Parhaat Opportunity Knocks Podcastit (2024)

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Episode 29: BEST WAYS for Keeping Pests Out of Your Home 19:57

2M ago19:57

19:57

Dr. Buggs, a pest control expert, shares his journey in the industry and provides tips for keeping pests out of homes. He discusses the importance of sealing door frames and cleaning drains to prevent roaches and flies. He also emphasizes the need for regular pest control maintenance and shares insights on identifying and dealing with termites, rat…

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Episode 26: Runyon's: A Community Staple 20:35

4M ago20:35

20:35

Today's Guest is Kevin O'Connor! The owner of Runyon's restaurant. They discuss the history and culture of Runyon's, the importance of customer service, and the challenges of running a restaurant. Kevin shares his journey from starting as a busboy to becoming the owner of the restaurant. They also talk about the menu and the creative process behind…

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Episode 25: The Importance of Humility in Business 31:36

5M ago31:36

31:36

In this episode of Opportunity Knocks, Todd interviews Rod Davis, the CEO of the South Florida chapter of the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Rod shares his journey from working in the home building sector to becoming involved with the BBB and eventually becoming the president of the headquarters organization. He discusses the role of the BBB in help…

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Episode 24: The man who brought the SUPER BOWL and WORLD CUP to Miami... 21:04

5M ago21:04

21:04

Rodney Barretto, a trailblazer in business and relationships, shares his journey of seizing opportunities. He started out in a family of police officers and became a policeman at 19 years old. After working off-duty at a popular restaurant, he was offered a job by the owner and took the chance. This led him to become a successful entrepreneur, invo…

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Episode 23: High School Calculus Teacher turned Entrepreneur 26:48

5M ago26:48

26:48

Ginger Flesher-Sonnier shares her journey from teaching high school math to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the entertainment industry. She discusses her transition from teaching to starting an escape room business and later expanding into axe throwing and social entertainment venues with “THRōw Social”! Ginger's strategic and bold approach t…

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Episode 22: Empowering Communities and CHANGING LIVES 34:10

5M ago34:10

34:10

The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including personal anecdotes, family updates, career journeys, and insights into the operations of the Urban League of Broward County with Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh. She shares valuable advice on team building, attracting and retaining talent, and the importance of authentic relationships in business. …

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Episode 21: Syd Levitt; A World War II Hero's Journey 27:50

6M ago27:50

27:50

Syd Levitt, a World War II hero, shares his stories and experiences in this conversation. From his military service to his entrepreneurial ventures, Syd's journey is filled with humor and resilience. The conversation also touches on topics like Honor Flight, the welcome home for veterans, and the current situation in Palestine and Israel. Syd's sha…

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Episode 20: Livello Restaurant; Passion, Craft, and Family 23:40

6M ago23:40

23:40

In this episode of Opportunity Knocks, host Todd Paton interviews Bruno, the owner of Livello, a restaurant in Coral Springs, Florida. Bruno shares his passion for the restaurant industry and his commitment to providing excellent service and quality food. He discusses his background in cooking, his love for fusion cuisine, and the inspiration behin…

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Episode 19: In-Person Events: Bringing the Mission to Life 23:54

6M ago23:54

23:54

Tariq Myers, the founder of Untapped and Best of Local Delray Beach, shares his journey from growing up in Boston to working at Lyft and Coinbase in Silicon Valley, and eventually starting his own company. He emphasizes the importance of creating opportunities for others and expanding the opportunity landscape. Tarek's current venture, Best of Loca…

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Episode 18: You'll Never "Hunt" for Business Again Once You Learn How to "Farm" 20:35

6M ago20:35

20:35

Todd discusses the debate between sales and marketing and compares it to farming and hunting. He explains that marketing is like farming, a long-term strategy that involves creating content to educate and build trust with prospects. On the other hand, sales is like hunting, a more immediate approach that involves outbound efforts to find and close …

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Episode 17: How a Debate Student Shocked Everyone When Opportunity Came Knocking 31:02

7M ago31:02

31:02

Alex Smith shares her journey from seizing opportunities in education to overcoming challenges in sales and transitioning to tech sales. She also discusses her experiences with spirituality and yoga, as well as her current ventures in podcasting and consulting. Alex envisions a future of growth and impact, focused on improving the health and happin…

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Episode 16: A Dedicated Life: The Power of Early Childhood Education 37:54

7M ago37:54

37:54

In this episode of Opportunity Knocks, host Todd Paton interviews Dave Lawrence, a successful businessman and advocate for early childhood education. They discuss Dave's career in the newspaper industry, his transition to working in early learning, and the importance of investing in children's education and development. Dave shares his insights on …

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Episode 15: Become Obsessed with Providing Solutions 53:08

7M ago53:08

53:08

In this conversation, Marcus Sheridan discusses the importance of content marketing and the impact it can have on a business. He shares his personal experiences and how he used content marketing to save his swimming pool company during the economic downturn. Marcus emphasizes the need to prioritize time and focus on creating quality content that ad…

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Episode 14: From Parkland to Colombia: A Journey of Resilience 21:08

7M ago21:08

21:08

Join us for a wild ride as Todd attempts to interview the unfiltered and unpredictable Cindy Ruiz. From her delayed arrival to her candid stories about life in Colombia, this episode is filled with unexpected twists and turns that will keep you entertained from start to finish.Kirjoittanut Todd Paton

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Episode 13: The Secret to Leveraging Podcasts 19:16

7M ago19:16

19:16

In today's episode of Opportunity Knocks, Todd interviews Sebastian Rusk, founder of companies such as Social Buzz and Podcast Launch Lab, who talks about his experience his digital marketing, podcast creation, and his own personal development. #opportunityknocksKirjoittanut Todd Paton

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Episode 12: How Arnold Schwarzenegger Helped Johnny O Name His Gymnasium 29:51

8M ago29:51

29:51

In this episode, Todd Paton interviews Johnny O, the owner of Johnny O's Gymnasium. Johnny shares the story behind the gym's name and his passion for fitness. He discusses the importance of finding the perfect location and creating a culture of success. Johnny emphasizes the value of caring for members and motivating them to achieve their fitness g…

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Episode 11: Growing Your Business through Community Involvement 29:28

8M ago29:28

29:28

In Episode 11 of "Opportunity Knocks," listeners are treated to an engaging and humorous conversation with Mike Wild, a man known for making probate both fun and funny. Hosted by a clearly excited and respectful interviewer, this episode shines a spotlight on Wild's extraordinary involvement in the nonprofit sector, alongside his professional caree…

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Episode10: Scaling Social Media for Insurance Agents 26:10

8M ago26:10

26:10

In this episode of Opportunity Knocks, host Todd Paton sits down with the dynamic Oscar Gonzalez, also known as OG, to dive into his journey from e-commerce to revolutionizing digital marketing for insurance agents. From their early days in e-commerce, navigating the world of Groupon, to scaling up to managing almost a million dollars in monthly ad…

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Episode 9: The 3 Biggest Mistakes That I Just Made 10:43

8M ago10:43

10:43

Welcome to "The 3 Biggest Mistakes I Just Made," a podcast where entrepreneur Todd opens up about the highs and lows of building a business. In this revealing series, Todd shares his personal experiences, failures, and most importantly, the valuable lessons learned along the way. In Episode 9, titled "Opportunity Knocks," Todd Paton delves into thr…

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Episode 8: Broward Commissioner Michael Udine talks about the importance of being preperation 27:59

8M ago27:59

27:59

Kirjoittanut Todd Paton

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Episode 7: Unlock the Power of Brand Building: "Strategies & Tips Exposed!" 28:17

8M ago28:17

28:17

If you were starting a business or thinking of re-branding your existing company, you are not going to want to miss this episode as Mike throws out some golden nuggets!Kirjoittanut Todd Paton

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Episode 6 : How This NFL Sports Agent Took Advantage of His Opportunity 24:09

8M ago24:09

24:09

Todd Paton sits down with none other than the NFL sports agent extraordinaire, Brett Tessler. Join them as they dive into Brett's incredible journey from humble beginnings to becoming a prominent figure in the world of sports representation. In this captivating conversation, Brett shares his inspiring story of overcoming obstacles and seizing oppor…

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Episode 5: Building a Successful Referral Network 19:43

8M ago19:43

19:43

Join host Todd Paton in this enlightening episode of Opportunity Knocks as he delves into the crucial world of networking. Drawing from personal experiences that propelled his mortgage and digital marketing businesses, Todd shares invaluable insights and strategies on how networking can transform your professional trajectory. From joining exclusive…

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Episode 4: A Mortgage Professional Giving Back to his Community 26:10

8M ago26:10

26:10

Want to master the art of leveraging your mortgage? Dive into this exclusive podcast with Ryan Paton, mortgage guru and founder of Capital Lending Group. From navigating the tumultuous 2007 market crash to unlocking opportunities in today's real estate landscape, Ryan shares his invaluable insights and strategies. Discover how to optimize your mort…

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Episode 3: Business #1 - Fixing a Problem in the Home Service Industry 13:12

9M ago13:12

13:12

The home service industry is very fragmented. This business is going to fix that problem by giving homeowners total control. Because I'm showing the website, this episode is best to watch on youtube. Subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/@toddpatonKirjoittanut Todd Paton

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Episode 2: From Trailer Park to Multi-Millionaire 37:12

9M ago37:12

37:12

Mark Evans, who's better known as "DM" in the business world for all the real estate and businesses he's bought and sold. In case you didn't know, DM stands for Deal Maker! During this podcast, Mark gives an an inside look at how his thought process when building a business.Kirjoittanut Todd Paton

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Episode 1: Failing is Part of the Game 31:35

9M ago31:35

31:35

In this first episode, I thought it would be a good idea to give my back story. I hope you enjoy it!Kirjoittanut Todd Paton

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14: Jerome Hiquet 34:06

7y ago34:06

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13: Influencer Marketing and Content Marketing with CMO Alan See 33:41

7y ago33:41

33:41

Alan See is Principal and Chief Marketing Officer of Alan See CMO Temps, LLC. He is recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the “Top 50 Most Influential CMOs on Social Media,” and is the American Marketing Association “Content Marketer of the Year.” Alan provides full-time, fractional or project based leadership initiatives for organizations intere…

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Finding and Keeping Great Talent In Your Small Business 1:00:00

7y ago1:00:00

1:00:00

It is hard to find good help, at least that is what small business owners tell me. The smaller you are, the more difficult the challenge because you don't necessarily have the resources you need in salary range and benefits to compete with larger companies. But if you start to think differently about your employees and how you do things, you can st…

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12: Using The Entire Marketing Mix To Achieve Outcomes with CMO Tim McDonough 27:54

7y ago27:54

27:54

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11: 15 Million Reasons To Raise Capital The Right Way with VC Will Bunker 30:51

7y ago30:51

30:51

Will Bunker and Dave Kennedy founded the dating site that became Match.com in 1995 in Dallas, TX. Currently a founder of GrowthX VC fund, his focus is helping companies accelerate their growth after the seed round to get their series A or get to cash flow positive. He has invested in over 160 companies all around the country, and most of those inve…

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10: Marketing On A Limited Budget with CMO Scott Ableman 30:27

7y ago30:27

30:27

Scott Ableman is a marketing executive and adviser for several companies in the digital marketing and media space. He has served as Chief Marketing Officer for both B2B and consumer marketing organizations -- most recently The Teaching Company, which produces and markets The Great Courses. His marketing career began in the telecommunications indust…

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9: Change The Conversation And Impact Lives with CMO Daniel Cherry III 33:47

7y ago33:47

33:47

Daniel Cherry is one of Sports Business Daily’s “Top 40 Under 40”, and is currently the Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer for the 3-time Stanley Cup Champion New Jersey Devils and the Prudential Center, the #4 ranked concert venue in North America. Recently, Daniel served as the Senior Vice President of Marketing at Diageo North America, and Chi…

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8: Take Risks and Seize Opportunities with CMO John Chapman 27:40

7+ y ago27:40

27:40

John Chapman, President of JMC Advisory Group, former CMO of PAETEC, and Former CEO of InfoPreserve. John’s current company specializes in the commercialization of products and solutions, development of strategic and tactical plans with actionable ‘go to market plans’ with Operations to scale to demand. As a “COO” and “CMO” with a strong focus on D…

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7: Essential Ingredients For Great Marketing with Andy Stevenson 23:14

7+ y ago23:14

23:14

Andy Stevenson is a thought leading marketing and digital executive who’s held leadership roles at Williams-Sonoma, Dell, and Crutchfield and has, for the past six years, served as a consultant to numerous brands, including Ethan Allen, Dylan’s Candy Bar, and Ashford.

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Hiring, Keeping Good People, Pay Equity, Performance Reviews Oh My! 56:00

7+ y ago56:00

56:00

There is a lot to think about around the people part of your business. Hiring is difficult, time consuming, expensive. Then once you bring someone on board, how do you ensure they get a good start? How do you keep them motivated? What about pay and performance reviews? You can engineer your Human Resources Functions even if you don't have an HR Spe…

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5: Carving Out A Niche In A Ridiculously Competitive Market with CEO Terry Donnolly 33:59

7+ y ago33:59

33:59

Terry Donnolly is CEO of Hillstreet Beverage Company, makers of 'The World's Best Tasting Non-Alcoholic Wine and Beer'. Former CMO of MDC Partners, the 7th largest marketing and communications company in the world with 70 agency brands, 15,000 employees, 220 offices, and over a billion dollars in revenue. A wealth of experience, Terry shares some a…

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6: Real Time Data Driven Marketing with Deborah Holstein 28:37

7+ y ago28:37

28:37

Deborah Holstein has held marketing leadership roles in both B2B and B2C SaaS businesses large and small for over 15 years. She is one of a rare breed of "full stack marketers" with hands-on experience across the disciplines of awareness/story-telling, acquisition, content marketing, product and lifecycle marketing as well as in-product experience …

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4: Building Your Brand One Fan At A Time with David Wright 25:44

7+ y ago25:44

25:44

David Wright is the Chief Marketing & Commercial Officer for Minor League Baseball (MiLB). In support of MiLB's vision to be a dynamic leader in sport and entertainment, David leads all marketing and commercial business units and oversees the MiLB Enterprises initiative which is designed to maximize enterprise value and overall scale of the 160 mem…

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3: How to Align Culture and Marketing Moments with Michael Shostak 27:51

7+ y ago27:51

27:51

Michael Shostak is the Senior Vice President & CMO of Economical Insurance. Michael and his team recently launched ~ Sonnet ~ a completely online insurance solution. The first of it's kind in the Canadian marketplace. He shares lessons learned from the launch and some deep insights into brand and culture alignment.…

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2: IoT Where Technology, Communication and Lighting Converge with Neil Salt 27:42

7+ y ago27:42

27:42

Neil Salt is the CMO & Managing Director of the Aurora Group (IoT Division). Neil is a Founding Director and Board Member for the Group who design, manufacture and distribute intelligent lighting solutions to over 70 countries for residential , retail & commercial applications.

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1: How To Use Time, Energy and Money To Be A Successful CMO with Peter Horst 27:46

7+ y ago27:46

27:46

Peter Horst is the former CMO of Hershey and prior to that lead marketing at Capital One. Currently in demand as a keynote speaker on marketing, brands, and innovation, Peter dives deep into what defines a successful marketer and how to most effectively use your time, energy, and money to be a successful CMO.…

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What Is The Real Meaning Of Diversity? Is Your View Clouding Your Thinking? 46:00

7+ y ago46:00

46:00

It it is true that what we put our focus on is what we get, is this getting in the way of solving the diversity and inclusions issue in America? Tune in and hear Executive Coach, Nancy OKeefe's take on this topic. See if the way you are looking at things is setting you up for more of the same instead of the change you want and need in your business…

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Do Managers Create Roadblocks To Employee Motivation? 49:00

7+ y ago49:00

49:00

Employee Engagement has been and continues to be a problem for most organizations. Despite years of trying to solve this problem, we still see statistics that say 70% of the American workforce is not engaged with their work. What are we missing? Is there a link between the way we manage and employee motivation that is perpetuating this problem? Exe…

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Attracting, Motivating and Retaining High Performing Employees 30:00

7+ y ago30:00

30:00

Good help is hard to find, right. We hear about the shortage of qualified employees but we might want to take a look at our organizations and see whether we have what it takes to attract, motivate and retain those high performing, star employees. Tune in to this episode and hear Business Consultant Nancy OKeefe, MBA, MS talk about ways to attract, …

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If You Want To Attract and Retain The Best Employees, Employee Happiness Matters 40:00

7+ y ago40:00

40:00

Employee happiness matters. Studies show it can increase productivity by 12-20%. But beyond that, if your employees aren't happy it will be difficult to attract and retain the best employees or engage them in the work you do. Happiness doesn't mean having a ping pong table in the breakroom or snacks in the refridgerator. Learn what the best motivat…

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People Power Your Profits 30:00

7+ y ago30:00

30:00

We have a people problem in business today. 70% of American workers are disengaged at work and it is having a direct impact on our bottom line. What is the cause and what can we do about it. Tune in to this episode, the first in a series from host, thought leader and consultant, Nancy OKeefe, MBA, MS, designed to look at this issue and what can be …

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The 5 Unspoken Reasons Women Don't Get Paid What They're Worth 1:01:00

8y ago1:01:00

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Are you earning what you want in your business or career? There could be some good reasons why not and they are reasons no one is talking about. Tune in to this episode and hear Nancy OKeefe, Business Consultant and Executive Coach discuss the 5 Unspoken Reasons Why Women Can't Earn The Money They Want. You may be surprised by the reasons and the s…

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Why Haven't Women Made More Progress In The Workplace? 40:00

8+ y ago40:00

40:00

Join host and Executive Coach Nancy OKeefe as she explores the issues around women's success in business and the workplace. We have been talking about this issues for decades. Listen in to this thought provoking episode and start thinking about what can be done to help women make more progress in business and their careers. This episode is the firs…

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