this link: https://www.dscottsmith.com/pl/2147574586 Learn more at: https://www.dscottsmith.com/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dscottsmith/ It was sometime after college that I first dreamed of writing a book. At …

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Attractive People are More Successful 7:44

1+ y ago7:44

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Enroll in my free course to write & publish your book, online course, and webinar in 12 weeks or less: Follow this link: https://www.dscottsmith.com/pl/2147574586 Learn more at: https://www.dscottsmith.com/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dscottsmith/ It was sometime after college that I first dreamed of writing a book. At …

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Independent Planner (Publish in 2023) 5:23

1+ y ago5:23

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Block time to write your book. Use the Independent Planner to achieve your goal of writing and publishing your book. Enroll in my free course to write & publish your book, online course, and webinar in 12 weeks or less: Follow this link: https://www.dscottsmith.com/pl/2147574586 Learn more at: https://www.dscottsmith.com/ Connect with me on LinkedI…

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Reading: How the Grinch Stole Christmas 8:59

1+ y ago8:59

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My Christmas gift to you...my interpretation (a reading) of Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" Merry Christmas! Enroll in my free course to write & publish your book, online course, and webinar in 12 weeks or less: Follow this link: https://www.dscottsmith.com/pl/2147574586 Learn more at: https://www.dscottsmith.com/ Connect with me on Lin…

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Social Media Has Been Replaced 7:40

1+ y ago7:40

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Enroll in my free course to write & publish your book, online course, and webinar in 12 weeks or less: Follow this link: https://www.dscottsmith.com/pl/2147574586 Learn more at: https://www.dscottsmith.com/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dscottsmith/ It was sometime after college that I first dreamed of writing a book. At …

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Practically Perfect 7:49

1+ y ago7:49

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Enroll in my free course to write & publish your book, online course, and webinar in 12 weeks or less: Follow this link: https://www.dscottsmith.com/pl/2147574586 Learn more at: https://www.dscottsmith.com/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dscottsmith/ It was sometime after college that I first dreamed of writing a book. At …

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1stSgt Shamus Flynn, USMC – From Motor T Mechanic to MARSOC – What Emerging Leaders Need to Know About Setting the Example, Admin, and Awards 2:22:12

1+ y ago2:22:12

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1stSgt Shamus Flynn is currently the Inspector Instructor First Sergeant for Weapons Company 1st Bn 23rd Marines in Austin, Texas. Flynn is a prolific user of Social Media and has a considerable following on Instagram, where he shares not only his knowledge but the knowledge of others. What strikes me about him is that he is an early adopter of soc…

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Solve every problem with 3 words 6:56

1+ y ago6:56

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Enroll in my free course to write & publish your book, online course, and webinar in 12 weeks or less: Follow this link: https://www.dscottsmith.com/pl/2147574586 Learn more at: https://www.dscottsmith.com/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dscottsmith/ It was sometime after college that I first dreamed of writing a book. At …

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FOMO and Brevity 6:43

1+ y ago6:43

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Enroll in my free course to write & publish your book, online course, and webinar in 12 weeks or less: Follow this link: https://www.dscottsmith.com/pl/2147574586 Learn more at: https://www.dscottsmith.com/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dscottsmith/ It was sometime after college that I first dreamed of writing a book. At …

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#172 What is a Business Vision 9:40

1+ y ago9:40

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Creating a vision for your company can be scary or feel like fluff. But if big corporations create a business vision to remain competitive, maybe us business owners should too. Scott shares from his up-coming book to clarify what a business vision is so you can improve your future and company profitability. This is the episode if you ever want to k…

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The Valley of Despair 6:15

1+ y ago6:15

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Enroll in my free course to write & publish your book, online course, and webinar in 12 weeks or less: Follow this link: https://www.dscottsmith.com/pl/2147574586 Learn more at: https://www.dscottsmith.com/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dscottsmith/ It was sometime after college that I first dreamed of writing a book. At …

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Selling Cigarette Butts on a Stick 5:20

1+ y ago5:20

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Enroll in my free course to write & publish your book, online course, and webinar in 12 weeks or less: Follow this link: https://www.dscottsmith.com/pl/2147574586 Learn more at: https://www.dscottsmith.com/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dscottsmith/ It was sometime after college that I first dreamed of writing a book. At …

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The Hotwash – A Leadership Panel of Six Discuss their Opinions of the Past Episodes 1:36:58

1+ y ago1:36:58

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While the panel had a lot of different interesting conversations, one of the things that stuck out to me was a conversation halfway through where we talked about setting the conditions for efficiency and discovering the friction points that lead to those inefficiencies. One of the recent reviews left about the podcast stated that they were amazed a…

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#171 Get the Jump on Business Risks with d. Scott Smith 30:40

1+ y ago30:40

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Unexpected events can be very disruptive on a business. Ever wonder why some business owners play the blame games, others freeze up, and a few seem to succeed under pressure. How they handle it better than others? D. Scott Smith shares a way that you can not only handle the unexpected, but succeed from it. In this interview, Mr. Smith shares insigh…

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Surround Yourself with Those Who Will Not Let You Fail 6:43

1+ y ago6:43

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Enroll in my free course to write & publish your book, online course, and webinar in 12 weeks or less: Follow this link: https://www.dscottsmith.com/pl/2147574586 Learn more at: https://www.dscottsmith.com/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dscottsmith/ It was sometime after college that I first dreamed of writing a book. At …

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#170 Inspiration for Business Owners from Bartlett Arkell 12:54

1+ y ago12:54

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What can we do when serious tech issues prevent the normal release of Arise2Live podcast? Let’s gain insights from Bartlett Arkell’s book ‘Grocery Clerks Who Have Become Successful’ writing in 1925. Scott found this old book in grandma's box stored away for decades. It is surprising relevant today. Sure the names have changed, but time-based princi…

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Your Book is Part of Your Legacy 7:19

1+ y ago7:19

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Enroll in my free course to write & publish your book, online course, and webinar in 12 weeks or less: Follow this link: https://www.dscottsmith.com/pl/2147574586 Learn more at: https://www.dscottsmith.com/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dscottsmith/ It was sometime after college that I first dreamed of writing a book. At …

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Do You Believe You Can Win? 6:42

2y ago6:42

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Enroll in my free course to write & publish your book, online course, and webinar in 12 weeks or less: Follow this link: https://www.dscottsmith.com/pl/2147574586 Learn more at: https://www.dscottsmith.com/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dscottsmith/ It was sometime after college that I first dreamed of writing a book. At …

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Admiral James A. Winnefeld Jr: Top Gun, Gender Equality, & The Best Parts of Commanding a Warship 2:02:35

2y ago2:02:35

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Admiral James A. Winnefeld Jr. is a retired US Navy admiral who serves as the chair of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board. While on active duty, Winnefeld served as the ninth vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Listen in to hear valiant leadership stories from his military career, highlighting everything from Naval aviation to comm…

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#169 The DaKat Method can Keep You Smart 18:23

2y ago18:23

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How do we stay smart when things are coming at us fast and hard? You know, those business situations that makes your hair stand on end. The daKAT method can keep you smart in scary business situations and go from fear to trust. The daKAT method that can keep you level headed and is an acronym for: Don’t make fear based decisions. Ask Questions to g…

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Poison Spider Mesa - with no map or compass 5:19

2y ago5:19

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Enroll in my free course to write & publish your book, online course, and webinar in 12 weeks or less: Follow this link: https://www.dscottsmith.com/pl/2147574586 Learn more at: https://www.dscottsmith.com/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dscottsmith/ It was sometime after college that I first dreamed of writing a book. At …

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Habits, Routines, and Rituals 8:13

2y ago8:13

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#168 Why You Need a CFO 19:47

2y ago19:47

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The business owner not knowing their financial numbers is a leading cause of failure and at a certain point in a business life stage, a Chief Financial Offer (CFO) expertise is needed to watch over and sync-up the business cash-flow and profits with company operations. Today’s episode covers a broad picture of the CFO role and why it is so importan…

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Promote Your Coaching: Blogs, Podcasts, and Amazon Live 6:01

2y ago6:01

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Enroll in my free course to write & publish your book, online course, and webinar in 12 weeks or less: Follow this link: https://www.dscottsmith.com/pl/2147574586 Learn more at: https://www.dscottsmith.com/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dscottsmith/ It was sometime after college that I first dreamed of writing a book. At …

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Goals or Systems to Publish Your Book 5:44

2y ago5:44

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Enroll in my free course to write & publish your book, online course, and webinar in 12 weeks or less: Follow this link: https://www.dscottsmith.com/pl/2147574586 Learn more at: https://www.dscottsmith.com/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dscottsmith/ It was sometime after college that I first dreamed of writing a book. At …

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MajGen Dale Alford: Advice and Insights From a 37-Year-Long Career in the Marine Corps-A Follow-up to Episode 14 53:29

2y ago53:29

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Just a few hours before he packed up his home and set off to Georgia to retire, Major General Dale Alford sat down with me to offer his final thoughts on his 37-year-long career in the Marine Corps. Listen in as we discuss some of his most noteworthy lessons learned as well as the key things emerging leaders need to know to be successful in their c…

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#167 Solid Foundations: Capacity leads to Revenue 19:58

2y ago19:58

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Knowing your company’s capacity is a key part of dealing with the business environment and make smart decisions. This episode is part two of the Solid Business Foundations series and shares the four major types of capacity found in companies that impact profits. Included is why capacity is not a limitation, that business capacity is the same as rev…

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Blogs, Books, Hewlett-Packard, Dreamworks, and Influence 6:55

2y ago6:55

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Print on Demand 5:52

2y ago5:52

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Enroll in my free course to write & publish your book, online course, and webinar in 12 weeks or less: Follow this link: https://www.dscottsmith.com/pl/2147574586 Learn more at: https://www.dscottsmith.com/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dscottsmith/ It was sometime after college that I first dreamed of writing a book. At …

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#166 Solid Foundations: Right-Size Your Company 20:19

2y ago20:19

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This is the first episode in the series called Solid Business Foundations. Right-sizing is about having a strong business foundation with the free cash-flow to cover all the business expenses, not just day-to-day operations. Included are three dangerous cases when company’s revenues can get out of balance with expense plus a revenue first approach …

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Earn More from a Book than Salary 5:40

2y ago5:40

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Enroll in my free course to write & publish your book, online course, and webinar in 12 weeks or less: Follow this link: https://www.dscottsmith.com/pl/2147574586 Learn more at: https://www.dscottsmith.com/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dscottsmith/ It was sometime after college that I first dreamed of writing a book. At …

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Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Troy Black - How to Perform at Every Rank, Why Courage Can Be Seen More in Peacetime Than in Combat, and How Listening Is a Powerful Leadership Skill 1:48:45

2y ago1:48:45

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Listen in as we discuss SgtMaj Black's experiences as a young Marine, a new NCO, and in leadership roles as a First Sergeant and a Sergeant Major. Hear him tell the stories of young PFC Black as well as his first experience leading his fellow Lance Corporal peers as a brand new Corporal. Hear about and learn what he did well and what he'd do differ…

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$10,000 Each Month 8:06

2y ago8:06

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Enroll in my free course to write & publish your book, online course, and webinar in 12 weeks or less: Follow this link: https://www.dscottsmith.com/pl/2147574586 Learn more at: https://www.dscottsmith.com/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dscottsmith/ It was sometime after college that I first dreamed of writing a book. At …

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