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  • 01:00

    The Art of Disciplined Listening Unlock Hidden Value in Every Conversation

    in Business

    Michael Reddington: How a Certified Forensic Interviewer Unlocks Hidden Value In Every Conversation
    Michael Reddington, CFI, is a leading expert in strategic communication and persuasion. As President of InQuasive, Inc. and author of "The Disciplined Listening Method," he applies his background in forensic interviewing to business contexts. Reddington has trained over 15,000 participants from 50+ countries, teaching executives and professionals how to unlock hidden value in conversations and move people from resistance to commitment. His unique approach combines non-confrontational interrogation techniques with business communication best practices, offering insights on leadership, sales, negotiation, and interviewing.
    By integrating his forensic interviewing expertise with business communication best practices, Reddington developed the Disciplined Listening Method. This approach aims to help business professionals uncover hidden value in conversations and move people from resistance to commitment using ethical, strategic communication techniques. Reddington's work has been featured in major publications and he has lectured at prestigious universities worldwide. His expertise helps leaders and organizations enhance their ability to gather crucial information and influence positive outcomes in high-stakes interactions.
    Connect with Michael Reddington online: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube | Amazon

  • 00:40

    Glo Tanning Franchise: Onyi Odunukwe on Building a Tanning Empire

    in Entrepreneur

    We are meeting Onyi Odunukwe, the CEO of Glo Tanning - A Franchise that is about to open its 100th location shortly and has seen 4X revenue growth in the past 3 years alone. As a minority-owned business in a landscape that doesn’t typically see minority owners (Tanning/Skincare) and the holder of a commercial Real Estate Portfolio of over nine figures, Onyi’s success story has seen much adversity and much success, and he can provide some amazing detail as to how Glo is being built, the team building strengths of programs like employee franchise ownership programs and the realities of today’s market. Glo Tanning was voted NWA’s “Best of the Best”? in 2015, 2016, & 2017! Whether you want a traditional suntan or a sunless spray tan, Glo Tanning is the place for you! Glo Tanning believes in giving their clients the best in everything – great prices, educated staff, advanced equipment, and high-quality products – and with plenty of options to customize your plan to achieve a gorgeous suntan or a natural-looking sunless spray tan. In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast. 

  • 00:53

    Marketing and Innovation Update: Data and Shiny Object Syndrome

    in Marketing

    “There’s no data behind a shiny object.”
    It’s the Marketing and Innovation update on Social Geek. Today: avoiding Shiny Object Syndrome!
    First, Brandi Kloostra, VP of Digital Marketing at Franworth, shares the five data points in digital marketing that she is watching closely for each of her brands and for all of her franchisees.
    How have the most critical data points changed over the past five years? How has the use of AI changed the way we assess marketing data? And, what are our favorite memes?
    Next up, Rebecca Wright, President of franchise marketing platform JBecca, joins the podcast to discuss the biggest data challenges franchise systems are facing right now.
    How can upfront assessment of data improve your return on ad spend and positively impact your SEO & organic marketing?
    How can data lead a system’s franchise development success as driving brand marketing and local franchisee marketing? And what if … it works?!?
    And thanks for your support Northeast Color, Hughes, Citrin Cooperman, and Tsource.

  • 00:06

    New Research on How Generative AI is Impacting the Labor Market

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    The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors
    Sponsored by Paychex - one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes - learn more at www.paychex.com/awia.
    Hosts: Steve Boese
    Welcome to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors. A short, quick version of the popular HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese takes on topics on Human Resources, HR technology, work, and the workplace. And more.
    In this episode Steve discusses new research on how the adoption of Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are impacting the demand for human labor, and changing the skills required in the workplace.
    To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.
    Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

  • 00:35

    The Wellness Evolved Woman

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    How important is it to keep wellness at the center of our personal and professional lives? Join us on Women Lead Radio as Michelle Bergquist, founder of Women Lead Radio, and host of Influential Women, has a conversation with Reena Vokoun, Founder and CEO of PassionFit (www.passionfit.com) where they will discuss the launch of Reena's new book, The Wellness Evolved Woman and how more women can flourish and thrive in BOTH their personal and professional lives!.
     
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  • 00:31

    Part 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights Deborah Lutner of The Entrepreneur’s Source

    in Entrepreneur

    Towson, MD – Meet Deborah Lutner, your catalyst and coach to business success and soulful fulfillment. As a career transition coach, she is dedicated to helping you explore business ownership and discover pathways to success that align with your values and goals. As a business owner herself, Deborah brings both expertise and insight to support aspiring entrepreneurs in making informed, confident decisions whether that means a business venture, staying in a traditional career or some combination of the two.
    For those considering or aspiring to business ownership, Deborah encourages them to absolutely consider owning a franchise. Franchise business ownership makes the path to independence faster, smoother and greatly increases your chances of success. As a franchisee, Deborah says you are avoiding all the risks of starting a new business from scratch. You are buying into a reputable established brand with an established consumer base and a playbook for success. Imagine, all the complexities you don’t have to handle alone, from financing and marketing, to technology and vendor contracting. You are in business for yourself but not by yourself. And since your success is theirs, they will also help you get off the ground and support you as much as possible. What’s more, is that franchises exist in dozens of industries and multiple models so there is something for everyone. Deborah helps her clients learn about the franchise space in general and then find the right model for them.  It’s important to her that her clients get on the pathway to their goals and future life vision. In the end, that’s what’s important to her; that her clients are set up for more abundance, freedom and joy in their lives.
    For more information, please visit https://dlutner.esourcecoach.com/

  • 00:40

    Seeing Life Through the LEOTO Way - Introducing Eric Smith

    in Business

    Eric Smith is the CEO of LEOTO (Living Everyday On Their Own), an organization that assists those who are visually challenged or blind. He's also a noted musician, a mediator, a motivational speaker - and blind. Listen to how Smith overcame his own obstacles through confidence and forged straight ahead as CEO of LEOTO. This phenomenal man will have you asking yourself, "Am I living up to my own potential?" and will motivate you to handle YOUR biz! 

  • 01:01

    Breezeffect Mobile Wine Bar | Biz in the Valley

    in Entrepreneur

    Today's show is Breezeffect Mobile Wine Bar a subsidiary of Breezeffect LLC. A Wine and Hospitality Experience based out of the Southern California area. Breezeffect is a privately owned & operated small business owned by Bridgette Harris. Follow Breezeffect Mobile Wine Bar & Wine Tasting  at Breezeffect.com
    Biz in the Valley Show Series provides Featured Interviews of Southern California Region of Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners: 
    Listener Perks:  Get Your Sonny's LouddMouth Comedy Presents: Komedy & Karaoke Tickets Now on LouddMouthComedy.com  Fri. Dec. 13th 2024 at Shooters Bar & Grill Temecula Hosted By: Kevin " @TheMarineofComedy "Davis Featured Comics:  Walter Ford & Others produced by The @LouddMouth of Comedy Sonny  Check out the new LouddMouth Relationship Comedy Series Dating Like A Dyke on LouddMouthTV.com  Advertise Your Business with Affordable Advertising on the #1 Small Business Network:  https://LouddMouth.com          This audio has no negative impact on the original works, its use is for teaching and inspirational purposes. FAIR-USE COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER * Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976

  • 00:12

    "Tea-Time" Hosted by Justice Lane & Guests

    in Business News

    Good Morning, Tea Timers!
    Today we will discuss what's going on behind the scenes at iFM Media. iFM Plus is on Roku (Smart Tvs) with NEW movies, tv shows and classes. iFM Magazine is relaunching its all NEW look and design First Quarter 2025 in New York City! DTBA - www.ifmplus.com iFM Nation has all NEW shows this season:
    THE BLACK THEATER with @illicoldmusic 
    RIGHT NOW with @ogdolamicct
    BE THE TREND with @kingcoppo_
    RELAX AND RELATE with @relaxandrelateshow 
    TEA TIME with @iamjusticelane & Guests! 
     
    UPCOMING TEA TIME SHOW WE WILL DISCUSS: Maad House / iFM Media Series "Tea Time". 
    THE ART OF CONSISTENCY  
    THE ART OF LIVING IN THE MOMENT
    HEALTHY BOUNDARIES
    WIRED FOR GREATNESS
    THE MORNING RITUAL 
     
    MODERN PODCASTING
    LEVEL UP YOUR LEADERSHIP
    VIRTUAL NETWORKING SUCCESS
    VIRTUAL SUMMIT SECRETS
    FREEDOM ONLINE BUSINESS
     
    ZOOM MASTER
    BLOCKCHAIN SECRETS
    $10K BLUEPRINT
    WORK FROM HOME PRODUCTIVITY
    SUCCESS HABITS 
     
    SPONSORED BY: INSPIRED 

  • 01:34

    Amway Tool Scam Scott Johnson and Peter Mingils MLM News Building Fortunes Radio

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    Amway Tool Scam Scott Johnson and Peter Mingils MLM News Building Fortunes Radio. 
    Scott Johnson and Peter Mingils host a Building Fortunes Radio weekly Radio episode every Saturday at 8:30PM Eastern.  Stop the Amway MLM Tool Scam what Scott Johnson is known for. Scott tex johnson is the a previous Amway Distributor who found he lost a lot of time and money pursuing a Network Marketing Business with Amway just to find that most of the Distributors make money on the System of Tools, like books, DVDs, MP3, Events, websites and apps.
    https://facebook.com/scotttexjohnson Scott johnson on Facebook on YouTube and twitter
    Scott Tex Johnson & Peter Mingils on Building Fortunes Radio. https://www.buildingfortunesradio.com/scott-johnson
    https://www.buildingfortunesradio.com/scott-johnson-peter-mingils/bf-3989 
    MLM on:
    On https://mlm.news and MLM Charity https://mlm.charity 
    Youmongus Ads is advertise Home Based Business https://youmongusads.com 

  • 00:10

    4 Nov 24 Nip Impressions Column--Can quality be too good?

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    We are Digging Deeper into the 4 Nov 24 Nip Impressions Column by Jim Thompson, “Can quality be too good?"
    Note: there is a small error in this dialogue.  Jim Thompson never worked for Kenner's but his Dad did.

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