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Karl had a fascinating conversation with Dr. Robin Gaster's, the author of his book that is an insight into this interesting organization, Amazon. The phases that Dr. Gaster takes us through can be used to help businesses plan their own growth strategies.   Amazon is the most extraordinary business story of our time. In 25 years, it's become a $280 billion multi-sector giant, and within...

Karl spoke to Gerald Hendrik, principle of Rockwall Wealth Advisors and they spoke about the importance of understanding your net worth and planning. Here is some information about Rockwall Wealth Advisors, and message from their President: "Hi, My name is Gerald Hendrik CDFA®, Founder and President of Rockwall Wealth Advisors.  I am a Financial Advisor that loves our amazing God, my family,...

Welcome to Colorado SEO Pros Founded by Chris Rodgers in September 2012, Colorado SEO Pros is a boutique SEO agency providing a suite of inbound marketing services for small and mid-sized organizations, from international enterprise corporations to technology start-ups and E-Commerce businesses across the country and abroad. We offer industry-leading services in terms of the methodologies we emplo...

Karl spoke to Richard Stevens, President of ChannelAssist and they covered the subject of maximizing energy and influence of all your channel reps. Every channel rep you have selling your product has the ability to sell your product, but they also have the ability to sell other products that may distract them from focusing on yours. By introducing programs into the mix that educate them and engage...

Over the past couple of years, I have listened to my audience and the number one question they have asked is "how do I find new customers".  With technology advancing at amazing speeds, and the addition of speech based search , such as Siri and "Hey Google" there has been a deluge of users wanting to search for information and with the COVID pandemic is has surged.... [READ MOR...

In these uncertain times, one of the biggest fears is that your workforce are worried about their job security and this stress can effect performance.  Adding employee programs to show that you care, and want to help is an excellent way to get closer to your most valued people. I remember working in the corporate world and having my office in the impressive office blocks downtown, and at certain d...

Karl sat down with Carlo Brayda, the founder of Gorilla Corporation and they talked about an event that happened called AI For Good , which was put together with the United Nations. Here is there website: https://www.tortorabrayda.org/think-tank/ai-for-good/ At that event they had several Tech companies pitch their ideas to a panel and the company that won the award for the most innovative was Cul...

Karl has been having conversation around Cybersecurity and how businesses need to protect themselves. Having the right infrastructure is essential, but having the right business protection when it comes to insurance is even more important. Karl talks to John Davis, Principle at Dexter Company and John's experience in this field shines through with the advice he gives. About Dexter: As Dallas’...

A few weeks ago, Google changed the way they search the web and because of this change your company may be affected. Karl talks to the founder of Colorado SEO Pros, Chris Rodgers and he talks about what you should be doing to get yourself in a good spot to get found on the internet. Founded by Chris Rodgers in September 2012, Colorado SEO Pros is a boutique SEO agency providing a suite of inbound...

Check out the full Video interview, and Bonus Content with Peter Ford and Adam Ford from SCAinteractive where we talk about Gamification. We also discuss the power of a well designed digital strategy that can increase your revenue for your business and/ or clients. Watch the Full Segment by clicking on this link: https://content.scainteractive.com/promotalk101 Other topics discussed - Privacy Laws...

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Our Publisher, Karl Woolfenden, spoke to the Director, Liz Fraumann and Director of Academic Relations, Donna Woods of SynED. About SynED and Cyber-Guild SynED is a non-profit organization that acts as a catalyst to help you help others to improve their lives through education and knowledge and skill acquisition, giving them rich career opportunities. Our team will help you explore the many possib...

Karl spoke to Ben Keller, Partner at Lathrop GPM in his continuing conversation around business succession and transition .   It is obvious that a lot of planning needs to be done , and having a team around you from  experts makes the process so much easier.

Karl spoke to our friends at Lathrop GPM and Buckingham Wealth Advisors, and they talked about the important topic of Business Succession and answered some of the questions that we have received from our readers, viewers and listeners. They covered: Estate Planning What is the Succession Process What Are the things you should be thinking about How to get a Transition Team together Are You Ready to...

Karl talks to the author of Well Aware, George Finney, and they talk about the book and how it is everyone's responsibility to keep our Cyber life secure.  The book covers how to master the nine Cybersecurity habits to protect your future. Get the Book: https://www.amazon.com/Well-Aware-Master-Cybersecurity-Protect/dp/1626347352/ref=asc_df_1626347352/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid...

It's never too late to start planning for situations in your business.  One of those situations is Bankruptcy, specifically Chapter 11.  Karl sat down with Brian Holland, Partner at Lathrop GPM and they talked about what the stages are and what should a business start planning for.  Nobody plans to go bankrupt, but if the situation arises it's best to have a plan in place.

Businesses and organizations of all sizes collect, store, and share personal information about individuals with whom they interact, and that data ranks among a company’s most important assets. While new technologies and easy access to information allows for greater innovation and enhanced delivery of products and services, that is accompanied by an ever-increasing potential for liability, and the...

I spoke to Jelena Mijajlovic the founder of MYVA360 on my show Link’d AM and we spoke about her company that provides virtual assistants for busy executives and entrepreneurs. At MYVA360, they are passionate about helping you focus on running your business and your life without the burden of time-consuming busywork. Their virtual assistants love working remotely. They work hard on developing the s...

Here is the link to the original article and a link to the book... it's a must read if you want to understand how AI can help your business. https://businessclassnews.com/books/delivering-on-the-promise-of-artificial-intelligence/ Watch the Interview : https://youtu.be/Ci4dYypAMC8

This week I spoke to a very special guest, Bruce Mau the Author of a new book called MC24, which relates to Massive Change, and the 24 Principles of Design that Bruce has developed over the past 20+ years. The book, tackles the issues of how to implement these principles in a new way of looking at addressing problems, not only for seasoned designers but it is an essential reference content for ent...

Karl spoke to the CCO of IncFile about the importance of protecting your business by creating a legal entity.   If you are thinking of about starting your own business, or taking your existing business to the next level it is worth talking to experts like IncFile so that you make the right choices. IncFile has a range of services that can ensure your company is in the right place, and is protected...

Karl Woolfenden spoke with the CEO of the Gorilla Corporation, Carlo Brayda, and they had a conversation about creating strong partnerships and how it is important in today’s business landscape to develop a strategy, and create a strong channel partner, to see results.  In today’s global market, companies around the world are fighting for the same business, threatening established sales channels,...

Karl spoke to Bill Walsh, the CEO of Powerteam International and they spoke about Success Education, or as Bill says, Edu-Tainment, and the crucial steps that a business needs to take to get ahead of the game. About Powerteam International We provide Corporate & Entrepreneurial training programs, Venture Funding and Business Coaching in cities around the world. Through Online Success Coaching,...

Karl Woolfenden, our Publisher spoke to Alex Roje, at our friends at Lathrop GPM about business interruption, and some of things a business owner needs to be thinking about. https://businessclassnews.com/ask-the-expert/business-interruption-plan-for-the-future-ask-the-expert/

As businesses begin to reopen and employees return to work, companies may be held responsible if an employee or customer becomes infected with COVID-19. In the coming weeks and months, companies can expect to see an increase in the number of tort litigation cases, particularly those involving wrongful death claims, where individuals allege negligence or even intentional infliction of emotional dis...