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On today’s show, we interview Tyler Wagner, one of our alumni who was a branch manager down in Columbia, South Carolina back in 2012.   Today, Tyler lives in Miami and has started a few companies, one of the main ones being Authors Unite, a company that focuses on publishing books for people that currently has about $15 million a year in sales.    In this episode, Tyler is going to talk about some of the biggest takeaways he took away from YEAA and how it almost gave him superpowers.   You will find out more about what Tyler does today both personally and professionally. Tyler  will talk about how he founded Authors Unite and what this company does   You will learn how Tyler heard about the YEAA program and what made him decide to join.   Tyler will share some of the biggest st lessons he learned from our program and how he is still applying them today in his businesses.   He will reveal the biggest superpower he got from our program and will talk about how Student Painters forced accountability upon him and helped shape who he is today.   You will find out how YEAA helped Tyler build his confidence, he will talk about the importance of having a good process in place for any type of business, will share some of the struggles he had early on as an entrepreneur and how he managed to overcome them and so much more.   Listen now and enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show  What Authors Unite does and how Tyler founded the company How Tyler heard about the YEAA program and what made him decide to join About Tyler’s first year in the program: results and takeaways Some of the biggest lessons Tyler learned from our program and how he is still applying them today in his business There's a lot of failure along the way to success The importance of having a good process in place for any type of business And so much more…   Resources: YEAA Website Leaders Across America Tyler’s LinkedIn Authorsunite.com  The Tyler Wagner Show

It is the 100th episode of the Leaders Across America podcast and we wanted it to be something really unique and special. So this time, Steve Acorn is going to turn the microphone around and will tell his own story and his experience with Young Entrepreneurs Across America. Steve is going to be interviewed by Chris Thomson, the Head Coach of the Student Work Management Program, a similar organization from Canada and the host of the Leaders Of Tomorrow podcast. You will find out how Steve heard about Student Painters and what made him decide to join the program in the first place. You will also learn who Steve Acorn was before joining Student Painters and what was his parents’ opinion about him joining the program. Steve will share some of his favourite memories about the program early on and will talk about how technology changed over time and how it helped Student Painters evolve. You will also learn what was Student Painters’ culture when Steve joined the program and how it changed over time. Steve will also talk about the structure of Student Painters and how it changed over the years, will share the most important lessons he took from his experience with Student Painters, will talk about some of the challenges he has to deal with now, will reveal some plans for the future and so much more. Listen now and enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show  How Steve heard about Student Painters and what made him decide to join Some of Steve’s favorite memories about the program early on  What was Student Painters’ culture like back then and how did it change? A little bit about the structure of Student Painters and how it changed over the years The most important lessons Steve took from his experience with Student Painters What is coming in the future for Student Painters and Steve Acorn And so much more…   Resources: YEAA Website Leaders Across America Student Works

In today’s show, Steve interviews Cate Latting, Executive Regional Manager at Young Entrepreneurs Across America.   This show starts with Cate sharing how she got involved with YEAA in the first place. Outgoing and athletic, Cate got a chance to co-op in her sophomore year. In this segment of the show, Cate talks a bit about the mental hurdles that she had to overcome when she first got involved in the painting business. Was it worth taking up all the challenges?   Next, Cate gives us some interesting insights into her summer stint where she ended up making an $18,000 profit from her painting job. Home-owners, Cate reveals, like to buy from young and excited students who are heavily invested in making a better future for themselves. Further, you will also learn how having an accountability partner inspired  Cate on to put in her best.   One theme that we discuss quite a bit is the importance of communication and follow-up. As is common with many folks who are managing their first business venture, Cate was afraid that incessant follow-up would kill her sale. She talks about her struggle with overcoming this mental hurdle.     Cate also shares how, given the chance she will handle her employees differently. Having gone through 25 painters throughout summer made her realize that she needs to better incentivize her employees. In her second year at YEAA, Cate is managing a team of 7 first-year interns. How does she plan on mentoring these interns to have a more successful second year?   We wrap with this show with Cate sharing some great advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Tune in for some excellent insights!   What You Will Learn in This Show: How to communicate with prospects and convince them to hire you How to deal with your employees and build a dream team for your business How an accountability partner can inspire you to put in your best And so much more...   Resources: Young Entrepreneurs Across America

On today’s show, we interview Miles Drum, a sophomore at the University of New Hampshire, who has completed his first year of the YEAA program and set an all-time business record in selling over $226,000 and profiting over $60,000 this past summer.   In this episode, Miles is going to share with you what he had to do to become number one of all time, his real-life experiences with YEAA  as a freshman in college, and the benefits that he got out of the program.   Miles will talk about how it feels for him to be an all-time leader and the importance of understanding the “why” behind the process.   You will find out what Miles did to differentiate himself from the other interns and why it is important to take ownership of your own business.   Miles will also talk about some of the activities he did in the summer and the estimates he was able to accomplish.   You will find out more about how to overcome the fear of knocking on doors and the importance of keeping your team motivated and feeling like a team.   Miles will share his thoughts about the YEAA culture, the most valuable things he has earned through the program, his plans and goals for the future and so much more.   Listen now and enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show: How Miles differentiated himself from the other interns Some of the activities Miles did in the summer and the estimates he was able to accomplish  The importance of keeping your team motivated and feeling like a team The most valuable things Miles earned through the program What is next for Miles Drum? Plans and goals for the future And so much more…   Resources: YEAA Website Leaders Across America

On today’s special show, we interview Alexa Moore, one of our successful alumni.     Alexa was a branch manager at YEAA between 2015-2016 and she did over $ 100,000 in business with about $ 22,000 in profits. She developed as a top performer in sales, recruiting, interviewing, marketing, management and leadership. In 2017 she was promoted to General Manager of the Michigan and New England Division.   After leaving YEAA, Alexa continued to grow and develop personally and professionally working as an account executive at Qualtrics, and after that as a Customer Success Manager at Riverside Insights.   In this episode, Alexa is going to talk about limits that people put on themselves, and how if you believe in those limits, your achievability is much less. She will explain how how approaching this internship with no limits was the key to her success.    You will learn a little bit about Alexa’s background and how she decided to join Young Entrepreneurship Across America.   She will talk about her results in the program and the important lessons she learned from it.   You will find out why it is important to have a manager who believes in you and why having your own drive and desire to succeed is crucial.   Alexa will also talk about her experiences of working at Qualtrics and Riverside Insights, and will explain how a being part of the YEAA alumni network helped her in her career.   She will also reveal some of the biggest challenges she had as a branch manager at YEAA and how she managed to overcome them, she will share how the program impacted and inspired her whole family and so much more. Listen now and enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show  The importance of having a manager who believes in you How the Young Entrepreneurship Across America program has changed so many students’ lives Alexa's experience working as an Account Executive at Qualtrics after she left YEAA·  About Alexa’s experience as a customer success manager at Riverside Insights The most important key to being successful  How the YEAA program impacted and inspired Alexa’s family And so much more…   Resources: YEAA Website Leaders Across America

On today’s special show, we interview Jacob Melvin, a finance student at Michigan State University who has just completed year one of the YEAA program.   Running a $177,000 business this past summer, and earning over $30,000 in income, Jacob managed to break the all-time rookie record for sales along with the all-time Michigan sales record for a branch manager.    In this episode, he is going to talk about his experience at Young Entrepreneurs as a freshman in college and the benefits he got from the program   You will find out more about Jacob, his background story and what made him join our program.   You will discover how 18 to 22-year-olds can actually achieve success with the program and what it takes to win.   Jacob will talk about some of his highs and lows while going through the internship and he will share how he managed to overcome the challenges he had to face.   He will also talk about the importance of continuous recruiting and finding more people for the team, the role of mentors in setting you up for success, his plans and goals for 2023 and so much more.   Enjoy this incredible conversation with the number one sales leader ever in the state of Michigan! What You Will Learn In This Show  Jacob’s experience at Young Entrepreneurs as a freshman in college and the benefits he got from the program How 18 to 22-year-olds can actually achieve success with the program and what it does take to win The role of mentors in setting you up for success Plans and goals for Jacob's business in 2023 And so much more…

On today’s special show, we interview Chris Goldman, one of our successful alumni.     Chris was a branch manager in Spartanburg, South Carolina for two years, 2016 and 2017 and won the Manager of the Year each time.    Today Chris is the owner of Dahlia Homes, a real estate investment company, specializing in property management, acquisitions and construction management in South Carolina.   In this episode, Chris is going to talk about his most important takeaways from the program and his journey to becoming an entrepreneur in the real estate space.   You will learn more about how Chris found out about our program and what made him decide to join.   Chris will share his unique story of coming from a less privileged background and how he sees Student Painters as a great opportunity, particularly for people coming from a similar background.   He will share why he believes that our program is a  level playing field, where all you have to do is outwork everybody else to succeed.   Chris will also talk about how our process and coaching enabled him to compete on an equal footing with everyone within the organization.    You will discover what are the main reasons why Student Painters actually works and how to find the metrics that help you get the best results.   Chris will share how the YEAA experience helped him in starting and running his real estate business and will reveal the main things he learned during the Student Painters program that he still uses today.   He will also share more details about his business and how he started Dahlia Homes and much more.   Listen now and enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show: The main reasons why Student Painters actually works How did our process and coaching enable Chris to compete on an equal footing with everyone within the organization? How did the YEAA experience help Chris in starting and running his real estate business later About Chris’ results in the program and the big lessons he took from the experience later on What is Dahlia Homes and how did Chris start it? And so much more…   Resources: YEAA Website Leaders Across America Dahliahomes.com

On today’s special show, we interview Eric Emerick one of our successful alumni who ran a $100,000 plus business back in 2013-2014. What is unique about him is the path he chose after leaving our program and graduating from  Purdue University in 2017: he moved to New York where he went to an acting school to perfect his acting skills.   Today he is an actor, a model, a sailing instructor, and also a project manager for his sets. Although his professional path seems different from other alumni of our program, Eric is actually an entrepreneur in many different ways.    He believes that entrepreneurship is more like a way of thinking and that you can bring that toolbox and that skill set to anything you set your mind to   In this episode, Erick is going to talk about how his Student Painters experience taught him invaluable lessons that h applies in his career today.   You will learn more about how Eric found out about our program and what made him decide to join it.   You will also find out more details about Eric's results in our program.   He will share with you the reasons that make him decide to become an actor and he will reveal how you can make a business out of an acting career.   Eric will talk about his career, the movies he was in and his goals for the next five years, and much more.   Listen now and enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show More details about Eric's results in our program When and why did Eric decide he wants to follow an acting career?  How you can make a business out of an acting career  How his Student Painters' experience helped Eric become the person he is today And so much more…   Resources: YEAA Website Leaders Across America Ericemerick.com Eric’s Instagram Erick’s Linkedin

On today’s special show, we interview Xavier Cole, one of our alumni, a graduate of UConn, who is today a visionary real estate consultant with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Commonwealth Real Estate.   He was a branch manager in our program in 2020 and he believes that this experience had a huge impact on his professional life and set the foundation for who he is today.    He is also the host of “Make Excuses or Make it Happen”, a new podcast that takes in the first-hand experiences’ of premier global and regional entrepreneurs focused on real estate, finance, and education and offers free content and consultations for those looking to eliminate all excuses and make it happen.    You will find out How Xavier heard about the program and what made him decide to join YEAA.   He will share some of the main things he learned from our program and how those lessons helped him in his career later on.   Xavier and Steve will also talk about the amazing power of the YEAA network.   You will find out more about Xavier’s passion for real estate and his journey in this space and he will share a little bit of what he does as a visionary real estate consultant at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Commonwealth Real Estate.   You will learn more about Xavier’s new podcast, what he plans to discuss there, what the concept of “Make Excuses or Make it Happen” really means and so much more.   Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show: Some of the main things Xavier learned from our program and how those lessons helped him in his career later on The power of the YEAA network  What does Xavier do as a visionary real estate consultant at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Commonwealth Real Estate? What does Xavier plan to discuss on his new podcast? And so much more…   Resources: YEAA Website Leaders Across America Xavier’s Instagram Xavier’s Facebook Berkshire Hathaway Commonwealth Real Estate  Make Excuses or Make it Happen

On today’s special show, we interview Joe Delia, Operating Principal at Keller Williams Paint Creek, and owner of the Delia Group. He is also one of our alumni and he talked about his experience with Student Painters in a previous episode.   This time we invited Joe to talk about what students need to do in order to be able to apply to elite companies like Keller Williams after college   With more than 800 franchises.  Keller Williams is the largest residential and commercial Real Estate company in North America, and the second-largest in the world.    You will first find out what Keller Williams specializes in, what is their business model and why it would be a great opportunity to work for them when you graduate college,   Joe will share the hiring process he goes through in his company and what you could expect if you apply at Keller Williams.   You will find out what kind of student Joe looks for when conducting interviews with someone who just graduated college.   Jope will share the exact processes a candidate goes through when applying for a job at Keller Williams.   He will reveal what is the Keller Personality Assessment and how it is used in the recruitment process   For all these and much more, tune in to this very informative episode and get a blueprint of exactly what you need to do while in college so that you can apply for a great job at an elite company. What You Will Learn In This Show  What does Keller Williams specialize in and what is the theory business model? The hiring process Joe goes through in his company and what you could expect if you apply at Keller Williams What does it mean to have on your resume something like the YEAA? The Keller personality assessment and how it is used in the recruitment process What do the first six months of working for Keller Williams look like? And so much more…   Resources: YEAA Website Leaders Across America 68 | Joe Delia | Amazing Business Successes Thedeliagroup.com  

In today's episode of the Leader Across America podcast, Steve sits down with Aaron Acorn and Josh Drushel, both Vice Presidents of the Young Entrepreneurs Across America program for the final episode of their special four-part series. The topic for today's show involves the benefits students can gain by being part of the Young Entrepreneurs Across America program.   As the summer winds down and we approach the end of this year's internship, Steve, Aaron and Josh take some time to reflect on why this year's executive team may be the strongest yet, and highlight some of the benefits of the program.   Beyond the growth potential that the program provides to participants - offering opportunities to build new skills and helping to make themselves more marketable - it also answers a question many have asked: "Is there anything left to learn?" What they quickly realize however, is that learning never really ends. As you gain experience in business and get better at your job, your learning opportunities actually increase.   Networking is another powerful benefit of the program. Working with like-minded people on an executive team provides powerful opportunities for connection and learning, whether it be from your own class, the executives above you or the people that come after you. Once you reach the executive level, you're able to create that connection with the top 10% of the entire country.   Steve, Aaron and Josh also take time to discuss the deep level of interaction and hands-on learning present in the program. Many internships are based on "shadowing," offering small glimpses of what that office actually looks like. However, what's missing is real world experience, a hands-on approach that provides more opportunity for learning.   Enjoy!      What You’ll Learn in this Show: Why this year's executive team may be the strongest they've ever had going into 2022. The answer to the perennial question: "Is there anything more for me to learn?" How the networking opportunities offered by the program allow you to build connections with the top 10% in the country. Why internships that only allow participants to "shadow" office environments are missing out on a powerful learning opportunity. And so much more...   Resources: YEAA Website Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

On today’s special show, we interview Joey Szczepaniak a former intern of ours who had excellent results in our internship program back in 2016. He stayed with us only for one year, but he believes that year had a major impact on his life, both professionally and personally.    Since he left YEAA he had an amazing story filled with great opportunities and he thinks that his experience in our program is what led to all the things that he's been able to accomplish today.   In today’s show, Joey will share his background story and what made him decide to join Young Entrepreneurs Across America.   He will share the results he had in the program and the most important lessons he took away from it.   He will also talk about his experience as an intern account manager at ALKU after leaving Student Painters.   You will find out how Joey got a quarter-million-dollar a year position and why he turned that down.   You will also find details about Joey’s experience as a sales specialist at Self Publishing School as well as about his experience working as a Senior Advisor at Traffic and Funnels.   Joey will talk about the amazing power of the YEAA culture and network and he will share the most important keys to his success   Tune in to our latest episode to hear another story of an amazing young leader whose journey to success started at Student Painters! What You Will Learn In This Show  What were Joey’s results in the program and his biggest takeaways? Why did Joey turn down a quarter-million-dollar a year position? The power of the YEAA culture and network Joey’s experience as a sales specialist at Self Publishing School  What are the three rules of sales and how does Joey use it  Joey's experience working as a Senior Advisor at Traffic and Funnels And so much more…   Resources: YEAA Website Leaders Across America Joey’s Instagram Joey’s Facebook Joey’s Linkedin

On today’s special show, we interview Patrick Gorman, a second year branch manager and a rookie executive with Young Entrepreneurs Across America, who produced  over $90,000 in business and profit exceeding $28,000 during his first year in our program.   Patrick will dive deep into his s rookie year keys to success, month by month as well as he three most important things he enjoyed the most in his first year.   You will find out what you need to do to ensure a great second half of the summer at YEAA.   You will also learn why it is important to continue recruiting painters and some secrets to managing a great team.   Patrick will share some some real life experiences he had with the YEAA and the key benefits he got out of the program so far.   He will reveal some of his highs and lows and some pitfalls he encountered during his internship.   Plus, Patrick will share his plans for this year and some of his goals for the future   For this and much more, tune in to our latest episode! What You Will Learn In This Show: Patrick's rookie year keys to success, month by month Three key things Patrik enjoyed the most in his first year What you need to do to ensure a great second half of the summer at YEAA The benefits Patrick got out of the program so far Patrick's highs and lows and some pitfalls he encountered during his internship Patrick’s plans for this year and his goals for the future And so much more…   Resources: YEAA Website Leaders Across America

On today’s special show, we interview two of our succesful rookie entrepreneurs, Nick Draginoff and Dylan Klocker, to capture a little bit about their story so far since joining Young Entrepreneurs. Nick is a sophomore at Miami University, Ohio, and so far he has about $55,000 in sales and 45 estimates completed. Dylan is a sophomore at UMass Amherst, and he has about 130,000 in sales, 53 estimates completed and about 22 jobs booked In today’s episode, you will find out a little bit about Nick and Dylan's background stories and their experiences in the program so far. They will share their opinion about what is the best part of our organisation, as well as the skills they have developed since joining the program. You will find out how Nick and Dylan became interested in the program and how they knew they'd succeed. They will also talk about their biggest fears since they started this journey and their key secret to maintaining a successful business while being a full-time college student. Nick and Dylan will also talk about their personal and professional growth since joining the program and the top characteristics they think you should possess to be a winner in this program For this and much more, tune in to our latest episode! What You Will Learn In This Show    What skills have Nick and Dylan improved since they joined the program? How did Nick and Dylan become interested in the program and how did they know they'd succeed? The biggest fears Nick and Dylan had since they joined the program The key secret to maintaining a successful business while being a full-time college student The top characteristics you should possess to be a winner in this program Nick and Dylan’s parents' first reaction when they heard about the program And so much more…   Resources: YEAA Website Leaders Across America

On today’s show, we talk to Charles Beck, a young leader who will share with us insightful details about his 5 years experience with Student Painters that started back in 2014. Currently, Charles owns his own painting business and he is also a Field Underwriter at Symmetry Financial Group. In today’s show, you will find out when Charles heard about  Student Painters and what drew him into the program. You will also learn some details about Charles’ achievements in his first and second years in the program. Charles will share some of the key habits a young leader should develop to set himself up for success Charles will talk about how Student Painters changed his life both personally and professionally. He will also reveal some details about what he does today and what are his goals for the next years. For this and much more, tune in to our latest episode!   What You Will Learn In This Show  When did Charles hear about Student Painters and what drew him into the program?  What are Charles' key takeaways from the program? Key habits you should develop at a young age to set yourself for success How Student Painters changed Charles both personally and professionally  Some advice for our rookie managers What is Charles doing today and what are him goals for the next years And so much more…   Resources: YEAA Website Leaders Across America Charles’ Linkedin

On today’s show, we talk to Ben Cummings, a Branch Manager at Student Painters back in 2012 who used what he learned in the program to start three different companies He is currently the CEO of Sales Rev, an organization that helps small businesses streamline and innovate how they do business as well as adopt the right technology stack for their needs. Before Sales Rev, he owned a video production company in Detroit and a full-service landscaping company.  “An entrepreneur at heart”, as he likes to call himself, Ben is also a creative person and a talented musician. He plays as a drummer in a band called Schema Things. In today’s show, you will find out how Bem started his experience in the YEAA program and how he became a Branch Manager. Ben will talk about his results as a Branch Manager at Student Painters, key takeaways from the program and the pivotal moments that changed his life both professionally and personally.  He will share the biggest mistakes during the program and the lessons he learned from them. Ben will reveal How Ben used what he learned in the program to start three companies. You will also find out what is the #1 thing you have to do to become succesful, why implementing a process and a system is important in a business and some tips to finding your first customers. For this and much more, tune in to our latest episode!   What You Will Learn In This Show    How Ben started his experience in the YEAA program and how he became a Branch Manager Ben’s results as a Branch Manager at Student Painters Ben’s key takeaways from the program and the pivotal moments that changed his life The #1 thing you have to do to become successful Ben’s biggest challenges during the program and how he overcame them How Ben used what he learned in the program to start three companies And so much more…   Resources: YEAA Website Leaders Across America Ben’s Linkedin Schema Things Youtube Channel

On today’s show, we talk to Laura Lawson EVP and Chief People Officer at United Wholesale Mortgage and elite company helping independent mortgage brokers deliver a far superior client experience than banks and retail lenders.  Additionally, they offer training, technology, marketing support, and more to help their partners compete, win, and grow their businesses. In this special episode, Laura is going to share important insights and the steps you can take as a young student or graduate to get the attention of an elite company like UWM. Throughout the interview, you will learn what Laura is doing at United Wholesale Mortgage as well as a little bit about the company's business model. Laura will share some keys to creating and maintaining UWM’s workplace culture. She will also talk about the importance of constantly seeking feedback from your team. You will find out what are some of Laura’s biggest challenges when hiring someone in the organization. Laura will share some tips on how to apply for a job at United as well as how she chooses the best candidates.  You will discover what you need to know before applying for a job at UWM and also what is the income range and the benefits you can have working for them. Plus, you will learn why having YEAA experience is a big plus when applying for jobs at UWM. Tune in to our latest episode to learn more about how to get an elite job right after college!   What You Will Learn In This Show  Laura's role at United Wholesale Mortgage and a little bit about the company’s business model Keys to creating and maintaining UWM’s workplace culture The importance of constantly seeking feedback from your team What you need to know before applying for a job at UWM The income range and the benefits you can have working for UWM Why having the YEAA program experience is a big plus when applying for a job at  UWM And so much more…   Resources: YEAA Website Leaders Across America Laura’s Linkedin Uwm.com www.Uwmcareers.com

On today’s show, we talk to Fernando Tenesaca, Senior Executive at YEAA, currently building the New England Team for Young Entrepreneurs Leadership Development Program for our 2022 Summer Internship opportunity. As a Senior Executive, Fernando is recruiting and interviewing candidates for the Branch Manager position from public and private institutions in the New England area and also mentoring students in starting their first profitable business In today’s show, Fernando will talk about his backstory, how he heard about our program and what made him join it. He will share his results in the program and the greatest lessons he took from his first year. He will also talk about some of the challenges he had as a rookie manager and how he managed to overcome them. You will learn some which are some of the most important keys to a successful startup. You will also find out some interesting details about Fernando’s speech on perspective and taking advantage of pivotal moments in your life. For this and much more, tune in to our latest episode! What You Will Learn In This Show    Fernando’s results in the program and the greatest lessons he took from it Important keys to a successful startup Tips to building a solid relationship with clients The importance of understanding your “why” Fernando’s speech on perspective and taking advantage of pivotal moments in your life. And so much more…   Resources: YEAA Website Leaders Across America Fernando’s LinkedIn

On today’s show, we talk to John Gave, Managing Partner at The Metiss Group, a company that provides team development solutions, recruitment selection services, talent assessment, and EOS integrator recruitment. John's experience working with emerging companies through growth and performance initiatives enabled him to accelerate the company's growth. To help The Metiss Group and their clients create more predictable results through consistent process application, he uses experience from his days as a software developer, systems engineer, and distribution center manager. He also plays an important role in growing new markets for the company. In today’s episode, John will talk about some important strategies for finding the right talent for any type of company and role. You will learn how John and his wife started the Metiss Group, the inspiration behind it and what the company does today. You will find out more details about John's role in the company as a Managing Partner. John will talk about creating specific defined approaches to helping organizations make a better hire and how to minimize the most common hiring mistakes. He will also share some secret keys to a great hiring process and will reveal the reasons behind most retention issues and how to prevent them. You will learn what a scorecard is and why you need to have one when hiring new talents. John will also discuss the importance of having a healthy organization and will reveal some secret keys to becoming a great leader and why this is crucial for your organization.  He will also share his thoughts on the YEAA program and why he believes this is an important experience for a college student For these and much more, tune in to our latest episode! Enjoy!   What You Will Learn In This Show    Creating specific defined approaches to helping organizations make a better hire The secret keys to a great hiring process  What is a scorecard and why do you need to have one when hiring new talents? Secret keys to becoming a great leader and why is this crucial for your organization  John’s thoughts on the YEAA program and why he believes this is an important experience for a college student  And so much more…   Resources: YEAA Website Leaders Across America

On today’s show, we talk to Mike Praeger, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder at AvidXchange, a successful company that provides “AP” (accounts payable) automation software and payment solutions for middle-market businesses and their suppliers.  As a YEAA alumnus, Mike believes that the experience and skills he gained in our program contributed greatly to becoming who he is today - the owner of a company valued at over a billion dollars. You will find out how Mike got involved with Student Painters and what are some of the takeaways he gained from his experience as a branch manager. You will discover what Mike did to start and grow AvidXchange, and what the company does today. Mike will reveal his secrets on how to build and manage a great team and he will talk about how important it is for a CEO to have a vision of the company and be able to help execute that vision. He will also discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with people that are better than you and why getting out of your comfort zone is the key to success.  For this and much more invaluable advice from one of our most successful alumni, tune in to our latest episode! What You Will Learn In This Show  How Mike got involved with Student Painters and some of the takeaways he gained from his experience as a branch manager What Mike did to start and grow AvidXchange, and what the company does today How important it is for Mike as a CEO to have a vision of the company and be able to help execute that vision  The importance of surrounding yourself with people that are better than you Why is getting out of your comfort zone the key to success? And so much more…