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Investing in Your Team Through Training

Derek Lundsten is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of Scrimmage who is focused on helping others to be their best. Education, healthcare, and wellness are common themes of the organizations he leads and supports. Connect with Derek Lundsten: Website: www.wescrimage.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dereklundsten/ Twitter: @derek_lundsten Facebook: www.facebook.com/derek.lundsten Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

Jul 25, 201924 min

How to Follow Your Passion and Turn it Into a Successful Business

Tammy Bourque and Greg Sternas created a national brand of hand-dyed apparel cut and sewn in the US. They have just recently opened their flagship retail store in the up and coming historical neighborhood "Corktown" in the heart of Detroit. Connect with Tammy Bourque and Greg Sternas: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightlytwistedwonder/ Website: Www.brightlytwisted.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brightly-twisted/about/ Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

Jul 22, 201930 min

Filling the Void in Your Marketing Strategy

Jodi Berger + Melissa Schiller are the founders of Project Maude, a marketing consulting firm in the Detroit area. Jodi and Melissa met during their work at Lululemon, where they connected over helping businesses fill in the missing pieces of their marketing strategy. They're experts in building collaboration and partnerships within your community to accelerate your grassroots marketing efforts. Connect with Melissa + Jodi: Website: www.missionmaude.com Phone: 914.299.4247 Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

Jul 15, 201929 min

What Every Business Owner Needs to Know About Finance

Ken "Mr. Biz" Wentworth is a strategic business partner who works with small business owners to help them operate more profitably and more efficiently. His most recent book, "Pathway to Profits", recently released & is available on Amazon. His first book, "How to Be a Cash Flow Pro" was an Amazon best-seller. During his corporate career, Ken developed a diverse skillset by working in many different roles– Accountant, Investment Analyst, Operations Manager, Planning & Analysis Director and CFO for several different businesses. Academically, he has earned a BA in Accounting and an Honors Master's Degree in Financial Management. Connect with Ken Wentworth: Website: www.MrBizSolutions.com Twitter: @MrBizTweets Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

Jul 8, 201928 min

You Are One Handshake Away From Changing Your Life

Derek Dickow is the founder of Metro Detroit-based public and political relations firm Steward Media. He is known as a power connector to reputable organizations and community leaders throughout Michigan. Derek lists several members of city council, mayors, state representatives, senators, judges, and presidential candidates among the company's client base, and is most proud of his fundraising abilities for local charities. He and his team have generated millions of dollars in support of worthy causes. He's attended thousands of networking events over the years and is considered a "master of networking". Because of his incredible ability to connect, his team has created their own networking events, bringing value to various industries. Connect with Derek Dickow: Website: https://steward-media/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/derekdickow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-dickow-20b35a3a Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/derekdickow Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

Jul 3, 201932 min

The Key to Fulfilling Relationships

Karin Katz is a blogger and relationship coach currently writing at A Sample of Love. Karin has been there and done that, as she has lived the many cycles of relationships: married, divorced, single again and in long-term relationships where there was deep love. Karin has a BA in Sociology, with a minor in Psychology from Michigan State University. Her journey has allowed opportunities to study, experience and complete Kabbalah twice and earn a certification in coaching with a focus on love and relationships. Writing has always been a passion of Karin's. She has enjoyed writing in many different genres such as a published children's book author,"There's A Fly In My Soup" and "One to Ten and Over Again", former columnist in The Detroit Jewish News, a blogger for both Eydis Magazine and Ask Dr. Nandi, and a former corporate speechwriter with over 2000 clients. Karin has appeared as a guest relationship expert on countless radio shows and TV programs, including, Fox News Detroit and The Big Show starring Michael Patrick Shiels. She has coached and inspired hundreds of client's in-person, over the phone, via email and text, from all over the US, with her primary practice in Michigan. Connect with Karin Katz: Website: www.asampleoflove.com Twitter: @KatzKarin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-katz-sherman-70b05929/ Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

Jul 1, 201933 min

How to Embrace Your Entrepreneurial Spirit

Blake George is the founder of BMG Media Co., BMG Gaming, Crown Jewel Investments, and Unite Digital. He is also a key investor in Neptix, B-File, and Weblron. George is known for his entrepreneurial spirit, client relationships, and branding consultation expertise. Blake George was born and raised in West Bloomfield, MI during the early 1990s. He attended Cranbrook Schools, an elite college preparatory school located in Bloomfield Hills, MI during his formative years. George later attended Michigan State University in 2005 and received his degree in General Business and Entrepreneurship from the Eli Broad College of Business. George founded BMG Media Co. in 2009 during the midst of America's recession. He started his company to assist his fellow graduates and bolster their new businesses in the wake of the economic upheaval. His full-service branding, custom web design, software development, and e-commerce solutions company quickly became successful and allowed him to invest in other growing businesses. In 2013, George was a contestant on the popular television series Shark Tank with his new invention Magic Moments. Although his invention was not received well, George said the experience was integral to his growth as an entrepreneur and a businessman. George currently works in Birmingham, Michigan. He is drawn to the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit that lives within the city. He continues to work, look for new investment opportunities, and provide consultation for small businesses and startup companies. Connect with Blake George: Website: https://bmgmediaco.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/bmgmediaco LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakemgeorge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bmgmediaco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bmgmediaco/ Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

Jun 26, 201929 min

The Importance of Being Able to Predict What's on the Horizon

Michael Bassirpour is on a mission to become the largest metal recycler in the Midwest, and he's making moves in the right direction. Since taking the helm of GLR in 2014, Bassirpour has expanded the family-owned firm from one site and 40 employees to six sites and over 100 employees. He attributes his success to humble beginnings that helped him forge a strong work ethic. Driven by the grit that elevated him from scrapping amateur to top brass, Bassirpour hopes to eventually be in all major cities in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana with at least 1,000 employees. "I guess some people operate like, 'I hope this works,' and some people operate like, 'This has to happen,'" he said. "You grind, you hustle and you treat people with respect, honesty and dignity and do what you say you're going to do, and that goes a long way." Connect with Michael Bassipour: Website: https://www.glradvanced.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bassirpour-1ba9b65 Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

Jun 24, 201929 min

Why You Need a Website for Your Business

Chief Internet Marketing is the creation of advertising and marketing specialist, Jeff Stanislow. Jeff's unparalleled success with Michigan enterprise, Motor City Interactive and Tampa Bay's The Bay Connection, sparked the creation of this Florida-based digital consulting enterprise. Jeff has specialized in online marketing for over 10 years, providing solutions to companies such as AAA Life, Bally Total Fitness, EDS, Flagstar Bank, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation, St. John Health System, and many others. Frequently sought as a guest speaker on internet trends and topics, Jeff is also an Adjunct Professor at Walsh College, where he teaches graduate-level classes in interactive marketing. In addition, he is a past president of GLIMA (Great Lakes Interactive Marketing Association), and is a member of the board of directors for DMAD (Direct Marketing Association of Detroit). Jeff holds a B.S. degree in Marketing from Michigan State University, and an M.S. degree in Information Management & Communications from Walsh College. Jeff is well respected throughout the community and in addition to his listing in Who's Who in Technology – Crain's Detroit, he has been published in the Detroit News, Michigan Technology News, Internet Day, Adcrafter Roster Edition, BigIdea Magazine, Internet Survival Guide, and has spoken at Internet World, glima, Automation Alley, State of the Net, Digital Detroit, Ann Arbor IT zone, ITEC, DMAD, and the Adcraft Club. Connect with Jeff Stanislow: Website: www.chiefinternetmarketer.com Twitter: @ChiefIntMkter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffstanislow/ Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

Jun 20, 201923 min

How To Live Your Dream

Terra Castro is a retired professional Ironman triathlete who moved back to Detroit to start over. Once an elite sports massage therapist, Terra used her love for MOVEMENT + COMMUNITY to create a #BEBOLDCREW that grew into a mobile endurance training & racing team (@beboldcrew) which grew into DETROIT BODY GARAGE: a community based gym in the heart of West Village. After 3 years, they are expanding a few blocks east to offer more for our neighborhood & city. Connect with Terra Castro: Website: https://www.detroitbodygarage.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/detroitbodygarage Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

Jun 17, 201928 min

Making Business an Engine for Social Change

Ali has spent his career helping high growth startups scale by applying technology and process excellence to power great people to do great things. He started his career as a staff engineer and then product manager at Digital Island, a pioneering company during the dotcom boom of the late 1990s that built one of the most robust data networks in the world. He went on to co-found a real estate startup named SalesTeamLive in 2003, building a CRM application from scratch to support the pipeline development efforts of thousands of real estate investors around the United States. One of his clients was Doug Brien, and eventually, Ali joined Doug and Colin as the Chief Technology Officer of Waypoint Homes, where he was the architect of Waypoint's industry-leading technology platform that powered the purchase and management of over 17,000 homes across the U.S. Ali is passionate about business being an engine for positive social change, and fully embraces Mynd's mission to make a positive impact in the communities where we work. Besides working at Mynd, Ali is also an author, radio DJ, husband, and father of 3 kids in Berkeley, CA. Connect with Ali Nazar: Website: https://www.mynd.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alinazar/ Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

Jun 13, 201930 min

How to Communicate More Effectively as a Manager

Cyd Crouse is Meditation Studio's Co-Founder, Head of Strategy and Product. Raised in rural Nebraska and a technologist by training, Cyd believes that bringing meditation to the masses can change the world. She has focused her career on working for companies that do good, including Whole Foods Market, Gaiam, Inc. and now, Meditation Studio. Cyd is committed to conscious commerce and strongly believes that the most sustainable way to do good is via ethical commerce. Connect with Cyd Crouse: Twitter: @cydcrouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cydcrouse Website: https://www.meditationstudioapp.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cydcrouse Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

Jun 10, 201941 min

Being Yourself in Life and Business

Brad Holcman is the Senior Director of Non-Fiction and Alternative Programming at A&E Television Networks. He oversees the development and production of over 20 unscripted programs and specials currently, from conception and deal-making to pilot to production supervision and delivery. Holcman is a key contributor to overall unscripted programming strategy. Many people know Brad as the PELOTON sensation who can often be seen dancing and singing his way through the popular live-streamed fitness classes. His ultimate goal, aside from his own fitness, is to help motivate other riders to live their best life. Connect with Brad Holcman: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradneedsabs/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-holcman-453807/ Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

Jun 7, 201932 min

How to Turn Your Vision Into a Business

Christine Fox has always loved dogs. When she started her business almost 20 years ago, there was no such thing as a dog daycare center. Now, there are dog centers are on every corner. Her mission is to make a difference by reducing the amount of dogs who are given away or euthanized every year due to treatable and preventable reasons. She believes it takes more than a heart and a home when you bring home a dog. Connect with Christine Fox: Website: www.wagntails.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-fox-2b9a2a64 Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/christinefoxtv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christinefoxtv/ Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

Jun 5, 201923 min

How to Stay Humble and Build an Amazing Culture in your Business

Ryan LaFontaine's path after graduation was always clear – he wanted to work for his family's auto dealership group, which was established by his father, Michael Sr., and mother, Maureen, in 1984. By 2008, LaFontaine was named chief operating officer of the LaFontaine Automotive Group, which has since grown to encompass 39 franchises, 20 retail locations, a global vehicles division, a parts warehouse and five full-service collision centers, employing more than 1,300 individuals across Michigan. And he is a recognized industry leader, having served as president of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) and recently named chairman of the 2018 North American International Auto Show, the youngest chairman in the show's 111-year history. LaFontaine is also proud to guide the next generation of automotive industry leaders through the LaFontaine Automotive Internship Program, a 12-week immersive experience at his dealerships. And while LaFontaine's career has been meteoric, he suffered a setback in 2008 when he was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. LaFontaine took that very difficult experience and turned it into something positive. He had heard about a 10-week nationwide fundraising challenge to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Even though he was fighting cancer and just had twin boys, LaFontaine and his sister, Kelley, decided to enter. "With family and friends at our side, we raised $228,000 for LLS, which was an all-time record," he said. For his efforts, he was named the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Man of the Year in 2010. This successful fundraising effort propelled LaFontaine and his sister to go even further and create the U CAN-CER VIVE Foundation. The organization, which is run solely by volunteers so 100 percent of profits are donated to the cause, provides vital funding and support for local cancer research grants. Connect with Ryan LaFontaine: Twitter: @LaFontaineAuto Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryan.lafontaine.5 Website: https://www.familydeal.com/ Website: https://ucancervive.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lafontaine-automotive-group

Jun 3, 201938 min

Getting Customers Into Your Business Profitably

Robert Glazer is the founder and Managing Director of global performance marketing agency, Acceleration Partners. Under his leadership, Acceleration Partners has received numerous company culture awards, including #4 on Glassdoor's Employees' Choice Awards, Ad Age's Best Place to Work, Entrepreneur's Top Company Culture, and Inc. Magazine's Best Place to Work. He recently authored the international bestselling book, Performance Partnerships and is a sought-after speaker by companies and organizations around the world. You can read Bob's inspirational Friday Forward posts read by over 35,000 people each week at www.fridayfwd.com Connect with Robert Website: www.accelerationpartners.com Twitter: @robert_glazer Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected]

May 20, 201939 min

Stop Procrastinating and Taking Control of Your Finances

Jim Niedzinkski has 19 years of wealth management experience. He specializes in advising clients with complex financial situations, such as those involving privately held businesses, executive compensation packages, and estate tax liabilities. Jim is a member of the firm's Investment Committee and Financial Planning Committee where he shares responsibility for researching investments and financial strategies for clients. Jim earned a BA degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He is a Certified Financial Planner and holds the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) credential. Connect with Jim Niedzinkski: Website: www.planningalt.com Email: [email protected] Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected]

May 13, 201928 min

How to Achieve Success in Just Five Minutes

Karen Briscoe is the creator of the transformative "5 Minute Success" concept. Her books Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed and Commit to Get Leads: 66 Day Challenge® offer a combination of information and inspiration delivered through memorable stories. Karen is also the host of the "5 Minute Success" podcast which has ranked #1 on Overcast most recommended in the business category. Further, she has completed the John Maxwell Team Certification Program for Coaching, Speaking and Training. Karen is the principal owner of the Huckaby Briscoe Conroy Group (HBC) with Keller Williams. The HBC Group has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the 250 Top Realtor® teams in the United States. Since 1977, HBC Group has sold over 1,500 homes valued at over $1.5 billion. The team consistently sells over 100 residential properties annually ranging from multi-million dollar luxury estates to condominiums and townhomes. Primary markets areas include Northern Virginia, suburban Maryland and Washington, DC. As a real estate professional, Karen is a member of the Institute of Luxury Home Marketing, FIABCI International Real Estate Federation and Women's Council of Realtors®. Connect with Karen Briscoe: Website: www.5MinuteSuccess.com Twitter: @5MinuteSuccess Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

May 6, 201931 min

Decoding Our Challenges to Transform the World

Anik Singal is the Founder and CEO of Lurn, Inc -- the transformational home for entrepreneurs. In the last 15 years, he's sold over $200 million worth of products in a variety of industries. He's a serious entrepreneur, philanthropist, best-selling author, and speaker. From helping entrepreneurs become millionaires to funding and supporting the building of schools for kids who live in the slums, Anik is all about one goal: Change the world by empowering an army of entrepreneurs. Connect with Anik: Website: www.lurn.com Twitter: @AnikSingal Facebook: www.facebook.com/AnikSingalcom LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/aniksingal Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected]

Apr 29, 201942 min

What it Means to be an Amazing Entrepreneur

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Bo Burlingham is the author of five books including Small Giants: Companies That Choose To Be Great Instead of Big, The Great Game of Business and A Stake in the Outcome (with Jack Stack), Street Smarts (with Norm Brodsky), and Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top. He is currently a contributor to Forbes magazine, where he oversees and co-authors the annual Small Giants section, honoring 25 of the best small companies in America. Previously Bo was a senior editor, executive editor, and editor-at-large of Inc. magazine for 32 years, chronicling the emergence of the entrepreneurial economy. He lives in Oakland, California, with his wife of 48 years, Lisa. They have two children and four grandchildren. Connect with Bo Burlingham: Website: www.boburlingham.com Twitter: @boburlingham Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

Apr 22, 201942 min

Think Business LIVE with Matt Halloran

Enjoy this special replay my Think Business Live event with podcasting guru Matt Halloran!

Apr 18, 201922 min

How to Use Spiritual Tools for Living a Purposeful Life

As a spiritual entrepreneurial Business Leader, Chris Forte drives organizational success through identifying and capturing unique business and market opportunities. His background includes success in building multimillion-dollar revenue growth across diverse, customer-facing startup, and high growth organizations in both B2B and B2C environments. In these roles Chris has overcome significant economic and market challenges to build sustainable, healthy infrastructures that support rapid growth. He's leveraged my talents in strategic planning and innovative solutions to influence and win customers and to build strong alliances and partnerships. Known as a natural leader, influencer and motivator, Chris propels market penetration and revenue growth through inspired leadership, tenacity and operational depth of experience. Connect with Chris Forte: Website: www.whybars.com Twitter: @warriorpod Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

Apr 17, 201932 min

Creating Buyers Who Know, Like and Trust You (Before They've Even Met You)

Terry Lancaster is an entrepreneur, speaker, and #1 best-selling author of BETTER! Self Help For The Rest of Us. He helps salespeople and entrepreneurs build your personal brand, find your authentic voice, and tell the tale of you. He is the co-founder and VP of Making SH!T Happen at Instant Events Automotive Advertising serving car dealers around the globe for the last two decades. Connect with Terry: Website: www.terrylancaster.com Twitter: @TerryLancaster Facebook: www.facebook.com/terry.lancaster.1 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/terryllancaster Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected]

Apr 15, 201931 min

Leveraging Public Relations For Your Business

Heather DeSantis is a Top Millennial publicist and CEO of Publicity for Good, a purpose-driven public relations firm with offices in San Diego and Phoenix. Heather combines market foresight, strategic timing, and organic interviews to generate millions of earned media impressions from outlets like ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CNN, BBC, iHeartMedia, Business Insider, Inc, and more. Connect with Heather DeSantis: Website: https://publicityforgood.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatherDeSantis Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

Apr 8, 201931 min

The Best Tactics to Simplify & Scale Your Operations

Alex Barseghian is the GVP of Sales and Marketing for US Retail at Blackhawk Networks. He is responsible for driving over $15B in Revenue through retail and digital channels. Prior, he headed Original Content for Blackhawk where he was in charge of new products, as well as successfully launching Happy Cards in over 50,000 retail locations. Prior to this, Alex was founder of Samba Connects, which was purchased by Blackhawk in 2016. Samba became the fastest growing company in the UK and was top 50 fastest growing company in Canada 2 years in a row prior to the acquisition. He has held various senior positions which include Aeroplan, Royal LePage during their IPO as well as MDS. An entrepreneur at heart, he gets excited about successfully taking complex problems, simplifying and operationalizing them in order to scale products and companies quickly. Connect with Alex Barseghian: Website: https://www.localmotiontoday.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-barseghian-7b04869 Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

Apr 3, 201930 min

The Secrets to Setting up a Compelling Future

Mark Metry is a Forbes Featured speaker interviewing Billionaires, New York Times Bestselling Authors and World-Class human beings on my Top 100 podcast. He spends his time trying to impact & influence others by evolving himself. He's the Host of a Top 100 podcast, Humans 2.0. In total, his thoughts, views, podcasts, and videos have been viewed over 4+ Million times. Connect with Mark Metry: Website: https://www.markmetry.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/markymetry Instagram: @markmetry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/ Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

Apr 1, 201949 min

Navigating the Ups and Downs in Business

A native of Detroit and now New York City-based designer, Jessica Park was inspired to make her first bag out of sheer captivation of an "as-chance-would-have-it" material processing quality appeal, history, and the look of something conventional dying to be transformed in a truly unconventional way. Soon after, AMPERSAND AS APOSTROPHE was launched. The brand's preferred method of solving design challenges is to refine what's there instead of focusing on what's not. The first collection was made from 100-year-old mailbags, featuring over the shoulder bags that doubled as clutches and triple as anything else you may like. Connect with Jessica: Website: www.ampersandasapostrophe.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/amersandasapostrophe Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected]

Mar 28, 201944 min

Growing Your Business Through Referral Marketing

Tonya Acha is a referral marketing expert with Asentiv, helping 100's of professionals generate millions of dollars every year through qualified referrals. Her passion for networking, coaching and presenting has been instrumental in helping nearly 1000 business people to form thriving relationships and businesses every year. Connect with Tonya Acha Website: SouthMichigan.Asentiv.com Twitter: @acha_tonya Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected]

Mar 25, 201920 min

S1 Ep 12The Empowerment Plan: It All Began with a Class Project

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The Empowerment Plan: It All Began with a Class Project In this episode, Jon and Veronika discuss: How The Empowerment Plan came to fruition Breaking down the product itself and how it's impacting the world Knowing who your ideal client is The power of reputation Key Takeaways and Actionable Success Principles: Tapping into who you are can guide you to what you're passionate about We tend to look at charity like a math problem… subtracting the compassion Give with integrity. And give so that the person receives it with dignity Many homeless people are smart and hungry for success. They just needed a break. ; "Yes, [the homeless] need warmth and shelter but at the same time, most people that are homeless are treated less than human… so this was about giving some pride and dignity back." - Veronika Scott Get Jon's book "The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!" here Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected] Connect with Veronika Scott: Website: http://www.empowermentplan.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronikascott/ Twitter: @empowermentplan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpowermentPlan/ Show Notes by Show Producer: Anna Nygren Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Let us help you prove it.

Mar 21, 201942 min

The secrets of leading a business with your heart

Lisa Scott is a Senior Operations Manager with a Fortune 500 FinTech company where she leads a customer service organization of up to 250. She has grown her career with the company for the past 14 years, starting as an entry-level customer service representative, and held nine different positions with the company. Lisa is passionate in her role in bringing out the potential in people, inspiring others to bring their best every day, and thinking differently to achieve ongoing innovation. In addition to her leadership role, Lisa is active with her city's local Chamber of Commerce and leads an employee resource group for specially-abled employees. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected]

Mar 18, 201930 min

S1 Ep 5The Magical Insight of the Detroit Children's Hospital CEO

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In this episode, Jon and Luanne discuss: Luanne's career journey Culture within a company What drives Luanne Where Luanne's motivation and drive comes from Key Takeaways and Actionable Success Principles: It takes a very special person to work at the Detroit Medical Center Children's Hospital Luanne's leadership style is all about first impressions Luanne personal statement is to 'help others, help others" 12 philanthropic women founded the Detroit Children's Hospital over 100 years ago… women power! "What keeps us going is that the majority of children leave [the hospital] better and happier." - Luanne Thomas Ewald Get Jon's book "The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!" here Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected] Connect with Luanne Thomas Ewald: Twitter: @LuanneMarie Website: https://www.dmc.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luannethomasewald/ Show Notes by Show Producer: Anna Nygren Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Let us help you prove it.

Mar 14, 201937 min

Finding Success by Embracing Who You Are

Jackie Kallen is known as the First Lady of Boxing. She is the inspiration for the movie, "Against the Ropes". Jackie is a motivational speaker who has been featured on The View, The Today Show, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and the New York Times. A former journalist and a podcast host, Jackie is the author of "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" and "Between the Ropes". Connect with Jackie Kallen: Website: www.JackieKallen.net Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected]

Mar 11, 201936 min

Following Your Passion For Maximum Impact

Equally educated in law and business, Sabrina Cronin has an extensive educational background that includes a B.F.A. from the University of Michigan (where she graduated with distinction), as well as an M.B.A. and J.D. from the University of Detroit Mercy. She also spent a full year at Madonna University studying nursing home administration, regulations, and law. In more than two decades as an attorney, Sabrina has fed her curiosity and challenged herself to become intimately involved in multiple areas of the law. Her professional experience is distinctive and varied. She began as an associate attorney for Sullivan, Ward, Bone, Tyler, & Asher, P.C. where she focused on bankruptcy law, civil litigation, family law and medical malpractice defense. From there she moved to Garan, Lucow, Miller, & Seward where she continued to focus on family law and civil litigation, in addition to insurance defense and estate planning. She then went to the Pulte Corporation as a staff attorney focusing on business law, and the Strategic Group where she was General Counsel overseeing human resources, employment and outside litigation. Sabrina then took on the position of Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office. In the courtroom every day, Sabrina honed her trial skills representing both juveniles and adults in criminal cases. She also taught updated legal principles to experienced officers at the Oakland Police Academy. After building her distinctive resume she opened The Cronin Law Firm in 2011. Admitted to the practice of law in Michigan, Illinois and New York, Sabrina is a member in good standing of their respective State Bar Associations. She has received several awards, including a Distinguished Service Award for Oakland County and an American Jurisprudence Award for Trial Advocacy. Sabrina's unique background has given her an incredible wealth of knowledge and has greatly contributed to her development as an excellent advocate and a tough litigator. Her diverse experience has also given her the capacity to represent a wide array of clientele, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses, individuals, and families. Regardless of who the client is, Sabrina offers the same tough, effective service and genuine concern. Connect with Sabrina Cronin: Website: www.CallCroninLaw.com Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected]

Mar 7, 201933 min

S1 Ep 32Determination and Discipline is the Recipe for Success!

Determine and discipline is the recipe for success! In this episode, Jon and Maggie Cook discuss: Maggie's past life How She was able to start her business Getting into the marketplace Stepping stones for getting to your next adventure Key Takeaways: Discipline helps you push through Helping others has a major impact Persistence is key Helping others is such a relief "I believe that it's so important to understand and recognize what stage you're in in business because, you always have to have an exit plan." - Maggie Cook Connect with Maggie Cook : Twitter: @speakermaggie Website: www.maggiecook.org Email: [email protected] Get Jon's book "The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!" here Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected] Show Notes by Podcastologist: Jessie Taylor Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Mar 7, 201946 min

Thinking Consciously About Nutrition

A "free-from" food fanatic and nutrition consultant, Stacy Goldberg created Savorfull to help clients incorporate clean eating based, free-from foods into a simple and sustainable lifestyle. Stacy passionately leads the Savorfull team as it sources outrageously delicious free-from foods for its online platform, which easily connects clients to discover and purchase the latest healthy food products, as well as to nutritional guidance and content. A member of the Quicken Loans Family of Companies, Savorfull also provides innovative nutrition programs for businesses, organizations as well as numerous professional and collegiate sports teams. Stacy is a nationally recognized nutrition consultant and has worked with many teams in the National Basketball Association, including the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons ( Team Nutritionist). Stacy has been named the Official Health and Wellness Consultant/Nutritionist for the NBA Coaches Association. She is also a contributing writer and television personality, as well as serving as a nutrition expert for the NBC affiliate, Local 4 Detroit/WDIV. Stacy has been featured in publications including Sports Illustrated, Well & Good, Shape, Self, Fox News Magazine among others. Stacy recently launched her own column in the Detroit Jewish News titled "Eat Right Now". Stacy has been selected by D Business Magazine for "30 In Their 30's". Stacy was honored by The Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic as an Esteemed Woman of Michigan as well as Young Entrepreneur of The Year by the city of West Bloomfield. Stacy serves as an ambassador for many free-from food companies including KIND, Garden of Life, Siggi's Dairy and Simple Squares. Connect with Stacey Goldberg: Website: www.savorfull.com Twitter: @Savorfull/@Stacygoldberg Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected]

Mar 4, 201926 min

Finding Opportunities in Difficult Business Situations

Brent Maxwell is a dedicated entrepreneur who believes in Detroit and its possibilities. His real estate firm, IPS Realty, brings real dollars to his hometown to rebuild neighborhoods one building at a time. Connect with Brent: Website: IPSrealty.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brentmaxwell313 Facebook: www.facebook.com/brentmaxwell313 Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected]

Feb 27, 201940 min

Using Innovation and Mentorship to Further Your Career

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Stefana Hunyady heads Global Product Engagement & PMO at PayPal. She is responsible for integrating regional, financial, and product planning. Her role encompasses portfolio planning, global product marketing, product education, and program and launch management. Being passionate in helping others grow their careers, Stefana leads MOSAIC, PayPal's mentorship program. Stefana has also held leadership positions at FreeMonee, Yodlee and Cisco. As an entrepreneur, she also founded her own company to enable international gift delivery for underserved markets. Connect with Stefana Hunyady: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefana-hunyady-4a66962/ Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected]

Feb 25, 201930 min

Growing Your Real Estate Brokerage by Supporting Your Agents

Simon Thomas always knew he wanted to work in real estate. After he sold a house on his first day, he was hooked. After a year of working in residential real estate, Simon hasn't looked back. As his business continued to grow, he started a team to help agents grow, learn, and leverage each other. After a year, Simon decided to start his own brokerage--DOBI--where he and his team are implementing tools and support no other brokerages have. Connect with Simon Thomas: Website: wearedobi.com Twitter: @simonthomas_mi Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected]

Feb 20, 201929 min

Discovering Success by Committing to Being Part of Someone's Story

Kevin Dillon, Senior Managing Director, Director of the Midwest Institutional Team, Berkadia Real Estate Advisors Jason Krug, Managing Director, Berkadia Real Estate Advisors Kevin P. Dillon has over 33 years of service in the multifamily space. Mr. Dillon is a member of the Apartment Association of Michigan and since its inception in 2008, is the lead speaker providing the Apartment Market Forecast at the Annual Economic Forecast Meeting. With well over $3.0 Billion of transactions over the past 20 years, Mr. Dillon's accomplishments include consistently being one of the Top Five National Advisors in Berkadia (each of the past six years) and being a Costar Power Broker (2010 – 2017). In 2017, Mr. Dillon successfully closed over $335 million in property value consisting of 4,569 multifamily units. Jason Krug is focused on the sale, refinance, and recapitalization of multifamily assets in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. Mr. Krug began his career in the industry 11 years ago during the start of the Great Recession in 2007. Since joining Berkadia, he has been a top broker in the Midwest with over $1.3B in closed transactions. In each of the last three years, he has closed over $300 million in sales, bringing in significant capital from outside the Midwest. During his time at Berkadia, Mr. Krug has been selected for the "Emerging Leader" program and received numerous Power Broker of the Year awards. Mr. Krug has represented a variety of clients including both institutional and private equity investors. He is readily recognized in the industry by peers for his instinctive hard work ethic, and dedication to moral professionalism. Daily, Mr. Krug strives to uniquely service his clients so that he truly functions as an investment advisor, helping clients at all stages of their assets' life. Mr. Krug has always been invested in lifelong learning and has successfully completed the Harvard Business Breakthrough Leadership Course. In undergrad, Mr. Krug received a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in Management and then went on to complete his Masters in Finance(MSF) and Masters in Business Administration (MBA). Mr. Krug has a true passion for the multifamily business and continues to bring his passion together with his specialized industry knowledge to provide his clients with the highest quality service in the industry. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected] Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! Connect with Jason and Kevin: Website: Berkadia.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-krug-58182286/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-p-dillon-45487b1a/ Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected]

Feb 18, 201943 min

Harnessing the Power of Podcasts in Your Business

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Doug Sandler is an entrepreneur and new media industry influencer. His book, Nice Guys Finish First is a #1 ranked Amazon best seller. As a podcast host of The Nicole Guys on Business, a podcast with listeners in 170 countries and 2.2 million downloads, Doug has interviewed Gary Vaynerchuk, Arianna Huffington, Dan Harris, Ron Klain, and dozen of celebs. Doug is also a nationally recognized speaker, writer, and founder of TurnKey Podcast Company, providing podcast production, editing, and launch services. Strickland Bonner is the co-host of The Nice Guys on Business and co-founder of Turnkey Podcast. By day, he geeks out as a 9-to-5 data analyst and report expert. (Yep, he's a numbers guy who loves to crunch data and solve problems for his organization.) Blessed with dynamic teenage triplet daughters, he's a proud father who loves his family dearly. When he's not busy producing new shows for Turnkey Podcast clients and publishing five episodes a week of The Nice Guys on Business, he occasionally likes to eat and sleep. Snag your free gift, "5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting" at www.turnkeypodcast.com/gift Connect with Doug Sandler Website: www.turnkeypodcast.com Twitter: @djdoug LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/doug-sandler-1a346649 Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected]

Feb 15, 201935 min

075 Balancing Your Environment to Succeed

Patricia Lohan helps entrepreneurs accelerate success by creating powerful environments. She shows you what they don't teach in business school, what lies between the lines, and your top secret tool for success. She is a Feng Shui expert, healer and passionate female entrepreneur who has shaped her dream life living with her husband in Bali. Connect with Patricia Website: www.patricialohan.com Twitter: @PatriciaLohan Facebook: www.facebook.com/PatriciaLohan.RestoringYouBack.ToHarmony Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected]

Feb 14, 201939 min

074 Using Self-Hypnosis to Work Smarter in Your Business

Jason Linett has hypnotized more than 250,000 people. He used the principles of rapport and modeling to track what top business performers and professional athletes do differently to build his own million-dollar brand. As a master of the micro-niche, he speaks to groups around the world and offers hypnotic-success-coaching to share how people in business can put his WORK SMART principles and strategies to use. Rather than just 'hypnotize' you to become more successful, he will help you de-hypnotize the misconceptions, fears, doubts, and ineffective strategies that are holding you back. Jason's process isn't magic, the results can be magical. Connect with Jason: Website: https://JasonLinett.com Twitter: @jasonlinett Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected]

Feb 11, 201931 min

073 Delivering Delight to Your Customers

Ellery Fink is the Senior Director of Services at Toast, a company recognized as the third fastest growing software company in North America in 2017 and was named to the Forbes Cloud 100. Toast powers successful restaurants of all sizes with technology platform that combines POS, front of house, back of house, and guest-facing technology with a diverse marketplace of third-party applications. By pairing technology with an unrivaled commitment to customer success, Toast helps restaurants streamline operations, increase revenue, and deliver amazing guest experiences. Connect with Ellery Fink: Website: https://pos.toasttab.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elleryfink/ Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected]

Feb 4, 201931 min

BONUS: Think Business Live with Jeff Blackman

Here's a replay of Jon's interview with Jeff Blackman on Think Business Live. Jeff Blackman has worked at various fast growing early stage technology companies (specifically SaaS companies). As the CFO and also COO in his last two roles, Jeff specializes in scaling these organizations and preparing them for sale. Establishing the proper systems and automating processes is critical in building a foundation for growth thus allowing for a meaningful valuation. Understanding, measuring and driving the KPIs (key performance indicators) is vital. Jeff has completed three large M&A deals in the last 4 years.

Jan 29, 201929 min

072 What it Takes to be an Entrepreneur

Walker Deibel is an acquisition entrepreneur. He has co-founded three startups and acquired seven companies. He currently serves as the President of EDC, which helps companies with multiple locations manage their supply chain through sourcing, inventory, and fulfillment management. Walker is also the Managing Director for Centra, which currently owns and manages three companies. He is also the bestselling author of Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game, released by Lioncrest Publishing. Connect with Walker Deibel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walkerdeibel/ Twitter: @walkerdeibel Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected]

Jan 28, 201922 min

071 Revolutionizing Marketing in the Auto Industry

Margery Krevesky is the CEO of Productions Plus - The Talent Shop. They are a national talent management and live event staffing agency renowned in the industry for advancing the concept of "auto show product specialists". For over 30 years, Productions Plus has been committed to providing full services talent and brand representation for Fortune 500 clients, advertising agencies, event marketing agencies, exhibit houses, manufacturers, and PR agencies. Connect with Margery Krevesky-Dosey: Website: www.production-plus.com Twitter: @productionplus Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProductionsPlusTheTalentShop/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/productions_plus_the_talent_shop/ Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected]

Jan 24, 201927 min

069 Evolving Your Idea into a Shark Tank Funded Business

Max Feber is an entrepreneur behind BRUW, the best way to make cold brew coffee at home. He recently received a deal from Mark Cuban on the ABC show Shark Tank. Like all great inventions, BRUW was designed to solve a problem. Existing coffee filter products on the market catered to hot brewing, and didn't produce the best results. BRUW was launched via Kickstarter in November 2015, and within a month had smashed its target goal to raise over $10,000. The first BRUW Filters were manufactured in January 2016. Connect with Max Feber Website: www.bruw.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bruwcoffee Instagram: @bruwcoffee Twitter: @bruwcoffee Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected]

Jan 18, 201939 min

068 Having Open Conversations About Financial Management

Angelo Leslie is a Business Development Private Wealth Relationship Manager. He is responsible for new business development for private and core wealth clients, identifying opportunities to engage potential and current clients to experience the best comprehensive financial and wealth planning services that will maintain, and grow clients individual wealth status. Recently, Leslie was involved in an event titled, "Money Isn't Black or White" to help the African American community to have conversations about financial management and wealth. Connect with Angelo: Website: http://www.planningalt.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelo-leslie-53295b73/ Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected]

Jan 16, 201930 min

067 Finding Alignment and Health in Your Life

Dr. Darren Weissman is a holistic chiropractic physician, an international speaker in the field of consciousness, and the developer of The LifeLine Technique®. He is the author of four best-selling Hay House books including 'The Power of Infinite Love & Gratitude', 'The Heart of The Matter', 'Awakening to The Secret Code of The Mind' and 'The Daily Lessons of Infinite Love & Gratitude for Children'. Dr. Weissman has been featured in the films E-Motion, Making Mankind, Beyond Belief, The Truth and the new documentary, Heal. His passion is teaching people how to intentionally change the emotional programs of the subconscious mind. Connect with Dr. Weissman Website: www.thelifelinecenter.com Twitter: @DarrenWeissman Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected]

Jan 14, 201948 min

066 Persevering in Business and the Shark Tank

Joe Johnson is the founder and CEO of Vade Nutrition. Joe and his wife Megan created this family-owned business which creates "pods/packs" of protein powder after realizing that scooping protein powder in the car after a workout made a mess of the seats and left the car covered in powder. Take protein powder on-the-go was impossible without prepping ahead of time by pre-measuring into a baggy or bottle compartment. Vade Nutrition was recently featured on season 10 of ABC's Shark Tank, where they walked out of the tank with a deal from Mark Cuban and Alex Rodriguez. Connect with Joe Johnson: Website: www.vadenutrition.com Twitter: @vadenutrition LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/joe-johnson-b57210123 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VadeNutrition Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected]

Jan 11, 201932 min