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Welcome to Coffee & Hustle. Today, we will be discussing practical lessons in leadership. I am pleased to introduce Greg Taylor, the author of "Find Your Winning Edge" and the host of "The Leadership Factory Podcast". With over 35 years of experience in corporate and personal leadership, Greg is passionate about empowering individuals to reach their full potential. His mission is to create more inspirational leaders who motivate others to embark on journeys they wouldn't take alone.

We will talk about inspiring growth, lifelong learning, embracing failure, and having honest conversations. As leaders, we must learn these lessons and listen better to stay in tune. Sometimes, we must self-reflect to understand what's happening within our business and make necessary changes.

Failure is an inevitable part of any business, and accepting it as an opportunity for growth is crucial. We must learn to change and become stronger leaders without losing ourselves. A boss and a leader are significantly different, and we must change our mindset to become better leaders. Keeping skilled workers happy is also essential for any business's growth.

According to a recent study, the average person will switch careers 3-7 times over their working lives. With the ever-increasing variety of employment options, 30% of the workforce will change vocations or jobs every 12 months, and 32% of those aged 25 to 44.

Greg Taylor is a transformative leader who empowers individuals to reach their full potential. Through his work, he aims to help people learn from their experiences, inspire themselves, and create profound, lasting change that positively impacts everyone around them. The ultimate goal is to create more inspirational leaders who inspire others to take a journey they will not take alone.

Thank you for listening to today's episode of practical lessons in leadership on the Coffee & Hustle podcast. See you next time.

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Meet Mike Maynard, Napier's tech enthusiast and owner with over 20 years of experience directing PR and marketing programs for various tech clients. He offers a rare combination of technical and marketing expertise and loves to engage in conversations about the latest advancements in the industry. 

Welcome to the Coffee & Hustle podcast, Mike. We are in different time zones, so what time is it over in your area? Let's talk tech and give our audience some insights into Napier. Napier has offices across the UK and in America's San Francisco Bay Area. The company won the PR Agency of the Year at the Instrumentation Excellence Awards 2022 and received highly commended for the Most Outstanding PR Agency at the Electronics Industry Awards 2022. Napier has also been named a Rising Star agency in the B2B Marketing UK Agencies Benchmarking Report 2021. 

Today, our topic is the importance of small businesses' power. Small companies comprise more than 50 percent of the employed population, making them the backbone of the American economy. They provide vital services and products to local communities and support them by creating jobs and strengthening the local economy. Shopping at small businesses can positively impact our communities and contribute to their growth and success. 

To help small businesses grow in their marketing, you can turn your employees into brand ambassadors, use social media to increase your online footprint, measure what works and refine as you grow your business, manage SEO, and expand the content. 

Thank you for sharing your knowledge on today's topic, Mike. And thank you for listening to today's Coffee & Hustle podcast episode. See you next time.

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Lisa J. Smith, the CEO, and founder of SMITH Co., a sales consulting firm focused on modern midsize B2B businesses, is joining us today to review and discuss Shifting Your Thinking from Price to Value. Hello, and welcome to the Coffee & Hustle podcast.

Can you share your experience and background with Smithco with our audience? Our topic for today is shifting your focus from price to value for your business. Would you say this approach is beneficial even for a new business? And how can you apply this concept if you're already established in your industry? It's worth noting that the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that 1 in 5 U.S. businesses fail within their first year. Can you discuss the advantages of value-based pricing?

As a business owner, it's crucial to establish your brand and vision. However, it's equally, if not more important, to view your business from your customer's perspective.

What is a good value pricing strategy? It's when businesses offer products or services at reasonable prices, providing customers with the best value for their money. This approach combines quality and affordability, making it appealing to cost-conscious consumers.

Which is more critical: value or price? How can you demonstrate your value to customers? It's essential to evaluate your pricing value regularly. You must shift your business mindset to focus on value instead of price. How can you convince your clients to do so?

How do you know if you're undervaluing your products or services? In my experience, small and medium-sized businesses often concentrate on the perceived benefits of value and pricing their products or services lower than their competitors.

When using three modes of persuasion, what are they? Ethos involves demonstrating that your business is credible, reliable, and relevant. Pathos inspires an emotional response, whether positive or negative. Logos is the logical reasoning of why a consumer should choose your company.

In my opinion, balance is crucial. If a customer perceives a product or service as invaluable, then purchases based solely on having a quality product at the lowest price become infrequent.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge on this topic and for tuning in to today's episode of Shifting Your Thinking from Price to Value on the Coffee & Hustle podcast. See you next time.

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In this episode, you'll learn how Joseph Ajdarodini went from bodybuilding to finding his niche in Muscled of Movers. He took a small idea, created his entrepreneurship, and built his business here in Huntsville for nine years. 

"Hello and welcome to the Coffee & Hustle podcast; this is the episode we will talk about the Director of Operations.

I'm Carla with Designedbycarla, and joining me in this podcast discussion is Joseph Ajdarodini, Director of Operations of Muscled Up Movers.

We talked about his entrepreneurship and the path that led him here today. How a few of his friends from the gym got together and moved some of his items and then started moving others on the weekends to make extra money. That's when the idea of Muscle of Movers was created. 

Joe started as a mortgage banker for 16 years and a realtor for nine years. And why did he get out of Real Estate? Then started sweetheart cleaners nine years and owned a few gyms. One thing led to another, and you created your business.

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“Hello and welcome to the Coffee & Hustle podcast, this is the episode that discusses  "Whoever said that Diamonds are a girl's best friend, never owned a dog." 

I’m Carla with Designedbycarla and joining this podcast discussion is Helene Scott, owner of Florida Dog Training.  Thank you for joining Helene, Tell us a little about you and your business. Describe the process behind it…

About Florida Dog Training School
For more than 15 years, Helene Scott has been a master Tampa dog trainer. Helene loves to nurture stronger bonds between dogs and their owners. It is very important to build communication between dogs and owners, in addition to all immediate family members. She has extensive hands-on experience with dogs of all ages, breeds, and temperaments.  Her training style will cater to the temperament of the dog. As a dog training professional, she understands that a dog training style should not be “one size fits all”. Helene Scott’s dog training techniques incorporate using love, praise, and positive reinforcement.  

Dogs have been used for hunting, herding, guarding, and companionship. They are well-known to be man's best friends. Greek methodology ancient Greeks' belief that dogs were humans' best friends. Why should it be “man’s best friend”? Girls who own dogs feel “empowered” and not lonely and loved. A dog loves us unconditionally. 

Some of the questions that were discussed during the podcast.

Did you know? The earliest records of dog training come from the Roman Empire around 400 AD. It is believed that this was when people realized the potential benefit of teaching these animals to do tricks such as fetching or retrieving objects.

Beyond the basics - 
Dogs are intelligent creatures that are capable of learning tricks, obeying commands, and following basic instructions such as "sit" or "come here."

What does behavior modification for those that need it? 

How to get take in a rescue? Should you get involved with fostering dogs?

What makes a dog trainer? 

Rapid Fire Questions
What would you do with your “15 minutes” of fame?

If you were stranded on a tropical island what 2 things would you want with you?

What was your favorite book growing up?

What is one item you could NEVER live without?

What do you think of when I say, “fruit?”

If you could choose your nickname what would it be?

What advice did you get that was the most rewarding?

If you won a million dollars what would you buy?


About Designedbycarla
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