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The Faces of Business highlights interesting people sharing real world life and business experience. We uncover our guests passion, learn from their experiences, and share information to help listeners navigate situations more effectively. Our goal is to inspire & facilitate positive change in our listeners lives and careers.
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Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
In this, The Faces of Business, Ashleigh Walters, President, ONEX, talks about her approach to growing family businesses with acquisitions. Onex, Inc. is an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) owned business and is aggressively looking forward to expanding the business through mergers and acquisitions with complementary companies in their heat-intensive forging industry vertical.
Ashleigh gives credit to the business success to the manager-as-coach leadership style, which differs from the traditional command and control leadership seen in manufacturing. In her new book, "Leading with Grit and Grace," she describes how they improved things at Onex, Inc., a 50-year-old family-owned manufacturing company.
Ashleigh is helping Onex thrive in the OEM Combustion and Refractory Services ecosystem through mergers and acquisitions while retaining its identity as a manufacturing organization and family cohesion.
Check out the Blog post here: Growing Family Businesses with Acquisitions
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Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
In this, The Faces of Business, our guest, Daniel Felt, Founder & CEO, Kura Home, talks about his experience scaling his home services business and some of the challenges he has faced.
Daniel is the Founder & CEO of Kura Home. Eight years ago, he began his career in the home-service industry. When he saw an opportunity to start a home-service business, he saw a need to help busy homeowners maintain their homes. Once Daniel proved the opportunity and began growing his business, he went about putting the systems and people in place to expand geographically to scale the business. We talk to Daniel about the home services industry, growing his home services business, recruiting talent, and making scalable systems used across locations.
Check out the Blog post here: Scaling a Home Services Business
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Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed.
On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts.
Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook.
More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website
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Thursday Aug 25, 2022
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
In this, The Faces of Business, our guest, Marc Kramer, Podcast Host, Best Business Minds, President, Kramer Communications & Stress Free Family Business, talks about his experience helping family business leaders with generational succession.
Marc is a serial entrepreneur who has built and exited his own companies. He has developed global educational programs and currently hosts a weekly live podcast with listeners in over 60 countries. His current efforts are focused on helping family business leaders develop business, marketing, sales, financing, and innovation plans along with working with companies transitioning leadership.
Our guest has dealt with many different situations helping family businesses with the generational leadership transition. He helps families succeed in their businesses and create the legacy they desire.
Check out the Blog post here: Family Business Succession & Legacy
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Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed.
On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts.
Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook.
More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website
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Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
In this, The Faces of Business, our guest, Michael Houlihan, Founder, Barefoot Wines & Business Audio Theatre, shares stories from building one of the largest wine brands in North America, selling his business, and his latest endeavor, The Business Audio Theatre where he is shining a light on founders by telling their story through audio.
Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey founded a startup wine business in 1985 focused on producing an approachable wine at an affordable price point. The company used grit, determination, and listening to the customer to launch a brand for the people. They used cause-based marketing to continue expanding the business and help worthy causes in a win-win approach to making a difference in the world. Ultimately in 2005 Michael and Bonnie sold the Barefoot brand to E&J Gallo.
Check out the Blog post here: Telling the Barefoot Wines Story
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Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed.
On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts.
Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook.
More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website
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Email us for more information info@exityourway.com
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
In this, The Faces of Business, our guest, Ben Zimmer, CEO, Sidekick Training, talks about how corporate learning systems technology changes are making corporate learning systems reach effectively and engage employees in legacy, hybrid, and remote business settings.
Ben Zimmer has been developing and delivering innovative courseware and learning technology resources for learners in industry, in the lab, and in the classroom for over 15 years through his company Enable Education. The radically changing workplace learning requirements inspired him and his team to develop a learning engagement platform “Sidekick Training” to address the needs of corporate learning and development departments.
Check out the Blog post here: Building Effective Corporate Learning Systems
Thanks for taking the time to listen today.
Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed.
On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts.
Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook.
More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website
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Email us for more information info@exityourway.com
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
In this The Faces of Business Episode we talked about how to manage your human capital with Kon Apostolopolous.
Kon Apostolopolous “Coach Kon” is the founder and CEO of Fresh Biz Solutions, LLC, a human capital management consultancy, which provides performance improvement and training solutions to help organizations develop their people, improve business results, and reap the benefits of a comprehensive talent management strategy. He is also the co-author of “7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis“. A Practical Guide for Emotionally Dealing with Pandemics & Other Disasters” and a regular contributor to the Thrive Global and Achievers Engagement blogs.
Leveraging his strong interpersonal skills, Kon is a facilitator of results a connector of dots, a conduit, a catalyst who makes things happen. Not afraid to ask the tough questions, he brings an open mind, a keen ear, and a strong commitment to excellence. He becomes a trusted partner to business leaders and stakeholders at all levels, delivering tailored solutions that typically exceed their expectations, improve organizational performance, and increase profitability.
Check out the Blog post here: Human Capital Management
Thanks for taking the time to listen today.
Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed.
On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts.
Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook.
More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website
View our blog page for this episode here.
Email us for more information info@exityourway.com
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
In this week’s The Faces of Business, we talked with Curt Anderson about eCommerce. Success in businesses, and everything one needs to know about the establishment of ecommerce sales channels for manufacturers.
Curt Anderson is a successful ecommerce entrepreneur, advisor, and the renowned author of “Stop Being The Best Kept Secret”. A book on how to excel in ecommerce strategies. Curt is an eCommerce evangelist for manufacturers and the perfect person to help us understand the perks of business and eCommerce for manufacturing businesses. In his work, he has helps many e-commerce business to grow and flourish in their own way.
Check out the Blog post here: Manufacturing eCommerce Sales
Thanks for taking the time to listen today.
Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed.
On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts.
Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook.
More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website
View our blog page for this episode here.
Email us for more information info@exityourway.com
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
In this, The Faces of Business, our guest, Priscilla Blanchot, Design Consultant, Founder, Carte Blanche, talks about how the right branding techniques can help us stand out in the market and outmaneuver the competition with ease.
For over 20 years Priscilla has managed the creative process from start to finish for a full range of B2C clients from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, including top-tier brands like Victoria’s Secret, Unilever, Guess, and Reebok. Priscilla partners with business leaders to provide clarity in their brand’s design and messaging to facilitate growth and expansion. Her methodology involves taking clients through “The Precision Brand Method.” Where she guides her clients through brand therapy, conceptualization, development, and execution of strategy to build a brand that facilitates company growth and establishes a unique brand foundation for the business.
Check out the Blog post here: Branding Strategies that Produce Results
Thanks for taking the time to listen today.
Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed.
On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts.
Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook.
More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website
View our blog page for this episode here.
Email us for more information info@exityourway.com
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
In this, The Faces of Business, our guest, Jose Palomino, Founder & CEO, Value Prop Interactive, talks about how B2B owners should consider designing their revenue generation systems like they do other processes in their businesses.
Jose has been leading efforts at Value Prop Interactive helping B2B business owners, CEOs, and leadership teams across a variety of B2B categories develop the value proposition, strategy, and action plans they need to unlock growth.
Jose is the co-inventor of the Revenue Throughput Model. Jose also shares information with B2B owners hungry for growth as the host of “The Revenue Throughput Podcast”. He is also an adjunct professor in Marketing Graduate Studies at Villanova University.
We learn how you can design the revenue growth you want using a systems approach.
Check out the Blog post here: Keys to Designing the Revenue Growth You Want
Thanks for taking the time to listen today.
Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed.
On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts.
Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook.
More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website
View our blog page for this episode here.
Email us for more information info@exityourway.com
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
In this, The Faces of Business, Mark Casper, Executive director/President, Tech for Troops, will be talking about the work they are doing at Tech for Troops to help eradicate veteran homelessness and poverty one vet at a time.
Mark leads the efforts at Tech for Troops helping veterans and their children by gifting them free computers that allow them to connect with potential employers and develop essential computer skills. They hire veterans in the business and provide technical training for veterans and their families. Tech for Troops also helps the environment by keeping usable computers out of the landfill and responsibly recycling unusable electronics in an environmentally friendly manner.
We will learn how Mark and the others at Tech for Troops are giving veterans the electronic tools and training they need to find work in the private sector.
Check out the Blog post here: Eradicating Veteran Homelessness and Poverty
Thanks for taking the time to listen today.
Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed.
On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts.
Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook.
More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website
View our blog page for this episode here.
Email us for more information info@exityourway.com