Michael Portz | Leadership Development and Cultural Lessons From Working at Vodafone
In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Michael Portz, a leadership coach and the Co-founder of CoA Academy, about leadership development and the value of people skills. They also talk about Michael’s experience working at Vodafone, his entrepreneurial ventures, and why he started a leadership academy.
Jabez LeBret | Lessons Learned From a Tough Childhood and the Value of Nurturing Business Relationships
Jabez LeBret, the Co-founder of Lotus Launch, joins John Corcoran in this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast to talk about his tough childhood and his journey to entrepreneurship. They also discuss Jabez’s book, how he started a tuition-free boarding school, and the lessons learned over the years about building relationships.
Jon Morris | Technological Innovations and Early Digital Marketing
Jon Morris, the Founder and CEO of Ramsay Innovations, joins John Corcoran in this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast to talk about entrepreneurship and his work in early digital marketing. Jon also talks about starting Rise Interactive, the company’s evolution over the years, and how he has structured his new company.
Travis Luther | Overcoming a Tough Childhood and Building Million-Dollar Businesses
In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Travis Luther, the Founder of TrialLine, about the lessons he learned from his tough childhood and going into entrepreneurship at 16 years old. They also discuss Travis’ strategies for building a business to $1 million in revenue and launching secondary businesses. Stay tuned.
Melanie Booher | Using Books to Market, Network, and Build Authentic Relationships
Melanie Booher, the President of Influence Network Media, joins John Corcoran in this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast to talk about leveraging books to network and build authentic relationships. They also discuss the challenges Melanie faced writing her books, her book marketing strategies, and how she helps businesses improve their company culture.
Cameron Herold | Best Practices for Hiring and Integrating the Second in Command
In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Cameron Herold, a business coach and the Founder of the COO Alliance, about best practices for hiring and integrating the second in command. They also discuss tips for nurturing a great CEO-COO relationship, when to hire and let go of a temporary COO, and Cameron’s influential books.
Simon Chappuzeau | Helping Businesses Tell Better Stories Through LinkedIn Marketing
In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Simon Chappuzeau, the Founder and CEO of StoryLux, about tips and strategies for optimizing a LinkedIn post. They also discuss the lessons Simon learned from working in the corporate events industry, his experience studying script development at UCLA, and how he helps clients create better LinkedIn content.
Stephen Shortt | Succession Planning and Strategies for Running a Successful Family Business
Stephen Shortt, a succession planning consultant and the Managing Director of ETC Consult, joins John Corcoran in this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast to talk about tips and strategies for running a successful family business. They discuss the importance of succession planning, how to get kids involved in a family business, and the resources that help Stephen manage his businesses.
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