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In this episode of This Professional Life, we sit down with Mike Mack, founder of X5 Management, to unpack the highs, lows, and lessons of building a successful executive coaching and training business over nearly two decades.
We talk about:
•How Mike made the leap from a corporate job to entrepreneurship
•Scaling from a solo consultant to a thriving 9-person team
•Why resilience is the most critical trait for any entrepreneur
•Client growth tips and relationship-building strategies that work
•The importance of saying “no” to the wrong opportunities
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In today’s fast-paced digital world, where networking often happens through clicks and likes, the art of genuine relationship building is more critical than ever. Yet, in business development and sales, it’s becoming a lost skill.
In this episode of This Professional Life, we sit down with Steve Elliott, a business development guru who has mastered the long game of authentic connections. Steve shares his secrets on:
Whether you’re an aspiring sales professional or a seasoned business developer, this conversation is packed with strategies to help you build and maintain high-value professional relationships.
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In this episode of This Professional Life, we sit down with Kelly Kennedy, founder of Capital Business Development and host of the successful Business Development Podcast. We'll explore the evolving landscape of personal branding as we head into 2025.
Kelly shares his journey from reluctant car salesman to influential business development expert, discussing how authenticity, vulnerability, and strategic relationship-building were key to his success. We chat about the power of personal branding, the challenges of content creation, and how to stand out in an AI-saturated world by embracing genuine human connection.
Kelly's insights on leveraging LinkedIn, balancing authenticity with professionalism, and sustaining long-term content strategies will inspire and empower you to build a brand that truly resonates.
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In this episode of "This Professional Life", we dive into the overlooked dimensions of artificial intelligence, where we explore the hidden layers of AI's impact on society, regulations, and environmental concerns. We attempt to uncover the intricate web of artificial intelligence beyond its technological marvels, focusing on the pressing need for comprehensive AI regulation, the environmental footprint of AI related computing centers, semiconductor fabrication facilities, and the profound implications of data usage and privacy. This episode sheds light on the critical conversations we need to have about AI's role in our future, urging a balanced approach to its development and application.
Thank you to Daniel Stanley of Future Narratives Labs futurenarrativeslab.org and
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation for commissioning the article from Dan https://www.jrf.org.uk/ai-for-public-good/what-we-dont-talk-about-when-we-talk-about-ai
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In today's episode, we sit down with Matthew Burgoyne, Partner at law firm Oslers, and co-lead of their digital assets and blockchain practice group. We chat all things law and crypto related, as well as their office's newly built SkyHub, an incubator type space for their startup clients.
As we plunge into the middle of 2023, the world of cryptocurrency is experiencing several intriguing trends. One of the most significant is the increasing institutional acceptance of digital assets, with an influx of major corporations, banks, and even countries integrating cryptocurrency into their operations. Decentralized Finance, or DeFi, is another hotspot, revolutionizing traditional financial systems by enabling peer-to-peer transactions and eliminating the need for intermediaries. With NFTs (Non-fungible tokens), we are seeing an unprecedented melding of the arts and digital finance, creating a whole new avenue for artists and creators to monetize their work. Finally, amidst the rising concern for the environmental impact of crypto mining, "green cryptos" have surged to the forefront, pushing for sustainable solutions in blockchain technologies. These trends signal not only the maturation of the crypto space, but also the increasing interplay between cryptocurrencies and the broader socio-economic landscape.
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RJ Cui grew up in an Asian family household where career choices like film and media were often frowned upon. Traditional careers like medicine, dentistry, and law were more in line with expectations from a generation of parents where status and higher education took priority over passion. None the less, RJ found a way to harness his creativity and channel his passion for music and film production into a successful media production company.
On this episode of This Professional Life, we chat with RJ Cui, CEO of PlanIt Sound, a media production company in Edmonton, AB, Canada, about his journey to success and his insights into the future of media production. PlanIt Sound has created amazing marketing campaigns for an impressive list of clients. Most recently, he was part of the production team working with ESPN on a documentary about a basketball team bringing together the world’s best Indian-origin players to compete in ESPN's TBT basketball tournament.
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Ian Bennett is the co-founder and co-owner of Lifted, a video and music production company in Colorado that he runs with his wife to create brand films and online marketing campaigns for small and medium sized businesses. Growing up, Ian was always surrounded by family and other friends that were very business oriented and he points to that as influencing his decision to be an entrepreneur. One of his first jobs was in sales, and he credits some of his earlier experience with giving him the confidence and skill set to strike out on his own.
The episode dives into the journey of how Ian and his wife started Lifted, including the mindset he has developed to drive his success forward. Ian also shares some of his insights into the future of digital content production in the face of growing AI tools in the industry.
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Step inside the world of Timothy Wingate Jr, a highly esteemed accountant and business owner from West Palm Beach, Florida, in our latest This Professional Life podcast interview. Timothy generously shares his journey in building a thriving accounting firm and how he continues to navigate the challenging waters of financial management.
Timothy Wingate Jr.'s firm, services a diverse range of clients, is recognized for its excellence and unwavering commitment to financial integrity in the construction industry in West Palm Beach, Florida. This video offers an exclusive look into Timothy's unique approach to accountancy that has contributed to his firm's robust growth.
We did this interview not just for aspiring accountants; but for anyone seeking to understand the importance of mindset, learning from different perspectives, and the approach to niching down your business focus to amplify success. Timothy discusses the nuances of accounting and reveals his recipe for building a successful accounting firm.
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Join us on This Professional Life Podcast episode 12 as we dive deep into the world of business development. This episode is for entrepreneurs, executives and business professionals who are looking for better ways to leverage business development professionals to scale their businesses and outpace the competition.
We sit down with Angelo Talamayan, Senior Business Development Manager at MNP, one of the largest accounting and consulting firms in Canada. Angelo chats about some of his best practices, as well as some of the successful initiatives he has launched at MNP that has led to revenue growth, fostering strategic partnerships, and expanding MNP's market share.
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Welcome to our latest podcast episode featuring a conversation with expert learning consultant Tiana Fech. We sit down with Tiana to talk about the corporate learning, development and training industry. We explore the current state of corporate learning and provide insights into the challenges and opportunities in this dynamic industry.
With the COVID-19 pandemic changing the way we work, organizations are looking to upskill and reskill their workforce to stay competitive in today's fast-paced business environment. Tiana shares her expertise on how to create a successful learning and development strategy that aligns with your organization's goals and objectives. Most importantly, how the learning experience ultimately revolves around people. This concept is built on the idea of relationship centred approach to learning development.
If you are a corporate executive or business professional looking to improve your organization's learning and development strategy, then this video podcast episode is on you don't want to miss. Join us as we dive deep into the corporate learning and development, and provide valuable insights to help you keep the people in your organization motivated and engaged.
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Business success is not just about having a great idea; it's also about having the ability to execute that idea. Execution is at the core of every successful business venture, and having an entrepreneurial mindset can be a major advantage when it comes to putting your plans into action. An entrepreneurial mindset will enable you to manage resources more effectively, identify potential risks and opportunities, and stay focused on achieving your goals.
In my latest podcast episode, I sit down with Colin Harms, owner of Hypervac and leader at Sothebys in Southern Alberta, to talk about his career and business success. This video takes clips from our full podcast episode and distills it down to Colin's formula for success
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Customer experience is essential for business growth and revenue generation in today’s fast-paced market. It is a critical component of any successful organization, as it drives customer loyalty, increases revenues, and builds long-term business sustainability. In a world where customers can easily switch to other services, companies must strive to create an exemplary customer experience that keeps customers coming back.
Creating an exceptional customer experience involves understanding the needs of the target audience and addressing those needs. Companies should focus on using various channels to provide the best service possible including personalized emails, voice calls, video conferencing, live chat support, etc. A seamless and consistent customer journey across all channels helps build trust with customers and encourages them to purchase again in the future. Additionally, providing quality products at competitive prices can also help increase sales as customers will be more likely to recommend your services when they are satisfied with their purchase.
In this podcast episode of Coffee Break, we talk about why customer experience is essential in today’s world, how it impacts your bottom line, and what strategies you can use to make sure customers are getting the best possible experience. We discuss customer experience competition and dive into the necessities of prioritizing customer satisfaction.
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