Best Michael Lora Podcasts (2024)

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EP428: Tyler Otto - How Saying No Will Help You Grow 33:32

3h ago33:32

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“Nowadays I fire people. I fired one client last month. They didn’t even make it two months in. But the way they talked to my staff and scope creep and demanding a lot of things that we never agreed to, I let them go within a month and a half. Where before I would suffer those clients for a year.” -Tyler Otto It is natural when starting a business …

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Elevate Your Leadership Game with Michael Barton's Expert Strategies | Ep #104 43:56

2h ago43:56

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Join us in this enlightening conversation with Michael Barton, a seasoned entrepreneur and executive coach, as we unravel the stages of company maturity and the vital role of leadership in navigating these phases. Michael shares his 25-year journey from a logic-driven consultant to a holistic coach, blending left-brain analytics with right-brain em…

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EP427: Peter Cook & Debbie Roberts - The E-Myth Bookkeeper: Strategies for Hiring Success 39:55

3h ago39:55

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“The number one marketing strategy for bookkeepers, people would say, is 'do a good job and referrals will come.'” -Debbie Roberts Finding the right people to work in our businesses is tough. Managing expectations on both sides can be challenging, maybe our systems and processes aren’t as great as we hoped, or maybe they just aren’t the right fit f…

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Episode 14: Bill Catania, CEO of OneRail at Home Delivery World 16:42

4d ago16:42

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🎙️ This time, we're diving into the world of logistics & a very exciting new announcement with none other than Bill Catania the CEO from OneRail! 🚚💨 Join us as we uncover the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of supply chain management. From last-mile delivery solutions to real-time tracking technology, Bill shares his i…

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Episode 15: Abe Eshkenazi, C.E.O, Association For Supply Chain Management 25:33

4d ago25:33

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Join us as we sit down with Abe Eshkenazi, the CEO of the Association for Supply Chain Management, for an insightful discussion on the future of supply chains and logistics! 📦 Get ready to gain valuable perspectives straight from a global leader in the industry. Don't miss out on this exclusive interview where we cover key topics like sustainabilit…

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EP426: Jeff Bartsch - Telling Your Story: How To Attract & Retain Your Ideal Client - Part 2 29:40

4d ago29:40

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“You don’t have to know everything, but if you can ask the questions and then if you can figure out how those tie into the financials, you can say ‘here are the numbers, but here’s what they mean.’” -Jeff Bartsch All of us have a story, but few of us embrace the ability we all possess to change the narrative at any moment. There is comfort in famil…

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Transforming HR: Insights from Kathi Enderes on Systemic HR | Ep #103 35:45

4d ago35:45

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In this episode, we delve into the transformative journey of systemic HR with Kathi Enderes from the Josh Bersin Company. Kathi shares insights from their comprehensive study involving 7.5 million HR professionals on LinkedIn, revealing a new framework for systemic HR that aligns HR strategies with business outcomes. Discover how leading companies …

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EP425: Jeff Bartsch - Telling Your Story: Giving Meaning To The Numbers - Part 1 32:43

11d ago32:43

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“A story is where a character wants something, overcomes obstacles to get it and experiences transformation as a result. Identity, desire, obstacles and transformation. And then we as providers of services and products, we are the guide, we come alongside to help that hero get what they want.” -Jeff Bartsch Being a bookkeeper is about more than our…

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EP424: Jackie Koch - Navigating Hiring & Firing: A Practical Guide 39:05

18d ago39:05

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“I think there are three main things that are super important for running a business. One is knowing how to be a great leader and a great manager of people. There’s learning how to hire the right people for your business and how to build a team. And then there’s knowing how to follow the rules and stay out of trouble!” -Jackie Koch As with all thin…

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Kendall Wallace: Unlocking Workplace Harmony with Bowen Systems Theory | Ep #102 38:04

18d ago38:04

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Unlock the secrets to a harmonious and productive workplace in our latest podcast episode featuring Kendall Wallace. Discover how Bowen Systems Theory can help you understand and improve team dynamics by exploring the influence of family patterns on workplace behavior. Kendall shares her personal journey, practical strategies for managers, and the …

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EP423: Sam Bennett - The Secret To Getting Things Done RIGHT NOW! 40:33

25d ago40:33

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“Spend 15 minutes a day every single day on something that matters to you. I don’t care if it matters to anybody else, but something that matters to you, and preferably do all this before you check your email.” -Sam Bennett Habit building is hard, especially when we aren’t always sure which way to direct our energy. The more we build a habit, the m…

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EP422: Peter Cook - 7 Effective Strategies For Marketing Your Bookkeeping Business 36:30

1M ago36:30

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“The sales conversation isn’t about the details of how we do the bookkeeping, it's about, what are the benefits of that for a business owner.” -Peter Cook Most of us would say that referrals have been our best avenues to new business. Yet when quizzed about how we get them, many of us have no system or proactive approach in place with which to attr…

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Turning Stress into Resilience: Insights from Dr. G | Ep #101 39:18

1M ago39:18

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Welcome to another insightful episode of "Building Better Managers" with your host, Wendy Hanson. In this episode, Wendy dives deep into the topic of stress and resilience with renowned resilience expert, Dr. Deborah Gilboa, popularly known as Doctor G. Discover how stress, if managed correctly, can be transformed into a tool for resilience and pro…

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EP421: Spotlight - Joe Woodard - Conquering The Pricing & Service Dilemma 39:55

1M ago39:55

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“We are in a supply/demand economy that favours the suppliers. And it's economics 101, if you have a supply shortage that can’t meet all the demand of the market, then you increase price.” -Joe Woodard Compliance is one of the biggest realms of challenge for bookkeepers, but it also provides consistent opportunity. The rules and regulations change …

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EP420: Lora Lonesberry - Future Thinking: Building A Business Beyond AI 36:27

2M ago36:27

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“If you want to stay viable in your bookkeeping business, you’re going to have to make that shift, and make your customers understand that they need you, and value you and your thought process that AI can’t do for them.” -Lora Lonesberry There can be no doubt that AI is changing our world. Yet we are not all as doomed to be replaced by technology a…

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EP419: Peter Cook - Following The Plan: The Bookkeeper’s Journey 30:26

2M ago30:26

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“People do that with their bookkeeping business, they start, they want to get some clients and they want to make some money, but they actually really have no idea what the journey looks like and where they are trying to get to. It’s a very different experience if you don’t know where you’re trying to get to.” -Peter Cook There is a common misconcep…

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Unlock the Power of Data-Driven Leadership with Lora Kyle (Our 100th Episode!) | Ep #100 34:36

2M ago34:36

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In this milestone 100th episode of Building Better Managers, we celebrate with a deep dive into the transformative power of data-driven leadership development. Our special guest, Lora Kyle, VP of Global Talent Development at Chegg, shares invaluable insights on leveraging metrics to amplify HR and L&D efforts. Discover the secrets to gaining C-suit…

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Episode 13: Varun Raval, Senior Sourcing Manager-Chargepoint 24:35

2M ago24:35

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This time, we're thrilled to have Varun Raval from ChargePoint join us for an insightful interview! 🚗🔋 Join us as we delve into the world of electric vehicle infrastructure and sustainability with one of the leading experts in the field. Varun will share his expertise on how ChargePoint is driving the future of transportation through innovative cha…

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EP418: Racheal Cook - Level Up! Freedom From Entrepreneurial Poverty 34:38

2M ago34:38

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“You have to be willing to think a little bit differently about your business. If you follow what everyone else is doing, you’re going to get the same results everybody got.” -Racheal Cook Building a business is hard. There are so many barriers to success that the last thing we need is to get in our own way, either by supremely undervaluing our ski…

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Celebrating 100 Episodes of Building Better Managers - Clips from Our Top 5 | Special Edition 13:44

2M ago13:44

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Join us for the centennial celebration of 'Building Better Managers' with your host Wendy Hanson, as we look back on the wisdom imparted by our distinguished guests. This milestone episode revisits the top five segments that have made an impact on our listeners, offering a blend of expert insights on culture, leadership, emotional intelligence, and…

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Episode 12: Eddie Misicka, V.P. and Chris Kucharski, CPTO, OneRail 23:12

2M ago23:12

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This time, we're diving into the world of logistics with none other than Eddie Misicka and Chris Kucharski from OneRail! 🚚💨 Join us as we uncover the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of supply chain management. From last-mile delivery solutions to real-time tracking technology, Eddie and Chris share their insights on ho…

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EP417: Mike Michalowicz - How To Build A Shared Vision For Success 28:02

2M ago28:02

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“The importance of your own personal achievement needs to be equal to the importance of everyone else’s achievement. We are all just harmoniously and fortunately moving towards the same thing: survival.” -Mike Michalowicz Are we working with the business or for the business? A great way to find out is to pay attention to the way you speak about the…

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Episode 11: Dave Food - A Passionate Supply Chain Advocate, Strategist, Innovator 27:00

3M ago27:00

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Dave Food Joins the Supply And Demand Show! 🎥 Get ready for an engaging episode as we welcome the incredible Dave Food to the Supply And Demand Show! 🎥 🔍 Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of supply chain management, logistics, and the future of global commerce with our esteemed guest, Dave Food. With his extensive experience and indust…

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Redefining Career Paths with Alisia Gill | Ep #99 37:36

2M ago37:36

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Have you ever felt stuck in your career, unsure whether to seek a new job or embark on an entirely different path? The latest episode of Building Better Managers is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone standing at this crossroads. Alisia Gill, the founder and CEO of Navista, joins host Wendy Hanson to discuss a topic that resonates with many: care…

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Episode 10: Zal Phiroz PHD, Expert Manufacturing & Supply Chain Governance/Liability 25:53

3M ago25:53

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🔍 Dive deep into the world of economics, market dynamics, and the intricacies of supply and demand with our special guest, Dr. Zal Phiroz. With his wealth of knowledge and expertise, Dr. Phiroz promises to unravel the mysteries behind market fluctuations and economic trends. 🚀 Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from one of the b…

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EP416: Peter Cook - Management 101: Taking Score Of Your Business 22:12

3M ago22:12

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“You don’t have to be the best salesperson in the world. To be good at marketing a bookkeeping business, you just need to be good enough that you stand out in that crowd. You have to get good enough, you don’t have to become the world’s best marketer. “ - Peter Cook We might be excellent bookkeepers, but that doesn’t mean we are automatically great…

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EP415: Curtis Lewsey - Unlocking the Power of Genuine Referrals 35:18

3M ago35:18

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“Don’t just ask for the referral, deserve it. You deserve a referral, and you earn a referral by who you are and how you show up in people’s lives.” - Curtis Lewsey Referrals are a huge part of our businesses but despite this, we often don’t spend as much time and genuine effort as we should investing in the relationships around us. How well we are…

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Episode 9: Lora Cerere, Founder at Supply Chain Insights 20:57

3M ago20:57

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Join us on the latest episode of the Supply And Demand Show as we sit down with Lora Cerere, a renowned expert in the field, to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the global market landscapeBy The Supply And Demand Show

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EP414: Erin Daiber - ‘It Is What It Is’, Or Is It What You Make It? 35:33

3M ago35:33

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“I think we just get sucked into this pattern of being busy, and telling ourselves that there aren’t any other options and that we have to accept this. That ‘it is what it is’. Instead of taking that step back, taking a deep breath and thinking what would I want this to look like, what could this be?” - Erin Daiber We are creatures of habit, but al…

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Cultivating an Inclusive and Productive Workplace Culture with Chrysta Wilson | Ep #98 37:03

3M ago37:03

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It's time to rethink DEI in the workplace with Chrysta Wilson on the Building Better Managers Podcast! Explore how genuine care and emotional intelligence can transform your company's culture and lead to unprecedented growth and innovation. Chrysta's practical framework, LOVE, will guide you through the essential steps of listening, offering suppor…

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EP413: Roger Pierce - The Path To Purpose: Secrets To Entrepreneurial Success 36:27

3M ago36:27

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“I find, even just that connection, talking to other people… helping each other out, so important to the success of an entrepreneur because you can’t do it alone.” -Roger Pierce Starting our own businesses is a daunting prospect. There are many roads to becoming a successful entrepreneur, and each person’s journey is so different, it can often feel…

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Episode 8: Joseph Bozzo Global VP & Head Of Sales, Dropit 18:52

4M ago18:52

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Get ready for an enlightening episode of The Supply and Demand Show as we sit down with Joseph Bozzo, Global VP and Head of Sales for Dropit. In this exclusive interview, Joseph unveils the cutting-edge solutions revolutionizing retail experiences worldwide. Discover how Dropit is reshaping consumer engagement and driving sales with innovative tech…

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Unveiling DEI: Daisy Auger-Dominguez's Journey from Google to Vice Media | Ep #97 43:24

4M ago43:24

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Join Wendy Hanson as she welcomes DEI expert Daisy Auger-Dominguez to the Building Better Managers podcast for a transformative discussion on the future of workplace culture. Daisy, with her wealth of experience from Google to Vice Media, offers actionable insights on how companies can navigate the "messy middle" and move towards a more inclusive a…

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EP412: Melissa Broughton - Setting Ourselves Up For Bookkeeping Success 28:50

4M ago28:50

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“If I was just open to meeting somebody and having a conversation and understanding where they were coming from, it naturally turned into a client, and that’s what we have continued to do to this day.” -Melissa Broughton We all feel like imposters in our businesses at one time or another. This fear can paralyze us, stopping us from taking any actio…

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