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    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST

    The Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST is a resource for business owners, entrepreneurs, CEOs and other central Ohio business leaders to exchange ideas and learn from interviews with other highly respected business professionals. The subject matter includes an in-depth look at a multitude of business topics, including leadership, management, marketing and company culture. Join us and Ignite Your Business℠!
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    Episodes (138)

    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 35: Kevin Minton, CEO of Chief Executive Boards International

    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 35: Kevin Minton, CEO of Chief Executive Boards International

    In episode 35 of the Ignite Your Business® podcast, Kevin Minton, CEO of Chief Executive Boards International, discusses how top business owners can find and retain top-notch talent, how to develop great leadership skills in your star employees, and the importance of finding a healthy work-life balance.

    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 34: Michele Lemmon, GREENCREST director of PR/Account Services

    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 34: Michele Lemmon, GREENCREST director of PR/Account Services

    On Episode 34 of the Ignite Your Business® Podcast, GREENCREST director of account services and public relations, Michele Lemmon, talks about the importance of investing in a media relations campaign even when business is booming. 

    Lemmon shares reasons why you need a great media relations strategy, even in good times, such as attracting business, raising brand awareness and attrating and retaining good employees. 

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    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 33: Stefanie Jackson, entrepreneur and generational expert and owner of Stefanie Jackson Consulting

    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 33: Stefanie Jackson, entrepreneur and generational expert and owner of Stefanie Jackson Consulting

    Stefanie Jackson, owner of Stefanie Jackson Consulting, and an expert on generational trends in the workplace, discusses what millennials want in the work place and what insight can be gained from companies currently successful at attracting the best millennial talent.

    In this edition of the Ignite Your Business® Podcast, Kelly Borth, CEO and Chief Strategy Officer of GREENCREST, also discusses with Jackson how technology has changed over the past 28 years and what the impact of those changes has had on companies as well as the impact from other social concerns, such as the "Iceberg Illusion" and the "Grass is Always Greener Syndrome."

    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 32: Kelly Borth, CEO and chief strategy officer of GREENCREST

    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 32: Kelly Borth, CEO and chief strategy officer of GREENCREST

    A merger or acquisition is a sensitive process for all parties involved. One major cause of problems for companies are rumors and misconceptions that can run rampant through all levels of employees and stakeholders, as well as communities surrounding the businesses.

    In this Ignite Your Business® Podcast, Kelly Borth discusses the importance of implementing a straightforward and transparent communication program to ensure a successful transition when a merger or acquisition occurs. 

    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 30: Kelly Borth, CEO and chief strategy officer of GREENCREST

    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 30: Kelly Borth, CEO and chief strategy officer of GREENCREST

    On Episode 31 of the Ignite Your Business®Podcast, Kelly Borth, GREENCREST CEO and chief strategy officer, shares ten things that all great brands have in common. 

    Borth talks about the top 10 things that businesses do to set themselves apart, including staying ahead of the competition and delivering the brand experience at every touch point. 

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    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 29: Ellen Grinsfelder, owner and innkeeper of The Inn and Spa at Cedar Falls

    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 29: Ellen Grinsfelder, owner and innkeeper of The Inn and Spa at Cedar Falls

    On Episode 29 of the Ignite Your Business® Podcast, Ellen Grinsfelder, owner and innkeeper of The Inn and Spa at Cedar Falls,  discusses how she built her inn into a luxury experience in the heart of Ohio's Hocking Hills region, and discusses her plans for the future success of her company. 

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    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 28: Michele Lemmon, GREENCREST director of account services and public relations

    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 28: Michele Lemmon, GREENCREST director of account services and public relations

    On Episode 29 of the Ignite Your Business® Podcast, GREENCREST director of account services and public relations, Michele Lemmon, talks about the importance of investing in a media relations campaign even when business is booming. 

    Lemmon shares reasons why you need a great media relations strategy, even in good times, such as attracting business, raising brand awareness and attrating and retaining good employees. 

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    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 27: Kelly Borth, CEO and chief strategy officer of GREENCREST

    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 27: Kelly Borth, CEO and chief strategy officer of GREENCREST

    On Episode 27 of the Ignite Your Business®Podcast, Kelly Borth, GREENCREST CEO and chief strategy officer, shares tips to enhance a business's lead generation marketing efforts. 

    Borth discusses strategies for ensuring that valuable lead generation efforts are not wasted at a company, including using the right marketing tool and defining a good lead versus a so-so lead. 

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    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 26: Charles Penzone, founder and chairman of Charles Penzone Incorporated

    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 26: Charles Penzone, founder and chairman of Charles Penzone Incorporated

    On Episode 26 of the Ignite Your Business® Podcast, Charles Penzone, founder and chairman of Charles Penzone Incorporated, shares how he built a company that has become a household name in the community. 

    Penzone talks about how a company that started nearly 50 years ago has been able to stay true to its mission, remain a market leader and successfully transfer control to the next leader. 

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    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 25: Chris Kavinsky, art director at GREENCREST

    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 25: Chris Kavinsky, art director at GREENCREST

    On Episode 25 of the Ignite Your Business® Podcast, Chris Kavinsky, art director at GREENCREST, discusses web design trends to look out for in 2019. 

    Kavinsky talks about the impact that new, advanced technologies and changing user habits have had on the landscape of web design, and shares current web design trends that marketers should pay attention to this year. 

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    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 24: Jason Barger, author of "Thermostat Cultures"

    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 24: Jason Barger, author of "Thermostat Cultures"

    On Episode 24 of the Ignite Your Business® Podcast, Jason Barger, author of "Thermostat Cultures," answers the question, "How do successful companies set the right temperature for their team culture?"

    Barger discusses the importance of company culture and shares ideas for how businesses can build better cultures and achieve cultures that help businesses expand with excitement. 

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    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 23: Kelly Borth, CEO and chief strategy officer of GREENCREST

    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 23: Kelly Borth, CEO and chief strategy officer of GREENCREST

    On Episode 23 of the Ignite Your Business® Podcast, Kelly Borth, GREENCREST CEO and chief strategy officer, discusses the importance of keeping up with "the intelligence revolution" as business owners.

    Borth talks about the ways in which current technological trends, such as artificial intelligence, the internet of things, blockchain, uber personalization and more, will change and — in some cases — eliminate whole, relevant business models. She also shares tips for remaining vigilant on what lies ahead. 

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    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 22: Dianne Grote Adams, president and owner of Safex, Inc.

    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 22: Dianne Grote Adams, president and owner of Safex, Inc.

    On Episode 22 of the Ignite Your Business® Podcast, Dianne Grote Adams, president and owner of Safex, Inc., discusses the first 25 years of a business and shares ideas for the next 25 years of business growth. 

    Grote Adams talks about the importance of company culture, balancing fun and work and giving back to the community, and shares with listeners some of the most important things that she did in the first 5, 10, 20 and 25 years in business that contributed to her company's success, 

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    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 21: Michele Lemmon, GREENCREST director of account services and public relations

    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 21: Michele Lemmon, GREENCREST director of account services and public relations

    On Episode 21 of the Ignite Your Business® Podcast, GREENCREST director of account services and public relations, Michele Lemmon, talks about celebrating company milestones. 

    Lemmon discusses the importance of recognizing business longevity and best practices, and offers ideas for leveraging a milestone year. 

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    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 20: Michael Ella, director of Family Wealth Consulting at Key Bank

    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 20: Michael Ella, director of Family Wealth Consulting at Key Bank

    On Episode 20 of the Ignite Your Business® Podcast, Michael Ella, director of Family Wealth Consulting at Key Private Bank, discusses the importance of understanding the value drivers of your business. 

    Ella talks about growing and transitioning a business, value optimization strategies, closing gaps in a business' value drivers, and more. 

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    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 19: Rebecca Johnston-Gilbert, GREENCREST's director of digital marketing

    Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 19: Rebecca Johnston-Gilbert, GREENCREST's director of digital marketing

    On Episode 19 of the Ignite Your Business® Podcast, Rebecca Johnston-Gilbert, GREENCREST director of digital marketing, talks embracing the negative...negative keywords, that is. 

    Johnston-Gilbert discusses how including negative keywords in a Google Ads campaign can help improve campaign performance. 

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