Generate Your Value

Tax planning is a key aspect in keeping your business alive. It affects not only your finances but a lot of other areas of your team as well. Certified Public Accountant Michael Markiewicz joins Andy McDowell and Zach Levy to demystify tax planning and the value of getting an expert to help you through it. He explains why it must never be considered an afterthought as it directly impacts workplace...

Do you want to learn more about what it means to be a leader? Are you wondering how you might use your own experiences in the business world as an advantage? Then this episode is for you. Today, Otis McGregor , CEO of Tribe and Purpose and Retired Lieutenant Colonel, shares the lessons he learned from his military experience that have helped him make his company successful. He tells us about how h...

A nonprofit organization’s two biggest missions are to steadily increase funding and continuously maximize impact.  Teresa Huff , Host of the  Grant Writing Simplified  Podcast, is here to share her expertise in growing nonprofits. She reveals the best strategies on how such organizations can effectively develop thousands or even millions in sustainable funding. Teresa shares her jo...

Mindset is everything. It is the core of failing or succeeding at your goals. In this episode, Mario Lanzarotti , a TEDx Speaker, discusses mindset as the filter you use to see and understand the world. He also explains that our body is our unconscious mind, while our mindset encompasses our thoughts and emotions. Mario has packed so many insights for us today! Gain mental clarity and focus so you...

Many people live their lives by the rules of society, but this is not what will make you happy. Your soul is waiting for you to find it, and when you do, it will lead you on a fulfilling journey. It's up to you to make that journey happen. In this episode,  Anna Sun Choi , Energy Coach, TEDx Speaker, and Forbes Author, shares how our lives should be guided by our soul rather than society or e...

Many people mistake having a coach as a weakness. Businesses often think that once a coach is involved, that means you are in a ditch. But that is so far from the truth. In fact, all great performers have a coach. This is what this episode’s guest, Simone Bachaud , believes. And in this conversation, she joins Andy McDowell to talk about the importance of having a coach, partner, or trusted adviso...

Everyone has a why or a purpose in life. You can work for a big corporation for the rest of your life and earn a living, but you won't get to see the results of your work. Today's guest is Maria Mesa , and she didn't want to live a life like that. She quit her corporate job to find her true purpose. Now, she is making an impact in a very niche corner of the healthcare industry. She is the Partner...

People need to accept and embrace that they have both masculine and feminine energies. If you're an artist, your feminine energy is creativity, trust, and faith. But you also have to balance that with the masculine energy which is the discipline to do your craft. These energies need to be in harmony together because they fuel each other. If you categorize how men or women are supposed to be in a b...

People around the world are suffering the consequences of not being able to react quickly enough, especially in the health world. We need to be proactive and have access to real-time information in order for our cultures to change. In this episode, Lifestyle Guru Ewane Masango shares how accessible real-time information allows us to have a proactive culture instead of a reactive culture and what b...

What keeps a person from becoming happy or successful in life? Our past can prevent us from succeeding in our lives and becoming truly happy. Today,  Rob   Scott  shares his insights on using the power of forgiveness as a tool to do subconscious surgery. He highlights that one must forgive to succeed to remove the blocks to success and happiness. Sharing his wisdom and experience, R...

“ Leadership is not about titles, positions, or work hours. It’s about relationships.” -Jim Kouzes . Generate Your Value Podcast is excited to welcome the Founder of  TheHerosMovement.com . Jim Lomot highlights the importance of creating intentional relationships for leaders to connect with others. He also discusses how important it is to pivot with purpose. Jim shares his insights to uncover...

When you start a business, your goal is to be the owner and let the business run for you. Don't be afraid to outsource your weaknesses. Not everyone can wear multiple hats and do everything. Stop working overtime doing administrative tasks and start enjoying the fruits of your labor.   Join Andy McDowell and Zach Levy as they talk to  Lisa Bowers  about the power of outsourcing. Tun...

It’s often fair to assume that most people dream of having financial or business success. But then, should the goal be merely profits and expansion? What is the real purpose of it all? What really is “success?” In this episode, Halle Eavelyn explains why aligning your business with your vision and purpose is crucial and how having an abundance mindset becomes key to everything! Halle is a tra...

Business owners often encounter a lot of bad hires, not necessarily because they have a bad leadership style. Most of the time, the cream of the crop eludes them due to their poor recruitment strategies. Danielle Mulvey addresses this business-killing problem by crafting an objective process that evaluates talent, not just new hires but existing employees as well. In this conversation with Andy Mc...

7% of what's absorbed in communication are words; 93% is emotion. As a leader, when you state your mission vision or ask somebody to do something, your employees can tell if you’re faking it based on your tone and body language. If you’re struggling to get any engagement going on, it’s probably because you don’t understand the psychology of communication. People act on emotions. You must feel, con...

The foundation and fundamentals of doing business will always be the same. It's only the channels and tools that change. With the internet and social media, online advertising is the best way to build your business. These days, you have the ability to reach people from all over the world. You just need the right strategic marketing plan to do this. You need to know your audience, your social media...

Getting into real estate can be a bit tricky since there are so many places you can start investing into. One great business strategy for those who want to put money into this industry is to look for a reliable and trustworthy mentor. This is what Mark Hayes did when he first invested in real estate, and now he returns the favor by mentoring other investors in jumpstarting their own careers. He jo...

Small businesses can create enticing websites and offer incredible products all they want, but if no one can find them, it is useless. Business visibility is everything in today's digital world, and success will come to you if you know how to play your online cards right. Andy McDowell and Zach Levy sit down with Ira Bowman to discuss how to expand your audience reach through well-designed online...

We are in an age of rapid content creation. Unfortunately, the speed with which things are produced, it has become more about quantity than quality. The true good stories get lost. Mark M. Smeltzer has observed this, calling for more quality content that brings value. He is a writer, actor, producer, and director strictly focused on producing his own content, working with fellow entertainment prof...

In the apparel industry, it’s important to embrace who you are. This is the purpose and passion of  Dean Wegner . Instead of creating clothing lines for cheap overseas, he’s doing it right here in the US. Dean transitioned out of the military to become an entrepreneur. He explored many fields until he found what he truly loved, and that was in selling American-made products. This is why he op...

There is so much noise out there that it can be challenging to find the right one for you. In business, your success could very much depend on the people you surround yourself with. And in this episode, our guest has created a new kind of marketplace that removes the noise of finding buyers and sellers within the energy space. Andy McDowell is joined by Matt Russell, the CEO ofProCents, where they...

Zach and Andy welcome Mark Carpenter to the podcast. Mark is a serial storyteller. Telling stories since childhood, Mark leveraged his ability into a career in marketing communications and public relations and later as a college professor and corporate facilitator. His storytelling became even more purposeful and effective after researching and writing the best-selling book “ Master Storytelling:...

Annie P. Ruggles got her start in that crucible of all successful salespeople; musical theater. After moving up - being pushed up, more accurately - through the ranks at the theater house, she found herself in the role of marketing manager without any training or experience and discovered a knack for promotion. After leaving to enter the psychology coaching space, she soon found herself surrounded...

Zach and Andy have a discussion about personal branding with  Chellie Phillips , who is a sweet-tea-sipping, sassy Southerner with a passion for helping dynamic, driven, career-minded professionals write their own success stories. She’s a coach, corporate trainer, and motivational speaker, as well as the author of two award-winning books:  When In Doubt, Delete It  and  Get Not...

Andy welcomes Jennifer Tsang to the podcast to talk about overthinking and dwelling on WHY too much in business and leadership. Jennifer has more than 20 years of experience working with Cisco Systems’ Learning and Development organization, leading large-scale internal learning programs. Jennifer is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and uses her skills to help people build mental fitness and fi...