Dr. Ian D. Brooks, the CEO and founder of Rhodes Smith Consulting - a Personal and Professional Development firm specializing In behavioral transformations - and the Author of Intention: Building Capabilities to Transform Your Story. For over 24yrs, Dr. Brooks' career has taken him from working in a clinical ward to organizations and people - with the goal of helping individuals build skills toward achieving new heights. His clients include Netflix, Shondaland, Bank of America, Guitar Center, Ni...
Dec 28, 2022•32 min•Ep. 67
Scott N. Schober is the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS), a 50-year-old New Jersey-based privately held company and leading provider of advanced, world-class wireless test, security, safety and cybersecurity solutions. As an experienced software engineer, Scott invented Berkeley’s cell phone detection tools used to enforce a ‘no cell phone policy’. These instruments are effectively used around the globe to find contraband cell phones smuggled into correctional, corporate, ...
Dec 06, 2022•48 min•Ep. 66
Purdeep Sangha is the world’s leader in Complete Strategic Advising. He is widely known as “The Strategist For Businessmen” and teaches men how to become THE COMPLETE MAN. His personal mission is to help men grow their businesses massively, increase their personal fulfillment in life and improve their relationships with their wife and kids. He is the founder behind the movement of men becoming mindful alpha males. Men who experience complete victory and have it all! As an award-winning author, e...
Oct 04, 2022•29 min•Ep. 65
Colleen Biggs is an Award-Winning Pioneer who empowers women to take the bold steps to Lead Up in their lives and in their businesses by stepping into the spotlight to expand their influence and attract more clients. She has extensive success and experience in Corporate America for over 30 years, consulting over 340 business start-ups, franchising, and voluntary national and local community service. She is an Elite Business Consultant that supports women to move from Surviving in their business ...
Sep 27, 2022•40 min•Ep. 64
Mike Ficara is a seasoned entrepreneur and consultant. His core focus is on the growth and scaling strategies for clients, in addition to expertise in personal brand building and social media strategy. He has had the opportunity to work in a variety of industries over his career going from the classroom to the boardroom. This vast experience provided insight into how people learn, leadership, and most importantly what motivates people to succeed. Through this, he has taken existing businesses an...
Sep 13, 2022•32 min•Ep. 63
Understanding small business finances is no easy feat. If you've been struggling to get your business finances under control then this video is for you. In this episode of the Big Picture Business Podcast, award-winning business financial coach, Young Money Podcast Host, and former banking executive Tracey Bissett dives into the Biggest Money Mistakes To Avoid as a Business Owner. Some of the topics covered include: • Biggest Mistakes Business Owners Make With Money • Saving Money as a Business ...
Mar 26, 2022•33 min•Ep. 62
Have trouble falling asleep? Are you needing to get better sleep? Wanting to fall asleep quickly and stay asleep longer? Sleep specialist Paige LeGault shares her simple and actionable approach to getting better sleep. We all need to sleep better. Whether it's you that's struggling to fall asleep or it's your kids, the sleep tips you learn in this episode of The Big Picture Business Podcast will make insomnia a thing of the past and show you how to sleep fast. If you're looking to improve your s...
Mar 17, 2022•28 min•Ep. 61
Todd Brown is widely considered the #1 authority on engineering profitable customer acquisition campaigns. Yet when you tell him his successes, he's quick to move the subject off him and onto strategies to help you in your business. As down to earth as Todd is, his expertise shines through at every moment. This episode of the Big Picture Business Podcast is crammed full of actionable insights from one of the most sought-after marketing experts other experts go to when they need help with their o...
Mar 09, 2022•50 min•Ep. 60
Dominica and Rory answer the question that's been all the BPB Podcast fan's minds... Is the podcast going away? The answer might surprise you!
Mar 01, 2022•10 min•Ep. 59
Are you starting a business? Wondering what are some mistakes you should avoid in order to be as efficient as possible? In todays episode we will talk to you about the top mistakes you should avoid when starting a business, according to Google, and giving your our opinions on whether we think you should or shouldn’t be avoiding when starting your a business! Others topics discussed: Should you have a business plan Why you NEED testimonials Should you use brick and mortar strategies? The importan...
Dec 10, 2021•36 min•Ep. 58
How are the experiences you had influencing other people? In this episode, we have a very special guest, Michael Unbroken! Author of Think Unbroken, who is here to share with us his success story! In this video we go over Micheal's life, the events he's been through, and how those events have shaped him into the person he is today. We go over difficult choices he had to make and why he decided to make those choices. We also talk about the importance of knowing your worth and investing in yoursel...
Nov 10, 2021•48 min•Ep. 57
Facebook recently announced its new name, META. With the release of META on the horizon, it's time to start thinking about what this virtual, and augmented reality world will mean for society. So we ask the questions, how will the Metaverse affect us and how can it enhance the way we live. In this episode, we talk about what is The Metaverse and also share some scary thoughts and predictions that may be too close to reality within a decade. Other topics discussed: - How will this affect the new ...
Nov 06, 2021•39 min•Ep. 56
On today's episode, we discuss a topic that is changing the way people run their businesses. Intelligent Automation! We go over what is intelligent automation, the benefits of intelligent automation, how AI is transforming businesses and what it can do for your business to save you time and money! Other topics discussed: Is this taking away from jobs How AI can help with writers' block and creativity Combining AI with human component Different AI softwares you can start using today Learn more ab...
Oct 25, 2021•36 min•Ep. 55
In this episode we have 2 very special guests Brian & Maryann Remsburg and they are here to talk to us about how you can make life more adventurous. What exactly adventure means and how you can find it by stepping out of your comfort zone. Watch the full interview on YouTube or listen and learn their story, what made them want to live a more adventurous life, and how this helped them become life coaches. Other topics discussed: • How and when they met • The importance of stepping out of your...
Oct 19, 2021•24 min•Ep. 54
This is Episode #53 of the Big Picture Bussiness podcast and today we will be discussing the truth behind facebook's 6-hour outage, The whistleblower, and why FB, IG & WhatsApp were down. Watch the full video to better understand what exactly happened, how Facebook was affected and what this means for the future of social media! Other topics discussed: • How people reacted to the outage. • How ads have become so important. • How much money Facebook lost. • How social media has affected us. •...
Oct 13, 2021•35 min•Ep. 53
This is Episode #52 of the Big Picture Business podcast and we have a very special guest, Eric Fisher, who is here to talk to us about sales. The importance of sales, How understanding sales can help you improve your business, sales management, and much more! Watch the interview and learn how Eric has made over $18 million in sales in the last 12 years! Other topics discussed: • The importance of using the correct sales language • Eric's Book and programs • Trends in sales management • The impor...
Oct 06, 2021•48 min•Ep. 52
This is episode #51 of the Big Picture Business Podcast. Today we are here to talk to you about growing your business with Social Video Marketing & how this marketing strategy can help you with your brand. There are some things that we do that we don't even know are considered video marketing. Watch the full episode and see how social video marketing can help your business! Other topics discussed: • Video formats for other social media platforms • Equipment for recording videos • How to make...
Sep 28, 2021•35 min•Ep. 51
On this episode of The Big Picture Business Podcast we celebrate our one year anniversary since staring the podcast and we take a look back on some of our favorite moments from each episode. We also share share a sneak peak of what's to come from our incredible guests, as well as some exciting BPB news! You can always watch our episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bigpicturebusinesspodcast And be sure to connect with us on Instagram! https://instagram.com/bigpicturebusinesspodcast...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 50
On this episode of the Big Picture Business Podcast, we had the amazing opportunity to speak with like-minded entrepreneur and fellow digital marketing enthusiast, Steven Adelmund. Steven helps business leaders, entrepreneurs and solopreneurs create winning digital strategies to map and meet their goals. Steven is also the host of The Deep Gripping Reality podcast, which offers weekly insights, tips, and tricks from the bleeding-edge of digital marketing! Learn why Steven recently left his day j...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 49
This week on the Big Picture Business Podcast, we discuss the vital topic of Pricing and Discounts! We promise the episode is way more exciting than it sounds.... Learn when and what to discount, how to price accordingly for your company and ways that you can avoid detrimental discounts that won’t have a negative impact on your bottom line. Other topics discussed: Loyalty reward programs How to use a giveaway to boost exposure Understanding gift cards as liabilities When to use bonus offers to e...
Sep 03, 2021•38 min•Ep. 48
On this episode of the Big Picture Business Podcast, we had the opportunity to sit down with Real Estate Investor and business owner, Anthane Richie to discuss smart invest tips and advice. Anthane is currently an active duty member in the U.S. Navy. Him and his wife, Amyra share three beautiful kids and reside in Virginia. Anthane and Amyra are also the founders of Strong Homes Properties where they manage multifamily residential properties. Anthane also is the podcast host of: Rich State of Mi...
Aug 24, 2021•44 min•Ep. 47
On this Episode of the Big Picture Business Podcast, we're talking all about Customer Retention Strategies. Throughout our careers, clients have consistently asked for ways to retain their customers, rather than market to new ones. Which makes sense, because if you've been in business for awhile you'll know that spending marketing dollars on new clients can get extremely expensive. So in this episode, we share a few strategies that we teach our clients on how to keep your customers coming back a...
Aug 17, 2021•40 min•Ep. 46
Join us as we chat with aspiring actor turned electronics engineer turned entrepreneur and business owner, Mike Maynard! Mike is the Managing Director/CEO of the Napier Group, a $7M PR and marketing agency for B2B technology companies. He is a self-confessed geek who loves talking about technology. He believes that combining the measurement, accountability, and innovation that he learned as an engineer with a passion for communicating internationally means Napier can help clients achieve their m...
Aug 10, 2021•35 min•Ep. 45
This week on the Big Picture Business Podcast we sat down with Dr. Benjamin Ritter. Dr. Benjamin Ritter is a leadership and career coach, regional learning manager for YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization), national speaker, podcaster, author, mentor, and passionate about guiding others in finding, creating, and sustaining a career they love. Other topics from this episode include: Insightful firsthand strategies from moving from a 9-5 day job to becoming a successful entrepreneur How to stay foc...
Aug 04, 2021•37 min•Ep. 44
On this episode of the Big Picture Business Podcast Rory and Dominica had the pleasure of interviewing Tatiana Tsior. As an author, podcaster, and business owner, Tatiana Tsoir, CPA and founder of Linza Advisors is much more than an accountant. She’s a numbers expert with over 15 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and business owners become the boss of their bottom line. Tatiana is now committed to sharing her expertise with a broader audience to empower those overwhelmed and confused wit...
Jul 27, 2021•39 min•Ep. 43
On this episode of the Big Picture Business Podcast we had the opportunity to chat with Forbes 30 under 30 venture capitalist, Victoria Song. Victoria Song is a leadership advisor to visionary founders, billionaire CEOs, and celebrities. A Forbes 30 Under 30 investor and Yale and Harvard alumna, Victoria has helped her clients achieve multi-billion dollar exits, write patents in 24 hours, and more. She is the author of the new book, Bending Reality, designed to help readers tap into their hidden...
Jul 13, 2021•40 min•Ep. 42
Welcome back to Part 2 of Scheduling for Success! In the continuation of Scheduling for Success, Dominica and Rory discuss the value of planning, (might seem obvious - but you have to listen to find out why this is everything) How to design the right morning and evening routine and how to optimize and prioritize your schedule so that you can have more time doing what you love most. Other episode highlights: Should you really get dressed first thing in the morning? Questions you should be asking ...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 41
Have you been searching for that perfect work/life balance? Trying to remember all the many things you need to accomplish every day? Everything from client zoom meetings, those emails you need to respond to, that call you need to remember to make at 1:00pm, (wait was that your time or theirs?) That doctors appointment at 4:00pm, the kids soccer game, laundry, oh yeah and don't forget to feed the dog or yourself for that matter! (And of course the kids...don't forget to feed them). Seriously, it'...
Jun 15, 2021•41 min•Ep. 40
On this episode of The Big Picture Business Podcast, Rory and Dominica sit down with the world’s first Chief Googlization Officer, and Top 5 Global Thought Leader on HR and Future of Work, Ira Wolfe Ira S Wolfe is a “Millennial trapped in a Baby Boomer body." He is president of Poised for the Future Company, founder of Success Performance Solutions, a TEDx Speaker, host of Geeks Geezers Googlization podcast, and frequent presenter at SHRM conferences and meetings. Ira's podcast Geeks Geezers Goo...
Jun 09, 2021•45 min•Ep. 39
Are you wondering if your brand and business model make everyone feel included? Think about this for a moment... you might be unintentionally excluding large demographics, and in turn, loosing out on large profits by not thinking diversely... In this episode of the Big Picture Business Podcast, we go over some obvious (and some not so obvious) ways that you can effortless diversify your business and grow your brand. Other topics discussed: What is inclusive marketing? Generational inclusive mark...
Jun 01, 2021•25 min•Ep. 38
