Business is a series of experiences we should learn from. If we stop learning, we fall behind. Those are the themes behind both of today’s guests on All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett. Today’s first guest is Evan Dash, CEO of StoreBound a company that sells small home appliances to stores nationwide and their slogan is “Happiness is Homemade.” Evan worked his way up through the retail ranks, eventually landing executive job at Macy’s before striking out on his own. Evan talks about why leaving c...
May 06, 2020•53 min•Season 5Ep. 227
"Get Back to Work” week continues on All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett with two guests focusing on different ways companies should focus on getting ready to get back to business. First, we hop into the F.A.S.T. lane with innovation expert Stephen Shapiro. It used to be that innovation was all about creating products, now it’s all about solving problems. COVID-19 is showing businesses there are a lot of questions out there and creative answers are needed to solve problems. Both Stephen and Jeffr...
May 05, 2020•48 min•Season 5Ep. 226
We’re kicking off “Get America Back to Work” week with two heavyweights in their respective industries. Healthcare is in the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic. We all know where to go if we need treatment, but few of us understand the complex healthcare ecosystem. Cost is a big concern for customers, employers, and hospitals and today’s first guest is trying to change that. Nelson Griswold is Managing Director, NextGen Benefits Network where he helps businesses get the coverage their employ...
May 04, 2020•52 min•Season 5Ep. 225
In this episode of All Business, Jeffrey talks with two veterans of different industries, who happen to also be old friends, to talk about how timing is everything in business and comedy. Long-time TV host, entrepreneur, and best-selling book author, JJ Ramberg, joins Jeffrey to talk about business. You may recognize JJ from her run as host of Your Business, the second longest running program in MSNBC history. Now that she’s away from the camera, JJ is focusing on her businesses, including her n...
May 01, 2020•52 min•Season 5Ep. 224
On today’s All Business Live! with Jeffrey Hayzlett, we tackle two issues in the headlines: healthcare and cybersecurity, both untamed frontiers in different ways. Our first guest, Deb Ault, founder and president of AIMM (Ault International Medical Management) gives listeners a dose of reality on our current healthcare system. She says COVID-19 has turned healthcare into the wild, wild west creating pandemonium among business owners. She says that while not all of us will get sick, the expense o...
Apr 30, 2020•51 min•Season 5Ep. 223
This episode of All Business Live is all about building up your bottom line, but in different ways. If you’ve ever wanted to break through to top c-suite leaders, you’ll want to listen to Jeffrey’s conversation with Nathan Kievman the CEO of The Linked Strategies Group. Nathan talks about why relationships are key, in business and in life and why messaging has to be a big part of the conversation. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, you can’t afford not to be authentic. Nathan also offers tips on...
Apr 29, 2020•47 min•Season 5Ep. 222
It doesn’t take much to amaze your customers, you just have to keep them happy. That’s the advice from today’s first guest, Shep Hyken, the Chief Amazement Officer at Shepard Presentations. Now is the time to continue to build the relationships with old customers, reconnect with past clients and don’t forget honesty is always the best policy. Shep says it’s times like these that magnify what’s right or wrong about your company. He also tells Jeffrey why building a “cult of the customer” is a goo...
Apr 28, 2020•47 min•Season 5Ep. 221
The world will be different once we’re through the COVID-19 pandemic and both guests today say it will be better. First up is branding and image consultant, Sheila Anderson. Not only has she trademarked the term “Return On Image” (ROI), she’s a best-selling author who has helped many businesses build their brand by developing their personal image. Sheila reminds us that even though we’re working from home, you’re still at work. Dress like it. Every video-conference call is an opportunity to make...
Apr 27, 2020•48 min•Season 5Ep. 220
If you have aspirational goals for yourself before, during, or after the pandemic, this episode of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett is a must-listen. Jennifer Dorsey, Editorial Director for Entrepreneur Press, joins Jeffrey to talk about the business of business books. Jennifer covers everything from the basics you need to know before you put pen to paper and why writing needs become a habit. She talks about what it takes to get your book proposal to her desk as well as the challenges and oppo...
Apr 24, 2020•51 min•Season 5Ep. 219
Battleship week is coming to a close. We hope you’ve taken with you some key insights from highly-decorated, battle-tested military leaders. However, before we wrap, we have 2 great leaders sharing their keynotes with us about placing the mission first, never accepting defeat, never quitting, or leaving anyone behind and why it’s important to take care of ourselves to become better leaders. Today we have Dr. Gary McGrath, CEO of Statarius & U.S. Army Veteran & Bob Pizzini, CEO of iFly Vi...
Apr 23, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 218
Today is Day THREE of Battleship Week and our guest was none other than the first female F-14 Tomcat pilot, Carey Lohrenz. She was generous enough to share her thoughts about lessons learned from the cockpit in a keynote address earlier. Carey shares the practical principles she learned in the Navy and how it all relates to business. Find out why she says 80% is good enough, how a cocktail napkin can save your business, how it’s OK to feel fear, and the importance of a debrief is good for the en...
Apr 22, 2020•55 min•Season 5Ep. 217
As we continue with Battleship Week, we are rolling with such great leaders. Retired Rear Admiral, Paul Becker, joins us for the first part of the show talking about what makes for a successful leader, and his journey from the battleship to the boardroom. Paul also covered his T3 principles for leadership -- Teamwork, Tone, and Tenacity. He even added a fourth “T” – listen to find out what that is. Another retired Rear Admiral, Cindy Thebaud, joins Jeffrey for the second half of the show. Cindy ...
Apr 21, 2020•55 min•Season 5Ep. 216
This week we're plotting a new course. We’re highlighting key lessons from the C-Suite Network Online Battleship leadership forum. Jeffrey's first guest is Commander Mike Abrashoff, who at age 36 led the USS Benfold, and was able to turn around the ship – from worst to first – using the same crew. How was he able to accomplish that? He’ll tell us about that, the traits every great leader should have, and his biggest leadership lessons on this episode of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett. Join t...
Apr 20, 2020•52 min•Season 5Ep. 215
Water is something most Americans take for granted, but it’s a precious commodity around the world. Grant Page, the Founder and President of Magna Imperio Systems joins Jeffrey for the first half of this episode of All Business Live! Grant talks bout how his time in the military got him thinking about the importance and business of water. Not only does Grant’s company use top technology to treat water and save energy, he’s helping bring useable water to communities that need it around the world....
Apr 17, 2020•45 min•Season 5Ep. 214
Work is changing. Millions are working from home, while others are looking for work. These are just some of the changes both of our guests deal with every day on the front lines of business. Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., President and CEO of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) joins Jeffrey for the first half of the show to talk about putting the ‘humanity’ in human resources. While there is a lot of turmoil in the working world right now, many companies are doing everything they can to invest...
Apr 16, 2020•51 min•Season 5Ep. 213
AB 212 Live! Leading During a Slow-Moving Train Wreck with George Brunt and Dr. Gleb Tsipursky Busy people stay busy, even in the midst of a slow-moving train wreck. While both guests on today’s All Business Live with Jeffrey Hayzlett come from different perspectives, they shared similar messages. Up first is George Brunt, founder of Business Legal Management. Jeffrey and George talk about how all businesses need to work through the ‘captains of no’ -- whether it’s inside your company or an outs...
Apr 15, 2020•48 min•Season 5Ep. 212
Now is not the time to sell, now is the time to listen to your customers. That theme forms the foundation of both guests on this episode of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett. Our first guest, Mark Boundy the CEO of Boundy Consulting and author of “Radical Value: Elevate Your Company – and Career – by Unleashing the Power Within Customer Centricity.” Jeffrey and Mark get real about how salespeople stink at understanding what a customer values, and those that do are on the sales varsity squad. Th...
Apr 14, 2020•45 min•Season 5Ep. 211
Now is the time to turn your “should do” list into “must dos”. Today’s first guest, Brandon Steiner, is a titan in the sports memorabilia world -- best known for buying the old Yankee Stadium and selling it piece-by-piece to collectors around the world. Brandon says now is the best time to reset your mindset, figure out what you might have missed, and find opportunities. He also says doing nothing during this pandemic isn’t an option for you or your business -- there’s always something you can d...
Apr 13, 2020•49 min•Season 5Ep. 210
Now is not the time to be a pushy salesperson, but it is a great time to strengthen your relationships and build your brand. Today on All Business Live! Jeffrey speaks with best-selling author and brand builder, David Meerman Scott. David wrote the book how to create rabid fans and says now is the best time to keep your ‘tribe’ engaged, but you’ve got to do it the right way. They discuss the importance of being authentic, and “newsjacking.” In the second half of this episode, C. Lee Smith, Found...
Apr 10, 2020•46 min•Season 5Ep. 209
On this episode of All Business Live with Jeffrey Hayzlett, we have two guests that can help you navigate the stress of spending all this time at home and how to practice mindfulness. Our first guest, licensed family therapist & podcast host, Colleen O’Grady, gives practical tips on dialing down the drama with your family. Colleen’s biggest piece of advice is creating a schedule, but remain flexible as well as defining boundaries. These may be unprecedented times, but this may be one of the ...
Apr 09, 2020•50 min•Season 5Ep. 208
AB 207 Live! Real Estate Rockstars and Brand Gurus Today on All Business Live!, host Jeffrey Hayzlett talks with two experts covering two different parts of our economy – real estate and marketing. We kick off the episode with Aaron Amuchastegui, host of the C-Suite Radio show “Real Estate Rockstars.” Jeffrey and Aaron talked about the opportunities the COVID-19 pandemic could create in real estate and what you need to do if you get behind on your mortgage. Aaron also talked about how he and his...
Apr 08, 2020•38 min•Season 5Ep. 207
In this episode, Jeffrey talks to two powerful women in business who will motivate you to get Adelante (move ahead). Beth Comstock starts us off with a master class on confidence and reinvention. As a former CMO and Vice Chair of General Electric, she has reinvented herself numerous times – even now. Her advice is stay optimistic but be realistic about the way forward. Beth also said in the chaos there is opportunity, but it’s hard to wrap your head around a situation you can’t control. Nely Gal...
Apr 07, 2020•50 min•Season 5Ep. 206
Discipline is important, in business and in the gym. Nobody knows this like today’s first guest, Nick Best -- one of the stars of the History Channel’s Strongest Man in History. Heroic feats seem to run in Nick’s family. Nick’s wife, Callie, is an Emergency Room nurse in Las Vegas, working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. On the second half of the show, Chip Conley, Founder of Modern Elder Academy and Strategic Advisor for Airbnb joins Jeffrey. They talked about how it’s important for...
Apr 06, 2020•48 min•Season 5Ep. 205
Today’s All Business Live! with Jeffrey Hayzlett is all about money, from two different perspectives. First up, Craig Dunkerley the CEO and Founding Partner of BG Wealth Group in Toronto, talking to Jeffrey about the opportunities COVID-19 could create in real estate. Also, how we should remain conservative and pay attention to the money decisions during this time. For the second half, Wolfgang Koester the Chief Evangelist at Kyriba joined Jeffrey to talk about cash and forecasting liquidity. Th...
Apr 03, 2020•49 min•Season 5Ep. 204
In this action-packed edition of All Business Live, Jeffrey talks with Dr. Rachel MK Headley, CEO of Rose Group Intl. and Joe Swinger, CEO of the Silver Linings Network, LLC. During the first conversation, Rachel and Jeffrey talk about navigating through the new normal’s stress, isolation, and how understanding your team’s personality types will help your company become more productive. Then Joe joins the conversation to talk about the 'VIP treatment' -- how to be vibrant, make a difference, and...
Apr 02, 2020•46 min•Season 5Ep. 203
Jeffery welcomes two knock-out guests on today’s All Business Live! First up is Jeffrey Hirsch, CEO & Chief Market Strategist, Hirsch Holdings & Editor-in-Chief, Stock Trader’s Almanac. The Jeffreys talk about more than taking the long-view with your investments, but what the country is doing to keep things moving. Our next guest is Steve Lishansky, CEO of Optimize International. Jeffrey and Steve talk about how business leaders need to stay safe, stay healthy, and stay sane these days. ...
Apr 01, 2020•53 min•Season 5Ep. 202
Manufacturing and the supply chain are now more important than ever. From toilet paper to ventilators, factories find themselves center stage during the COVID-19 crisis. On this episode of All Business Live!, Jeffrey talks with Alan Davis about the unique position the manufacturing sector finds itself in during the pandemic. Alan is President and CEO of i5 Services and chair of the C-Suite Network Manufacturing Council. Jeffrey and Alan talk about how the physical distancing between manufacturer...
Mar 31, 2020•28 min•Season 5Ep. 201
"The Mooch" speaks and you want to hear what he has to say. Anthony Scaramucci is a successful businessman and entrepreneur, but most Americans know him as President Trump’s short-lived White House Communications Director. During this episode of "All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett," Scaramucci talks about how he got into politics, his tumultuous time in The White House, and his call for unity across the political spectrum. Note: This episode contains explicit language some might find offensive. ...
Mar 31, 2020•27 min•Season 5Ep. 200
Even in this uncertain time, you can control your mood and take care of yourself. That may be the biggest takeaway from our first All Business Live! Today Jeffrey sat down with the best-selling Author of Chicken Soup for the Soul Jack Canfield and Erik Christoffersen, Managing Director of Tiedmann Advisors. While Jack talked about controlling your emotions, Erik got into the nitty-gritty on how you need to be transparent with your business finances now and when business returns to normal. Connec...
Mar 23, 2020•46 min•Season 5Ep. 199
Ben Midgley looked in the mirror one day and knew he needed to get healthy. That realization began a career-long journey in the fitness industry. Ben started from the bottom, wiping down machines, and worked his way to the top. He’s now the CEO and founding partner of Crunch Franchise, a nationwide chain of gyms. Ben and Jeffrey talk about fitness, business, and whom Ben serves. The customer or the franchisee. On this episode of All Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Mar 18, 2020•30 min•Season 5Ep. 198
