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Known as the Disaster Avoidance Expert, Gleb has over 20 years of experience dramatically empowering leaders and organizations to avoid business disasters by addressing potential threats, maximizing unexpected opportunities, and resolving persistent personnel problems. He is a bestselling author and thought leader and has been featured in over 400 articles and over 350 interviews including Fast Company, CBS News, Business Insider, Inc. Magazine, and many others. Golden nuggets: Business decisions should be evidence based Going with your gut goes against mental fitness Tribalism is dangerous Actionable tip: Understand that emotions drive 80 – 90% of our decisions. Resources: Website | Linkedin | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube

Charlie Gilkey is an author, entrepreneur, philosopher, Army veteran, and renowned productivity expert. Founder of Productive Flourishing, Gilkey helps professional creatives, leaders, and change-makers take meaningful action on work that matters. His new book is Start Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done. Golden nuggets Focus on the right things Real juice is community productivity Actionable tip Take one courageous next step every day Guest Info Charlie Gilkey Website: https://www.productiveflourishing.com/ Contact Email support AT ProductiveFlourishing DOT Com. Use the form below. Call us at (971) 248-0677

Iron Fist Fitness, LLC was started in 2014 to help individuals transform from within. Their philosophy is transforming the mind so you can transform the body. Iron Fist specializes in Weight Loss Management, Building Lean Muscle Mass, Core Stability, Kickboxing and Small Group Training. Golden nuggets: How you respond is your choice. It reveals your character Get excited about risk Keys to success: Prayer & hard work Always remain humble & hungry Actionable tip: Care about people Inspiration: “Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” – Winston Churchill Shannon Vick Website | FaceBook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter

Michael “Big Mike” Danielson I have over 20 years of professional experience, including commercial banking, private client banking, wealth management banking, consumer banking, mortgage loan origination, management, and business ownership. My clients choose to work with me because I make them feel comfortable, and listen carefully. I follow-up and communicate openly and honestly. “Bank on BIG Mike” Conversation excerpts: Elzie Flenard  05:15 What motivates you to do what you do? “Big Mike” Danielson  05:19 I enjoy the effect of what I do when you make someone’s dream come true. And, and I’ve been lending money for a long time, guys before I worked in the business element of it and lending to businesses and I used to do mortgages, and so I’d help people with their very first homes, also worked in private wealth, which was obviously people that have accumulated wealth, but not really a clue what to do with it or how to keep it going. And you know, teaching and showing them all of those things… Elzie Flenard  06:10 How do you inspire others to take risks and embrace change? “Big Mike” Danielson  06:15 It’s hard, especially with a business, because you really, you have to put it all on the line, you have to be willing to lose it all, especially with business. I mean, you have an idea. you’re passionate about it. I meet people all the time. They’re like, this works. I believe in this. And sometimes it might not be the right time for you to do this. They might need to rethink a couple of things. Elzie Flenard  06:44 What inspired you to go into your current profession? “Big Mike” Danielson  06:48 What inspired me to get into banking and all that, you know, it’s funny, I went to college UVM and I didn’t really know what I wanted to do. I originally went, I was going to do pre-med because I thought I wanted to be a doctor or a chiropractor. Elzie Flenard  09:01 What was the worst mistake you recently made? “Big Mike” Danielson  09:04 Picking scissors instead of rock and ending up here? “Big Mike” Danielson  09:11 No, I’m teasing. I’m teasing. I don’t make mistakes. No, I’m kidding. That’s a tough question. I make a lot of mistakes all the time. It just happens. You know, you have to be, I’m gonna kind of deflect off of that. And you have to learn from what you did if you if you walk away from something. Jesus that did not go I thought it was gonna go, what do we do? What did we learn from that? What would we do differently? Or Elzie Flenard  09:54 So what’s your biggest triumph? “Big Mike” Danielson  10:17 I was in the middle of talking to some people about a really important project and all of a sudden I just, I didn’t really know where I was the room was really dizzy and I guess people were looking at me saw like my face like went down to the side and someone’s like, something’s wrong, but Big Mike and someone came over your mic. Are you all right? Do you know where you are? Elzie Flenard  14:45 Where do you even start in terms of mindset and how to get better? “Big Mike” Danielson  14:49 It’s interesting, because when it happened, at first, it was panic because I didn’t know like, am I? Am I gonna be able to talk again? Or is anyone gonna understand what what’s going on? Am I gonna tell my wife I love or am I gonna be Do any of you know and it was very scary and then it turned into pity party for a little while of course you know like oh my god what the hell am I gonna do who’s gonna hire a guy that can only multiply and can’t do anything else? You know how are we going to pay for our house you know my wife put frickin house on the market you know we’re just…… Elzie Flenard  16:59 What’s the best advice that you have received? “Big Mike” Danielson  17:24 There’s not one one thing that stands out so it’s a tough question. And you know, when I wrote questions, thinking someone else is going to be up here of course. “Big Mike” Danielson  17:36 I have a friend of mine who was a cop that recently passed away he ended up taking his own life just from all the stress and his motto was always stay the course. And you know, when you’re dealt a curveball, stay the course do what you know is right, you know, understand, it’s gonna take it’s not the end of the world just you know, stay with it. Elzie Flenard  18:58 If anyone wants to reach out to you To learn more about what you do and your story, how can you do that? “Big Mike” Danielson  19:03 Many of you already have my business card. For those of you that don’t know, and are on LinkedIn, if you want to, if you want to know who I am, you can visit my LinkedIn or you can literally go to bank on big mike.com. And it has a link to who I am and what I stand for.

Laine B. Waller is a mother of three and the founder and CEO of Vraiment Financial. A financial educator, investor, and global speaker that coaches young women in our communities on the importance of financial literacy, wealth to build and obtain their family legacy. She dedicated her time to finances for the public and community. Laine is a financial educator who would like to restore and help to build back finances. Her knowledge and skills in finances will change the trajectory for women in business. Golden nuggets: You have to continue being consistent in whatever you want to do because that’s what people are going to look at. Keys to success: Patient Consistency Actionable tip: Think about the problem, think about the solution and then execute that solution. Inspiration: “Educate my children because I want them to know the struggles as they’re young now about finances, something that people don’t want to talk about”. – Laine B. Waller Guest Information: https://www.vraimentfinacial.com https://www.facebook.com/vraimentfinancial/ https://www.instagram.com/vraimentfinancial/

Over the past 30 years, Dr. Valerio Pascotto has helped many individuals and corporations reach their potential and maximize their productivity. He has conducted seminars and developed programs for the industry in the area of technology-driven rapid change, change management, group integration, retention, team building leadership, goal setting, and work effectiveness. Dr. Pascotto has also been a personal advisor to individuals in key management areas to improve their leadership skills, change readiness, business performance, and communication effectiveness. Golden Nuggets: To live in a world that was driven more by love and support than the competition and strangling the competition. Key To Success: Passion Appreciation Support Gratitude Actionable Tip: Reframe the challenge as an opportunity.  Inspiration:  “If your ship doesn’t come in, swim out to meet it!” – Jonathan Winters For the Enterprisers: https://igeos.net/enterprisenow/ Guest Information: Website: https://igeos.net/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriopascotto/ Email: vp@igeos.net

Dr. Bamford led both M&A and corporate training groups for twelve years prior to pursuing his Ph.D. He is the author of The Strategy Mindset 2.0 as well as two of the market leading Strategy (15th Edition – Pearson) & Entrepreneurship (3rd Edition – McGraw-Hill) textbooks used in undergraduate & graduate programs around the world. Chuck is a regular speaker at conferences, trade shows, corporate events & conventions. He is also the author of the fiction novel “Some Things are Never Forgiven.” Golden nuggets: Focus on the 2 or 3 things that separate you and understand the 3 ways to get value Keys to success: Never stop believing Persevere  Actionable tip: Make it real Inspiration: “If your dream only includes you, it’s too small.” — Ava DuVernay Guest Information: Chuck Bamford Website: http://www.bamfordassociates.com  Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrChuckBamford 

Founder and Chief Innovator, Jürgen’s vision for Innovabiz is simple: Innovabiz will turn your business into a client magnet by building and making the most of your marketing – making your marketing Human again. Jürgen is passionate about helping businesses achieve exceptional results through innovation and modern human marketing. Golden nuggets: Help your ideal customer Be intentional about what you are providing Keys to success: Never stop learning Stay focused Persevere Be flexible enough to adapt Actionable tip: Focus on who it is that you’re helping Inspiration: “Tough times never last, but tough people do.” –  Robert H. Schuller Guest Information: Jugen Strauus Website: https://innovabiz.com.au/ Email: info@innovabiz.com.au LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jurgenstrauss Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innovabiz Twitter: https://twitter.com/innovabiz Let’s Connect @ podcast@enterprisenow.net

Robin Waite is a husband and father to two young girls, with a passion to help business owners set fearless goals and achieve great success. Robin is a business coach, regular speaker at various business events and bestselling author of two books, including the recent popular release Take Your Shot. He puts his decade of business leadership experience to work, coaching clients to reach their goals. Golden nuggets: Cash is KING Hire slow, fire fast People are the most expensive part of the business but they’re also the most important Keys to success: Have a goal for your business Have an action plan to get to that goal Have an enormous amount of determination Actionable tip: What ever you have in mind, get started Inspiration: “Keep on going, and the chances are that you will stumble on something, perhaps when you are least expecting it. I never heard of anyone ever stumbling on something sitting down.” — Charles F. Kettering Guest Information: Robin Waite Website: www.robinwaite.com LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robinmwaite Facebook: https://facebook.com/RobinMWaite Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobinMWaite Let’s Connect: podcast@enterprisenow.net

Candace is currently the host of Ambition, Honey & Hustle, a daily podcast focused on helping ambitious professionals avoid the slow-moving career and get paid for two things: 1. Doing what excites them and 2. Making an impact bigger than anyone thought was possible. Golden nuggets: • Attract people to you • Change is part of the process Keys to success: • Learn to help others succeed Actionable tip: • Listen to the Ambition, Honey & Hustle podcast Inspiration: “Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.” – Anthony Robbins Connect with Candace: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CandSpears/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/candspears LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candacespears/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candacespears/ Website: https://www.candacespears.com/

Lori is the big man on campus, the big kahuna, the boss lady! She keeps the team energized and on track and brings in new opportunities. Outside of the office, Lori enjoys staying active by playing ice hockey and bike riding! Golden nuggets: • Be consistent • Be ready for the unexpected • Your brand is the impression other people have of you Keys to success: 1. Relationship building 2. Have integrity Actionable tip: 1. Every business should be blogging Inspiration: “Your Gratitude will carry you to contentment” – Elzie D. Flenard III Connect with Lori: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keystoneclick Twitter: https://twitter.com/keystoneclick LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keystone-click Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keystoneclick/ Website: https://www.keystoneclick.com/

Mark C. Perna is the founder and CEO of TFS in Cleveland, Ohio, a full-service strategic consulting firm whose mission is to share and support every client’s passion for making a difference. Mark, a graduate of John Carroll University, has many years of experience addressing industry leaders on the topic of expanding their reach in an increasingly global marketplace. As a noted expert on Generations Y and Z, Mark has devoted his career to empowering educators and employers to unleash the tremendous potential of today’s young people, both in the classroom and on the job. Golden nuggets: Build the life you want to have Create the job you want to have Keys to success: Use every failure Actionable tip: Be able to answer why? Inspiration: “Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.” – Anthony Robbins Connect with Mark Email: mark.perna@TFSresults.com Facebook: @markcpernaleadership Twitter: @markperna LinkedIn: Mark Perna Instagram: mark_c_perna Website: https://www.tfsresults.com

Dr. Rob Mathews is the Director and Operations Manager of the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise at Ball State University. He is also an Instructor of Management in the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship Center in the Miller College of Business. He currently teaches the introductory entrepreneurship course, “The Entrepreneurial Experience”. Mathews has also led courses in market research, the business plan, entrepreneurial design, entrepreneurial decision- making, entrepreneurial consulting, management ethics, marketing for new ventures, and entrepreneurial finance. Golden nuggets: Entrepreneurship is team based Focus on the positives Keys to success: Understand who you are (self-awareness) Understand other people (other awareness) Actionable tip: It’s all about people. Inspiration: “Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.” – Richard Branson Guest Information: Rob Mathews Website: https://elprofile.com/

Traci Reuter is the owner of Divine Social. Traci’s passion is to help lift up business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone with an amazing idea. Her gifting is to quickly see how to take a company’s mission, vision and message and get it in front of the right people at the right time. Golden nuggets: Make sure your offer is optimized before shifting Swallow your pride Things are there for a reason Keys to success: Do whatever it takes Know what you want Actionable tip: Listen to the market and take action Inspiration: “Play by the rules, but be ferocious.” – Phil Knight Guest Information: Traci Reuter Website: https://divinesocial.com/ For the Enterprisers: www.divinesocial.com/enterprisenow.net Let’s connect: podcast@enterprisenow.net

Gary Saarenvirta (Saren-verta) is founder and CEO of Daisy Intelligence a preeminent authority on artificial intelligence. The former head of IBM Canada’s data mining and data warehousing practices, Gary is passionate about AI and its ability to transform how retailers grow their businesses and establish an edge in an increasingly challenging and competitive environment. Under Gary’s leadership, Daisy has established a track record of delivering verifiable financial outcomes for a rapidly growing list of global clients. Golden nuggets: Start with Vision & Mission Be able to sell your idea or product Keys to success: Perseverance Passion Transparency Actionable tip: Learn the key financial aspects of your business Inspiration: “Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago” ― Warren Buffet Connect with Gary LinkedIn | Web| Email Connect with Enterprise NOW! LinkedIn | Web | Email

Today’s guest is Jodi Daniels. Jodi is the founder & CEO of Red Clover Advisors, a boutique privacy consulting agency. Jodi works with businesses in every industry to help them better understand and stay compliant with ever-changing regulations in privacy, customer data collection and use, digital governance, online data strategy, and much more. Golden nuggets: Listen to the market Take advantage of opportunities Keys to success: Persistence Be adaptable Prioritize Build relationships Be focused Actionable tip: Have high values Treat customer data as if it were your own Inspiration: “Simple, genuine goodness is the best capital to found the business of this life upon. It lasts when fame and money fail, and is the only riches we can take out of this world with us.” ― Louisa May Alcott Connect with Jodi Email: jodi@redcloveradvisors.com Web: redcloveradvisors.com Ph:404-964-3762 LinkedIn: in//jodihoffmandaniels Twitter: @redcloveradvsrs FaceBook: /RedCloverAdvisors Skype: jodirdaniels Enterprisers please visit https://redcloveradvisors.com/enterprisenow/ Let’s Connect! Email us at podcast@enterprisenow.net to touch base or ask questions about podcasting, business or our guest!

Monica Bunch is the founder of SiFer Consulting, a registered partner of Salesforce, Inc focused on training and implementation of this high performing sales automation software. Monica has been an information technology professional since 1998. She is a highly skilled business and data analyst with experience in business intelligence, project management, process improvement, Integration, automation and customization. Golden nuggets: Be a work magnet Everyone has something to offer Don’t be afraid to have conversations Key to success: Develop and hone your people skills Actionable tip: Build your systems in a way that is scaleable Learn to delegate and outsource Inspiration: “And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” – Anais Nin Guest Links: https://siferfx.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/11332722/ https://twitter.com/SiFerConsulting https://www.facebook.com/siferconsulting/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFZMk3S1epy2c15POKMCCaw?view_as=subscriber

Thomas DeSchutter is a former rock drummer turned financial strategist. He is an entrepreneur, speaker, family man and CEO of Bloom Strategies. With over 2 decades of experience in the money industry he is passionate about educating and inspiring people through a new conversation around wealth. Golden nuggets: Passion is transferable Passion changes Keys to success: Be willing to be open minded and to learning new things Have a desire to be busy and do something Actionable tip: Align yourself with your inner voice Inspiration: “I failed my way to success.”– Thomas Edison Guest Links: Website: Bloom Strategies https://www.bloomstrategies.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BloomStrategies Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBloomStrategy Twitter: https://twitter.com/BloomStrategies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloomstrategies/

Jeff Pulvino is the CEO and Founder of Boost Media Group a full-service digital marketing agency. Boost Media Group has helped fortune 500 companies, award-winning athletes, and yes even business owners like you establish and execute on marketing strategies that have delivered 7 figure results. Golden nuggets: Maturity in age is different than maturity in knowledge Digital marketing evens the playing field Keys to success: Have the right people to fill the gaps Balance perspective (have a coach) Actionable tip: Look for people who aren’t afraid to speak their mind but are willing to get on board. Inspiration: “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt Guest Info: Boost Media Group: https://boostmediagroup.com

Angela Marshall, also known as “Author Stone,” is an Augusta, Ga., native, entrepreneur and positive words powerhouse that utilizes her personal life experiences of struggle, strength and success to captivate audiences and readers abroad. She speaks with positive purpose and passion to motivate others while encouraging them through challenges. Golden nuggets: Don’t live life on the sidelines Impact lives through words You need mirror friends to make you face yourself Keys to success: Be humble Be willing to ask for help Actionable tip: Face yourself. It will allow you to grow. Inspiration: We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. – Oscar Wilde Guest Information: Angela Marshall Website: https://www.inotherwordsbystone.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wisewordswoman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-marshall-402004124/