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The Positive Polarity Podcast

The Positive Polarity Podcast is a business podcast that talks about the intersection of business growth and personal growth. Each week, some of the top minds in business share their experiences, but from a unique and interesting perspective. We talk about things like blind spots, self-awareness, soft skills, and other things that are not mentioned much in the corporate world. Our goal is to provide you, the listener, with some new insights into everyday business issues and with a positive spin. You will leave better than you came.
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Episodes

Creating Connections With Conor Cunneen, The IrishmanSpeaks

Conor Cunneen, the IrishmanSpeaks joins The Positive Polarity Podcast this week to discuss the art of connecting with your audience. Whether you are speaking to 1,000 people at an event or 5 people in your weekly meeting, forging a connection can transform the experience and captivate your listeners. Conor shares his CHAPS Concept as a way to foster meaningful connections. Join us for this lively episode as Conor shares insights from his journey spanning Ireland to Chicago!

Jun 25, 202452 min

Are You Underselling Yourself?

Naomi-Rose Everly joins us this week to talk about how to avoid underselling yourself on your LinkedIn profile. Naomi and Dave discuss different strategies for your LinkedIn profile and how to build relationships and add value for others. She provides some tips for creating your brand persona and maintaining credibility so that potential clients see you as their preferred business partner.

Jun 18, 202455 min

Are You The Best Version Of Yourself?

This week Dave Molenda talks with Sherman Perryman, founder of Militant Grind, about becoming the best version of yourself. Sherman shares his entrepreneurial journey and what led him to mindset coaching. He and Dave discuss achieving sustainable and transformative change and how we are all on a continuous journey to become a better version of ourselves.

Jun 11, 202449 min

How To Disagree While Maintaining Respect

Join Dave Molenda as he talks with Philip Blackett, entrepreneuer, author and family man. Dave and Philip talk about owning your dream business and then they shift gears to talk about his book, “Disagree Without Disrespect.” Philip delivers an insightful message on fostering openness and receptivity towards individuals with differing opinions.

Jun 04, 202454 min

Delivering An Excellent Customer Experience With House Of Harley Owner Jeff Binkert

How important is customer service in your business? In this week’s episode, Dave talks with Jeff Binkert, owner of the House of Harley in Milwaukee, about offering a great customer experience. Jeff also talks about his leadership style and the team he works with daily that creates Harley’s exceptional customer experience.

May 28, 202439 min

Your Voice Is Your Strongest Tool

Join us this week as we talk with Antoniette Roze, CEO of WPC Agency, about expanding your impact and accelerating your success. Antoniette is a cancer survivor since the age of 16 and she shares how she found her passion to change her world. She and Dave talk about using your voice to grow your brand and she gives some secret weapons to captivate your audience.

May 21, 202455 min

Business Franchising With Expert John Hewitt

John Hewitt, The Great-Grandaddy of Tax, joins the Positive Polarity Podcast this week. John is the founder of Loyalty Brands, Jackson Hewitt, Liberty Tax, and Zoomin Groomin just to name a few! Dave and John talk about franchising and developing a system of doing business to run a successful franchise. John challenges us to set stretch goals and dream big.

May 14, 202444 min

Closing The Deal With Sales Expert Glenn Poulos

Join us this week as we talk about sales with Glenn Poulos. Glenn shares his entrepreneurial journey with us and highlights many tips and tricks from his book Never Sit in the Lobby . Glenn and Dave talk about being memorable, always having something in your hand and on your mind, closing the deal and so much more. If you are in the sales world, this is a great episode for you!

May 07, 202450 min

Attracting Profitable Prospects

Brandon Barnum, CEO at HOA.com, joins the Positive Polarity Podcast this week to talk about how to attract profitable prospects. Brandon and Dave walk through the 7 laws of raving referrals and talk about how to add value to your customer. If you are looking for tips on prospecting and gaining profitable referrals, this is a great episode for you!

Apr 30, 202455 min

Scaling Your Business With Expert Scott Ritzheimer

Join us this week as we talk about scaling your business and the roadmap to entrepreneurial success with Scott Ritzheimer. Dave and Scott talk about building and scaling a new business, learning how to lead a team and finding joy through it all.

Apr 23, 202457 min

Living A Life Of Power, Passion And Prosperity With Dr. Jay LaGuardia

Dr. Jay LaGuardia joins the Positive Polarity Podcast this week to discuss his TriplePLife – power, passion and prosperity. He and Dave talk about success in owning a business, the power of your mind and thoughts and creating balance in your life. Dr. Jay comments on core values and goals and how to keep those forefront in your mind, letting them guide your thoughts and decisions.

Apr 16, 202445 min

Doing Life And Business On Your Own Terms

Jeff Giagnocavo joins us this week to talk about doing life and business on your own terms. He is the founder at The Big Ticket Life and he and Dave talk about entrepreneurship and Jeff’s core values for leadership. They discuss how to grow your business, provide great customer service and doing it all the way you want to do it.

Apr 09, 202453 min

No More Excuses

Andy Weins - veteran, business owner, author, and podcaster - joins Dave Molenda to talk about how to positively make an impact in the world. They talk about everything from discipline and priorities to perspective and opportunities to pickleball and volleyball. Andy has several challenges throughout so be sure to not miss this powerful episode!

Apr 02, 202448 min

The Power Of Your Words

When is the last time you said, “I can’t"? Jothy Rosenberg joins the Positive Polarity Podcast this week with an inspiring story of turning a traumatic childhood experience into a life of “I can”. Join Jothy and Dave as they talk about entrepreneurship and the 5 essentials for any start-up. Jothy has an amazing story, including 9 start-ups in 35 years and he shares his expertise and lessons learned with us this week. Don’t miss this uplifting and challenging episode!

Mar 26, 202458 min

Unleash. Unlock. Unchain.

In this week’s episode, Dena Patton talks about ways to unleash your greatness, unlock your purpose and unchain your profits. Dena shares her path to entrepreneurship, her dream for freedom and the mistakes she has made along the way. Her and Dave talk about mastering a new level of mindset and shifting your purpose to greatness.

Mar 19, 202447 min

What Does Financial Freedom Mean To You?

Jeff Kikel joins Dave Molenda this week to talk about financial planning and Jeff’s “Freedom Day.” Jeff is on a mission to help others achieve their Freedom Day to bring them personal and financial freedom. Dave and Jeff also discuss the 3 secrets for a successful business and Jeff gives advice for those looking to become an entrepreneur.

Mar 12, 202444 min

Strategies For Developing A Growth Mindset

What is keeping you from double digit growth? Dave Molenda and Barbara Spector discuss that question this week as they talk about strategies for developing a growth mindset. Barbara and Dave talk about how to hire, develop and retain top talent, specifically in the sales world. Barbara also offers some tips to attract and keep top performers on your team.

Mar 05, 202450 min

Do The People Around You Lift You Up?

This week, Dave Molenda is joined by Brook Bishop and they talk about a “gym membership for your mind.” Brook is on a mission to help others increase the quality of their life and step into their true power of greatness. Dave and Brook discuss how to elevate your peer group, being a driver versus a passenger, and the Core 4 in business. Do not miss this amazing episode!

Feb 27, 202446 min

Growing Your Business with Sonya Shelton

Sonya Shelton joins the Positive Polarity Podcast to talk about growing your business and how to incorporate vision, purpose and strategy into the growth. Her and Dave discuss a clear business culture and starting with your “why.” Sonya also talks about her entrepreneurial journey, her time at Disney, Red Thread Leadership, burnout and so much more!

Feb 20, 202444 min

Making The Best Decisions With Robin Hills

Robin Hills joins us this week to discuss emotional intelligence and making better decisions. Robin and Dave talk about EI in the workplace, including sales, human resources and leadership roles. They discuss the importance of emotional intelligence and how being emotionally intelligent can lead to you making more money at your job. Dave and Robin also talk about triggers and how to mitigate those and respond correctly to them.

Feb 13, 202445 min

Is Your Sales Team A Sales Machine?

Nigel Green joins the Positive Polarity Podcast this week to talk about sales teams. He and Dave discuss how to hire a salesperson and the correct questions to ask during an interview. Nigel also offers some advice to use during the hiring process. If you are leading a sales team or looking to hire a new salesperson, this is the episode for you!

Feb 06, 202447 min

Investing In Your Sales Team

Are you looking to hire a new salesperson? How can you find the right person for that sales position? Join Dave Molenda and his guest, Theodore Fluck, as they discuss how to hire and train a successful salesperson. They talk about common mistakes when hiring a salesperson and how to properly invest in that individual so they can hit their sales goals and create revenue for the company.

Jan 30, 202447 min

Get Out Of Your Own Way!

Phoebe Pierpoint, founder and CEO of Your Life Architect, joins the Positive Polarity Podcast this week as her and Dave talk about what is standing in your way right now. They talk about two different types of people and how changing your mindset is the key to being successful in business and in life. They discuss thriving versus surviving and some self-care strategies to develop new habits and a new way of thinking.

Jan 23, 202447 min

Create Your Workplace Culture By Design

Our guest this week is Dr. Randy Ross, Founder and Chief Enthusiasm Officer at Remarkable! Dr. Randy and Dave talk about culture in today’s workplace and how to create a positive culture by design and not default. They discuss the 4 “maxims of value creation” and how employee experience dictates customer experience.

Jan 16, 202450 min

Celebrating 200 Episodes with Special Guest Football Legend Montee Ball Jr.

This week, it is our honor to hang out with Montee Ball for our 200th episode! Montee played for the UW-Madison Badgers in college and the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots in the NFL. He had an amazing record-setting career in college but fell to his addiction soon after and shares his experiences and journey through his addiction. Montee is a recovery coach and has a passion to help adolescents with addiction and mental health. Join Dave and Montee as they talk about football, support on...

Jan 09, 202445 min

What Is Your Company’s Superpower?

Cynthia Matheny joins us this week to discuss all things DISC. She and Dave talk about different behavioral styles and how these effect leadership and sales. Cynthia discusses what one of the most valuable parts of a company is and how to use DISC as a resource. She and Dave examine the different aspects of DISC and how to incorporate DISC into your every day life, at work and at home.

Jan 02, 202454 min

How To Sell More By Using The Right Words With Your Customer

Paul Ross, author of Subtle Words That Sell , joins Dave on the Positive Polarity Podcast this week. As a hypnotist, Paul has a unique perspective on the sales process, and he shares some of his ideas and tips with us. Paul talks about choosing the right words to open doors and building trust and rapport with your audience. He also talks about some words to not use when selling to your customers. Join us for a great episode of out of the box thinking for sales professionals.

Dec 26, 202342 min

Are You Self-Sabotaging Your Business?

Join us this week as we talk with Tomas Keenan, author, podcast host and founder of Step It Up Academy. Tomas talks about how and why you self-sabotage your business and how to bring balance back to your life. He and Dave discuss working on the business and how systematizing your business can bring in more money and give you more freedom.

Dec 19, 202344 min

Building A Better Business

Are you interested in building a better business? Join us this week as we talk about how to intentionally master your business with William Buist. He and Dave discuss honing in on your talent and being intentional with your business. William shares his business audit and other ideas to help you build a better business.

Dec 12, 202334 min

Having A Single Seat Mindset With Fighter Pilot Dominic Teich

Fighter pilot Dominic Teich joins the Positive Polarity Podcast this week as he and Dave discuss being intentional and leveraging what you already know. Dominic is a self-proclaimed underdog who started flying at 16 and he shares his story with us, including some wisdom he has learned along the way.

Dec 05, 202341 min
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