Best Melissa Leon Podcasts (2024)

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243 - How to Easily Access a Candidate's Cultural Fit 14:30

4h ago14:30

14:30

Listen and learn in this episode as we dive into the structures of the interview process so you can determine if candidate’s cultural fit aligns with your businesses.’By Jamie Van Cuyk

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37. Proactive Problem Solving with Dr. Tina Saw 30:15

7d ago30:15

30:15

This week's guest is Dr. Tina Saw, a dentist and serial entrepreneur. She founded Light Solutions Company, which creates wireless lights for dentists, Harmony Health Foundation, an organization supporting healthcare in underserved communities, and Oral Genome, which uses saliva testing to identify potential health issues before they arise. Tina is …

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242 - How to Hire High-Level Part-Time Talent with Lesley Pyle 44:20

7d ago44:20

44:20

Lesley Pyle shares her expertise through connecting businesses with talented candidates at the employment level needed.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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241 - What's the Best Interview Format: Video, Phone, or In-Person? 12:42

15d ago12:42

12:42

Listen and learn to find what interview format is right for you when creating your hiring process.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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36. Choosing the Extraordinary Path with Dr. Doug Thompson 27:51

21d ago27:51

27:51

This week's guest is Dr. Doug Thompson, a pioneer in understanding the connection between oral health and overall well-being. In 2016, he founded the Wellness Dentistry Network to encourage dentists to adopt this more holistic approach, moving beyond the traditional focus on drilling and filling teeth. Doug also serves on the American Academy of Sy…

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240 - How to Afford Management and Executive-Level Employees with Hannah Smolinski 42:24

22d ago42:24

42:24

Hannah Smolinski provides business owners with financial clarity so they can build a skillful team that they can actually afford.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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239 - Navigating Salary Negotiations When Hiring Employees 18:17

29d ago18:17

18:17

Listen and learn to various tips on negotiating salaries with candidates. We uncover the dos and don'ts so you don't make common mistakes when hiring employees.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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35. Incremental Change with Leon Hermanides 26:18

1M ago26:18

26:18

This week's guest is the rebellious Leon Hermanides, Owner and President of Protea Dental Studio in Redmond Washington. He’s also a Clinical Instructor and Scientific Advisor at the Kois Center. Leon's journey began in his native Zimbabwe, where his father was a prominent figure in the dental space who had vowed never to leave the country. However,…

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238 - Do You Have the Right People In the Right Seats? with Melanie Bowman 44:18

1M ago44:18

44:18

Professional EOS® Implementer Melanie Bowman explains to business leaders various ways to determine that their team members are in the correct roles fit for them.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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237 - Four Ways You're Treating Your Contractors Like Employees 20:20

1M ago20:20

20:20

Listen as we discuss the ways that business owners mistakenly set false expectations for their team members. Learn how to properly treat contractors vs employees so you can retain people better.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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34. Spotlighting the Extraordinary with Melissa Turner 31:05

2M ago31:05

31:05

This week's guest is the vibrant and multi-talented Melissa Turner. She is the Senior Executive Consultant and Chief Hygiene Officer at Cellerant Consulting Group, an incubator and accelerator for dental companies. Melissa is also the co-founder of the Denobi Awards, which celebrate the positive impact of dental professionals worldwide. Additionall…

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236 - How Delegation is the Key to Efficiency with Melissa Leon 44:40

2M ago44:40

44:40

Financial professional Melissa Leon evaluates the importance of financial literacy, both personally and professionally.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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235 - When to Transition from Contractors to Employees 17:28

2M ago17:28

17:28

Listen and learn to the business owner’s guide to handling contractors vs employees. In this episode we explain how to treat these different roles and transition when necessary.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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33. Humor and Candor with Dr. Mark Benavides 28:49

2M ago28:49

28:49

Today’s guest is Dr. Mark Benavides, a dentist practicing in Ottawa, Illinois. Mark is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He also uniquely serves as the Scientific Advisor for Computer Technology at the Kois Center. Mark is th…

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234 - How to Build a Team to Support Your Personal Brand with Laura Bull 49:12

2M ago49:12

49:12

Laura Bull highlights the three major elements that make up a brand so entrepreneurs can avoid the many mistakes she has seen in the field in order to create a team that uplifts the organization’s values.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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233 - Interview Tip: How to Cutoff A Longwinded Candidate Who Won't Stop Talking 9:49

2M ago9:49

9:49

Ever get stuck interviewing a candidate who won’t stop talking? In this episode we discuss how to handle interviewees that find themselves in this predicament.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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32. Consistency and Grit with Minal Sampat 31:42

3M ago31:42

31:42

Today’s guest is Minal Sampat, speaker, marketing strategist, coach, and bestselling author. Minal is the definition of a third culture kid - she began her life in India and moved to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands as a child. Her final relocation was to the US. where she still lives today. Those early years left an impression on Minal and ta…

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232 - Navigating Financial Anxiety When Your Business Is Successful with Kathy Svetina 49:15

3M ago49:15

49:15

Kathy Svetina helps business owners deal with ongoing financial anxiety despite the achievements they may be having. She shares how to set yourself up for success by figuring out what type of support you actually need.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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231 - Should You Tell Candidates They Would Be Your First Employee? 12:12

3M ago12:12

12:12

Listen to the reasons why it’s so vital to be fully transparent with new team members you bring into your organization.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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31. The Privilege of Teaching with Dr. Bob Margeas 33:58

3M ago33:58

33:58

Today’s guest is Dr. Bob Margeas, a dental professional in Des Moines, Iowa, a professor of Operative Dentistry at the University of Iowa, and the Editor-in-Chief of Inside Dentistry. Described as the “dentist’s dentist”, Bob has achieved so much in his field, but always embraces his failures, seeing them as a valuable learning opportunity. He sees…

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230 - How to Attract Great Employees Without a Job Post with Melissa Rose 42:56

3M ago42:56

42:56

Master of SEO practices Melissa Rose guides Growing Your Team listeners through the various tools to use when trying to bring on your ideal team member.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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229 - How to Achieve a Job Post's Most Important Goal 17:59

3M ago17:59

17:59

Listen as we discuss the goal of a job post and why trying to turn people away from the position you are seeking could be the answer to finding your dream team member.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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30. Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. Scott Edison 33:30

4M ago33:30

33:30

When we think of oral cancer, we often picture a seasoned smoker or a long-time tobacco user. But did you know that a growing number of cases are affecting young, non-smokers? Over 20% of oral cancer diagnoses occur in people under 55, and the culprit might not be what you expect. The rise in instances is linked to Human papillomavirus (HPV) from u…

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228 - Balancing Optimal Benefits and Optimal Budgeting in a Small Business with Courtenay Shipley 41:33

4M ago41:33

41:33

Courtenay Shipley shares her expertise in the retirement plan industry to help business owners learn ways to supply affordable benefits to retain team members.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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227 - Five Benefits of Working With a Recruiter as a Micro Small Business 15:05

4M ago15:05

15:05

Listen and learn as we analyze why bringing on a recruiter could be exactly what your small business needs in order to continue to grow.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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29. Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. Michael R. Sesemann 36:17

4M ago36:17

36:17

Head and neck cancer is the 7th most common cancer globally. Symptoms may include a lump in the neck, a sore in the mouth, or a sore throat that doesn’t go away. During Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we want to take some time to spotlight the extraordinary dentists and practitioners who have taken on this little-understood cancer and survived. Today'…

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226 - How to Retain High-Performing Employees with Shelli Warren 45:01

4M ago45:01

45:01

Shelli Warren educates listeners on ways to retain their current top-level talent without needing to break the bank.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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"Let's Talk Brain Health: A Conversation with Whitney Scott, MSW" - S4, EP5 57:54

4M ago57:54

57:54

If you’ve listened to this podcast at all or have been following my Caregiver journey, you know I care for my mom who is living with Alzheimer's dementia. Alzheimer's and any other form of dementia is a brain disease. Often, we talk about our physical health, mental health, and even spiritual health, but few people consider or even mention the impo…

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225 - Are Your Most Dedicated Employees Being Overlooked? 13:28

4M ago13:28

13:28

Listen in this episode as we explain why placing value on your dedicated employees is incredibly vital, especially so when their roles may be more overlooked than others.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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The Alzheimer's Association: Leading the Way To End Alzheimer's and All Other Dementia," - S4 EP4 1:00:36

5M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

On this episode of the podcast, I had the honor of sitting down with Kristal Cooley, the Alzheimer's Association Program Manager for Tallahassee, FL and surrounding areas, to discuss the association and the ways in which they are leading the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementias. Kristal shares the different support services and programs o…

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28. Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. Mike Milligan 24:31

5M ago24:31

24:31

Close to 54,000 Americans will hear the words “You have oral or throat cancer” in 2024. Shockingly only about half of them will survive beyond 5 years. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and we want to take some time to spotlight the extraordinary dentists and practitioners who have taken on this little-understood cancer and survived. Today's gu…

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224 - How to Know if You Can Afford to Hire with Abby Gallo 44:39

4M ago44:39

44:39

Abby Gallo invites business owners to know their numbers so they can feel confident about hiring team members.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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"The Compassion of a Friend: Andrea's Story" - S4 EP3 49:30

5M ago49:30

49:30

On this episode, my guest Andrea LoPiccolo, shares the story of her dear friend being diagnosed with dementia and how it drew her to becoming an Alzheimer's Advocate.

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223 - How You’re Letting Your Limitations Stand in the Way of Finding Your Perfect Hire 31:27

5M ago31:27

31:27

Listen as we identify the necessary tools to use when trying to find your perfect hire. Learn how to get out of your own way to pave the way for success in your business.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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27. Dr. Betsy Bakeman on Excellence 27:27

5M ago27:27

27:27

This episode marks the first anniversary of Contrary to Ordinary. Thank you so much to all of our amazing guests, and to the listeners that have made this show extraordinary. It’s also CariFree’s 20th birthday! Another big thank you to everyone who has been a part of our amazing journey over the last two decades. In the last episode, we began our c…

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222 - How to Build a High-Performing Team with Mike Michalowicz 50:26

5M ago50:26

50:26

Mike Michalowicz reviews his methodology and tactics in building that high-performing team that so many business owners strive to have.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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221 - How to Retain Working Parents in a Small Business 23:00

5M ago23:00

23:00

In this episode we shed light to a small businesses’ role in valuing their team members. Listen as different tools are shared that can allow your company to retain working parents.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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Finding Harmony with Melissa Leon 9:36

5M ago9:36

9:36

Today, we're talking about harmony – that elusive balance we all crave in our busy lives. As a mom, a business owner, and someone navigating the corporate world, I get it. The juggling act? It's real. But here's the thing: knowing when to stop juggling and focus our energy intentionally? That's the key. In this episode, I'm getting real about my ow…

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26. Dr. Betsy Bakeman on Learning, Teaching, and Evolving Pt.1 30:52

5M ago30:52

30:52

Dentists want every single one of their patients to walk away from a treatment with a smile that they can be proud of. If a practitioner can also make their patients feel comfortable in the alien world we inhabit, they must be doing something extraordinary, right? Today's guest is Dr. Betsy Bakeman, a private practice owner and expert in restorativ…

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220 - Three Metrics You Must Measure if You Have Employees with Marcel Petitpas 55:43

5M ago55:43

55:43

Marcel Petitpas guides business owners through improving their profitability by providing his tactics on data tracking.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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219 - Why We Fear Delegating in Our Growing Businesses 17:26

6M ago17:26

17:26

Listen here as we examine the fear of delegating and learn how to overcome this in order to allow your business to flourish.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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25. Professor Hien Ngo on C.A.R.E 33:47

6M ago33:47

33:47

Compassion, Altruism, Respect, and Excellent are the tenets that have guided Professor Hien Ngo throughout his career. He’s currently the Dean and Head of the Dental School and Director of the Oral Health Centre at the University of Western Australia. Indeed, Hien is a prolific educator who has taught thousands of students about minimal interventio…

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218 - How to Navigate Brand-Focused Dress Codes With Your Employees with Angela Foster 45:20

6M ago45:20

45:20

Angela Foster discusses how your company can achieve stylish success for your team that aligns with your brand.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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217 - Interview Tip - Stop Trying to Help the Candidate 10:21

6M ago10:21

10:21

Listen and learn as we highlight a top interview tip at Growing Your Team: zip your lips.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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24. Bonnie Milletto on Finding Her Voice 34:03

6M ago34:03

34:03

Letting go of the past can be hard. So hard in fact that it’s easy to become defined by it. However, there are some extraordinary people out there who have rewritten the narrative around themselves, inspiring others to do the same. Today's guest is Bonnie Milletto, a motivational speaker, author, and youth advocate. As a lonely child who was in and…

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216 - How to Provide Affordable Benefits to Your Employees with Mark Hurrell 46:06

6M ago46:06

46:06

Sales Manager Mark Hurrell gives his input on how to provide cost-effective benefits to your team members.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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215 - The Top Three Job Post Errors 13:07

7M ago13:07

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Many business owners overlook the importance of creating effective job posts. Listen as we explore some of the most common job post errors so your company doesn’t make avoidable mistakes that could cost you.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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CONNECTION: Unleashing the Power of Connection in Business with Nicole BZ | EP 124 21:56

7M ago21:56

21:56

Welcome to the Efficiency Bitch Podcast! Today we’re delving into the realm of connection with Nicole BZ. Nicole cut her teeth in small businesses, local economies, and optimizing 21st-century technology for visionary leaders. A die-hard fan of all things creative, connection, and community, BZ weaves her passions with her expertise empowering busi…

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23. Pastor Laura O’Brien on Leading with Care Pt.2 31:56

7M ago31:56

31:56

In the last episode, we began speaking with pastor and author Laura O’Brien. Laura has served the congregation at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Albany, Oregon, and was about to move on to new opportunities at the time of this conversation. In part 1, Laura discussed her upcoming book Hell Hope on Wheels, which charts her incredible journey a…