What makes an experience with a brand truly remarkable? This week, I connect with customer experience expert Dan Gingiss to explore the strategies behind creating memorable and impactful customer interactions that drive loyalty and word-of-mouth marketing.Dan shares his journey into the world of CX, the principles of his "WISER" framework, and the critical role of both customer and employee experience in business success.See today's episode highlights:
Ready to take your customer experience to the next level? Want to learn more about Dan's proven strategies and how he can help your business thrive? Connect with Dan Gingiss directly! Visit his website at https://DanGingiss.com to explore his services, resources, and even book him for your next event.For daily insights and to join Dan's professional network, find him on https://LinkedIn.com/in/DanGingiss. And don't forget to subscribe to his YouTube channel, YouTube.com/@theexperiencemaker for valuable video content packed with actionable CX tips and inspiration. Your journey to creating remarkable experiences starts now – so connect with Dan today!If you're interested in working with AI-skilled and tech-driven Remote Professionals to help grow your business or to help you reclaim more time, check out https://www.HireKayana.com and explore what some of the world's top talent can do for you and your business today.
What happens when an engineer turns his attention from systems to people? In this episode, I sit down with Joseph Varghese, a personal growth strategist and creator of Success Circles, to talk about how he helps entrepreneurs break through overwhelm, build accountability, and lead with impact.We dive into what Success Circles are—and how they help founders grow faster. Why leadership is more about mindset than titles. How engineers (and analytical thinkers) can transform into high-impact leaders and the routines and rituals of peak performers.If you're an entrepreneur looking to scale sustainably, surround yourself with the right people, and unlock your potential—you’ll want to watch this!Episode Highlights:00:00 Entrepreneurship Allowed Joseph to Manage His Health Better07:02 What is Truly Possible in a Mastermind Group?11:46 The Bigger the Why the Easier the How13:18 Becoming a Community Builder17:36 What Breakthroughs in Tech are You Most Excited About?19:20 How Speaking Out Loud Engages Critical Thinking23:10 We are Executive Producers of our Lives25:50 Where Should People Get Started in AI?28:46 How Do You Decide Between AI & a Remote Professional?31:04 How Do You Instill the Can-Do Attitude in Your Team?35:54 Best Advice for Businesses Looking to ScaleIf you're interested in working with AI-skilled and tech-driven Remote Professionals to help grow your business or to help you reclaim more time, check out https://HireKayana.com and explore what some of the world's top talent can do for you and your business today.
In this episode of Discovering The Possible, Midwest Founders Community lead curator Angela Damiani joins the show to dive into building worthwhile community experiences and how remote professionals are able to support her work and unlock even greater potentials.
Angela has spent over a decade creating unforgettable and unique experiences - building the Midwest Founders Community, transforming it into a powerhouse for Midwestern startups.
Throughout our conversation, we uncover some of Angela’s most effective strategies for team building, her passion for creating real-life experiences, and her deep insights into how to foster a thriving remote work environment.
Check out some of the episode highlights:
00:02:02 The Midwest Founders' Community (Events and Its People)
00:10:12 Raising the Ride for the Entrepreneurial Community
00:14:06 Discovering Abundance in Time and Mental Space with Remote Professionals
00:15:14 Pursuing the potential to Earn Success
00:20:37 Defining Factors in Building Teams
00:22:56 A Rare Peak Behind the Curtain at Kayana's Talent Matching
00:25:30 Working with Angela Means Being Immersed in the Community
00:28:20 What Does It Truly Take to Lead the Founders' Community?
00:30:15 Operating with Transparency & Integrity in the Workplace
00:36:45 Abundance and Scarcity in Resource Discovery
Get the latest updates on Angela Damiani through https://www.LinkedIN.com/in/angeladamiani/ or check out https://www.NEWaukee.com/ if your business or organization is looking to find innovative ways to engage audiences.And if you're interested in working with AI-skilled and tech-driven Remote Professionals to help grow your business or to help you reclaim more time, check out https://www.HireKayana.com and explore what some of the world's top talent can do for you and your business today.
There is an ongoing debate of remote work versus in-office work. The truth is, remote work can be both a dream come true for introverts and a nightmare for extroverts, dissecting the factors that drive work-from-home success, including personality, job function, and work environment. And why is it that some business leaders thrive in a remote-first operation while others struggle?
Join me today on Discovering the Possible and let’s dive deep into the arguments around why some people prefer remote work, such as the ability to work without interruptions and the value of focused independent tasks. And let’s scrutinize the persisting calls from CEOs to bring employees back to offices, citing concerns around company culture, collaboration, and control.
And then, let’s discuss the pros and cons of in-person interactions, such as team-building activities and workshops, and the varying impacts these have on staff morale and performance.
And finally as we wrap up this week’s episode, let’s explore how businesses in the west can balance in-person and remote work setups in a way that acknowledges individual needs while maintaining company goals, ultimately arguing for more flexible & nuanced approaches to modern work environments.
Check out today's highlights:
00:00 Fairness is About Equity
01:30 Factors That Drive Remote Work Success
06:40 The Cattle Call Back to Office Is Your Boss Right or Wrong?
10:00 When Does In-Person Work Setup Matter?
11:50 Is Your Boss Right About Returning to the Office or Is This About Control?
13:05 Is There Empirical Support for the Return-to-Office Trend?
15:40 Between On-Site & Remote Work, Who's Right & Who's Wrong?
17:05 Why Do Companies Still Invest in Team Building?
18:45 Team Bonding Activities That US Employees Have Done at Least Once
20:35 When is the Right Time to Have Company Retreats?
22:40 How Intentional are Your In-Person Events?
26:50 Fairness Dilemma in Remote Work Setups
31:20 What Drives Performance When Working from Home?
33:55 Finding Community & Support Beyond the Work
If you're interested in working with AI-skilled and tech-driven Remote Professionals to help grow your business or to help you reclaim more time, check out https://www.HireKayana.com and explore what some of the world's top talent can do for you and your business today.
Welcome back to another episode of Discovering the Possible. This week, I sit down with Scott Pralinski, COO of the House of Possibilities, to dissect the vital role of delegation and technology in nonprofit leadership.
Join in our discussion as we cover Scott's unique career journey and the innovative strategies he employs to maximize organizational efficiency, including the use of remote professionals and AI.
Scott shares insights on transforming operational workflows to free up valuable time for mission-critical tasks, to enhance content management and social media outreach. We also explore the potential of AI chatbots to revolutionize customer service in nonprofits, particularly for parents of children with high needs.
Tune in now and discover how these modern solutions can elevate your mission and amplify impact.
Here are some of this week's highlights:
If you're interested in working with AI-skilled and tech-driven Remote Professionals to help grow your business or to help you reclaim more time, check out https://www.HireKayana.com and explore what some of the world's top talent can do for you and your business today.
Connect with Scott on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottytico
or visit https://www.houseofpossibilities.org/ and https://www.southshore.ai/ to learn the latest news about Scott Pralinsky.
In this episode, Allison S. Weiss — Founder at CRE Recruiting & CRE at Work — shares her journey from an art education major to a highly influential figure in the commercial real estate industry. Allison credits her pivot into remote work and the structuring of her business to transformative literature like Tim Ferriss' "The 4-Hour Work Week," and significant personal and professional experiences. She discusses her leadership roles in various nonprofit organizations and her aim to promote female representation and leadership in commercial real estate through "Women Speak CRE." Also, Allison talks about overcoming struggles with delegation, the benefits of hiring a virtual assistant, and its positive impact on productivity. She emphasizes the importance of valuing her time, focusing on high-value tasks, and addressing systemic issues women face in male-dominated fields. Her plans include further developing Women Speak CRE and expanding her real estate ventures.
Check out some of the episode highlights:
If you're interested in working with AI-skilled and tech-driven Remote Professionals to help grow your business or to help you reclaim more time, check out https://www.HireKayana.com and explore what some of the world's top talent can do for you and your business today. Follow Allison S. Weiss on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsweiss/
or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonsweiss
and more ways to connect with Allison through Linktree: https://linktr.ee/allisonsweiss
In today's episode of Discovering the Possible, we dive deep into the world of Filipino Remote Professionals with the help of two standout talents from Kayana: Amity Rose Raquid and Maria Franco.
Together, we discuss the unique blend of skills, cultural insights, and personal stories that make Filipino remote professionals indispensable to global teams. Amity and Maria share their journeys from corporate careers to becoming successful virtual assistants, emphasizing adaptability, strong work ethics, and cultural empathy.
The conversation touches on the importance of family, resourcefulness in the face of natural disasters, and the impact of historical and cultural influences on their professional lives.
We also shed light on the untapped potential of Filipino professionals in strategic roles within international teams.
Check out some of the highlights below:
If you're interested in working with AI-skilled and tech-driven Remote Professionals to help grow your business or to help you reclaim more time, check out https://www.HireKayana.com and explore what some of the world's top talent can do for you and your business today.
Happy NEW YEAR everybody! This week on Discovering The Possible, let’s talk about the evolving trends in Remote Work, the impact of AI innovation on business workflows, and how to set effective goals for 2025. This New Year episode will delve into the implications of working from home, the importance of sustainability, continuous learning for all staff members both remote and on-site, and the role of AI in the workplace. As a business owner, what are some of the challenges you anticipate for 2025? And how will you turn these challenges into opportunities for growth, efficiency, and enhanced relationships? Here are some of this episode’s highlights:
If you're interested in working with AI-skilled and tech-driven Remote Professionals to help grow your business or to help you reclaim more time, check out https://www.HireKayana.com and explore what some of the world's top talent can do for you and your business today.
Merry Christmas, everybody! This is Episode 04 of Discovering The Possible: An Inside Look at the Heart of Innovative Remote-First Solutions — with me, Chris Nolte. You may be thinking about cleaning up all the torn wrapping scattered around the Christmas tree right now so while you do that, join me in taking a moment to reflect on the the incredible journey we've had in 2024 as remote-first business leaders and innovators. Today's episode is a tribute to remote professionals and clients, showcasing inspiring success stories and heartfelt personal accounts from some of my best people at Kayana like Hazel, Von, Carla, Mary D, Frejane, and Lexa, each sharing their unique experiences with Kayana. This is also a reflection on Kayana's growth in 2024 — my team's dedication to fostering a supportive work culture and the critical role that trust and collaboration play in their success. Finally, with the help of testimonials from some of our best clients and insights into future innovations in remote work and AI-assisted tools, we capture the true essence of remote work and Kayana’s central role in shaping its future. What are some of the milestones you achieved this 2024? And which opportunities are you excited for in the coming 2025? I'd love to know in the comments below. Episode Highlights:
If you're interested in working with AI-skilled and tech-driven Remote Professionals to help grow your business or to help you reclaim more time, check out https://www.HireKayana.com and explore what some of the world's top talent can do for you and your business today.
Thanks for watching part 02 of the conversation with my long-time friends and business buddies — Gary Wong and Milt Hwang. In this episode, Gary and Milt join me in exploring the future of AI innovations and how it bridges global talent with opportunities from west and the role of remote-first solutions like Kayana in transforming today's remote work infrastructure. And later on in the episode, Kayana's very own Head of Business Development, Miss Stelle L., returns for a special appearance to talk about the essential building blocks that we think should make up a remote-first team for it to be effective and successful.
We also touch on the potential future impacts of AI on various industries, including digital marketing and software engineering. Check out the episode highlights below:
Bridging Talent and Opportunity Where Do Biases in the Remote Working Space Come From? Why We Make Better Offers Than the Competition This Week's Special Guests: Gary Wong & Milt Hwang What is Traction Lab Podcast & How it Got Postponed The Dawning of Kayana: Can-Do Remote Professionals You Can't Do Without Transforming the Meaning of Virtual Assistance AI Technology Trends in the Next 5 YearsAnd hey, if you missed Part 01 of this episode, you may revisit that through this link: https://youtu.be/vPA1E_UEMMY If you're interested in working with AI-skilled and tech-driven Remote Professionals to help grow your business or to help you reclaim more time, check out https://www.HireKayana.com and explore what some of the world's top talent can do for you and your business today.
You are watching Discovering The Possible with me, Chris Nolte, your host and founder of Kayana. This is the first part of a special episode with my long-time friends and business buddies — Gary Wong and Milt Hwang. With their help, we address the skepticism surrounding Kayana — where does skepticism come from and how do companies and startups face such challenges online? So in this episode, let's dive into cognitive biases and the expectations set by both your clients and employees. Gary Wong took his career in the direction of technology, where he built a web development company called The Spin Group, Inc. [https://www.spingroup.com/]. And then later on, co-founded Boothy [https://boothy.co], where he's made a significant impact on how businesses leverage technology and drive growth. His passion for web strategy and online marketing has always been a huge service to his clients. I met him at the dawn of AI and had the opportunity to ride that AI wave and continue to ride that wave with him. Now, Milt is an electrical and computer engineer. He is the Professor of Digital Marketing at the University of Wisconsin Madison, where my oldest son goes to school. Milt is a proven leader with a deep understanding of how technology and digital marketing intersect to drive growth. His expertise in customer service, digital transformation, and marketing automation has helped companies improve their operations and build strong, lasting connections. Check out the list of highlights below:
WATCH PART 02 AND CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: https://youtu.be/jMoBu6eHVZY Follow Milt and Gary on LinkedIN for more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wonggary/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/milthwang/
And if you're interested in working with AI-skilled and tech-driven Remote Professionals to help grow your business or to help you reclaim more time, check out https://www.HireKayana.com and explore what some of the world's top talent can do for you and your business today.
Hey, Chris Nolte here! For the second episode of Discovering The Possible, our very own Head of Business Development at Kayana — Miss Stelle L — joins me today to delve into the dynamics of remote-first company cultures and the importance of well established communications through meetings and huddles.
Together will Stelle, we discuss effective meeting strategies, the role of communication tools, and how to maintain a positive company culture remotely.
I also shares insights on the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) that help guide our daily meetings in Kayana, while Stelle provides a personal perspective on the transformative impact of these daily rituals. We also touch on humorous moments and the significance of fostering an engaging, transparent work environment. Watch the entire episode to get fresh perspectives on how remote meetings can boost productivity and cultivate a strong team culture! Check out some of the key highlights in this week's episode:
How to Cultivate Workplace Culture Through Meetings How to Inculcate Communications Strategy with Company Culture Communication is the Oxygen That Keeps the Company Going How to Communicate with Remote Teams and Boost Productivity Fostering Communities in a Remote-First Company Origins and Etymology of the Name, "Kayana" Tips and Tricks for Maximum Productivity in Our CommunicationIf you're interested in working with AI-skilled and tech-driven Remote Professionals to help grow your business or to help you reclaim more time, check out HireKayana.com and explore what some of the world's top talent can do for you and your business today.
Hi, Chris Nolte here! You are watching the debut episode of Discovering the Possible. For my debut episode, let's on a somewhat sensitive point about the 13th-month pay system in the Philippines by contrasting it with incentive models commonly used in the United States. Together, let's discover how best to align these incentive systems from two cultures to create mutual benefits for our Remote Professionals and for your business here in the U.S. Discovering the Possible is presented by Kayana — a tech-forward service that uses personalized AI to match top you with some of The Philippines' best Remote Professionals. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or busy tradesperson, small business owner, or enterprise C-suiter, Kayana is ready to effortlessly connect you with the remote support you need. Check out some of the key highlights in this week's episode:
Why am I launching another podcast for Kayana? Why rewarding Filipino VAs a 13th month pay isn't enough How I handled the 13th month question when it first came up Top bonus structures you can implement in your business Demonstrating your appreciation for your remote professional Average bonus percentage by industry in the USA Recognizing remote professionals as aalue drivers in your business How is Kayana challenging the remote staffing industry?If you're interested in working with AI-skilled and tech-driven Remote Professionals to help grow your business or to help you reclaim more time, check out https://www.HireKayana.com and explore what some of the world's top talent can do for you and your business today.
Welcome to the podcast! Join me and Shawn as we start the Kayana and Boodlebox partnership with a bang! Discover how we are transforming remote work and team productivity with Boodlebox so be sure to listen to this episode to learn more. Try BoodleBox and get 20% off for 3 months - https://bit.ly/3MV6uOq Hire remote professionals at an unbeatable price (Get this limited time offer: $150 match fee (Regular price: $250) - Go to hirekayana.com to sign up and book your FREE strategy call Don't miss out on these amazing opportunities to elevate your business! Like, comment, and subscribe for more game-changing tips and offers. #BoodleBox #Kayana #RemoteWork #AI
