What is a Virtual Assistant? Why would you need one? And how can they help you out? Takisha from Girl Friday Business Solutions highlights how to find the right person, and what can they do to help you grow your business Takisha is the founder and CEO of GirlFriday Business Solutions. She loves creating systems, organizing processes, and adding value to a company’s infrastructure by fostering a culture of collaboration. She has a proven process for developing client success. With an MBA in Proje...
May 09, 2023•22 min
Jay Harvill covers the topic of insurance - something we all need but never understand it and hopefully do not use it. One of the big areas is around cyber security, and the risk that comes with all the technology plus how working from home has opened up additional risk to all of us. Jay Harvill is an experienced professional with significant time spent asking the right questions and collaborating toward the right solutions. Focused time spent analyzing organizations and propelling them forward ...
May 02, 2023•23 min
George Morris shares some key points on helping your business grow. Having a clear vision that all the players know and buy into are so critical. Plus having the right team members. George Morris Biography: As a certified Scaling Up coach, I collaborate with CEOs and founders to help align their leadership teams and optimize their energy and focus to achieve their company's objectives. Serendipitously, I discovered a role that perfectly harmonizes my passion, interests, and skills. Before em...
Apr 25, 2023•24 min
Dave Mayer joins us this week! It does not matter if you are a start up or an existing business - hiring the right team is criterial. Understanding your core values, and mission play such an important role into bringing in the right people to have a positive impact on the culture. Dave takes a deeper dive into helping hiring managers/owners figure out how to do this in an ever changing environment. One of the key take aways is slow down, and use the give first approach. Dave Mayer is a serial en...
Apr 20, 2023•24 min
Benny and Dennis share about wrapping up taxes as a business owner, and then thinking ahead to next year on things to do and avoid to make the season less stressful Benny Carreon- Velocity Technology Group- benny@velocitytechnology.group Dennis Jackson-WorX Solution- dennisj@worxsolution.com Music by: jorikbasov from Pixabay...
Apr 18, 2023•12 min
Dennis and Benny discuss benefits of meeting in person and benefits of meeting virtually. When is it the right choice for you? Contact Info: Benny Carreon- Velocity Technology Group- benny@velocitytechnology.group Dennis Jackson-WorX Solution- dennisj@worxsolution.com Music by: jorikbasov from Pixabay...
Apr 11, 2023•18 min
Mike Liu from FreeFuse is back to WFH with 2 Guys! He shares what key perfomance indicators ( KPIs) are and some guidelines on how to set key performance indicators within your organization. Mike is the CEO of FreeFuse, a platform that transforms video by automatically creating interactive video networks through navigable clips. a PhD in engineering with 7 years experience as a teaching assistant and micro-learning content expert. He previously was published by the American Society of Engineerin...
Mar 28, 2023•25 min
Desiree Martinez Shaw join us this week! She discusses how to define business vision/purpose so you can grow and have a successful business. She answer question like when is the right time to have a strategist help you get where you want to go. Biography: Meet Desiree Martinez Shaw, the ultimate nerdy business partner you've been searching for! Desiree is a lover of art, design, and the human mind, and is the brains behind Shaw Co. Solutions, a professional crew dedicated to getting service ...
Mar 21, 2023•21 min
Benny and Dennis talks about what is going on with AI - just in a few months we are all hearing about it now. Host: Benny Carreon- Velocity Technology Group- benny@velocitytechnology.group Dennis Jackson-WorX Solution- dennisj@worxsolution.com Music by: jorikbasov from Pixabay...
Mar 14, 2023•20 min
Cindy shares how things for the employer and employee are changing now that the pandemic has passed. Things are not the same as employers would love to have all the employees back in the office, and employees are liking the hybird and or remote option. All of these create challenges but with good processes, and communication good organizations will thrive. Biography: Owner and President of HR Solutions by Design, LLC; Cindy started her business in 2009 after more than 20 years as an ...
Mar 07, 2023•30 min
Rachel Schaffer joins us to talk about the legal side of starting a business. All the things you may take for granted. Key areas - Intelluctual Property, Formation - LLC, Corp, structure, Contracts, and employees. All areas that you need to turn to an expert to help you with your business Biography: Rachel Schaffer Lawson has over 10 years of experience in serving more than 300 businesses in a wide scope of industries including the alcohol and hospitality sectors offering a ran...
Feb 28, 2023•29 min
How you could incorporate AI right now in your business - does not matter the size. Benny shares how he is using AI and how it is changing his company in a positive way. Host: Benny Carreon- Velocity Technology Group- benny@velocitytechnology.group Dennis Jackson-WorX Solution- dennisj@worxsolution.com Music by: jorikbasov from Pixabay...
Feb 21, 2023•20 min
Lee Ryser is with Payment Solutions. The podcast today shares about what has changed in the credit card industry - there is a lot of changes. The big change is how the buyer can now be charged the credit card fee that in the past was a cost to the seller. For many companies this can have a huge impact. Most companies take - cash, checks, credit cards, and ACH payments. The conversation helps you see how you maybe able to do things different going forward and save yo...
Feb 14, 2023•21 min
Lisa Gamble join us this week! Change is one of those things that we all face. There are ways to navigate through the change to have a great outcome, but there are roadblocks that can happen if you do not plan and communicate. Three key words you will hear in this podcast is Clarity, Transparency and Empathy. Lisa Gamble Bio: As a senior executive with over 20 years of leadership experience, I understand what it takes to navigate complexity and change. My experience spans global lead...
Feb 07, 2023•24 min
Kris Kelso is back for part ! We take a deeper dive with Kris about the Imposter Syndrome the symptons and experiences that make it up. Learn and adopt an Explorer mindset of how to get over the fear of failure. Biography of Kris: Kris Kelso is a keynote speaker, a two-time entrepreneur, and is the author of “Overcoming The Impostor: Silence Your Inner Critic and Lead with Confidence“. Trained and certified as an executive coach, Kris has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs, busine...
Jan 31, 2023•25 min
Dave Ford joins us this week. Dual Mindset to changing from "Win/Lose" to a "Win/Win" way. This mindset allows everyone to win - what a great way to drive savings. David Ford is the Partner at Bottom Line Consortium. Executive-level consultants focusing on Process improvements, Vendor relations, System conversions/integrations/development and various cost reduction processes which directly impact the Bottom Line. Hosted by Benny Carreon and Dennis Jackson Dave Ford-6154775171 Benny Carreon...
Jan 24, 2023•22 min
Deb joins us to share about high performing teams and what does this mean. More importantly, how to navigate through challenging times and at the same time keeping the team engaged and productive Leadership is an honor and a privilege, and my passion is serving those who work tirelessly to serve others through exceptional leadership. I’m Debbie Radish-Respess, Chief Executive Officer of Invisible Horizons where our work is centered around “Transforming Tomorrow’s Leaders, Today” which is t...
Jan 17, 2023•22 min
KPI's are an important part of your business. Think of the car dashboard - what does your business dashboard look like. Is your team ready to use it this year?4 Hosted by Benny Carreon and Dennis Jackson Benny Carreon- Velocity Technology Group- benny@velocitytechnology.group;https://velocitytechnology.group/ Dennis Jackson-WorX Solution- dennisj@worxsolution.com ; www.worxsolution.com Producer of the show: Meghan Jackson- meghanj@worxsolution.com Music by: jorikbasov from ...
Jan 10, 2023•17 min
Just a quick recap of what we learned and discussed this year. Dennis and Benny will also share what there daytime job is. Hope you all continue to listen in. Happy Holidays. See you 2023 Benny Carreon- Velocity Technology Group- benny@velocitytechnology.group Dennis Jackson-WorX Solution- dennisj@worxsolution.com Music by: jorikbasov from Pixabay...
Dec 13, 2022•17 min
Leadership insecurities and conflict can hold a business back from achieving the greatest potential. Gary Marco shares the theory of constraints and how this can help an organization improve and achieve great things. Gary Marco is an emerging leader in the personal growth and leadership development industry. He is an American author, coach, trainer, and speaker. His courage, persistence, and ability to overcome adversity helped him survive a poor and abusive upbringing to succeed in life. ...
Dec 06, 2022•24 min
In todays episode we hear from Don Cardona about how you can use video more effectively in your business to communicate the message of why and what you do. Video not only allows you to communicate the message but it allows you to introduce emotion which is what makes it so powerful. Don Cardona is owner of Cardona Creative LLC, a video strategy and consulting firm based in the Denver metro area that specializes in helping business owners connect with their clients through video and storyte...
Nov 29, 2022•28 min
There are so many things I am thankful for this year, but at the very top of that list is our listeners. Wishing you a wonderful holiday filled with the warmth and happiness of the season.
Nov 23, 2022•1 min
In this episode, Matt Hubbard is here to dicuss citizen developer and why it would help your business. Three key points are People, Technology, and Process. Matt Hubbard is a pioneer on a mission to usher in a new era of productivity through citizen development. Matt caught the citizen developer bug in 2011 after he built his first no-code app on TrackVia in 2011. The app took him 8 hours to create but saved him 200 hours of manual labor per year. Given that success, Matt proce...
Nov 15, 2022•30 min
Zak Pines from Formstack joins us to talk about how you can change your business to be more efficient. We look at how to get info in, how to provide it on the back end, and how to make the process flow more efficiently. If you are not changing I guarantee your competition is finding ways to wow their customers and make things better and giving them the advantage. By listening today may open your eyes of how you can help your business take the lead. Zak Pines is VP of Partnershi...
Nov 08, 2022•20 min
Mike is CEO of FreeFuse which got it start prior to the pandemic but had the vision of the work from home model and has taken it to the next level. Mike shares insight and "questions" you might ask yourself about the work from home model. Mike is the CEO of FreeFuse, a platform that transforms video by automatically creating interactive video networks through navigable clips. a PhD in engineering with 7 years experience as a teaching assistant and micro-learning content expert. He previous...
Nov 01, 2022•25 min
Matt tells his story of how he went one way out of college but eventually found that owning his own business was where he wanted to be. He highlights that journey and gives good tips for those thinking about leaving corporate America and starting their own thing. Matt has worked with his father since his youth, and has been with CFC for more than seven years. He has many responsibilities in the company, but stays busiest with future projects and sales. His greatest skills are his attention...
Oct 25, 2022•19 min
Mike shares with us how to navigate through a changing economy as a business owner, and what should you do related to marketing. He uses a sports quote that says "Go where the audience is going; not where they are at right now" Bio: Mike Black is the CEO/Partner of Paige Black. His diverse educational background and obsession with innovative technologies provide a unique perspective for helping clients solve strategic marketing challenges. After a Master’s of Social Work degree from the Un...
Oct 18, 2022•23 min
Spencer is a returning guest that is an accountant plus an entreprenuer. He talks about how you might want to look at ESGs (Environment Social Governance) as a way to grow and find new sources of revenue while protecting the environment Spencer Sheinin has over 20 years as an entrepreneur combined with extensive financial experience as a CPA, CA and investment banker. Having previously owned businesses in manufacturing, construction, cold storage, and Real Estate, he is now on a mission to...
Oct 11, 2022•26 min
Benny and Dennis talk about how to get involved as more of us are working from home. They share ways to help others, plus help you network and connect outside of your normal environment. Hosted by Benny Carreon and Dennis Jackson Benny Carreon- Velocity Technology Group- benny@velocitytechnology.group;https://velocitytechnology.group/ Dennis Jackson-WorX Solution- dennisj@worxsolution.com ; www.worxsolution.com Producer of the show: Meghan Jackson- meghanj@worxsolution.com Music by: jorikb...
Oct 04, 2022•13 min
We all are hearing about recession and downturn. Jay gives insight on what that means and how you can navigate and actually out perform your competition. Bio: Jay Spindel has been a Wall Street Executive for over three decades. He has managed several boutique Hedge Funds and Broker-Dealers over the course of his career. He has utilized multiple disciplines including Convertible Arbitrage, managing Special Situation and Event-Driven portfolios, as well as participating in private placements...
Sep 27, 2022•20 min
