culture of innovation

From Bootstrapping To Fostering a Culture of Innovation With Platinum DJ & Tech CEO Peter Schroeder

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Entrepreneur Peter Schroeder is a DJ with over 20 platinum records, 40 gold records, and a triple nomination for the Danish DJ Awards.  He has played in front of audiences as large as 180,000 people.  On top of that, Peter has over 20 years of experience working in leading-edge technologies for companies like Facebook, Samsung, and Airbnb.  He is now …

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Improving Organizational Performance With Dr. Margie Oleson

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In the world of improving organizational performance through leadership and development, one name that stands out is Dr. Margie Oleson. With an impressive background working with notable brands like Target, Cargill, and Lockheed Martin, Dr. Oleson has dedicated her career to designing, delivering, and facilitating learning and development programs to improve team and organizational performance.  In this blog, we engage …

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10 Business Lessons We Can Learn from NCAA Football

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Chad Price is an entrepreneur who translated his lessons from college football into a multi-million dollar exit from a Fortune 5000 sports startup, and is now coaching other startups on the keys to overcoming life’s challenges, unlocking your full potential, and building a successful business brand.  In this blog, we dive into inspiration from the locker room, kettlebells, and building …

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What is an Entrepreneurial Operating System?

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Have you heard of a business running on an Entrepreneurial Operating System, or “EOS”? Discovering the right framework to drive business growth is a journey every entrepreneur embarks on. There are many operating systems used by successful businesses, but the one I use for my companies and for my clients is : the Entrepreneurial Operating System®, or EOS. This comprehensive …

what is SEO

What The Heck Is SEO?

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As a business owner, you may have heard the term SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, and wondered, “What the heck is SEO?” In this blog post, we will demystify SEO and break it down into simple, actionable steps. By the end, you’ll have a clear understanding of what SEO is, why it matters, and how you can leverage it to …

web3 for business

Preparing Your Business For Web3: Embracing the Future of the Internet

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As a business owner, it’s likely you’re thinking about preparing your business for Web3.  The evolution of the internet has reached an exciting phase. As a business owner, it’s crucial to understand and adapt to this new paradigm. Web3 represents the next iteration of the internet, moving beyond the centralized control of Web2 and offering decentralized ownership, blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, …

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The Role of Empathy in Client Service and Customer Satisfaction

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Over the course of my 35 years as a marketing and leadership consultant, I have witnessed the transformative effects of empathy firsthand. In recent years, business leaders have turned their attention to Emotional Intelligence, or EQ, often as it relates to managing a team.  But it is an equally important trait when working with clients, and I have several thoughts …

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The Benefits of Diverse Perspectives in the Workplace

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Diversity is not just a buzzword or a box to check; it is a crucial ingredient for innovation and success in today’s complex and rapidly changing business environment.  I have seen firsthand the benefits of diverse perspectives in the workplace over the years, in Fortune 500 companies, startups and small businesses. I have made it my mission to create a …

Building Business Endurance

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There are a lot of lakes around where I grew up in Ontario.  I had friends with family cottages on lakes, and one summer I worked as a camp counselor on a lake.  One thing I loved to do back in those days was swim the length of the lake.  Depending on the size, sometimes I would go it alone …