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The Snow Magazine Podcast

Michael Zawackiwww.snowmagazineonline.com
Snow Magazine is the leading business management publication serving the North American snow and ice management industry. Editor and host Mike Zawacki provides insightful, enlightening and entertaining interviews with industry insiders and management professionals who provide real-world tips on how to improve business operations and increase profitability.
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Episodes

Entering Career 3.0 Ep. 18

Leaving the family business for the consulting world, Joe Kujawa talks about the challenges of the last year and the next leg of his journey.

Jun 12, 201932 minEp. 18

Fight Workplace Zombies Ep. 17

Their apathy is viral, turning good workers into lumbering, under-performing masses. Workplace consultant Kate Zabriskie explains how to tamp out workplace zombieism while there’s still time.

May 28, 201917 minEp. 17

Get What You Want Ep. 16

Good negotiation is a healthy process where everyone leaves the table feeling good about the outcome, themselves, and most importantly – each other. Business coach Mike Hourigan joins The Snow Magazine Podcast to talk about the art of negotiating, including the three words you never use, and losing and getting back into a position of power. Mike is a featured speaker at this year's Executive Summit . Register today to hear Mike talk in depth about how to remain confident by staying in control of...

May 16, 201913 minEp. 16

M&A Mistakes Ep. 15

Deal broker Roman Basi outlines common pitfalls misguided business owners make when they attempt a merger or acquisition on their own. Roman is a featured speaker at this year's Executive Summit , where he will present the fundamental concepts of buying or selling a business and shares real-world strategies used to minimize the legal and tax implications to US business owners....

May 16, 201911 minEp. 15

State of Insurance Ep. 14

Noah Sherman, regional vice president at Mills Insurance, gives the snow industry state of insurance and and outlines three liability issues to consider protecting against before the start of next season.

May 07, 201924 minEp. 14

Overcome Negativity In Sales Ep. 13

Sales coach Weldon Long, a featured speaker at the 2019 ASCA's Executive Summit , provides critical tips to successfully retain existing clients and gain the attention -- and business -- of new customers. CLICK HERE to take advantage of Executive Summit's early bird pricing and hear the rest of Weldon's inspiring story, as well as his sales coaching.

Apr 30, 201918 minEp. 13

A Strategic Plan For You Ep. 12

Leaders must plan for their own development. Consultant Tra Williams outlines the strategic benefits of developing along with your growing company.

Apr 11, 201929 minEp. 12

The State of Slip And Fall Ep. 11

Accredited Snow Contractors Association General Counsel Josh Ferguson reports in on slip-and-fall activity, emerging legal trends, and vulnerabilities with snow and ice documentation.

Mar 22, 201920 minEp. 11

Leadership DNA Ep. 10

Biz coach John Waid says leaders aren’t the people you’re forced to follow, but those you want to follow. How to identify who has the right stuff.

Mar 12, 201917 min

Conversation Without Confrontation Ep. 09

Managers often avoid the possible confrontation that comes with offering constructive criticism. Business coach David Chinsky shares 7 steps to follow for constructive feedback that’s positive, useful and improves your company.

Mar 12, 201935 minEp. 9

New Home, Sweet Home Ep. 08

Mr. Winter’s Josh Przygocki shares the problems he overcame and the business lessons he learned moving his businesses into its new headquarters.

Mar 12, 201930 minEp. 8

Survive A Terrible Winter Ep. 07

Too little, and even too much winter, takes a toll on your bottom line. Robert Holmes has a solution that could save your snow ops from going bust during an inclement winter. He provides weather risk solutions to a broad portfolio of snow industry clients. Weather insurance may keep your ops in the black, but at the very least it’s a policy that pays out in peace of mind.

Jan 10, 201927 min

Through Thick and Thin Ep. 06

Trader Interactive’s Amanda Ayala provides insider tips to improve the relationship with your rental equipment dealer and strengthen your snow ops.

Jan 10, 201913 min

Meet Your Shovel Crew Ep. 02

This winter, snow contractors are sending robots into the field to do the job they can't find people to do anymore. Left Hand Robotics CEO Terry Olkin talks about how the SnowBotPro could change the industry. Snow Magazine is the leading business management publication serving the professional snow and ice management industry, as well as the official publication of the Accredited Snow Contractors Association (ASCA) . Direct questions, suggestions and comments to Editor Mike Zawacki mzawacki@gie....

Jan 02, 201925 min

The Mixed-Use Challenge Ep. 03

Retail developers are replacing traditional mega-malls with the downtown live-work-play experience. Cleveland-area snow fighter Jerry Schill explains the challenges associated with these multifaceted properties and how they force you to think like a service department. Snow Magazine is the leading business management publication serving the professional snow and ice management industry, as well as the official publication of the Accredited Snow Contractors Association (ASCA) . Direct questions, ...

Jan 02, 201918 min

Can this low-tech device save your snow ops? Ep. 01

Guest Dick Churchill discusses his invention and how it can save you money and material this winter. Snow Magazine is the leading business management publication serving the professional snow and ice management industry, as well as the official publication of the Accredited Snow Contractors Association (ASCA) . Direct questions, suggestions and comments to Editor Mike Zawacki mzawacki@gie.net....

Jan 02, 201923 min

The Value In Mentoring Ep. 05

Whether as the student or the master, there is a long history of sharing and seeking knowledge for success and prosperity. Snow industry business coach Neal Glatt explores the topic of mentoring and how it fits into your overall goals. Snow Magazine is the leading business management publication serving the professional snow and ice management industry, as well as the official publication of the Accredited Snow Contractors Association (ASCA) . Direct questions, suggestions and comments to Editor...

Jan 02, 201934 min
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