🌾 What is the role of failure in the learning process?
In Episode 49 of this microcast🎙, I ask the Business Philosopher In You a few questions On Creating a Culture of Innovation in your business.
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#InnovationCulture #CreativityinBusiness #LeadershipandInnovation
🏔 How does your business or organization adapt to change while being anchored in the unchanging?
In Episode 48 of this microcast🎙, I ask the Business Philosopher In You a few questions On Creating an Adaptable Business.
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#AdaptableBusiness #BusinessResilience #ContinuousLearning
💡 What is the value of infusing creativity and innovation deep into the culture of your business organization?
Is it possible that the act of business building itself is a creative endeavor?
How can "a touch of the madness" help you tap into your inherent source of creativity and bring original creations to the world?
How can we as business leaders break through stagnation and mediocrity and create authentic organizations?
To explore these and other such questions, I recently sat down with a renowned film producer behind some of the most iconic movies of our times.
Larry Kasanoff is the Chairman and CEO of Threshold Entertainment who has produced over 200 feature films including Dirty Dancing, Platoon, Termintator 2, True Lies, Mortal Kombat and LEGO: Star Wars. With his new book, "A Touch of the Madness," Larry challenges listeners to embrace their crazy side and to find their most creative, authentic selves.
In our conversation, Larry and I explored the intersection of creativity and business, emphasizing the importance of embracing one's 'madness' to foster innovation. Larry shared insights from his extensive career in the film industry, discussing how to cultivate a culture of creativity, the significance of asking for help, and the role of perseverance in achieving success. The discussion also touched on the need for fun in the workplace and the potential for global opportunities in film, ultimately encouraging listeners to believe in their ideas and take risks.
We further explored the process of tapping into one's creativity and making it an essential part of an organization's culture. Larry emphasized the role of perseverance and risk-taking in achieving greatness, highlighting the need to break away from conventional norms in order to create something truly original.
Some ideas we explored:
• Embrace your crazy side and unleash your unique creativity.
• Infuse creativity and innovation into your organizational culture for success.
• Take
🌾 What does the next level of growth look like for your business?
In Episode 46 of this microcast🎙, I ask the Business Philosopher In You a few questions On Achieving Business Growth.
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#BusinessGrowth #StrategiesForSuccess #StayingAhead
💟 What does creating an inclusive company culture have anything to do with your personal values and vision?
In Episode 45 of this microcast🎙, I ask the Business Philosopher In You a few questions On Shaping Business Culture.
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#BusinessCulture #InclusiveWorkplace #ValuesandBeliefs
🤗 How does your identity as a business owner impact the functioning of your business?
In Episode 44 of this microcast🎙, I ask the Business Philosopher In You a few questions On the Business Owner's Identity.
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#BusinessIdentity #EntrepreneurMindset #SustainableOrganization
🤗 How does your identity as a business owner impact the functioning of your business?
In Episode 44 of this microcast🎙, I ask the Business Philosopher In You a few questions On the Business Owner's Identity.
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#BusinessIdentity #EntrepreneurMindset #SustainableOrganization
🤗 How can you create a customer-centric culture?
In Episode 43 of this microcast🎙, I ask the Business Philosopher In You a few questions On Customer Experience.
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#CustomerExperience #CustomerCentricCulture #SurpriseAndDelight
💲 You have built and exited one or more entrepreneurial ventures and seeking your next adventure. Will you build yet another company or transition to investing?
If it's the latter, what does the process of transition from building businesses to investing look like?
What are the similarities and differences between building a startup and establishing an investment firm?
To explore these and other such questions, I recently sat down with Beau Hale who is the founder and managing partner at Pine Peak Partners, an asset management firm focused on private credit and preferred equity investments in the lower and middle markets. Prior to Pine Peak, Beau co-founded successful startups like digital marketing agency Adboom Group and chargeback management platform Midigator, which was acquired by Equifax in 2022.
In this exclusive interview, Beau shares his insights on the entrepreneurial journey, navigating the transition to investing, and his vision for building Pine Peak Partners as a lasting legacy business. Uncover the valuable lessons and strategies he's accumulated over the course of his diverse career as both a founder and an investor.
• Explore the entrepreneurial journey of Beau Hale, from building and scaling startups to navigating a successful acquisition and transitioning into private investing
• Hear how Beau co-founded digital marketing agency Adboom Group and chargeback management platform Midigator, which was acquired by Equifax in 2022
• Learn about Beau's transition from entrepreneurship to investing, as he shares insights on building his current firm, Pine Peak Partners, focused on private credit and preferred equity
• Discover Beau's strategies for navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, including lessons on risk-taking, self-doubt, and "tricking" his mind to pursue unfamiliar tasks
• Get Beau's advice for entrepreneurs considering a shift to investing, including the importance of validating your offering and simplifying
👩💼 How does your mindset as a business leader impact your team and your business?
In Episode 41 of this microcast🎙, I ask the Business Philosopher In You a few questions On the Impact of Leadership Mindset.
After a 9-month break, the "Questions to Unlock the Business Philosopher In You", or the "Questions Microcast," is back!
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#BusinessLeadership #MindsetMatters #HumanPotential
♟How do you manage your emotions in high-stakes conversations?
In this video, Idil Karateke with 100-Sum Game podcast shares a technique for bringing emotional self-awareness to high-pressure situations and stay calm and composed.
Try it out in your next encounter and share in the Comments section how it worked for you!
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💕If you worked in a family business that you feel deeply passionate about, what are some things you would do to take it to new heights of success and longevity?
Is it possible to build a lasting business legacy by specializing in a vertical you feel passionate about?
In this insightful interview, Bhavesh Naik sits down with Rob Love, President and CEO of Love & Company, to uncover the remarkable journey of transforming a generalist marketing agency into a thriving specialist firm in the senior living industry.
Rob shares how he reluctantly joined his mother's small business in 1989, only to grow it into a national leader over the next 35 years. Learn how Rob's strategic focus on senior living marketing, coupled with a genuine passion for serving seniors, enabled Love & Company to weather challenges and build a sustainable, meaningful enterprise.
Some topics we explored:
- Transitioning a family business to the next generation
- Specializing a generalist marketing agency to focus on the senior living industry
- Developing a genuine passion for serving the senior living market
- Improving productivity and profitability through specialization
- Expanding service offerings to provide comprehensive solutions for clients
- Importance of collaboration and innovation in a creative organization
- Adapting to digital marketing trends in the senior living space
- Representing the customer's voice in the planning process
- Navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic
- (Remember the first and the hardest hit community at the onset of COVID-19 in March 2020?)
- Embracing remote work and a nationwide talent pool
- Key entrepreneurial skills like patience and perseverance
- The growth opportunities presented by the aging boomer population
- Prioritizing integrity, transparency and long-term client relationships
- The duality of entrepreneurial freedom and responsibility
- The value of self-forgiveness and learning from mistakes
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