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Kevin Maney on Seeing New Categories During Times of Great Change
The business landscape gets noisier every day which makes getting found, getting noticed, and getting bigger problems most face. What’s a company to do? According to Kevin Maney, the answer is category design. In today’s episode of the Play Your Position Podcast, Kevin explains just what category design is, why it matters, plus so…
Listen to EpisodeLisa Seal on Delegation as a Growth Strategy in Business and Life
Every leader knows doing everything ourselves is a cardinal sin…yet so many of us continue to insist “no one else can do what we do as well as we can do what we do.” Yikes. This mindset gets a lot of us into scalding hot water when we could be leisurely swimming in a pool…
Listen to EpisodeJohn Ovrom on Designing a Successful Business Exit
John Ovrom is the President and Founder of Exit Consulting Group, Inc. (ECG). He founded the company on a simple principle – the desire to help fellow entrepreneurs. What started as John helping friends and previous business connections, quickly evolved into a consulting business, and the creation of The Ovrom Group, that became the…
Listen to EpisodeMiMi Chau on Leading Beyond the Hustle Culture
MiMi Chau first appeared here on the Play Your Position Podcast in 2014. A lot has happened in MiMi’s life since then! Not only did she meet her soulmate Henry, but she had her son and a few business experiences that didn’t work out. Today, MiMi is a Business and Transformation Coach + Reiki Master…
Listen to EpisodeChris Larsen on Creating Next-Level Income
Chris Larsen is the founder and Principal of Next-Level Income. Since “retiring” after 18 years in the medical device industry, he dedicates his time to helping others become financially independent through education and investment opportunities. Chris has been investing in and managing real estate for over 20 years. While completing his degree in Biomechanical Engineering…
Listen to EpisodeStephanie Nivinskus on Becoming Absolutely Unforgettable in a Noisy World
Stephanie Nivinskus is the CEO of SizzleForce Marketing, a Fractional CMO agency that services scaling companies. Since 1995 she’s been developing brand-building marketing campaigns that have been used by companies including Starbucks, Quiksilver, The National Football League and Cox Communications along with thousands of privately- owned companies. Stephanie has written for Forbes and Entrepreneur…
Listen to EpisodeRick Cesari on How to Develop a Powerful Video Marketing Strategy
Rick Cesari has been a pioneer in Brand Response advertising since the early 90’s. He helped create the concept of “sell while you brand” and has been the force behind the creation of many of today’s iconic consumer brands including Sonicare, The George Foreman Grill, OxiClean, and many others. He has helped take companies like…
Listen to EpisodeYonason Goldson on Why We Must Burn the Boats to Succeed
Rabbi Yonason Goldson takes full responsibility for his life. He has reinvented himself several times and continues to enjoy experiences that allow him to inspire and motivate audiences around the world. For example, Yonason Goldson has circumnavigated the globe, seen the Taj Mahal, the pyramids of Giza, and the tea plantations of Sri Lanka. He’s…
Listen to EpisodeWill Cuddy — “Great Things Happen When We Appreciate Others”
Kick Off! He’s crashed the Toronto Film Festival. Had dinner with author and TED Talk extraordinaire Amy Cuddy and her family in the nicest restaurant in Boston (no relation despite sharing the same last name). Imitated his favorite superhero in a bathroom stall before nailing an audition. Won multiple awards for his indie film “Linea.”…
Listen to EpisodeRob Dial — “Walmart Pasta Saved My Life”
Kick Off! Rob Dial started his career in sales at 19, and in just two short years, he was promoted to run a franchise with the company. Rob would grow that franchise into a multi-million dollar business, breaking almost every record for a new office in the company’s 60 year history by the time he…
Listen to EpisodeSiphiwe Baleka Throws a Hail Mary Pass for Health and Fitness into the End Zone
Kick Off! What happens when you realize you aren’t as good as you thought you were? That, after devoting over half your life to one pursuit, it didn’t work out? This week’s PYP MVP Siphiwe Baleka knows exactly what this feels like…and shares his story of personal reinvention, reclamation and redemption with us on today’s…
Listen to EpisodeJane Leslie Shares How Follow Your Dream into the End Zone
Kick Off! New York pianist and composer Jane Leslie has been honored with several ASCAP Awards for her original music. She holds Bachelors and Masters degrees from the Juilliard School and a Doctoral degree from the Manhattan School of Music. Blending elements from classical and popular music, Jane Leslie has created her own signature ‘crossover’…
Listen to EpisodeJeany Park Demystifies Using Video to Grow Your Business & Brand
Kick Off! Jeany Park is the CEO and co-Founder of Compass Rose Video. She specializes in video marketing for the savvy entrepreneur and business owner, helping them to leverage the most important, hot new tool in content marketing: video. Previously, Jeany had a 15 year career as an actress, and now gets to combine her…
Listen to EpisodeDan Kimble Is A Leader Worth Following
Kick Off! Dan Kimble is the CEO of Resonance Executive Coaching. He is a thought leader, executive coach, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and a twenty+ year veteran of Silicon Valley. He dabbles in many things such as winning motorcycle road-races, improv theater, screenwriting, singing, and his latest addiction: playing guitar. Dan is the creator of The…
Listen to EpisodeElizabeth Case Shows How to Score Big on Social Media
Kick Off! Five years ago in 2011, Elizabeth Case “drank the kool-aid” of entrepreneurship and started Yellow Dog Consulting, a marketing and sales consulting firm focused on the small business owner. Yellow Dog Consulting is designed to help growing businesses set up the foundation and building blocks of their marketing and sales efforts. She brings…
Listen to EpisodeRob Barisoff Is the King of Consistency
Kick Off! Rob Barisoff is co-founder of Bidsy.com and the host of Bidsy’s Small Business Society podcast. Rob’s journey through personal adversity fuels his fearless approach to seizing every opportunity, both personally and professionally. He lives in Saskatchewan, Canada, plays drums in a couple of bands and is dedicated to healthy living through fitness and…
Listen to Episode56: The Best of Team PYP 2015
What a Year It’s Been! Thanks so much for tuning in to this special end of the year episode of the PYP Podcast. Like everyone else at this time of year, I’m sitting here thinking to myself, Wow! Where did 2015 go? It’s been such a great year here at PYP. 23 guests graced us…
Listen to Episode55: Discover Your Core Motive and 10X Your Life — with Dr. Taylor Hartman
Kick Off! Dr. Taylor Hartman, author of The Color Code, and a very successful clinical therapist with two PhD’s after his name, will tell you that his greatest achievement in life is not those PhD’s. His greatest achievement is helping “the one” – the individual learning to see themselves clearly for the first time, and…
Listen to Episode51: Transforming the Internet Experience from Everyday to Extraordinary — with Micha Mikailian
Kick Off! Micha Mikailian has been a serial entrepreneur for the last 22 years, with 8 companies under his belt. He most recently Co-Founded Intently, a software platform that leverages virtual real estate to transform people’s experiences with technology. It is a vision boarding application that deeply connects its users with their goals and intentions…
Listen to Episode50: Secrets to Making Better Decisions and Living by Design — with Stu McLaren
Kick Off! Stu McLaren coaches and consults New York Times best-selling authors, top rated speakers, experts and niche celebrities on how to grow their influence, income and impact on the web. As the former founder of the world’s #1 membership platform for WordPress, WishList Member, he gained a unique insight into the nuances that worked…
Listen to Episode40: Playing Your Best Game & Pursuing Excellence — with Aaron Walker
Kick Off! Businessman and Life Coach Aaron T. Walker has inspired many through his leadership, mentorship, and consistent pursuit of excellence. He enjoys helping others and believes experience is a great teacher. 35 years of entrepreneurship and marriage have given Aaron a wealth of experience. Aaron continues to reach new heights and broaden his perspective…
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