Amazing story of finding true authentic calling and executing it with accountant's pragmatism. Kareemah Woodard, an auditor with over 15 years of experience shares her story of starting a fitness business. Her "The Well Fit Pro" company now focuses on delivering fitness, nutrition and wellness to their clients. Kareemah is a passionate and enthusiastic wellness professional with 10 years of experience in group exercise and dance fitness instruction and five years of experience in nutrition ...
Oct 04, 2021•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, you will learn: 1. Different types of buyers and how they evaluate your business 2. What you should do in order to have a sellable business and be able to retire when you want 3. Ways to attract buyers and figure out the "fair" price for your enterprise Marvin L. Storm has founded, acquired, scaled, and exited businesses during his career. After exiting his last business, he planned to enjoy life, but after a brief stint in the slow lane he realized that sitting on the sid...
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, you will learn: 1. Ways to apply your skillset from a full-time job in building multiple businesses 2. Starting a business in a foreign country can be a challenge and also a success factor due to energy and lifestyle change 3. Pivoting and transition during the pandemic that saved the business and let Dr. Andrea Pennington thrive and be there for her clients during tough times Dr Andrea Pennington trained in the USA as a physician, acupuncturist and medical journalist. She pione...
Sep 17, 2021•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to Fall 2021 with Open School of Business! Stay tuned for more interviews on hands on tips and advise to people who want to transition from a full time day job into starting your own business! Today we discussed pivoting from public accountant services firm to a tech company, which developed software simplifying processes and helping small business owners. Giundiuz Osmanov, CEO of NumberSquad has shared the following in this episode: 1. How to use your ...
Sep 09, 2021•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to Fall 2021 with Open School of Business! Stay tuned for more interviews on hands on tips and advise to people who want to transition from a full time day job into starting your own business! Today we discussed the matters of tax and finance with Ainel Forni, a rare ACCA qualified International Tax Expert with 15 years of international tax experience across industries and regions. Currently, she works for the University of the Arts, London and resides in London, UK. She start...
Sep 07, 2021•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jacy Case is the Chief Executive Officer of Songwriter’s Dream and is a songwriter who has been playing guitar and singing since early childhood. On campus at GW she holds an E-Board position on the Student Music Coalition where she hosts open mics and other music events on campus which gives me a great understanding of our customer segment. She also has experience in creative media marketing, event planning and original song content. Rumi Robinson is the Chief Operations Officer of Songwriter’s...
Jul 08, 2021•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Jeffrey A. Barnes is a #1 bestselling author & captivating keynote speaker that engages audiences with lessons learned from Walt Disney. Jeff uses the magical story of Walt Disney, Disneyland, and Walt Disney World to challenge audiences to think bigger, expand their expectations, and to never stop dreaming! One of his major keynote topics is on the power of resiliency and overcoming obstacles and adversity. Jeff shows audiences around the world how they can do the next right thing and s...
Apr 24, 2021•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Anvitha Parasad is a founder of social venture "Circle of Giving" strives to promote economic independence for the underserved artisans in Channapatna, India by buying their craft, selling it in the US at a marked up price, and giving the profits back to the community. Additionally, she was a Consultant at MZZ Venture GWU, an organization on campus that provides pro bono consulting work for startups in emerging markets. Along with this, I am the finance chair for GW Chamak, a multi cultural danc...
Apr 19, 2021•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Culture is the ultimate competitive advantage. It is what defines the experience of the workforce and ultimately the customer. This experience can either be allowed to evolve or it can be designed. High impact organizations are realizing that they can design their cultures and in doing so, drive long-term competitive advantage. Dan is the author of two books on organizational transformation, his recent book, "The Genetics of Leadership: Cracking the Code of Sustainable Excellence", demonstrates ...
Apr 12, 2021•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast An inspiring story of a young entrepreneur, Simone Vaillancourt, CEO and Founder of Terrae Packaging Solutions, eco-friendly packaging for make-up products. We talked about her venture, her team and structure, the challenges and her experience as a young entrepreneur. This is not her first venture, when Simone launched her first business, she was 13! Entrepreneurial journey can always be nurtured by the support and encouragement from parents and mentors. In addition to doing business, she is als...
Mar 01, 2021•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sherrin Ingram is the Chief Strategy Officer of the International Center for Strategic Planning, a management firm specializing in sustainable scaling for aggressive growth companies and comprehensive restructuring for distressed companies. In her role as CSO, she oversees the development and support of all strategic initiatives for client companies. Ms. Ingram currently serves as Chairman of the Board of DHA Management, Inc. and Chairman of the Board of the DuPage Housing Authority. Previously,...
Feb 11, 2021•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Interview with Cecilia Flores. Winner of M12’s Female Founders Competition Best US SaaS Enterprise M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund Tech entrepreneur, Co-Founder at Webee, a technology company that increases the visibility, sustainability, and efficiency of industrial operations. 15 years of experience in global marketing and communications helping large enterprises as a cultural connection within countries and various regions. Specialized in comprehensive corporate communications and lead program...
Jan 20, 2021•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Aleena Taufiq is a Data Scientist at the Global Network & Technology at Verizon and the Founder/Executive Director of Geared Up, a nonprofit organization that brings engineering enrichment programs to underprivileged schools across the country. Aleena started with Verizon as a campus hire in 2018, and has worked on a variety of projects within VBG. In January 2020, Aleena received the VBG All In Award. In May 2018, Aleena graduated from Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, TX with Bach...
Jan 10, 2021•31 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast As the founder and leader of the growing Hestia Realtors, Principal Broker and Commercial Director Maria Fernanda Delgado is bringing 18 years of hands-on skills in the real estate arena. She is currently serving as President of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) Washington DC Chapter. In this interview, Maria tells us about graduating with her Masters in Computer Science from American University on her last month of pregnancy with her first child, her career...
Dec 10, 2020•36 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Mladen Maksic is a SEO consultant and CEO at Play Media. He has worked with numerous clients from startups to Fortune 500 companies, from Procter & Gamble to Royal Dutch Shell, creating marketing strategies and helping them take their businesses to the top of Google for most competitive keywords. In this episode, you will learn: How to create a culture where every employee with a good idea can become a founder of a new start-up Why big companies hire digital marketing agencies for employee e...
Dec 03, 2020•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Axel Meierhoefer is the founder and CEO of Ideal Wealth Grower and Axel Meierhoefer Consulting LLC, author of THE SHIFT IN COACHING DYNAMICS. There is a common assumption in business that a person with an exceptional skill could be developed into a leader who could show others how to be successful and skilled. What is often forgotten is that people and leadership skills are very different from practical skills in business. The field of coaching is a natural extension of our human need for co...
Nov 14, 2020•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva helps people & organizations turn change & disruptions into an opportunity - and a source of real competitive advantage - again and again. As a consultant, Nadya has helped such organizations as The Coca-Cola Company, ERG, Kohler, L'Oreal, IBM, CISCO, Erste Bank, Henkel, Knauf Insulation & many others to reinvent their products, processes, & leadership practices. As an educator, Nadya personally contributed to the development of more than 10,000 executives ...
Oct 14, 2020•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast 1. Andy Kaufman (People and Projects) 2. Elise Stevens (Fix My Project Chaos and Age Defying Careers) 3. Joe Pusz (Project Management Office Hours) 4. Kate Anderson (Project Management Happy Hour) maybe you could alternate in representing the podcast? 5. Kim Essendrup (Project Management Happy Hour) 6. Kendall Lott (The PM Point of View) In this episode, you will learn: 1. Individual podcast information, target audience, number of listens or downloads so...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mrs. Anar Umurzakova, Director and a Trainer at GOPM startup consultancy firm in Greater Washington Area, with over 13 years of professional PM experience in various organizations such as Accenture, the World Bank, International Monetary Fund and GOPM consultancy. Presidential Scholar of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who graduated with MS in PM from The George Washington University, PMP and PRINCE2 Practitioner. Currently, she focuses on helping executives and PMs create winning harmonious teams a...
Aug 10, 2020•18 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Belinda Kendall, the owner and founder of Promise Media Group, LLC, has spent several years working in media. She had her own talk show on WGIV and Hot77 the Mix where she interviewed celebrities, internationally known pastors, community leaders, professional athletes, and ordinary people with extraordinary stories. Belinda has spent over 15 years in sales, management, and marketing for Fortune 500 companies. Additionally, she has an extensive resume of community service meeting the housin...
Jul 31, 2020•38 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast Rosalie Audoin is an executive coach & marketing strategist, offering coaching & training to help brands attract, convert & retain customers. She is the founder of Flatout Social digital marketing agency and Dielle cosmetics brand. In this episode, you will learn: Philosophy behind a successful marketing 5 crucial questions of the customers' journey: attract, capture emails, connect, how you sell and how you wow your customers CRM vs social media: pitfalls and usage How do you ...
Jul 23, 2020•36 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast As a program manager, Joy Riley spent the majority of her professional career at Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) and the International Monetary Fund, mentoring employees, clients, and organizations through transformational change. Personal experiences with her family, friends, and close colleagues led her through her own transformation resulting in retirement from corporate life, more time with her family, and a career in life coaching. Joy focuses on coaching professional workin...
Jul 16, 2020•45 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast Helen Pritchard is a self-made businesswoman who helps coaches, consultants and business owners get more inbound inquiries on LinkedIn. She uses Group Coaching Mastermind, BootCamp eLearning, free 5 Day Challenge, free Facebook Group ‘LinkedIn Marketing Group’ as tools to help more business owners. She started her first business in 2009 and has become highly sought after LinkedIn expert. In this episode, you will learn: 1. How to attract clients on LinkedIn without sending messages or using paid...
Jul 09, 2020•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Josh Tapp is an entrepreneur, podcaster and digital marketing professional. Founder of The Lucky Titans, marketing platform and community for content creators. In this episode: 1. How open collaboration can help you pull resources and enhance your impact 2. What marketing techniques you can use to grow effortlessly 3. Giveaways, podcasting, summits as tools to grow
Jul 01, 2020•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Rohit Talwar is a futurist keynote speaker and a strategist with over 20 years of experience business ownership. He is a CEO of Fast Future Company in publishing and strategy consulting space. He is an author and an editor of many books in business and strategy. Rohit has an MBA from London Business School and BA with Honors in Engineering and Computer Science. In this episode: 1. Learn 4 different scenarios for a post-pandemic future 2. Analyze brilliant examples of successful pivots of b...
Jun 24, 2020•37 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Vlad Makarenko is a culture transformation leader with 14 years in HR, 7 years in the business, based in Vienna, Austria. Since 2005 have lived and worked for international corporations in Emerging and Developed Markets in United Arab Emirates, UK, Kazakhstan, Russia, Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary. Multi-lingual in Russian, Ukrainian, English, and German language. In this episode, you will learn: 1. How agility can help you stay relevant and resilient in uncertain times 2. What shoul...
Jun 18, 2020•37 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast Jerry Abiog is a Co-Founder and CMO of Standard Insights - an AI as a Service growth marketing platform that enables businesses to execute data-driven omni-channel campaigns. Prior to co-founding Standard Insights, Jerry had a consultancy that helped SaaS companies with sales and marketing initiatives. Some of his clients had successful exits. Standard Insights was born from lessons learned from past failures. Through serendipitous events, an AI-powered start-up was formed where the co-founders ...
Jun 10, 2020•39 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Pelucha is a serial entrepreneur with multiple businesses including a recruiting firm, TV show, community of mentors and mentees. In this episode, you will learn: 1. Why it's best to decide with your heart, not with your head 2. How to lay a foundation for a business to become global from the start 3. How to organize multiple businesses that are feeding into each other
Jun 04, 2020•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Karl Lillrud is an Online & Omnichannel strategist with over 24 years of experience, author of three books "Organizing amazing speaker events", "Better business" and "Get rich on ideas". Currently, working on his new book "Hacking your destiny". In this episode, you will learn: 1. Business model and pricing strategy for new authors (paperback, e-book, audio-book, newsletter) 2. What are all the questions you need to go through before starting your own business 3. What's bet...
May 19, 2020•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Divya Menon is the founder of CTRL-F and Bad Brain, performance-driven strategist utilizing social & behavioral sciences in conjunction with multiple quantitative and qualitative research and analytical models to drive user growth and revenue. In this episode you will learn: 1. How to set up digital marketing strategies and what you should do instead of tracking KPIs as a start-up 2. Delivering outside of scope and collaborating with others are critical for a sustainable business 3. Wh...
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