Business Breaks - Your Project Management Edge

In this episode Dante interviews Joe Aurilia, a multi-faceted Executive leader on remote work and building successful teams. They delve into the challenges of remote relationships and the various methods to mitigate these challenges. Joe shares insights on how self-starters can thrive in remote work, while others may require more guidance. He emphasises the importance of educating employees on com...

On this episode of Business Breaks, Dante interviews Armel Beaudry, a CEO who values people and prioritises user-focused decision-making. Armel shares his experience in enterprise software and the audio/podcast industry, highlighting the importance of understanding the user's experience and needs. He learned valuable insights while working as an engineer on a music sharing platform, understanding...

On this episode of Business Breaks, our host Dante Healy interviews Tony Kitchens, a successful business person and entrepreneur. Tony Kitchens shares insights into the connection between entrepreneurship, building a healthy business, and making a positive impact on communities. He discusses his involvement in various philanthropic projects and stress the importance of active involvement beyond ju...

On this episode of Business Breaks John Byrne and Dante Healy discuss career pivoting and share their own experiences with shifting between various fields such as Finance and Accounting, Archaeology, IT and Management Consulting. They offers tips and advice on how to make lateral moves within a career rather than up the ladder, stressing the importance of knowing why you're making the shift and co...

On this episode Dante interviews Sean Atkinson, a seasoned entrepreneur and branding consultant. Sean shares valuable insights about navigating job transitions and the importance of having a consultant's mindset, citing past experiences of both betrayal and opportunity during layoffs. Throughout the episode, Sean emphasises the need to be strategic, flexible and to continuously build diverse sets...

On this episode of Business Breaks, host Dante talks to business mindset coach and mentor Osman Okumus. Osman shares his experience of leaving his previous company due to conflicting expectations and the importance of honest coaching sessions. He also discusses his system for helping clients achieve clarity, confidence, and continuity. Additionally, Osman shares insights on optimal sleep patterns,...

On this episode of Business Breaks, we dive into the importance of understanding both profits and cash flow in a company's financial health. We speak with experts about how fast-growing companies can get too excited about growth and fail to pay attention to finances, leading to bankruptcy. We also discuss the confusion around accounting metrics and the importance of maximizing gross profit. Additi...

On this episode of Business Breaks, I talk to Don Trone, the CEO of 3ethos a leadership training company based on a recent body of research that examines the interrelationships between Leadership, Stewardship, and Governance. Behavioral Governance is based on the groundbreaking research in Neuro-leadership and it's effect on leadership behavior. Don discusses his research on identifying the right...

On this episode of Business Breaks, we explore the art of copywriting with copywriting master Adil Amarsi. Adil shares his formula for writing sales letters that connect with the reader and compel them to take action. He also discusses his journey to becoming a successful copywriter and how AI is changing the industry. We also delve into the importance of understanding your ideal customer, social...

On this episode of Business Breaks, we dive into the mind of a successful entrepreneur who believes in giving more than he receives in every relationship. He generously connects people with those who can help them, even investing his time and effort to help others without expecting anything in return. He learned through his journey that creating a proof of concept is essential before setting up a...

Sander Belaen is an entrepreneur who saw an opportunity in the world of online reviews. After seeing how a simple testimonial on Instagram led to a new customer for his friend's catering company, Sander began researching review software and found that there was no dominant player in the market. He saw a chance to make a real difference and started building his own review platform. With a focus on...

On this episode of Business Breaks, we dive into the topic of effective leadership and team management. Our guest speaker shares his personal experiences in leading a team and discusses timeless principles that can be applied in any leadership style. We cover topics such as creating a positive culture, coaching your team, effective communication, and building trust. We also explore the differences...

Mastering Cash Flow: Myths, Mindsets, and Strategies for Business Success. In this episode, we interview David Safeer, the founder of "Cash Is Clear", a company that specialises in helping businesses manage their cash flow. David shares his journey, starting from his early days as a technician, to his global marketing position, and ultimately becoming an expert in cash flow management. David debun...

In the US, 87 million employee participants put aside money for retirement. This represents an incredible $6.3 trillion in assets, which is managed by a few organizations covering approximately 635,000 plans. So, have you ever wondered if you're getting the right story on your retirement investments? It's typical to have the Treasurer or CFO as plan Fiduciary take on the responsibility for running...

On this episode of Business Breaks, we're joined by Chris Cownden, a technology enthusiast and successful podcast mentor known as the Expert Whisperer. Chris discusses his unique approach to extracting valuable insights from his guests and mentoring others on how to successfully launch their own podcast. Along the way, we explore the similarities between podcasting and being a chef, the key ingred...

Our guest today is Andy Cristin, a Virtual Finance Director or Fractional CFO who has over a decade of experience working with owner-managed businesses. Andy shares how he became a fractional CFO after realizing he preferred making quick decisions and working closely with entrepreneurs to determine business goals and exit strategies. As an author, finance director, and qualified accountant, Andy k...

Dante interviews data storytelling expert Christopher Chin who shares his journey from music composition to data analytics and data visualization. His core motivation has always been to tell impactful stories, and he found that data storytelling was a satisfying way to achieve this goal. Christopher's career pivots demonstrate how transferable skills, such as creativity and problem-solving, can be...

Get ready for an insightful podcast episode with Kevin McCarthy, author of 'The On-Purpose Person.' Kevin shares valuable insights on finding your life purpose and how it can transform your personal and professional life. Discover why people feel stuck and out of control in their life and how to combat it with self-awareness and introspection. Kevin emphasizes the importance of aligning your purpo...

In this episode Dante interviews serial entrepreneur and expert business coach Pete Mohr for an insightful conversation where he covers the "Five P's" of business success - People, Process, Product, Profit and Promise. While most people are aware of the first four P's, the Promise piece is often overlooked. Pete emphasises that the key to achieving success in business is to find the right balance...

Looking to boost your business's online presence and attract more leads? Look no further than Brandon Leibowitz, a top digital marketing strategist with expertise in social media, SEO, and Google Ads. In this episode, Brandon shares his insider knowledge on how to optimise your website and leverage the latest SEO trends to drive more traffic and generate more leads. Drawing on his extensive experi...

In this episode we dive into John Ladaga's journey from sales at IBM to entrepreneurship and the creation of Sturppy, a financial modeling software for startups. With Sturppy, John aims to simplify the financial modeling process for early-stage founders without Excel or finance experience. Discover the challenges John and his co-founder faced in creating a platform that accommodates various busine...

Dante interviews Glenn Gardone, President of RED Chocolate, knows that passion and success don't happen overnight. From humble beginnings, he worked for four top CPG companies, winning multiple awards. His message to entrepreneurs? "Punch through the mud." Listen to his entertaining and inspiring stories on our podcast and learn the importance of building strong teams and persevering through stres...

In this episode John and I discuss tips and strategies for maximizing team productivity based on our personal experiences leading various Finance and cross-functional Project teams. We cover how to ensure that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts when managing team dynamics for optimum performance.

In this episode, Dante sits down with one of his mentors, Gordon Tredgold, to discuss the skills that have made him a successful business transformation leader, executive coach, and award-winning motivational speaker. Gordon shares his journey from being a technical leader who led from the front, to becoming a transformational leader who focused on growing and developing his team members. He talks...

Dante interviews Zachary Italian, entrepreneur and founder of Village Helpdesk, delivering excellent customer experience through outsource "Support-as-a-Service". He talks about his personal entrepreneurship journey and transforming customer experiences through leveraging technology to enhance service performance levels whilst simultaneously not losing that important human connection with the cust...