Episodes
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In this episode of The Faces of Business, Tom Herman, Founder of Veda Intell, shares key insights on Commercial Due Diligence for M&A Transactions. Tom covers how market intelligence-driven strategies help businesses confidently make buy-side investment decisions and achieve optimal sell-side outcomes.
Tom is a seasoned expert with over two decades of experience in M&A, having co-invested in multi-million-dollar projects and scaled multiple companies. His vast knowledge of customer and market due diligence allows him to identify acquisition targets, assess risks, and validate growth assumptions. This experience gives him a unique ability to help businesses create more value in both buy-side and sell-side transactions.
Check out the Blog post here: Commercial Due Diligence for M&A Transactions
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In this episode of The Faces of Business, Cam Martinez, President and Founder of Kensho Craft, delves into an essential topic for business owners: What to Do When You Want to Quit Your Business.
Cam is a dynamic leader with experience guiding teams and organizations through pivotal growth moments. His expertise spans various industries, such as e-commerce, SaaS, and e-learning. He focuses on building systems that allow businesses to scale efficiently while preserving culture and reducing complexity.
Check out the Blog post here: What to Do When You Want to Quit Your Business
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In this episode of The Faces of Business, we are excited to host Christian Ray Flores, Founder of Xponential Life and Managing Partner at Third Drive, to discuss Coaching for High Achievers to Find Their Next Chapter.
Christian is a globally recognized entrepreneur, high-performance coach, and philanthropist with over 20 years of experience in digital media, venture development, and leadership coaching. Through Xponential Life, he equips leaders with the tools they need to achieve holistic success and fulfillment. His extensive background, including his work with the Ascend Mission Fund and his acclaimed podcast, Headspace, underscores his ability to guide high achievers toward a more meaningful and impactful life.
Check out the Blog post here: Coaching for High Achievers to Find Their Next Chapte
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In this episode of The Faces of Business, Nolan Bradbury, Principal at Bradfield Accounting & Advisory, shares critical insights into the financial pitfalls that entrepreneurs often face and how to navigate them effectively.
Nolan is the Principal at Bradfield Accounting & Advisory. As a seasoned financial expert with over two decades of experience, he has a deep understanding of the financial challenges that can impact business growth.Nolan has spent his career helping business owners align their financial strategies with their long-term goals.
Check out the Blog post here: Key Financial Pitfalls Entrepreneurs Should Know
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In this episode of The Faces of Business, Thomas Ellis, Chief Sales Coach at EWC Consultants, shares insights into Practical Small Business Sales Training.
With over 25 years of sales experience, Thomas has developed the B.U.D. sales methodology (Better, Unique, and Desirable), which has helped countless sales professionals enhance their techniques and close more deals. His expertise ranges from first appointments to persistent follow-up strategies, all designed to boost your revenue and client success.
Check out the Blog post here: Practical Small Business Sales Training
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In this episode of The Faces of Business, Ray Drasnin, CEO of Purple Penguin PR, discusses the impact of sharing feel-good stories that change lives and how people can generate significant wealth while doing impactful things that change lives.
Ray is a seasoned public relations professional with over 30 years of experience in the PR and marketing world. He founded Purple Penguin PR, an agency dedicated to promoting feel-good stories, and has worked with major brands such as Mrs. Fields Cookies, American Express, and DC Shoes, building impactful campaigns that resonate with their customers and generate significant results.
Check out the Blog post here: Sharing Feel - Good Stories that Change Lives and Build Wealth
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In this episode of The Faces of Business, Brian Arrington M.S., MBA Candidate, Founder, and President of VETS2INDUSTRY, shares his insights on hiring veterans transitioning into the private sector and how businesses can benefit from their unique skills and experiences.
Brian is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in the USAF and a dedicated advocate for veterans and their families. Through VETS2INDUSTRY, he has created a vast resource library and networking platform that connects veterans with career opportunities, mentors, and essential services—all free. His mission is to break down barriers and provide veterans and their families with the tools they need for successful transitions into civilian life.
Check out the Blog post here: Hiring Veterans Transitioning into the Private Sector
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In this episode of The Faces of Business, Glenn Poulos, Executive Vice President & General Manager at NWS Canada, shares his insights on effective sales strategies to maximize your business value before an exit. Glenn’s decades of sales expertise and his journey of selling Gap Wireless is a great example for business owners looking to optimize their sales operations as they prepare for a successful exit.
Glenn is the Executive Vice President & General Manager at NWS Canada. He has over 30 years of experience in the sales industry, with a proven track record of building and growing several successful companies. From founding his first company in 1991 to leading Gap Wireless to its acquisition by NWS, Glenn has consistently demonstrated his ability to drive business success through strategic sales initiatives. His experience extends beyond the boardroom, as he is also a respected speaker and author of the book “Never Sit in the Lobby,” where he shares top sales tactics from his extensive career.
Check out the Blog post here: Effective Sales: Maximizing Value Before an Exit
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More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website
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In this episode of The Faces of Business, John Browning, CEO, Guardian Rock Wealth, delves into the crucial aspects of "Financial Planning for a Great Life After the Exit."
John is the CEO of Guardian Rock Wealth. With his extensive experience on Wall Street and a mission to help others build their best lives and portfolios, John has spent over three decades in the financial industry.
Check out the Blog post here: Financial Planning for a Great Life After the Exit
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In this episode of The Faces of Business, we are excited to have Luis Velasquez MBA, PhD., Founder and Executive Coach at Velas Coaching LLC, stop by to share his insights on "Using Leadership Resiliency to Adapt and Thrive." Luis dives deep into strategies that help leaders build resilience, allowing them to navigate challenges and emerge stronger, ensuring both personal and organizational success.
Luis is the Founder and Executive Coach at Velas Coaching LLC. He is a seasoned executive coach with over a decade of experience in leadership development and employee engagement across various industries globally. His expertise in integrating self-awareness with stakeholder involvement has empowered numerous leaders to achieve sustainable and measurable growth.
Check out the Blog post here: Using Leadership Resiliency to Adapt and Thrive
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In this episode of The Faces of Business, Doug Gray, PhD, CEO of Action Learning Associates, LLC, explores how to help business owners prepare next-generation leaders to realize their potential and effectively transition leadership in businesses.
Doug brings over 25 years of experience in leadership development, having guided over 10,000 high-potential leaders and their teams to new levels of success. His unique AD-FIT™ process offers outcome-based coaching that ensures measurable improvements in leadership effectiveness and organizational performance.
Check out the Blog post here: Preparing Next Gen Leaders for Leadership Transition
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In this episode of The Faces of Business, Rich Hall - MBA, CEPA, Owner, and Business Advisor at Rich Hall Group, shares the Keys to Preparing for a Business Exit to help you maximize the value of your business and achieve your exit and financial goals.
Rich Hall is an experienced Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) with expertise in business valuation, growth readiness, and exit planning. He has a proven track record of helping business owners understand what buyers look for, making their businesses more attractive, and identifying the initiatives that drive the most value.
Check out the Blog post here: Keys to Preparing for a Successful Business Exit
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In this episode of The Faces of Business, John D. Hanson, Business Coach at johndhanson.com, discusses how to leverage LinkedIn to drive B2B sales effectively.
John is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sales, leadership, and customer service. His journey from having no social media presence to becoming a global author and workshop innovator underscores his expertise in building win/win relationships and engaging with entrepreneurial businesses. At Convergint, John delivers unparalleled service excellence, ensuring customer satisfaction in the security and building automation sectors.
Check out the Blog post here: Leveraging LinkedIn to Drive B2B Sales
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In this episode of The Faces of Business, Jeff West, President of West Marketing Group, shares powerful strategies to help salespeople beat the sales blues.
Jeff West is a multi-award-winning author and sales expert with over 30 years of experience in sales, sales leadership, and business ownership. He specializes in transforming messages into memorable stories that resonate with audiences, inspiring and educating them through engaging business parables.
Check out the Blog post here: Helping Salespeople Beat the Sales Blues
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In this episode of The Faces of Business, Stacey Curry Lee, ICF/ACC Presence-Based Coach, Leadership Coach at IMEC Illinois, discusses Talent Succession Planning for Legacy and Facilitating Business Exits.
Stacy is a Presence-Based Coach and Leadership Coach at IMEC Illinois. She brings over 15 years of experience empowering leaders and teams to unlock their innate potential and chart transformative paths toward a thriving future. Her expertise in talent succession planning and change leadership makes her uniquely suited to address the complexities of ensuring your team is ready for a business exit.
Check out the Blog post here: Talent Succession Planning for Legacy and Facilitating Business Exits
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In this episode of The Faces of Business, Anthony Franco, Managing Partner and Founder at How To Founder, shares insights on "How to be a Great Business Founder."
Anthony is the Managing Partner and Founder at How To Founder. He is a seasoned entrepreneur and business strategist with over two decades of experience in building, growing, and successfully exiting multiple ventures. As the founder of six innovative companies, Anthony has a proven track record of driving business growth, creating market-leading products, and orchestrating lucrative exits, including sales to two public companies.
Check out the Blog post here: How to be a Great Business Founder
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In this episode of The Faces of Business, Steve Ramona, writer, television, and podcast host, discusses "The Power of Serving Before Selling" to help you transform your business approach and build meaningful connections.
Steve is an accomplished sales director with over three decades of operational and sales experience. He is known for his infectious passion for the Law of Increase. Steve hosts the successful podcast "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart," where he shares inspiring stories about overcoming challenges through service.
Check out the Blog post here: The Power of Serving Before Selling
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In this episode of The Faces of Business, Shannon Carriere, HR Business Consultant at CarriereHR, discusses how business leaders can use HR to enable business growth.
Shannon is a seasoned HR professional with over a decade of experience in talent management and HR consulting. She has a proven track record of helping small businesses with 10-150 employees optimize their HR functions, resulting in improved employee performance and business growth.
Check out the Blog post here: Using HR to Enable Business Growth
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In this episode of The Faces of Business, Curtis May, Founder and Owner of Practical Wealth Solutions LLC., reveals timeless principles of wealth creation that empower business owners to achieve financial freedom.
Curtis is the Founder and Owner of Practical Wealth Solutions LLC. He brings over 35 years of experience in financial planning, focusing on strategies that have helped families and businesses build substantial wealth over generations. His insights are not just about accumulating wealth but also about smart wealth management that ensures long-term prosperity and security.
Check out the Blog post here: Principles of Wealth Creation for Business Owners
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In this episode of The Faces of Business, Patti Plough—The ESOP EVANGELIST—President of Excel Legacy Group, LLC, shares invaluable insights on how an ESOP may be a great way for you to protect your business legacy and how the ESOP made their business exit great.
Patti is a distinguished entrepreneur and business leader with over three decades of experience in healthcare and wellness. As the President of Excel Legacy Group, she specializes in guiding businesses through the transformative process of establishing Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), ensuring long-term
Check out the Blog post here: Protecting Your Business Legacy with an ESOP
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