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As the co-founder of 34 Strong, public speaker, and someone who is obsessed with seeking personal greatness through connection with nature, I am uniquely positioned to help those in corporate America and individuals reach the potential they desire. I work hard on my own personal development through my hobbies, passions and personal life. As a husband, father, avid bassist and black belt, I believe our down-time is just as important as our work time.  https://natureadvantageshow.com/media-kit Website:  https://34strong.com/ LinkedIn:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/strengthsfinder Other links:   https://natureadvantageshow.com/ We all have our own strengths and weaknesses. But when it comes to business, leaders who understand their own — and those of their teams — can often grow their companies faster, more sustainably, and with less stress for everyone involved. Our latest guest is an expert on identifying those strengths and harnessing their power:...

In This Episode:  Many CEOs believe that a slowdown (or decline) in profits is simply because of a lack of sales, not enough hard work, or outside economic forces. But the truth is, many profit plateaus can be traced back to one thing: waste.  Time wasted is also money wasted. But figuring out where that bloat is, and developing an action plan for reducing it, can feel overwhelming or confusing to many business owners. Luckily, there are a few simple strategies (and some very simple math) CEOs can use to reduce their organizational waste — and turn bigger profits. Tune into the full episode for advice on how to evaluate waste in your organization, how to measure your “cycle time” and “process time,” and a deep dive into the math you need as a CEO to measure your ROI and potential for more profit. Here’s a Glimpse of What You’ll Learn:  When a CEO should think about making process improvements The rule of thumb for evaluating the ROI on decisions you make as a CEO ...

In This Episode:  There are plenty of home security companies out there that will alert you when someone has already begun breaking into your house. But what if that approach was actually the opposite of how to stop crime? What if preventing crime from happening in the first place requires something different than the market is accustomed to? Our latest guest, Dave “Selly” Selinger, has been building a company that answers those questions. After working directly with Jeff Bezos and launching a multi-billion real estate brokerage, Redfin, Dave is now revolutionizing the home security industry with his latest venture, Deep Sentinel. Tune into the full episode for more about the core problem Dave’s company is solving, how his business’s approach is so different from traditional security companies, why profit margin isn’t always the biggest driver of a company’s success, and some of Dave’s tactics that have helped him get ahead in business and in life.  Here’s a Glimpse of Wha...

  Jonathan Kaylor is a Midwest native, and his family have called the Pacific NW home since 2013. For nearly two decades, Jonathan led Customer Service and Inside Sales Teams for Banking, Manufacturing, and Distribution companies. Through Passages to Success, Jonathan is excited to be a student, storyteller, and advocate for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners. Outside of the BOB, Jonathan can be found enjoying coffee, beer, or wine, while sitting at the piano, strumming his guitar or cooking a great meal with friends and family. Website: https://bizoverbeer.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathankaylor/ Twitter:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bizoverbeer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bizoverbeer/ In This Episode:  Taking the dive from the corporate world into entrepreneurship is perhaps more popular than ever, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. But to turn a side hustle into a viable business, entrepreneurs need community,...