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Finance and Operations - Doug and Charles spoke about the distinctions between independent contractors and employees, particularly as they pertain to regular independent contractors and employees. Hiring employees can be both a joy and a headache. Hiring independents can be less expensive than hiring employees, but you have to make sure you know the differences between them. Most companies like to...

Finance and Operations - Doug and Kevin spoke about data literacy demystification. What is data literacy and Why it's important and how to develop a good understanding of data. While data literacy is critical for businesses, there is a significant gap between theory and practice when it comes to data literacy. Data literacy is becoming increasingly common in the corporate world as more firms seek...

Finance and Operations - Doug and Jeremey spoke about the legalities of running a business. Legalities are an often an area which businesses don't do well. It's ripe with jargon and potentially confusing points. But the sooner you get to grips with the legal situation, the sooner you can do what you need to do to make your business a success. Learn more at https://businesslegallifecycle.com/termin...

Finance and Operations- Doug and RJ spoke about making the shift from a corporate job to starting your own business. Making the leap from a steady job to being an entrepreneur can be a difficult one. Many of us have spent years at one employer building our careers and enterprises. Going it alone means more responsibility and a higher level of risks. Learn more at https://rjgrimshaw.com and https:/...

In Today's Episode, Doug spoke about how crucial marketing is to running a successful company. The biggest trick to make sure a business gets off the ground is having marketing. It is not enough to just have a product. Without marketing, no one will know about the product. Marketing can be the difference between failure and success. Doug's business specializes in partnering with companies and non-...

Marketing & Brand Building -  Doug and Shannon spoke about the significance of brand storytelling and how to go about telling that story. Connecting with your audience is a challenge for many businesses. Storytelling is one of the best ways to connect with your consumers on an emotional level and help to build loyalty, increase brand approval and generate sales. Learn more at https://www.marke...

Marketing & Brand Building -  Doug and Alexa spoke about how to turn your products into a story. Alexa runs a custom design business where she incorporates a story into each product she develops. If you're running your own startup, you have to understand the importance of branding and identity. It's just as important as your business, if not more. Why? Because they all make up your business id...

Marketing & Brand Building -  Doug and Liz spoke about how covid era has revolutionized local marketing, local marketing vs. advertising and strategies for organic marketing. If you thought local marketing was dead, then think again. Local businesses still have options when it comes to marketing and, depending on your needs, will have numerous options to choose from. Before, the only avenue wa...

Marketing & Brand Building -  Doug and Michael spoke about what the main why's behind marketing mistakes are and how to avoid these issues. The best marketing campaigns are those that achieve the greatest results and have the lowest costs of distribution. But it doesn't always work out this way. Marketing is a vital component of any business. Marketing is about connecting with your customers,...

In Today's Episode, Doug's Thoughts on Leadership's Duality. There are some people who will make out the case that leadership is really a one way street. And I've never really taken that view. Leadership is definitely a two way street where a leader always has to understand that without being in relation to the people who are following him, he cannot succeed in any organization. So leadership is e...

Leadership and Strategy - Doug and Maureen spoke about understanding your values through a number of personality assessments. Assessing our personality will  help you to discover what motivates someone and even  understanding a person's willingness to change and know work environments where people can thrive. Maureen reminds us all that the more you know yourself, the more you can help others to k...

Leadership and Strategy - Doug and James spoke about fulfilment based leadership in the contemporary business world and how it enables you to be effective in your organization. James reminds us all that we're not just on professional skills but also theirs personal experiences that could help your company's progress.  Always keep in your mind that in order for you to provide fulfilment to your tea...

Leadership and Strategy - Doug and Tom spoke about taking a more holistic approach to our position in society, which means that businesses must consider all of their connection points. Tom states also on this podcast if you are a leader you must be in a position of inspiration, honesty, and integrity is more important than being in a position of authority. In the end, the values of your company ar...

Leadership and Strategy - Doug and Dea spoke about connectedness in the post-pandemic environment and how to implement the five facets strategy is crucial for your success in making a positive impact on your environment and for the success of those around you. Regardless of the type of employer, making employees feel like an important part of their culture can be done through several different ste...

In Today's Episode, Doug spoke about Pivoting and the New Show Format. To the viewers or listeners we have great news for you. Doug will be releasing content four times a week under one particular scope area. And at the end of the week he will share his solo recording of my thoughts on the topic based on the current timeframe.  Doug will focus on topics that will develop your needs for your entrep...

Doug and David spoke about the ten year plan. David Dressler, a personal business strategy speaker and thought leader. The term "ten-year plan" is most commonly used in the context of business. But, of course, that will be in the context of your life, because if you do it well, there is no such thing as a business and a personal life, you know? This is certainly something you've heard before. "Wri...

Decision Maker Interview - Doug and Jim spoke about the creator economy and how does it work. Tim is the founder of TrueFanz that enables creators all over the world to earn a steady and predictable income. The internet's creator economy is expanding and becoming more important. Over time, people have used music and art to make money in the past. The creator economy is a current iteration of that...

Thought Leader Interview -  Doug and Jason spoke about the importance of branding and how to create your brand as a podcast guest. When it comes to promoting your brand, using the podcast platform can be really beneficial. To expand your circle of influence, you must provide value and have an impact on the lives of your listeners. Jason encourages us to be a guest on shows that are relevant to our...

Thought Leader Interview -  Doug and John spoke about the how innovation works in digital era. John Rossman is a former Amazon Executive. A thought leader on digital and innovation strategies. Innovation is vital in every company if they want to keep moving forward and avoid becoming stagnant. Innovation also allows you to adapt your product or service to customer needs, stay ahead of the competit...

In Today's Episode, Doug spoke about Financial Market Forecast 2022 Economies have always had cycles of expansion and contraction. When it comes to the US stock market, the business cycle tends to recur around every 10 years or so. However, the economy is never in perfect equilibrium. Everyone wants to be able to answer this question accurately because they are all interested in their own bottom l...

Today we have an episode with Doug's interview on Nine-Five Podcast Doug and Nick spoke about transition from a corporate job to full-time entrepreneur and how empowering it can be. This episode will help you put together a sales funnel so your potential customers believe in YOU and then buy from YOU . It's no secret that problem solving sells! It works because human beings are wired to want the b...

Decision Maker Interview - Doug and Carter spoke about  investing at iSelect Fund. Individual investors and their trusted financial advisors can use this to build a customized, diversified portfolio of early-stage company assets.  They also go deeper on the field of Agribusiness on how it really affects healthcare. Lastly, Carter's goal is to provide good investment opportunities for the people wh...

Thought Leader Interview -  Doug and Nick spoke about how do you make sure to retain the people that you have. In the midst of all the departures, it's sometimes easy to forget that you still have people who are committed to their jobs and who want to remain with your company. You need to make sure that you are communicating with the people that you are surrounding yourself with on a regular basis...

Thought Leader Interview -  Doug and Ash spoke about why publishing books (both print and ebooks) is vital to branding.  Building a brand is not a one-off task. You can't simply create a logo, publish a few ads, or fill up your social media account. Ideally, it must be consistent with your company's goals and should take into consideration how the brand looks on the outside and the inside. Learn m...

Thought Leader Interview - Doug and Brandon spoke about the quickest and easiest way to gaining long term mental and emotional as well as educational benefit is by reading. Reading books is key to self directed development of your passion. You are exposed to a lot of different perspectives and nobody knows you or what you're trying to learn better than you do Learn more at https://insiderschool.co...