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AI continues to evolve. Peter Mares rejoins the podcast today to talk about how using AI can impact your business. Pete talks about the experience curve which plays such an important part into bring AI into your business. Peter J. Mares is a former partner at a “Big Four” accounting firm who brings an innovative and entrepreneurial background to the mid-market. He has a unique blend of consulting...

Russell Carriere joins Benny and Dennis to discuss the topic of getting ready to sell a business. While we all have bought or sold something like a car, or a home but selling a business is not just an asset - it is something you have built. There are so many moving parts and things a seller must think about to navigate through the process. Listen in today as Russell shares somethings you may have...

Deb MacFarlan Enright joins us this week! Why You Should Get Involved in a Non-Profit Board Joining a non-profit board is an enriching experience that offers numerous benefits for both individuals and the community. Here are several compelling reasons to consider this impactful opportunity: 1. Make a Difference By serving on a non-profit board, you contribute to meaningful causes and help drive po...

In today's rapidly evolving job market, employers face numerous obstacles in attracting and retaining top talent. "Overcoming Today's Hiring Challenges" delves into the complexities of modern recruitment, exploring key issues such as talent shortages, the impact of technology, changing candidate expectations, and the importance of diversity and inclusion. Todays podcast offers actionable strategie...

Cindy Sullivan joins again to expand on how to be more productive through organization. She has six pillars that she has identified that allow an individual to find that level of organization that helps them through out their day and life. (P)lanning (I)nternal Time Clock (L)ong range Goals (L)everage (A)rrangement (R)esources We are are stronger at some and then there are others we might have som...

Season 4 is back and excited for another season! LinkedIn is a powerful tool used in various ways. Leo Prada shares techniques on using LinkedIn more effectively for networking. He emphasizes the importance of having a specific message about yourself and avoiding being too broad. Additionally, he offers other tips to help grow your relationships on LinkedIn. With over 24,000 contacts, Leo's ad...

Thanks to all that have listened over the past year. This is episode #115 - hard to believe. This past season we had many different topics that our guests shared that hopefully you have found interesting. We will be taking the summer off, but will be back after Labor Day. We hope you and your teams have a safe and fun summer. Remember - the 115 episodes are in the library if you need to go back an...

Great things happen when there is alignment between a company’s core values and their practice of civic leadership. Join us to hear Deborah MacFarlan Enright, Ed. D speak on Leadership After Dark’s unique approach starts with the company, integrates their associates at an intimate level and as a result provides a stronger commitment to the community. We all focus on our day job, but we can add val...

It's crucial to recognize the significant impact that sleep, or lack thereof, can have on our employees' productivity and overall well-being. As managers, we often overlook the various factors that can affect their sleep patterns, which in turn influence their performance during the workday. Factors such as travel, dietary habits, level of physical activity, stress levels, and excessive us...

We address questions that have come in from our listeners. 1. Sales vs Business Owner 2. If I only have a small amount of Money - can I still start a business 3. What is one hard lesson you have learned 4. How to work with vendors/suppliers Contact Information: Benny Carreon- Velocity Technology Group- benny@velocitytechnology.group Dennis Jackson-WorX Solution- dennisj@worxsolution.com www.wfhwit...

Matt Kroll and Mir Ateeb Ali demonstrate how seamlessly AI integrates with processes, revolutionizing tasks once labor-intensive and data-scarce. Their insights unveil a transformative shift, rendering previously arduous processes streamlined and data readily accessible. With AI's continual evolution, the landscape of operations undergoes perpetual change. As a vigilant business owner/manager,...

Acklen Avenue has been a remote work environment since they started back in 2011. What started as a 2 person business has grown to over 120 team members today - all working remotely. Colin shares some of the "experiments" they have done that has worked, and others that they have had to refine over time. Key points are 1. Relationships being developed 2. Good listening 3. Having metrics t...

Benny and Dennis exploring the various avenues of entrepreneurship, whether as a solo venture, partnership, or remaining within the corporate realm, involves weighing the advantages and disadvantages each offers. When contemplating the leap into entrepreneurship, careful preparation and consideration are paramount. From drafting business plans to assessing financial viability, there's a pletho...

AI can be like jumping into a swimming pool , but not knowing how to swim. Peter Mares shares with us an approach that applies to technology/AI.So like any person that wants to swim - you take lessons, and start with the basics and then work your way up to swimming laps. This applies to Technology and AI. There are basic things you have to learn and do well before you move to the next level. The 4...

Every organization is striving to grow sales, and lower cost plus be different than their competition. In the past it was all based on Human effort, and the products and services that we sold. But today, AI adds a new dimension to how companies can do more to impact these areas to be more effective and efficient. Dave Patterson shares how using AI can have a short term and long term impact on your...

Do you have a plan when you want to exit the business? There are lots of things to think about and do before that happens. Benny and Dennis today talk about what goes into those plans and who might be people that could help you now to get ready for the finish line. Contact Information Benny Carreon- Velocity Technology Group- benny@velocitytechnology.group Dennis Jackson-WorX Solution- dennisj@wor...

Construction be it a new facility or a remodel causes lots of emotions - excitement to doing it, to frustration and conflict along the way. Every organization be it a profit or non-profit needs space to make or deliver their services. Buildings do not just happen - there are many steps and flows that happen along the path of bring a building to life. Steve Kuhn shares with us how to manage through...

Sleep is the foundation for everything we do. Unfortunately, many of us do not get a "good night" sleep. Dr. Bijoy John provides insight to what is going on during sleep and what the benefits are to us and our teams. Dr. John shares his seven secrets to a good nights sleep. All businesses are striving to increase productivity ,but most forget that the employees have to be rested and read...

In today's episode, Dennis Jackson, Benny Carreon and editor Meghan Jackson tackled top questions posted on the subreddit r/entrepreneurs. Questions: 1. How do you over come the fear of failure ? 2. Are entrepreneurs born or made? 3. What are the downfalls of being a solo entrepreneur? 4. What is the dumbest idea you have ever had? Music by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jorikbasov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  from  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Brett shares with us what is happening in the workspaces of today- knowing that we have people working remotely, those in the office, and those somewhere in between. The modern workplace has evolved or as he shares sped up the change due to COVID. Culture is a driving force that makes a company different. Brett helps us see how the workplace plays into making that culture come to life. Brett is th...

Steve Minucci join us this week. He highlights techniques he has effectively employed to significantly ehance his sales productivitity . Check out how you can implement them into your own business. Steve Minucci is currently SVP of Partner Development for Symphony Advice, a unique, 20+ year old firm, based in Franklin, Tennessee. His firm creates harmony for highly successful business owners and e...

Listen as we celebrate our 100th episode of WFH with 2 Guys. We share things about the past, what is going on this year, and what we plan to do with the podcast in the future. Thanks for listening and being apart of the WFH with 2 Guys community

Ed Henkler shares a couple stories from the book called The Dream Manager. It is a narrative illustrating how companies can achieve extraordinary outcomes by investing in their employees's personal and professional fullfillment. Ed is a social entrepreneur who is passionate about improving the quality of life and employability of people who are blind or visually-impaired. He believes there is...

Change is something we all experience. Sometimes it is positive and others not so great. A recent survey showed the 85% of executives see explosive change happening in the coming year, but in the past they reported that 72% failed. That is alarming. If you know change is happening and you are doing the same thing - you can expect the same results. That has to change! Donna Griggs from Propel Chang...

Benny and Dennis share what they are seeing with AI now compared to a year ago. Dennis shares how he has incorporated AI into this business Reach out to Benny or Dennis for a FREE 10 minute chat about AI and how you might use it in your business Contact Information Benny Carreon- Velocity Technology Group- benny@velocitytechnology.group Dennis Jackson-WorX Solution- dennisj@worxsolution.com