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The Faces of Business

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The Faces of Business highlights interesting people sharing real world life and business experience. We uncover our guests passion, learn from their experiences, and share information to help listeners navigate situations more effectively. Our goal is to inspire & facilitate positive change in our listeners lives and careers.

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United States

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The Faces of Business highlights interesting people sharing real world life and business experience. We uncover our guests passion, learn from their experiences, and share information to help listeners navigate situations more effectively. Our goal is to inspire & facilitate positive change in our listeners lives and careers.

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@dpistulka

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English

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Episodes

The Evolving Workplace - Kevin Mulcahy

5/25/2023
In this, The Faces of Business, Kevin Mulcahy, Director of Professional Education, Future of Work, Scale Up, Assumptions Matter, discusses the evolving workplace and the new realities employers need to accept and incorporate into their businesses. Kevin is a long-time student of, teacher, and author on the future of work and learning. As an executive coach on leadership behaviors and lecturer on entrepreneurship, Kevin helped leaders and students navigate their careers and the workplace. As the VP, Future of Work and Learning at the Future Workplace Academy, he led the efforts to produce courses, conferences, insights, and a community dedicated to helping HR leaders understand “what’s next” in working and learning. Check out the Blog post here: The Evolving Workplace Thanks for taking the time to listen today. Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed. On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts. Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook. More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website View our blog page for this episode here. Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

Duration:00:52:44

Driving Business Results with Conversations - Tom Schwab

5/23/2023
In this, The Faces of Business, Tom Schwab, CEO & Founder, Interview Valet, talks about driving business results with conversations, enabling you to deliver your message effectively to the right audience by using other people’s platforms. Interview Valet, a podcast guest booking service, helps authors, thought leaders, and speakers enhance their productivity and revenue through meaningful business conversations. Tom Schwab is a proponent of having meaningful conversations. He believes they are the key to achieving your personal and professional dreams. Tom brings a unique perspective as an engineer, Navy veteran, and Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator. Check out the Blog post here: Driving Business Results with Conversations Thanks for taking the time to listen today. Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed. On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts. Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook. More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website View our blog page for this episode here. Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

Duration:00:40:02

Creating Exceptional Cultures - Tom Willis

5/16/2023
In this, The Faces of Business, Tom Willis, Co-Founder & Partner, Phoenix Performance Partners, shares his insights on creating exceptional cultures that can enhance employee retention, financial performance, and innovation. At Phoenix Performance Partners, Tom partners with mission-driven CEOs and School Superintendents, enabling organizations to enhance their workforce engagement, financial stability, and ability to drive meaningful change through innovation. Check out the Blog post here: Creating Exceptional Cultures Thanks for taking the time to listen today. Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed. On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts. Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook. More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website View our blog page for this episode here. Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

Duration:00:43:57

Optimizing Sales and Marketing Operations - Sean M Doyle

5/9/2023
In this, The Faces of Business, Sean M Doyle, CEO and Principal, Sales, and Client Strategy, FitzMartin, Inc., will talk about optimizing sales and marketing operations to make smooth and fast business progress. Sean is a seasoned B2B sales and marketing consultant with over 25 years of experience assisting mid-sized businesses with their most pressing issues. As a sales optimization and marketing operations expert, Sean applies the science of behavioral change to business disciplines such as planning, positioning, branding, and promotion. Check out the Blog post here: Optimizing Sales and Marketing Operations Thanks for taking the time to listen today. Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed. On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts. Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook. More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website View our blog page for this episode here. Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

Duration:00:47:20

Implementing High Impact System Improvements - Dave Griffith

5/2/2023
In this, The Faces of Business, Dave Griffith, Dreamsmith, Capelin Solutions, talks about identifying and implementing high-impact system improvements. Dave’s expertise is in project conception, design, system architecture, and implementation. The guest specializes in helping industrial clients implement cost-saving processes that quickly pay for themselves, emphasizing IoT, Industry 4.0, Digital Transformation, and other Data-Driven Solutions. Check out the Blog post here: Implementing High Impact System Improvements Thanks for taking the time to listen today. Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed. On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts. Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook. More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website View our blog page for this episode here. Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

Duration:00:51:31

Reducing Founder Business Risk - Dr. Andrew Stotz

4/28/2023
In this, The Faces of Business, Andrew Stotz, Co-Founder & CEO, A. Stotz Investment Research, talks about reducing founder business risk. Dr. Andrew (PhD) is on a mission to reduce risk in the lives of one million people. To help people do this, Andrew shares useful education, helps people understand and improve their company exit value and assembles stock portfolios for institutional / high-net-worth investors designed to outperform the market indexes. Andrew is on a mission to reduce risk in the lives of one million people. To help people do this, Andrew shares useful education, helps people understand and improve their company exit value and assembles stock portfolios for institutional / high-net-worth investors designed to outperform the market indexes. Check out the Blog post here: Reducing Founder Business Risk Thanks for taking the time to listen today. Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed. On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts. Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook. More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website View our blog page for this episode here. Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

Duration:00:40:58

Implementing Lean Business Strategies - Angela Thurman

4/25/2023
In this, The Faces of Business, Angela Thurman, Principal Managing Director, Thurman Co. LLC, shares her thoughts on implementing lean business strategies that combine the top-down focus of strategic management with the bottom-up methodology to improve businesses. At Thurman Co., Angela helps small to medium-sized businesses with strategic technical project management, ensuring their projects are aligned with their business goals while staying on track. With project and risk management expertise, Angela helps businesses save millions in costs, time, and reputational damage. Angela also serves as the Treasurer, Membership Director for Women in Manufacturing Texas. Check out the Blog post here: Implementing Lean Business Strategies Thanks for taking the time to listen today. Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed. On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts. Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook. More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website View our blog page for this episode here. Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

Duration:00:53:26

Making it Easy to Pay Employees Faster - Brett Barlow

4/6/2023
In this, The Faces of Business, Brett Barlow, CEO, Everee, shares his thoughts on making it easy to pay employees fast to increase their satisfaction and loyalty by paying them daily, weekly, or on an as-needed basis. Brett is a payroll wizard and a seasoned executive with extensive corporate sector experience. But there is more than his professional background that makes Brett an interesting guest. His personal story also highlights his passion for creating solutions that make a difference in people's lives. Brett and his wife struggled to make ends meet when their children were young, and they know firsthand the challenges faced by millions of Americans living paycheck to paycheck. Check out the Blog post here: Making it Easy to Pay Employees Fast Thanks for taking the time to listen today. Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed. On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts. Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook. More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website View our blog page for this episode here. Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

Duration:00:26:58

Building a Leadership Team for Your Exit - Matt Haney

3/28/2023
In this, The Faces of Business, Matt Haney, Founder & Chief Operating Officer (COO), Sinclair Ventures, discusses the key aspects of building a leadership team for your business exit. Matt specializes in strategic business expansion, operational processes, and executive leadership. Matt is a serial entrepreneur and COO with over 15 years of experience managing small and medium-sized business operations. His expertise lies in accountability for profit and loss results, business plan execution, organizational leadership development, and effective operations scaling. Check out the Blog post here: Building a Leadership Team for Your Exit Thanks for taking the time to listen today. Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed. On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts. Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook. More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website View our blog page for this episode here. Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

Duration:00:46:31

Building a Valuable Business - Scotty Schindler

3/16/2023
In this, The Faces of Business, Scotty Schindler, Founder, System 1357®, shares his thoughts on building a valuable business. Scotty is a leading Australian business personality with a keen sense of sports, book writing, public speaking, and business coaching. Scotty has also built and exited valuable businesses from the ground up. Check out the Blog post here: Building a Valuable Business Thanks for taking the time to listen today. Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed. On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts. Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook. More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website View our blog page for this episode here. Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

Duration:00:51:21

Avoiding Personal Improvement Mistakes - Carla Fowler

3/14/2023
In this, The Faces of Business, Carla Fowler, MD, PhD, Founder & Managing Director, THAXA®, talks about personal improvement mistakes and how professionals can avoid them. Dr. Carla collaborates with clients with lofty aspirations in the business and non-profit sectors, guiding them to success through laser-like concentration on their work. By incorporating the latest findings from performance science into her client work, she guides them in identifying the key factors necessary for achieving their goals and maximizing their impact. Check out the Blog post here: Avoiding Personal Improvement Mistakes Thanks for taking the time to listen today. Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed. On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts. Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook. More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website View our blog page for this episode here. Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

Duration:00:48:21

The Dangers of Economic Hostages - Andrew Deutsch

3/9/2023
In this, The Faces of Business, Andrew Deutsch, CEO, EcoTek Soft Wash & Junk Bros, Founder, Fangled International, talks about the dangers of economic hostages and how they might be hurting your business progress. Economic hostages are people staying in a business only because of current and future compensation. Andrew is a leader with a proven record of accomplishment of revenue growth and broad-based expertise in developing and executing innovative and effective growth strategies. He draws upon his sales, marketing, and leadership experience in his current role as the CEO of EcoTek Soft Wash and Junk Bros. Check out the Blog post here: The Dangers of Economic Hostages Thanks for taking the time to listen today. Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed. On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts. Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook. More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website View our blog page for this episode here. Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

Duration:00:44:01

Reinventing Your Business - Michael Haltman

3/7/2023
In this, The Faces of Business, Michael Haltman, CEO, Hallmark Abstract Service LLC, shares his thoughts on how reinventing your business may be just what you need. He shares his experience form having to completely rethink his business after the real estate crash in 2008. Michael is a seasoned business professional with nearly 40 years of experience. He is a former bond analyst, currently a successful entrepreneur, a podcast host, and a philanthropist. Check out the Blog post here: Reinventing Your Business Thanks for taking the time to listen today. Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed. On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts. Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook. More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website View our blog page for this episode here. Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

Duration:00:32:37

Purpose Driven Engagement - Doug Manuel

3/1/2023
In this, The Faces of Business, Doug Manuel, Founder, Doug Manuel International, talks about purpose-driven engagement and how it can bring more meaning to what you say and do. Doug believes empathy, wellness, communication, personal leadership, agility, and a shared sense of purpose are the keys to better collaboration and purpose-driven engagement. He has demonstrated this belief in various settings, including virtual management teams, networking events, Oprah's SuperSoul Sessions, and TED Talks. Check out the Blog post here: Purpose Driven Engagement Thanks for taking the time to listen today. Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed. On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts. Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook. More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website View our blog page for this episode here. Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

Duration:00:45:19

Building an Effective Business Infrastructure - Alicia Butler Pierre

2/28/2023
In this, The Faces of Business, Alicia Butler Pierre, Founder & CEO, Equilibria, Inc., talks about building an effective business infrastructure, allowing your business to scale faster. Alicia founded Equilibria, Inc. as a global operations management firm specializing in developing business infrastructure and processes for rapidly expanding businesses. Alicia practices what she preached and maintains that effective business infrastructures in her business enable her to run her business efficiently. She applies the same methods in her client businesses. She drew on her learning and experience in chemical engineering to create the Kasennu framework for business infrastructure and the software behind it. Check out the Blog post here: Building an Effective Business Infrastructure Thanks for taking the time to listen today. Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed. On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts. Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook. More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website View our blog page for this episode here. Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

Duration:00:43:21

Current Trends in Recruiting and Hiring - Kelly Robinson

2/23/2023
In this, The Faces of Business, Kelly Robinson, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, PKR, discusses the evolving workplace and the new realities employers need to accept and incorporate into their businesses. Kelly is a mother, entrepreneur, dog mom, and an award-winning talent acquisition operations strategist, with 20+ years of experience in recruiting and hiring operations, in diverse environments and various industries. Kelly founded PKR to build a team that shares expertise with busy leaders and recruiters to support them in building succinct strategies to attract and retain talent. Check out the Blog post here: Current Trends in Recruiting and Hiring Thanks for taking the time to listen today. Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed. On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts. Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook. More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website View our blog page for this episode here. Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

Duration:00:40:45

Building Positive Intelligence - Michele Gunn

2/21/2023
In this, The Faces of Business, Michele Gunn, Founder, Cultivate and Thrive, shares her thoughts and experience on building positive intelligence to put yourself on the route of self-improvement and personal development that leads to success. Michele is an Independent Gallup Certified Strengths Coach. She laid the foundation of Cultivate and Thrive, intending to equip people with the tools they need to succeed in their personal lives. Besides being a Self-Actualization Coach at Cultivate and Thrive, Michele is a Mental Fitness Coach at Positive Intelligence. Check out the Blog post here: Building Positive Intelligence Thanks for taking the time to listen today. Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed. On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts. Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook. More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website View our blog page for this episode here. Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

Duration:00:33:37

Getting Past Ecommerce Objections - Mike Franz

2/16/2023
In this, The Faces of Business, Mike Franz, Founder & CEO, ManufacturingPower, shares his thoughts on getting past ecommerce objections to enable your efforts to expand your business and increase profits. Mike calls himself an accidental entrepreneur since he did not intend to enter the industrial supply business. He helps manufacturers manage and maintain industrial supply data to help them make better buying decisions. Check out the Blog post here: Getting Past Ecommerce Objections Thanks for taking the time to listen today. Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed. On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts. Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook. More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website View our blog page for this episode here. Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

Duration:00:43:16

Communicating More Effectively - Michael Gidlewski

2/14/2023
In this, The Faces of Business, Michael Gidlewski, Founder, Achievement Unlimited Inc., shares how communicating more effectively can help your business thrive. Michael has conducted countless training seminars and workshops for professionals from all walks of life in the business world. He facilitates business workshops to help business owners boost productivity at the individual and team levels, as well as in leadership effectiveness and mental fortitude. Michael's clients' profits and happiness have increased dramatically due to his results-oriented programs. Check out the Blog post here: Communicating More Effectively Thanks for taking the time to listen today. Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed. On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts. Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook. More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website View our blog page for this episode here. Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

Duration:00:50:06

Living the Go-Giver Life - Bob Burg

2/7/2023
In this, The Faces of Business, Bob Burg, Founder, Burg Communications Inc., talks about living the go-giver life, a life that is fulfilling, financially stable, and creates value for others. Bob has written several best-selling books on sales, marketing, and persuasion, including the business bible, The Go-Giver (collaborated with John David Mann). Bob's total book sales are close to two million, with the Go-Giver having sold over a million copies alone. Check out the Blog post here: Living the Go-Giver Life Thanks for taking the time to listen today. Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed. On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts. Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook. More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website View our blog page for this episode here. Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

Duration:00:21:14