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The SimpleBiz360™ Podcast highlights customer-pleasing, overlooked and ignored business principles rooted in common sense. Each 10-20 minute release strives to deliver insightful questions, impactful ideas, and infotainment quality.
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Various hosts and guests take a look at people making a difference. It started out as an innovative book about leadership and civic engagement. Four years later, it’s successfully morphed into a weekly KVMR radio series about, you guessed it, leadership and civic engagement.
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Jeffrey Boakye and Anna Phoebe take us on a musical journey of discovery, exploring the web of connections between tracks across the breadth of all musical styles, from pop, rock, reggae and hip-hop to classical, jazz, folk and country.
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The OutCast is a frank, fun, and fascinating podcast featuring conversations with LGBTQIA+ creators, storytellers, and talent where they candidly discuss their work, their inspirations, and their challenges to be seen and heard in the entertainment industry. Hosted by filmmaker David Kittredge, each OutCast is a fun no-holds-barred conversation with accomplished and iconic creators and performers about what draws them to their projects, the rough-and-tumble of getting them made, and the lega ...
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Hosted by Alex Rawlings, Managing Partner of Raw Selection, a specialist executive search firm. Join us as we interview the leading experts in Private Equity, unlocking their secrets of success to share with you. Discover how some of the top Private Equity professionals got into Private Equity, how they rose to success and learn about some of the mistakes they made along the way. Alex has strong connections to the Private Equity industry through his executive search firm, Raw Selection, whic ...
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The Green Market Agorist is a multimedia project of writer, activist, and organizer Logan Marie Glitterbomb, which focuses on agorism, environmentalism, green markets, and the circular and sharing economies in addition to related topics such as self-sufficiency, police and prison abolition, security culture, and anti-fascism among others, through articles, videos, podcasts, and more. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenmarketagorist/support
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Keyboard maestro and prog rock musician Rick Wakeman and concert violinist Fenella Humphreys are today's studio guests with Anna Phoebe and Jeffrey Boakye. In the penultimate episode of the current series, they take us from a Bach favourite via an Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong classic before hopping on a train to Moldova for some lively Eurov…
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Kelly Johnson shares her commitment to making a difference for people, and the for the future. Athlete. Competitor. Creator. Founder. Philanthropist. Fundraiser. Giver. Kelly Johnson deserves all these descriptions. However, “Encourager” is my favorite way to paint a portrait of Kelly. Whether it is through her foundation, or her weekly podcast, Ke…
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Tonight, on The Sages Among Us, host Kimberly Ewing gets to talk with Mira Clark, coordinator for C.H.I.R.P. California Heritage: Indigenous Research Project and co-curator of Uba Seo- Nisenan Arts & Culture Gallery on Broad Street, Nevada City. We'll hear how she got involved with such important native work and how her background in the arts assis…
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Welcome back to The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection! In this episode, Alex Rawlings, speaks with Geoff Lurie, Managing Partner at Traub Capital Partners. Geoff brings decades of experience as an operator-turned-private equity investor. He shares his invaluable insights on how private equity firms and portfolio companies can collaborate mor…
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Saxophone player and composer Emma Rawicz and jazz pianist and bandleader Julian Joseph join Anna Phoebe and Jeffrey Boakye as they take us from a 1973 Elton John hit to music with historical links to the Deep South. Special guest Rhiannon Giddens, the American folk musician, fiddler and banjo player, reveals the history of the bluegrass banjo, tak…
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Do you live to work, or work to live? No matter what your answer is, we encourage you to adopt a healthy balance between life and work. Have you ever given this topic much thought? After all, automobiles give us years of extended service, and smooth rides, simply by being taken care of properly. What about people? Are we that much different? Human …
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Welcome back to the Raw Selection Private Equity Podcast! In this episode of our Playbook series, we're thrilled to have Ted Clark return. Ted, a seasoned chief executive now making waves as a private equity investor with Iron Path Capital, shares invaluable insights into the art of deal origination. Having previously discussed growing enterprise v…
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Cellist Gabriella Swallow and singer, pianist and songwriter Joe Stilgoe join Anna Phoebe and Jeffrey Boakye as they add the next five tracks, taking us from a pioneering use of a vocoder for a Stanley Kubrick soundtrack to a Grace Jones synth hit, via some early American Doo-wop. Producer: Jerome WeatheraldPresented with musical direction by Jeffr…
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What usually happens when wholesale vendors reduce decision complexities for retail buyers? The answer is growth. Why? How? Join us as we take a look at these answers. In Episode 226 we highlighted a concept we put to the test with 550 potential retail dealers. Now, 31 weeks later, we are sharing our exciting results with you. The magic of these re…
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Welcome to the Private Equity Podcast! In this episode titled host, Alex Rawlings, dives into the insights and strategies of a seasoned executive known for his leadership in multiple private equity-backed exits. Jeffrey Stark discusses his career trajectory, highlighting his transition from corporate America to becoming a pivotal figure in private …
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Ukrainian-British pianist Dinara Klinton and Scottish operatic tenor Nicky Spence join Anna Phoebe and Jeffrey Boakye, taking us from a cheeky 1980s boy band from Birmingham via Domenico Scarlatti to the famous French duo behind the mask as they add the next five tracks. Producer: Jerome WeatheraldPresented with musical direction by Jeffrey Boakye …
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Societal trends continue to replace, and affect the best practice mindsets of the 2024 marketplace. Paying attention, listening, hearing, and delivering exceptional customer service is fading into the 2024 sunset. Why? There could be many reasons, but one is the awful practice of answering our social media dings! From the board rooms to the service…
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Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast by Raw Selection! In this episode, our host, Alex Rawlings, is joined by Jordan Burton, co-founder of Talgo. Together, they delve into the intricacies of talent interviewing and assessment within the private equity sector. Jordan brings a wealth of knowledge from his transition from a potential private equity i…
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Baritone Roderick Williams and bassoonist Amy Harman kick off with a famous four-letter acronym as they add the next five tracks to the playlist with Anna Phoebe and Jeffrey Boakye as they go on their latest international musical journey. From the cop, the cowboy and the construction worker in Greenwich Village, the show drops in on Brahms, visits …
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Simple. Logical. Satisfying. Desired. So why is common sense often overlooked by companies? Company-centric enterprises often bypass logical, and customer-pleasing processes in favor of the almighty dollar. Customer-centric businesses often inject simple, logical, and satisfying machinations in favor of delivering superior, transactional experience…
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Paul Cummings makes his hosting debut on The Sages Among Us by interviewing Simone Weit, a licensed psychotherapist who uses low doses of psychedelics as tools in connection with traditional therapy for clients experiencing difficult periods in their lives. She maintains private clinical practices in Nevada County and Portland, Oregon. She is also …
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Welcome to the Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, we explore the nuances of building and scaling businesses within the private equity realm. Alex excited to welcome back Brendan Anderson, Managing Partner of ScaleCo Capital. [00:00] Brendan emphasizes the importance of having the right people and vision for successful business ventures. [00:1…
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Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason and lyricist and musician Richard Stilgoe join Anna Phoebe and Jeffrey Boakye as they add the first five tracks in the new series, taking us from a pop/disco banger from 2001 to Nina Simone, via a heartfelt countertenor revival. Producer: Jerome WeatheraldPresented with musical direction by Jeffrey Boakye and Anna Phoebe …
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Tiffany Luck shares valuable insights about her journey to become a business owner. We are privileged to hear this story of vision, self-confidence, planning, determination, bouncebackability, and regret. It all started by embracing work as a profession, and not just a job. Coupling this professional attitude with transferrable skills, and fueled b…
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Welcome to the Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, Alex Rawlings welcomes back Brad Nathan, a seasoned private equity firm founder, to dive into the intricacies of starting and managing a PE firm. Brad shares first-hand experiences, detailing the triumphs and tribulations he's encountered and offering a comprehensive guide for navigating the c…
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Behind the scenes, “mindsets” create the rudder for the majority of business leadership. Rigid dispositions can benefit, or damage companies. Closed mindedness is one of those damaging postures that can play havoc with delivering healthy, and satisfying, customer experiences. How many times have heard, “we can’t do that” ring from the boardroom. Of…
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Tonight, on The Sages Among Us, host Kimberly Ewing connects with local performing artist Chanthou Lam. They talk about her commitment to and involvement with local youth in the Arts and her youth-based dance troupe CON-NEC-TION Project that showcases our youth's talent through dance and culture.By KVMR-FM
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Welcome to the Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the intricate dynamics of managing relationships between CEOs and private equity firms with our guest, Matt Sharrers, founder of ETJ Advisory. Matt shares his extensive experience and insights on how executives can effectively navigate the transition into private equity-backed rol…
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Respecting customers hinges on putting their time in the middle of the spotlight. Vendor multitasking has become a “sticky” topic for many customers. Why? Because vendors blatantly performing multiple tasks during customer-engagement is on the rise. Customers don’t want to have their time wasted while vendors talk, type, walk, eat, and delegate dur…
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Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of investments with a focus on sub $5M EBITDA companies. Our guest is Mason Myers, Founder and Managing Partner of Greybull Stewardship. Mason’s expertise lies in navigating and scaling smaller, often overlooked businesses, and he’s here to share valuable insig…
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Sometimes, the answers to business longevity are tucked inside simplicity. Far too many businesses enter the “Business Boneyard” prematurely. Many of these early marketplace departures result from the lack of using “best practices.” Today we encourage all professionals to acquire a thirst for continuous improvement through seeking out “best practic…
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Welcome to the Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, we explore "Private Equity and Technology Transformation" with Alan Williamson. Alan, a seasoned CTO and operating partner, shares insights from his journey—from embedded engineering to navigating Enterprise Java and PE due diligence. He emphasizes crucial operational details affecting portfol…
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Sometimes, we need to ask different questions to get the answers we are looking for. Let’s be honest, in business we all face adversity. Additionally, we all need to be able to bounce back after experiencing these adversities. The common question is, how? The uncommon question is, how can we avoid some of these situations altogether? With no univer…
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Host, Lori Burkart Frank, interviews Nevada City Mayor, Gary Petersen. Mayor Petersen shares how he got to the place of Mayor from starting a career as a "hotshot" wildland firefighter to Nevada County Airport Manager, then on to Salinas as Airport Manager and Public Works director, and ultimately back to his Nevada City Victorian home.…
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Welcome to the Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, join us as we delve into intentional business growth strategies with Tim O'Reilly. Learn key insights for success. [00:11] Tim discusses the influence of certain books on shaping strategies. [01:19] Introduction to Tim O'Reilly and focus on intentional business growth strategy. [02:17] Reflect…
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Enjoy these three business takeaways that resulted from some creative observation at a recent holiday gathering. Life and work have so many behavioral similarities. After all, at the center of every human interaction is an “experience.” Today we share a short story that touches on human integrity, opportunity, and grace. We encourage you to live a …
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Host Hollie Grimaldi Flores meets with Heidi Wingo to discuss Heidi's journey from the child of an Air Force Colonel to the road that brought her to her current role at Hospice of the Foothills . Her love and passion for treating the whole person rather than the symptom comes to fruition as Heidi serves Nevada County by leading Hospice of the Footh…
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Welcome to the Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, host Alex Rawlings dives into a rich conversation with Nathan Sanders. From navigating financial constraints during the pandemic to tackling add-on acquisitions and integrating technology effectively, Nathan shares valuable insights gained from his extensive experience in leading Private Equit…
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Is our advice coming from rock-solid business voices? Today we lean into the sources we select to influence our business behavior. With so many options, so much cyber noise, and so many personalities, are we actually gravitating to healthy advice givers? Pump the breaks for a few minutes, and consider the questions this show presents. In the end, w…
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Welcome to the Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, host Alex Rawlings engages in a dynamic discussion with Nick McLean, founder of Four Pillars Investors, on the topics of servant leadership and disruptive marketing in the Private Equity sector. Join us as we delve into Nick's insights and experiences in navigating the complexities of the indu…
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Recorder and baroque flute player Heidi Fardell and pianist Keelan Carew join Anna Phoebe and Jeffrey Boakye as they add the last five tracks, which include the theme for a famous animated woodpecker, a huge recent TV soundtrack with echoes of Beethoven, and a funked-up version of a classic 1960 guitar track by The Shadows. Add to Playlist will ret…
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Today we look at the “golden thread” of business. Time is a broad topic that can be valued, or wasted. What happens when we waste customer time? Do we give enough credence to thinking about the ways we waste customer time? What could happen if we started prioritizing the respect of customer time? Join us for a short show that examines how we can el…
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Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, host Alex Rawlings discusses the critical factors behind deal failures and how to steer clear of them. Brian Scanlon from DealGen Partners shares insights on deal origination and sales processes. He stresses prep and presentation, akin to staging a house for sale. Brian pinpoints reasons for d…
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Sitar player and composer Jasdeep Singh Degun and composer and musician Anne Dudley continue the musical journey with Anna Phoebe and Jeffrey Boakye. From New York punk to Björk's debut via a 13th century drinking song in Latin, this penultimate episode of the series brings the current tally of tracks to 25. Producer: Jerome WeatheraldPresented wit…
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How can we use God’s Word to deliver customer-centricity? Today we glean some excellent business guidance from the scriptures. God’s Word is packed with unshakeable wisdom we can use in our business endeavors. Today we share the “P234” mindset that can provide a solid path to delivering customer satisfaction. Without happy customers, our businesses…
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Host Keith Porter learns the definition of "Flaneur" from George Rebane, while discussing his childhood as an Estonian refugee during WW II, his school years in America, his scientific engineering education, his many professional accomplishments, and his deep community involvement as a concerned and active retiree.…
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Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, host Alex Rawlings is joined by Paul Swaney, Managing Director of Swaney Group Capital. Formerly with Partners Group and a veteran of McKinsey and Amazon, Paul dives into the intricate world of value creation from an operator turned investor perspective. He shares his journey from the military…
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Singer-songwriter Andrew Roachford and organist and conductor Anna Lapwood join Anna Phoebe and Jeffrey Boakye in the studio as they add the next five tracks to the playlist. Starting in Jamaica in the 1960s, they travel via the Hunger Games and a Rolling Stones choir classic to the Congo, finishing up at arguably the most famous song on the planet…
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First encounters carry enormous weight in the Experience Economy. If we stop and think about our own lives, it becomes easy to recall situations where we were initially greeted with a jarring dose of “Bad Mojo.” Whether we were taken aback by words we heard, images we saw with our eyes, or self-centered personalities that turned us off, it was hard…
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Host Maddie Davis interviews Walter Helvin about his life in Nevada County and leadership the Nevada County Chapter of "Sunrise" - an environmental advocacy group, as well as his service on Nevada County's Youth Commission. Now a student at Sierra College, Walter's passion for community service will continue during his college studies. Walter plans…
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Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, host Alex Rawlings talks with Chris Jamroz, CEO of Roadrunner and a former executive at Ascent Global Logistics. Chris shares his extensive experience in logistics and Private Equity, discussing the transition from investment banking to executive leadership. He highlights the common errors in …
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