Best Bulb Digital Podcasts (2024)

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Navigating Project Management with M365 46:46

11d ago46:46

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We'll be the first to say it: M365 isn't perfect. We know the limitations it has and how that can make project management difficult sometimes. It's not a dead end though 🙂 Emma, Mitch, and Matt discuss how Microsoft tools can work for you and more importantly how you can get through those restrictions. With a change in perspective and an open mind,…

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Redefining Workplace Communication: The Shift from Person-Based to Topic-Based 35:46

1M ago35:46

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Today we're discussing the pitfalls of person-based communication. If you're relying on email and direct messaging, a.k.a information silos, you probably need to redefine how you communicate. Mitch, Emma, and Matt talk about how to leave person-based communication behind and switch to topic-based communication. Topic-based communication creates bet…

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Integrating AI Into Your Workday 43:37

3M ago43:37

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AI seems to be popping up everywhere, including the workplace. Not only is it overwhelming, but knowing where AI will integrate seamlessly into your work life can be tricky to figure out. That's why in episode 32, Mitch, Matt, and Emma discuss the concept of MS Copilot, its impact on productivity, the learning curve, and the future of work with AI.…

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Communication That Curates Connection 27:51

3M ago27:51

27:51

The Bulb Gals are back for episode 31 of the Make Others Successful podcast 😊 Emma, Livvy, and Michaela are discussing the importance of communication in the workplace and how it can bring employees closer together. Creating structure, promoting participation, and building those spaces for work and play create a safe and fun environment for great c…

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Transforming the Water Industry with Its Advanced Purification Technology - Raz Razgaitis of FloWater | 212 1:22:17

4M ago1:22:17

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212. FloWater | Rich Razgaitis is the CEO and Co-Founder of FloWater. Raz, as most people call him, is passionate about creating a brand new, amazing type of water that’s at the epicenter of the sustainable movement. Their vision is to inspire the world with water, eliminate single use plastic water bottles, and provide everyone access to the world…

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The Tale of GoTab: How Tim McLaughlin Turned a Restaurant’s Challenge into a Tech-Based Opportunity | 211 1:17:09

4M ago1:17:09

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211. GoTab | Tim McLaughlin is Co-Founder of GoTab, a leading contactless ordering and payment platform serving full-service food & beverage establishments in almost thirty states and still growing. GoTab launched in 2016 as a code on the receipt for mobile payment of restaurant tabs. In 2018 it became a QR code. The idea started in 2015 when Tim c…

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Staring & Growing an Internet Service Provider with Terry Koosed, the Founder of Bel Air Internet | 210 2:10:31

4M ago2:10:31

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210. Bel Air Internet | Terry Koosed is the Founder of Bel Air Internet, a Los Angeles based Internet Service Provider, and a leading authority on successful entrepreneurship. He has founded and successfully run seven companies in the high-tech industry during the past 40 years, sometimes concurrently, and is what some would call, a serial entrepre…

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The Blazy Susan Story: How Will Breakell Turned His Passion for Cannabis into a Thriving Smoking Accessories Business | 209 1:26:16

4M ago1:26:16

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209. Blazy Susan | Will Breakell is the brainchild and founder of the Blazy Susan brand. Will is a young entrepreneur from Roanoke, Virginia. Although Will graduated from the esteemed Virginia Military Institute, he soon realized that he was meant to take a different path than the majority of his peers. The mountains of Colorado were calling for hi…

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Disrupting the Backyard Pool Industry with this Innovative Shipping Container Design - Paul Rathnam of ModPools | 208 1:13:17

4M ago1:13:17

1:13:17

208. ModPools | Paul Rathnam was diagnosed with a learning disability early in his life, Paul Rathnam persevered through all the challenges and reached success by becoming the business owner of a unique and innovative company called ModPools. His very first company was ModPro, which customizes shipping containers for a variety of client's needs. Co…

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The Levels Effect: A Biowearable Startup that Empowers People to Take Control of Their Health | 207 1:11:03

4M ago1:11:03

1:11:03

207. Levels Metabolic Health | Josh Clemente spent the first half of his professional career working at SpaceX and Hyperloop– two companies, one founded by and the other supported by Elon Musk. At SpaceX, Josh spent six years working on rocket and spacecraft systems, while at Hyperloop, Josh worked on infrastructure level engineering and life suppo…

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How DiamondBack Truck Covers Survived (then Thrived) after 10 Years of Challenges: A Convo with Ethan Wendle | 206 1:03:43

4M ago1:03:43

1:03:43

206. DiamondBack Truck Covers | Ethan Wendle in 2003 was attending an Engineering Entrepreneurial class when he met Matt Chverchko. They partnered in a classroom project that grew from a garage operation to a real full-time enterprise. Thus, DiamondBack Truck Covers was born. Ethan attended Penn State University from 2000 to 2003 and took up Civil …

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The Light Bulb Moment that Led Grant Morgan to Build R-Zero. A Biosafety Co that Delivers Hospital-Grade Disinfection. | 205 1:22:17

4M ago1:22:17

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205. R-Zero | Grant Morgan was developing a powerful UV-C disinfection device capable of destroying over 99.99% of pathogens to make commercial space as safe as possible for employees and customers. Grant, along with his co-founders, runs R-Zero Systems, which is a biosafety company dedicated to making safer everyday spaces and common places. Among…

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Designing & Developing Engaging Games for Learning w/ Stephen Baer of The Game Agency | 204 49:17

4M ago49:17

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204. The Game Agency | Stephen Baer launched The Game Agency 13 years ago and The Training Arcade 3 years ago, Stephen Baer has developed award-winning games for new-employee on-boarding, sales and product training, leadership development, safety, security, compliance, systems & processes, customer service, and many other training topics. Listen to…

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Succeeding in Digital Marketing & SEO with Igor Avidon of Avidon Marketing Group | 203 1:09:35

4M ago1:09:35

1:09:35

203. Avidon Marketing Group | Igor Avidon is a digital marketing expert with a decade of experience in online marketing & advertising. He is also the founder of Avidon Marketing Group, which is a boutique SEO company. His career began with a personal interest in helping his family's business survive the 2008 economic recession. During this period, …

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Helping Others — How We Approach Success 29:18

4M ago29:18

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In episode 30 of the MOS podcast, Mitch, Matt, and Mike discuss the history and development of Bulb Digital and reflect on their problem-solving journey while discussing the history of Bulb! They talk the challenges they've faced, including the gap between people who need strategy upfront and those who need help with specific problems, along with t…

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Disrupting the Solar Industry with a Community Solar Model - Aviv Shalgi of Solar Simplified | 202 1:14:45

4M ago1:14:45

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202. Solar Simplified | Aviv Shalgi is a serial entrepreneur, and is the CEO of an energy tech startup Solar Simplified, which is a platform that matches renters and homeowners who care about the environment and want to save money on the electricity bill with local solar farms. For more than 6 years, Aviv has been a Board Member, Mentor, and Adviso…

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The Ficks Factor: How Ron Alvarado Crafted a Hard Seltzer that Stands Out from the Crowd | 201 1:52:19

4M ago1:52:19

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201. Ficks Beverage | Ron Alvarado co-founded Ficks Beverage Co, the leading manufacturer of better-for-you bar products with its line of pure fruit juice hard seltzers and wellness-focused cocktail mixers. They are based in San Francisco, California, and currently expanding their two main products to national retailers such as Whole Foods, H-E-B, …

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Launching a No-Code Website Platform with David Chen, CEO of Strikingly | 200 52:32

4M ago52:32

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200. Strikingly | David Chen dropped out from the University of Chicago to start Strikingly along with his two co founders, Teng Bao and Dafeng Guo. They moved to Silicon Valley with $100 in their pocket and were accepted into Y Combinator after eating ramen noodle in their 1-bedroom apartment for 5 months. Strikingly is a Y Combinator-backed start…

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The Future of Video Chat: Fritz Brumder on His Adventure from Brandlive to Zipcan | 199 1:05:55

5M ago1:05:55

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199. Zipcan | Fritz Brumder is an entrepreneur, video strategist, avid skier, proud dad & husband. In 2010 Fritz Brumder co-founded Brandlive, the leading SaaS live video events platform for brands and retailers. In 2020 he co-founded Zipcan.com - the fastest way to enable video chat inside your website or application. Zipcan's vision is to bring v…

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From Philly Frenetic to KeyMark: Jim Wanner’s Journey from Team Mascot to Artificial Intelligence Expert | 198 1:17:56

5M ago1:17:56

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198. KeyMark | Jim Wanner is the founder and Chief Expectations Officer at KeyMark, an intelligent automation systems integrator headquartered in Liberty, SC. KeyMark delivers capture (OCR), workflow (ECM), case management, virtual collaboration and robotic process automation (RPA) solutions to businesses and government organizations. KeyMark helps…

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How Ron Holt Grew Two Maids & a Mop from a Single Location to a $40 Million Franchise | 197 1:15:22

5M ago1:15:22

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197. Two Maids & A Mop | Ron Holt founded the original Two Maids & A Mop inside a 250 square foot office space on April Fools' Day way back in 2003. In their first year of operations, they cleaned less than one hundred homes and only staffed a few part-time employees. It took the business eighteen months to make its first dollar in profits and took…

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The Ups and Downs of Dating and Entrepreneurship: A Chat with Lori Cheek, the Founder of Cheekd | 196 57:41

5M ago57:41

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196. Cheekd | Lori Cheek is an architect turned entrepreneur, Founder, and CEO of Cheekd, a mobile dating app that makes missed connections obsolete. Cheekd uses a cross-platform low energy Bluetooth technology, which fosters hyper local engagement. The app connects people in real time, versus virtual time. After working in architecture, Lori came …

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Building a Niche Fundraising Platform with Howard Gottlieb, the Founder and CEO of Read-A-Thon | 195 1:07:43

5M ago1:07:43

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195. Read-a-Thon | Howard Gottlieb is the founder and CEO of Read-a-thon but in the office, everyone just calls him the Big Cheese. Howard spends most of his waking hours obsessing about how to make Read-a-thon the absolute best school fundraising idea anywhere on the planet Earth. Their goal is to have every elementary school and school library in…

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The Art and Science of Custom Clothing: A Conversation with Sonny Balani of Balani Custom Clothiers | 194 1:17:16

5M ago1:17:16

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194. Balani Custom Clothiers | Sonny Balani is CEO of Balani Custom Clothiers, which has re-imagined the custom clothing experience as it applies to today’s client. He has designed a contemporary showroom and developed a collaborative selection process, establishing Balani as the premier custom clothier in Chicago. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, C…

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How to Be an Alpha Male with Aaron Marino, the Founder of Alpha M | 193 1:02:57

5M ago1:02:57

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193. Alpha M. | Aaron Marino started a men’s image consulting firm, Alpha M. Image Consulting, to help average men with simple common-sense advice; aimed to enhance their image, style, grooming, fashion and most importantly their confidence. Aaron Marino has been featured in countless publications, as well as guest appearances on various television…

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Mantras, Meditations, Yoga, & More with Uplifted Yoga | 192 1:04:11

5M ago1:04:11

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192. Uplifted Online Yoga | Brett Larkin is the founder of her award-winning YouTube channel, Uplifted Online Yoga Teacher Trainings, a successful entrepreneur, and sought-after online business consultant. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit our website: Brett Larkin In…

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How Trinity Air Ambulance pivoted their Biz idea & got off the Ground... | 191 1:09:43

5M ago1:09:43

1:09:43

191. Trinity Air Medical | Seth Bacon founded Trinity Air Medical in 2013 after a successful career in the fire service. In 2015 the organization began providing health care transportation logistics specifically to transplant centers and Organ Procurement Organizations. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulo…

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Gift Wish Lists, Registries, Gift Ideas, & More - GiftHero.com | 190 1:05:04

5M ago1:05:04

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190. GiftHero | Suvendu Pal, also known as Du, is the brains behind Gift Hero. When he’s not dreaming of his next wish list to create, he enjoys long walks on the beach and candlelit dinners. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit our website: Suvendu Pal Interview. ***…

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A Platform that Predicts the 5% of Customers Driving 50% of Medical Spend w/ AMS Solutions | 189 54:53

5M ago54:53

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189. AMS Solutions | Peter Borans is the president of Advanced Medical Strategies (AMS) a company he co-founded in 2003. AMS (Advanced Medical Strategies) is a healthcare IT company focused on providing clients with intelligent clinical insights and financial analytics to identify, analyze and report on the 5% of members responsible for 50% of tota…

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Building a Fan that blew by the Competition - Big Ass Fans | 188 1:03:50

5M ago1:03:50

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188. Big Ass Fans | Carey Smith founded Big Ass Fans in 1999 and served as its Chief Big Ass until the company's sale in 2017. Under his guidance, Big Ass Fans grew an average of 30% a year, with offices across the globe. It made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies 11 consecutive years — a feat achieved by only 34 others — and e…

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The Keys to Creating a Successful App for Andriod or iOS - RaizLabs | 187 50:32

5M ago50:32

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187. RaizLabs | Gregory Raiz is a leader, speaker, and innovator. “The thing that fuels me is the desire to make things that improve people’s lives.” Greg was the founder of Raizlabs, a four-time Inc. 5000 winner and national leader in mobile and technology design and development. The firm was sold in 2017 to Rightpoint where Greg stayed on as Chie…

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How to Buy or Sell your Business with the Biz Brokers of FE International | 186 1:02:25

5M ago1:02:25

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186. FE International | Thomas Smale began his career in the early 2000s when he began building and selling small online companies. This turned into a full-time career when he founded FE International in 2010, growing the business with zero funds from the ground up and consistently doubling annual revenue, as well as the average deal size. *** For …

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Custom Photo Books, Blankets, Gifts, & More... The Story of Collage.com | 185 1:08:38

5M ago1:08:38

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185. Collage.com | Kevin Borders grew up in White Lake, Michigan, and first met Collage.com co-founder Joe Golden in middle school. Kevin holds a bachelor's degree in computer engineering and a Ph.D. in computer science engineering from the University of Michigan. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Q…

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21st Century Software for the Construction Industry (RoleModel Software) | 184 57:15

5M ago57:15

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184. RoleModel | Ken Auer as a Master Software Craftsman at RoleModel Software, Ken Auer leads some of the most talented software craftsmen in the creation of sustainable software systems. For over four decades, Ken has applied his craft as a leader of high-performance development teams. He founded RoleModel Software in 1997. *** For Show Notes, Ke…

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Building a Better Workplace: Our POV 35:35

6M ago35:35

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Between growing our business and helping customers with their workplaces, we've gained useful insights into creating modern work environments, tech integration, and everything in between. In episode 29 of the Make Others Successful podcast, Mitch, Matt, and Mike discuss the challenges and misconceptions of building a better workplace for employees …

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Specialized Staffing for Digital, Marketing, & Creative teams - Portfolio Creative | 183 59:52

5M ago59:52

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183. Portfolio Creative | Kristen Harris is a Certified Staffing Professional through the American Staffing Association and serves on the ASA National Board of Directors. She is also the Co-Founder of Portfolio Creative, which is an award-winning staffing and recruiting firm that focuses solely on the creative industry. *** For Show Notes, Key Poin…

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When You Think You're a Modern Workplace 34:20

6M ago34:20

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We decided to try something new on today's episode: have ChatGPT outline our conversation on episode 28 of the Make Others Successful podcast! We asked ChatGPT for an outline regarding workplaces that think they're modern workplaces, but in reality, aren't adopting the practices that truly make a workplace modern. Hint: your technology isn't necess…

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M365 Updates You Should Know About 40:02

7M ago40:02

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We are in the M365 world every single day, and there are new updates everywhere it seems. It's a lot to keep track of! Luckily in episode 27 of the Make Other Successful podcast, Mitch, Matt, and Emma discuss all of these recent updates and how they feel about them. Everything from New Teams to Copilot. Listen to day and see what's on the M365 hori…

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Meet the Bulb Gals (and Modernize Your Workplace) 34:16

8M ago34:16

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Get to know the Bulb Gals in episode 26 of the Make Others Successful podcast! Emma, Livvy, and Michaela discuss the benefits of working for a modern workplace and share some ways that they could have modernized their former workplaces. If you're wondering how you can make your current workplace a bit more modern, the Bulb Gals are going to give yo…

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Why Training Isn't Enough When It Comes to Microsoft Teams 19:34

9M ago19:34

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Microsoft Teams: a familiar software for many of us, no matter what industry you work in. As familiar as it may seem, Teams can be a massive pain point for many. In episode 25 of the Make Others Successful podcast, Matt, Emma, and Mike explain why generic training isn't enough and the importance of having structure around how you use Teams as an or…

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Why You Should Be Thinking Like a Consultant 36:05

10M ago36:05

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A note from us: the Internal Communication Guidebook isn't released yet, but will be soon! More updates to come 😁 In today's episode of Make Others Successful, we're taking you into the mind of a consultant and why adopting this mindset is beneficial for many reasons when it comes to business. Mitch, Mike, and Emma chat about what separates a good …

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Adopting Technology — How to Get Your Team On Board 37:14

10M ago37:14

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When new technology is introduced to your organization, it's crucial to know how it'll be adopted, how to get employees to want to use it, and what guidelines will need to be followed. We know, it's overwhelming! Thankfully, this is what we do. In episode 23 of the Make Others Successful Podcast, you'll learn what governance means and how to implem…

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Make it Easy to Work With Others Outside of Your Organization 35:08

12M ago35:08

35:08

What are the requirements for easy and effective collaboration with customers, vendors, or anyone outside of your organization? It's not such an easy (or straightforward) question to answer, yet every business has to externally work with others at some point in time. Luckily, we know a thing or two about what makes external collaboration effective.…

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Improve the Way Your Organization Communicates 46:50

1y ago46:50

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It's time to end the difficult cycle of rumor mills, lost documents, misread messages, and other internal communication mishaps. In episode 21 of the Make Others Successful podcast, we unpack how to improve internal communication within your workplace. From new mindset adoption to actionable steps you can take today, we're here to help make interna…

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Level Up Internal Collaboration Within Your Workplace 47:25

1y ago47:25

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Internal collaboration within the workplace, an easy concept! Right? Turns out, it's not that simple. Many factors go into effective, worthwhile collaboration within an organization and between employees. Between mindset, creating safe collaboration spaces, and updating the technology you collaborate in, it can become overwhelming. That's why Mitch…

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Why We're Not Microsoft Partners Anymore 33:49

1y ago33:49

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If you know anything about us, you know we are major Microsoft users. I mean, it's kind of our thing 😁 So, it might be a little shocking to find out that we aren't Microsoft partners anymore...Yep, that's right! Join us for episode 19 of the Make Others Successful podcast where Mitch, Matt, and Mike explain our reasoning for not being partners with…

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Excel: The Sneaky Trap that's Costing You Time and Money 34:38

1+ y ago34:38

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Excel, you know it and love it, but is it doing more harm than good when it comes to your business? Between the sunk costs, the never-ending updates to your spreadsheets, and the toll it takes on your sanity, you may find yourself trapped in an Excel cycle without even realizing it. We are here to help you move on from Excel before disaster strikes…

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Your Business Is More Than the Work You Do 28:27

1+ y ago28:27

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When someone asks what you do for work, it's easy to talk about the tasks you work on, but do you ever stop to talk about your company's mission? What problems you solve? The work you do is not necessarily your mission, but it's vital to communicate your mission effectively to your employees so they can take that mission into account when making de…

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Keeping the Human Connection Through Technology 30:37

1+ y ago30:37

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Technology: the ultimate double-edged sword. Some days it's our best friend and other days, our worst nightmare. But, in regards to connecting people to one another, is technology the answer? Communication via technology isn't here to replace the in-person connection, but rather help us when the in-person option isn't always available. In episode 1…

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This Isn't "Set It and Forget It" 42:21

1+ y ago42:21

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Cue the classic TV infomercial - it's everyone's dream to just press a button and walk away, not having to worry about it again.But when we're talking about modernizing your workplace, using technology better, improving your employee experience, and automating processes, it's far from a one-button operation.In this episode we'll talk through some o…

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