Guest BIO: Ron's career spans over 15 years, during which he has been a vanguard in the cyber defence of various industries. He’s not just the architect behind sophisticated information security programs, but also a trusted board advisor and an innovator whose strategies are informed by the highest international standards. Ron's appointment as Boar…

Guest BIO: As a successful business leader and co-founder of AI startup “Triplo AI”, Felipe’s mastery in technology for productivity has not only driven the success of Triplo AI but has also positioned him as a luminary at the intersection of AI and Marketing. His insights into market dynamics, consumer behaviour and data analytics have been instru…

Episode Summary: Hosts: John Byrne Dante Healy Tool Review of ChatGPT Exploring the potential impact of ChatGPT 4 for business, here's a breakdown of our discussion: Scoring was out of 10 for the following 10 criteria: - Pricing and Cost Effectiveness - Functionality and Features - Performance and Reliability - Security and Compliance - Data Manage…

Guest BIO: A teacher at heart, PJ has a knack for turning complex ideas into simple, engaging visuals. With over 400 illustrations under his belt, he's grown a following of more than 200,000 people across platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. His work has caught the eye of big names like Sahil Bloom, Adam Grant and Steven Bartlett, helpi…

Speaker BIO: Greg Wasserman is Head of Growth, Partnerships, and Community for Castmagic. His 20 years working with brands, companies, agencies, and small businesses make him a valuable resource. A leading voice in the podcast industry, a jack of all trades, and someone who values connection Connect with Greg and Castmagic: Greg's LinkedIn Castmagi…

Episode Summary: Tool Review of Microsoft Excel Kicking off season 2 of "Business Breaks" with hosts Dante Healy and John Byrne, we deep dived into a tool review of Microsoft Excel. We unpacked the strengths, weaknesses, and everything in between, providing valuable insights for businesses considering our data analysis, change management and financ…

Episode Summary: 1 Season 2 Theme and Format - Shift in focus to business tools and systems - Two dynamic episode formats: in-depth reviews and insightful interviews - Call for audience input on tools to review or discuss 2 Engagement and Interaction - Introduction of live Q&A sessions and polls - Emphasis on audience engagement and feedback - Plan…

Speaker BIO: Adam Shilton is a multi-talented individual with a passion for both music and finance. With a degree in music production, Adam is not only a performer but also heavily involved in the technical aspects of music. He values the community aspect of music, enjoying the collaboration and sharing of ideas that come with creating and composin…

Speaker BIO: Harry Moser is the founder and president of The Reshoring Initiative, a US-based organization dedicated to bringing manufacturing jobs back to the United States. With a focus on both in-house and outsourced production, Moser's work tracks the trend of companies choosing to supply the US with domestic production rather than outsourcing …

Speaker BIO David Safeer is an experienced financial expert with over 35 years of experience in cash flow management. His journey began when he worked at a small manufacturer that was facing financial trouble. His job was to help a colleague streamline his estimates using simple spreadsheets, which ultimately saved the company time and money. This …

Speaker Bio: Darryl Kanouse has dedicated the last 25 years of his life to building technology systems as a solutions architect. He has served in senior Technical positions with technology companies like Activision, Amazon and Canva. He has a passion for taking ideas and creating technology systems from scratch. Alongside his professional work, Dar…

Speaker Bio: Shane Spraggs is a seasoned remote work expert and co-founder of Virtira, a company that has been working remotely for over a decade. With the onset of the pandemic, Shane recognized the opportunity to help others navigate the challenges of remote work. While Virtira was already well-equipped for remote work, they saw that many individ…

Speaker Bio: Billy Lahr is a former educator who had a challenging experience delivering difficult news to students and parents, which took an emotional toll on him. To make matters worse, he also faced severe social media harassment, leading him to report the incidents to the police. Feeling unsatisfied with his job, especially during the COVID sc…

Episode Summary: Understanding the Psychology of Business Success - Importance of psychology in business decision-making - Significance of observing body language and behavior - Encouraging self-reflection to uncover motivations - Psychology's relevance in job interviews, negotiations, and relationships The Inner Game of Business - Developing a gro…

Speaker Bio: Barry Mulholland is the founder of MBI Healthcare Technologies. Formed in 2012, they are a company who's goal is to reduce waiting times for patients. This was all before the current issues and explosion of waits so they were trendsetters! Barry has extensive healthcare experience in commissioning, strategic reform, operational perform…

Speaker Bio: Fabrice is a seasoned Executive with a passion for transportation. Throughout his career, he has dedicated his expertise advising mobility companies on optimising operations. . Recognising the importance of efficient travel within cities. He is now focusing on the micro mobility space , where journeys are shorter and more localised. Un…

Connect with me: LinkedIn Website Feel free to subscribe to my email for exclusive insider content on Finance Transformation. Episode Topics: Dante Healy's Career Journey - Dante's background in accounting and finance - Stuck in a routine career with limited growth opportunities - Witnessing the emotional distress of displaced senior individuals - …

Speaker Bio: Lynn Whitbeck is the Co-Author of a 4.8-Star Amazon-rated book: Practical Wisdoms @ Work. She has also been featured in USA Today, HuffPost, Chicago Tribune, and many more! Lynn has always had a knack for selling, starting from her days selling girl scout cookies. She was determined to earn the coveted cookie badge that required sellin…

Speaker Bio: David Ketchen is a business strategist and consultant, specialising in digital transformation. He questions the strategies behind companies' digital transformations and their desired outcomes. He references Lloyd's, a business case study which underwent a massive transformation with a significant investment. David highlights the import…

Episode Summary: Introduction to Data Value - Importance of data quality and governance for organizations - QuickBooks as a tool for data analysis in smaller businesses - Challenges for larger organizations in consolidating and analyzing data Removing Unnecessary Columns for Data Optimization - Issue of slow performance in data analysis tools with …

Speaker Bio: Chris Hood, a keynote speaker and thought leader in digital strategy, boasts over three decades of experience in online development. The author of 'Customer Transformation,' Chris provides a roadmap to customer alignment and business value, articulating a transformative seven-stage strategy. His focus on aligning with customers' evolvi…

Episode Summary: - Defining project failure i.e. not achieving the original goal, even if the project goes live - Importance of thorough planning and analysis in project preparation - Relying on anecdotal evidence and surface symptoms can lead to ineffective solutions - Discrepancy between perceived problem and actual underlying issue - Considering…

Speaker Bio: Blake Burch is a self-taught data expert whose journey began in marketing campaign management for various brands. He found himself constantly performing repetitive tasks such as downloading data, making changes, and uploading it back into the system. Determined to find a more efficient method, Blake collaborated with the development te…

Episode Summary: Section 1: Networking and Making a Good Impression - Networking is important for promotion, even if the position is already filled. - Making a good impression during the promotion process can lead to future opportunities. - Dress and act the part to make senior decision-makers imagine you in a more senior role. - Demonstrate expert…

Speaker Bio: Channa Wisjesinghe is an expert in ESG (environmental, social, and governance) issues. With a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by ESG, Channa brings valuable insights to the discussion. Channa emphasizes the importance of accountability, transparency, and long-term thinking when it comes to executive pay…

Episode Summary: Section 1: Applying Negotiation Tactics in Business - The speaker emphasizes that negotiating tactics used in business can also be applied in marketing. - They caution against unethical tactics like bait and switch and stress the importance of building trust and establishing relationships in negotiations. Section 2: Everyday Opport…

Speaker Bio: David Shaw is a technology-focused marketing expert with a strong background in IT. Currently, he serves as the managing director of an IT firm and also provides consulting services in the digital space. Throughout his career, David has primarily worked in IT, starting in large pharmaceutical companies before transitioning to small bus…

Speaker Bio: Described as a swiss-army knife for executive functions, Joe Aurilia is a multifaceted C-suite leader with diverse experiences and expertise in various fields. He began his career as a software engineer, but soon realized his passion for the wider business. Combining his strong technological background with his ability to understand co…

Speaker Bio: Armel Beaudry is a software engineer turned founder and CEO of his own company. Before venturing out on his own, Armel gained valuable experience working for various companies, which greatly enhanced his engineering skills. Coming straight out of university, he learned how to program and write code, but it was in the real-world product…

Speaker Bio: Tony Kitchens was born and raised in Chicago, United States, to a modest family. As a child, he was content and unaware of his family's socioeconomic status. His parents did an incredible job of providing for their needs, if not always their wants. It was during this time that Tony's uncle, a successful businessperson and entrepreneur …

Episode Summary: - Introduction to John and Dante's career background in accounting - Early career failures and the importance of planning ahead - Discussion of the importance of taking risks and trying things out when young - Challenges and advantages of transitioning to a new career later in life - Pivoting sideways in a career change - Monetizin…

Speaker Bio: As the owner of Majority Media consulting Sean Atkinson always had a knack for business. Even as a child, he noticed how advertisers would change their approach depending on the neighborhood they were in, which sparked his interest in branding. Growing up in and around the music industry gave him a unique perspective on advertising and…

Speaker Bio: Osman Okumus is a mindset coach and IT expert who started off in the field of hypnosis and energy work at the young age of sixteen. Although he was interested in neurology and human psychology, he initially had limited options where he lived and decided to pursue a career in IT. He started out as a network engineer and IT project manag…

Episode Summary: - Importance of Cash Flow and Profits - A company can fail even if profitable without cash flow - Fast-growing companies need to pay attention to finance and avoid bankruptcy - Understanding customer profiles and behaviors is crucial for profits - Risk management considerations for complex contractual arrangements - Communication p…

Guest Bio: Don Trone is widely known as the "Father of Fiduciary Responsibility", which is about managing the assets of another person and is a legal responsibility. He has researched, written and taught about this topic for 35 years and strongly believes that fiduciary responsibility should be seen as a gold standard. Don is the author or co-autho…

Warning: this interview contains occasional strong language (which may be unsuitable for children)! Guest Bio: Adil Amarsi's childhood was filled with challenges from a young age due to his father's disability. Growing up, Adil spent most of his time watching TV with his dad, who loved watching the news, trivia games, and the Home Shopping Channel.…

Guest bio: Haris Reis is a Bosnian immigrant who came to America as a refugee with his family to escape from the war. He settled in Nebraska where he started refereeing soccer games to make money at a young age. Soon, he realized that he wanted to earn more money without being away from his family. He then started an online shopping mall as an affi…

Summary: On this episode of Business Breaks, host Sander focuses on marketing, customer feedback, and social proof. Sander, the founder of Social Juice, discusses how customer feedback and social proof are the keys to more authentic and human marketing. Social Juice is a software tool that helps businesses create genuine and authentic video testimo…

Guest Bio: Bernard Kates is a skilled leader and coach who helps people discover their true purpose and desires. With a focus on people over profits, Bernard emphasizes the importance of leading with empathy and understanding, rather than just rules and procedures. He understands that coaching is key to unlocking people's full potential, and strive…

Summary Join us in this episode as we dive deep into the world of cash flow management, and learn the myths, mindsets, and strategies to master cash flow for your business success. David highlights that cash flow issues are generally an emotional issue and require behavioral-based processes to overcome them. He recommends communication as the key t…

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Episode Summary: Talking with Experts host and Tech Enthusiast Chris Cownden Topics Covered: Origin of Talking with Experts podcast and how it came about The influence of Chris Shelsey from EDA Grove on the podcaster's journey The blending process of being a chef and a podcaster Chris Cownden's unique approach to podcast mentoring How AI is changin…

Episode Summary 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 Virtual FD / Fractional CFO after realizing he preferred making quick decisions and working closely with entrepreneurs to determine business goals and ex…

Insights on Data Analytics: Data analytics involves examining and interpreting data to extract insights that can help businesses make informed decisions. It requires a combination of technical skills, such as programming and statistical analysis, and soft skills like communication and problem-solving. There are different types of data analytics, in…

Key interview points: Identify your purpose, vision, mission, and values by making a brain dump of your thoughts and exploring your passions and values. Align your purpose with your career by using it as a filter to determine if a job or business opportunity is a cultivating growth opportunity or not. Consider lifestyle factors such as work hours, …

Key interview points: · Sharing his insights on buying and selling businesses Pete discusses two different ways to enter the business world: buying an existing business or starting one from scratch. · Pete explained that while purchasing an established business comes with advantages such as an existing customer base and established processes, it al…

Key interview points: · Brandon Leibowitz started his career in SEO and social media marketing by chance when he got his first job out of college helping a company with their digital marketing. · He finds it most rewarding to help businesses grow their traffic and tap into the free traffic that SEO provides. · When implementing digital solutions, s…

In this episode, John Ladaga talks about his journey from working in sales at IBM to consulting at Accenture, then venturing into entrepreneurship, which led to the creation of his current company, Sturppy. Sturppy aims to solve the problem of complicated financial models for startups by providing an easy-to-use software that doesn't require expert…

Some interview highlights: - From finance to chocolate: The inspiring journey of an entrepreneurial owner. - The power of leadership: A story of transforming lives and saving a marriage. - Finding your passion: How loving what you do can lead to a successful career. - Taking the right risks: Learn how to filter out bad ideas and choose the path to …

Main discussion points: - Why team productivity starts with the team itself - Managing interpersonal dynamics for team cohesion - Navigating internal politics - The benefits of daily stand-ups - Managing distributed teams and the pros and cons of flexible working arrangements - Productivity tools for teams Please like, subscribe, leave a review and…