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Beyond the Buzz—Using AI to Cut Inefficiencies & Elevate Creativity
Business As "Un"usual • December 13, 2024
Kristi Zuhlke, Kathy Steele
It’s no secret—AI is everywhere. But is your organization truly harnessing its power, or just following the trend? In this practical Business as "Un"usual event, Red Caffeine CEO Kathy Steele and CEO & Founder of Dott Technologies Kristi Zuhlke unpack a straightforward framework to help you utilize AI in a way that makes sense. Learn to save time on tasks that hold you back while amplifying the human element that drives your business.
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The Ensemble Approach to Business: Enhancing Sales Collaboration Through Improv
Business As "Un"usual • November 14, 2024
Erin Diehl, Kathy Steele, Tom Latourette
Is your team struggling to stay aligned during client interactions? Improv can help! Improv helps teams become more adaptive, creative, and collaborative by teaching them how to respond effectively in unpredictable situations and work together seamlessly.
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Thriving in Uncertainty:
HR Strategies for Economic, Technological, and Legislative Shifts
Business As "Un"usual • October 10, 2024
Mary Lynn Fayoumi, Kathy Steele
Are you prepared to lead your organization through the next wave of workforce changes? From the rise of AI-driven recruitment strategies to the growing trend of employees choosing stability over new opportunities, the way we attract, engage, and retain talent is shifting. Coupled with upcoming changes in employment legislation, 2025 is set to be a year of transformation for HR and business leaders. In this Business as "Un"usual Livestream replay, Mary Lynn Fayoumi, President and CEO of HR Source, and Kathy Steele, CEO of Red Caffeine, break down the trends and provide you with the tools to build a comprehensive and future-ready workforce strategy.
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B2B Growth Trends From Automation to Acquisition: What to Have On Your Radar for 2025
Business As "Un"usual • September 12, 2024
Amy Anderson, Bill Skowronski, Kathy Steele
B2B markets are evolving faster than ever, and staying ahead means knowing what trends to watch and how to adapt. This Business as "Un"usual event offers an exploration into the future of B2B growth, hosted by Red Caffeine's top experts including Amy Anderson, VP of Client Services, Bill Skowronski, Content Director at Red Caffeine, and Kathy Steele, CEO of Red Caffeine. During this highly engaging session, we explore the technology, strategies, and leadership approaches that will shape 2025 for mid-market companies. From leveraging AI and sales automation to adopting innovative customer engagement methods, this discussion is filled with insights designed to help you rethink your growth strategies. Whether you're planning to scale your business or optimize your current processes, this replay will provide the guidance you need.
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Rebranding for Long-Term Growth: A Must for Evolving Businesses
Business As "Un"usual • August 8, 2024
David Doyle, Kathy Steele
Explore the essential elements of rebranding for long-term growth with Kathy Steele, CEO of Red Caffeine, and David Doyle, CEO of Heidenhain Corporation. Together, they explore the strategic importance of rebranding beyond just a new logo
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Discover the Power of Better Answers: Elevate Sales with Answer Intelligence (AQ)™
Business As "Un"usual • July 12, 2024
Brian Glibkowski, Tom Latourette, Kathy Steele
Your sales team needs to ask thought provoking questions AND give answers that connect with your clients! Much like a great dinner conversation, a great sales pitch incorporates a balance of talking and listening.
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Acquiring Success: M&A Strategies for Forward-Thinking Leaders
Business As "Un"usual • June 13, 2024
Remo Picchietti, Amy Anderson, Kathy Steele
This session is packed with insights into the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Whether you're an experienced executive refining your acquisition strategy or just exploring M&A as a new avenue for growth, this Livestream has something for everyone. Join Kathy Steele, CEO of Red Caffeine, as she hosts a discussion with Remo Picchietti, VP of Strategy and Corporate Development at The Bowler Company, and Amy Anderson, VP of Client Services at Red Caffeine.
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Beyond the Pitch: Aligning Sales Strategies with Customer Needs
Business As "Un"usual • May 16, 2024
Kathy Steele, Tom Latourette
Sales is a process. In order to level up your entire sales team, you have to know what your top performers are doing behind the scenes to be successful. According to veteran sales trainer, Tom Latourette, they’re likely focused on positioning themselves as strategic partners instead of order takers.
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Enhancing Business Adaptability with Fractional Staffing Strategies
Business As "Un"usual • April 11, 2024
Kathy Steele, Mary Lynn Fayoumi
Learn about the mechanism of fractional staffing, including the evaluation of candidates, crafting roles that align with strategic business needs, and the cultural integration of fractional employees.
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The Branding Blueprint for Business Success
Business As "Un"usual • March 21, 2024
Kathy Steele, David Karbin
Revisit the insights shared by Kathy Steele and Vice President of Lexco Cable David Karbin as they discuss Lexco’s branding journey. With the help of Red Caffeine, Lexco has successfully navigated the complex process of a brand transformation, emerging as a standout leader in the wire rope industry.
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Navigating The Future Of SEO
Business As "Un"usual • February 17, 2024
Kathy Steele, Victor Lopez
In this Business as "Un"usual event led by Red Caffeine CEO Kathy Steele, our SEO Expert Victor Lopez offered an insightful exploration into the latest SEO trends.
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Insight-Driven Success: Mastering Customer Research for Business Growth
Business As "Un"usual • January 12, 2024
Kathy Steele, Ryan Paul Gibson
Ryan Paul Gibson provided invaluable insights into the world of customer research during our January Business as 'Un'usual livestream. He emphasized the critical role of understanding customer perspectives in developing effective business strategies.
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Why & How Orbitform Quickly Produced the Orbitform UVC Decontamination Chamber
Business As "Un"usual • January 9, 2024
Phil Sponslor , Kathy Steele
Phil's supervision of Orbitform shows servant leadership in action – creating a culture of continuous improvement executed by-high-performance teams which has led to strong financial results.
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Navigating The Future: Mastering Succession Planning And Business Strategy
Business As "Un"usual • January 8, 2024
Ed Barone, Kathy Steele
CEO of Red Caffeine, Kathy Steele, and Wealth Manager Ed Barone delved into the essential strategies and considerations for preparing your business for a successful transition.
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Plan Strategically And Get More
Out Of 2024 Trade Shows
Business As "Un"usual • December 4, 2023
Glen Ruggiero, Kevin Fett
In case you missed our November Business as “Un”usual livestream, we talked to Kevin Fett (Ion Exhibits) and Glen Ruggiero (On Location) about how companies can get the most out of their 2024 trade show events.
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How to Be a Best and Brightest Company
Business As "Un"usual • December 4, 2023
Kathy Steele, Jennifer Kluge, Mary Lynn Fayoumi
Every company understands the importance of selling its own products and services. But, far fewer companies connect the dots between how they communicate with their customers and how they communicate with their own employees.
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Get Ahead Of 2024 Planning Now
Business As "Un"usual • December 4, 2023
Kathy Steele, Christiana Henry, Amy Anderson, Bill Skowronski
In a very special Business as “Un”usual livestream, Kathy Steele welcomed Red Caffeine Vice President of Client Services, Amy Anderson, Account Director, Christiana Henry, and Senior Content Marketing Manager, Bill Skowronski, to share their insights regarding long-term planning as companies look ahead to 2024.
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Mastering Modern Hr & Navigating the Changing Labor Market
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Sandra Teague
According to a survey conducted by HR Source, only 50% of HR professionals were formally trained in the field, which seems to indicate how widely the role has expanded in recent years. Today, HR departments are responsible for the entire employee life cycle, which requires an extremely diverse skill set and often collaboration with sales, marketing, and technology experts within their organization and outside consultants.
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Increasing Sales Revenue
Even in Recessionary Times
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, John Jankowski, Bob Lambert
In case you missed it, our latest Business as “Un”usual livestream event featured special guests John Jankowski (Sales Xceleration) and Bob Lambert (Samurai Business Group) along with guest co-host Tom Latourette (3M Learning).
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How is AI Impacting the Customer Experience?
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Alana Widdess
At every step in the customer journey, there are opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence. Unfortunately, too many companies are jumping into technology without first determining which questions they’re trying to answer, what they want to measure, and how they hope to create value for their customers–and themselves.
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How Companies Can Learn From the Great Resignation
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Mary Lynn Fayoumi
The employee-employer relationship has changed–perhaps forever. Current research shared by our Business as ‘Un’usual guest, Mary Lynn Fayoumi, gives all business leaders a few important things to consider.
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Unlock Sales and Marketing Growth With Better Buyer Personas
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Jim Krauss
Special guest and president of Buyer Persona Institute (BPI), Jim Kraus joined us to share how the organization has become the gold standard for marketers and sales professionals who want to better understand their buyers in order to sell to them more effectively.
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Outbounding:
A Better Way to Grow Sales in 2023
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Skip Miller
Email marketing is an incredibly powerful tool when it’s done right. Unfortunately, most sales and marketing professionals never learn how to be effective. They’re told it’s all a numbers game and they just have to keep hitting “send.”
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The Economic Scenarios You Need to Prepare for in 2023
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Jason Turner, Terry Bressler, Spencer Yurkowitz
Why does market volatility matter to your Business? As leaders, while we know we can't control those broader factors, it's our responsibility to make data-driven decisions to maintain the health of our companies and ensure profitability. As a growth consultancy, Red Caffeine looks at macroeconomic forecasts and global trends to help our clients build a Grow-to-Market™ plan that strategically addresses staffing, cost management, sales, and investments in technology. In this session of Business as "Un" usual, our panel of industry experts, Jason Turner, Terry Bressler, and Spencer Yurkowitz, dove into some of the unique factors we face in 2023.
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2023 Predictions – The Growth Trends to Watch
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Mary Lynn Fayoumi, Tom Latourette, Joe Gurreri
Red Caffeine special guests Mary Lynn Fayoumi, Tom Latourette and Joe Gurreri joined CEO, Kathy Steele, for a roundtable discussion about the key growth trends they expect to see in 2023. And they did not disappoint.
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10 Disciplines EOS Leaders Use to Grow Their Company
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Rob Dube
If you’re leading a company, you know how difficult it is to look past this quarter’s priorities or take time to disconnect from your work. Fortunately, Rob Dube developed The 10 Disciplines in order to help high performers gain a little space in their lives so they can make better decisions and get where they want to go faster. In this Business as “Un”usual webinar, Red Caffeine CEO, Kathy Steele, and M3 Learning Managing Partner, Tom Latourette, walked through The 10 Disciplines with Rob, ranking themselves and creating an action plan to improve in these key areas.
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B2B Sales Strategies for a Recessionary Environment
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Janet Viane
To no one’s surprise, the business and economic forecast for 2023 looks a bit dicey, at best. While every recession, downturn, or valley only lasts, on average, a year and a half, we’re coming off of an economic boom that lasted longer than the average three year period.
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The Talent Variable in the Growth Process
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Tim Schumm
The Baby Boomer generation, the largest group in our workforce, is retiring in droves, taking with them decades of senior-level experience and knowledge across every industry. Alongside them, more of the people inheriting their 30-70 trillion dollars in wealth are also retiring early. Behind them, fewer immigrants are entering the workforce at all levels and hourly workers are moving to the gig economy, further reducing the number of W-2 workers in the U.S. All of this has created a tight labor market in which companies have to pay employees more money in order to attract and retain them. Those expenses eventually get passed on to customers.
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Exceptional Client Experiences
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Chris McKee
In case you missed it, we covered a lot of ground with guest Chris McKee (Venturity Financial Partners) and co-host Tom Latourette (M3 Learning) on Business as ‘Un’usual. Chris walked us through the process his team took to identify why clients were leaving Venturity Financial Partners and which factors were controllable. That process cut their controllable attrition rate in half, while also uncovering a wealth of insight and even a new practice area opportunity.
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You’re Carrying Too Many Technology Platforms. Here’s How to Choose What to Keep.
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Mike Remke, Matt Butler
In case you missed it, Mike Remke and Matt Butler from Bonsai Data Solutions gave us a ton of insight into choosing smart tech platforms to fuel growth. Co-host Joseph Gurreri from Insperity and Red Caffeine CEO, Kathy Steele, led the conversation in our live Business as ‘Un’usual webinar, which you can rewatch here.
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Discover the Tips That Expert Presenters Rely on Most
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Rob Johnson
Rob Johnson (President, Rob Johnson Communications) joined Tom Latourette (Managing Partner, M3 Learning) and Red Caffeine CEO, Kathy Steele to discuss Winning the Virtual Room: How to Excel in Online Presentations. If you missed this Business as ‘Un’usual webinar, Rob shared his expertise presenting on camera as a CBS news anchor and an executive media trainer. He also explained how to prepare for a presentation that connects with a large audience or a small group.
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Growing Your Mid-Market Company in 2022
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Doug Farren
In case you missed it, we talked with Doug Farren from Ohio State’s National Center of the Middle Market on all things mid-market to give business owners, HR managers and other stakeholders the clarity and confidence to conquer the year ahead.
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Learn How and Where to Invest in Your Company’s Growth
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Ami Kassar
In case you missed Thursday’s webinar, moderator Ami Kassar (CEO, MultiFunding) discussed Innovative Ways to Fund Your Business Growth with Red Caffeine CEO Kathy Steele and a roundtable of industry leaders, including Lilli Zakarija (President, EdgeOne Medical), Stephen Olds (CEO, Exegistics), and Stacey Bales (President, Bales Metal Surface Solutions)
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Understand Your Customers’ Value to See How Fast You Can Grow
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Chris Arndt
In case you missed it, we talked with Chris Arndt, the Director of ORBA’s Cloud CFO Services to pull back the curtain on what your customers are worth to your business and how to decide which customers to focus your investments in.
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Lessons in Badassery: Creative Recruitment and Retention
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Mary Lynn Fayoumi
In case you missed it, we covered a lot of ground on the shifting trends in recruitment and retention with Mary Lynn Fayoumi, President and CEO of HR Source.
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Supply Chain, Labor Market, Inflation.
Oh My!
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Claire Ellerhost, Michael Rarey, Terry Bressler
In case you missed it, we covered a lot of ground on the impact 2022 market predictions can have on your business and private investment growth strategies
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Customer Advocacy: Your Most Powerful Sales Pitch
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Patrick Rooney
In case you missed it, we heard from Patrick Rooney, CEO of Seventh Echo.
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eCommerce in Manufacturing – The Keys to Success
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Nicole Westenberger
Nicole discussed how ecommerce can accelerate growth in manufacturing sales when you bring customer insights from your sales team along the way.
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What Machine Learning Can Teach Your Business.
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Niko Pipaloff
In case you missed it, we covered a lot of ground on growing your business through machine learning and artificial intelligence with Niko Pipaloff, CEO and Founder of Hybrid Intelligence.
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Growth Lanes: Focus on Human Capital
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Sean Helsel, Rae Ali
In case you missed it, we covered a lot of ground on the variety of unique hiring and retention challenges business leaders face..
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Strategic Partnerships That Work
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Jonathan Schroeder
In case you missed it, we heard from Jonathan Schroeder, President of 3D Platform.
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Quantify Your Value With Customer Value Management (Cvm)
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Eric Berggren
Deliver More Value (and Satisfaction) to Your Customers While Maximizing Your Profit
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Building a Sustainable Enterprise-Wide Moment-by-Moment, Person-by-Person Customer Engagement Strategy
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Diane S. Hopkins
Fostering an Instinct Culture to Provide Exceptional Experiences Most of the Time
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The Future of Sales
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Tiffani Bova
The Landscape Of Selling Has Changed. Your Selling Strategy Needs To Keep Up.
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The Role of Data Analytics in Growth Planning
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Chitra Iyer
In case you missed it, we heard from Chitra Iyer, Principal Consultant & Co-Founder of Kairoz Partners.
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Will the Mid-Market Lead Our Nation’s Recovery?
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Doug Farran
In case you missed it, we heard from Doug Farren, Managing Director of the National Center for the Middle Market.
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Empowering Women With a Growth Mindset
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Loretta Boutot, Latoya Conners Gray, Mary Ellen Grom
There are Nine Growth Lanes an organization can take to scale.
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You’re Going to Love Working With Us, and Here’s Why: Building an Exceptional Client Experience
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Chris McKee, Deanna Walker, Amy Anderson
You’re going to love working with us, and here’s why: Building an Exceptional Client Experience
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Women in Manufacturing 4.0: The Next Frontier
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Allison Grealis
As a smart career move, utilizing organizations in your chosen field allows you to develop your skills, make connections, and build your self confidence.
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Where Are Markets Headed in 2021
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Steven Ryan, Michael Rarey, Jeff Korzenik
Learn how the future of 2021 might impact your business and get insights on what you can do to better prepare for a year of success.
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From Sales Know-How to Marketing Wow!
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Tom Lefaivre
Real-life stories about Anchor Harvey’s successes and lessons learned over the last 18 months.
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Reimagine Your Workplace: Be Ready for 2021
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Mary Lynn Fayoumi
Adapting and responding swiftly, but soundly is critical. And this webinar has you covered!
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Innovation: Going Beyond the Buzzword
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Moisés Noreña
Ideal for leaders and employees looking ready to go beyond innovation as a buzzword and truly make a change in their organization.
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Flex or Fade: Why Agility is More Important Than Ever
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Marti Konstant
We’re in a career and workplace revolution, where businesses need to quickly find ways to adapt or they will disappear. So what do all thriving companies have in common? In one word - agility.
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Think Like FedEx Express® – Agility, Efficiency, Modernization, and Hiring
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Emily Brown
The FedEx Express® brand is synonymous with urgent deliveries but, over the past six months, even this 36 billion dollar company wasn’t immune from the pandemic’s business challenges.
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Revitalize Your Recruiting: Hiring Best Practices for Today’s Workforce
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Rick Curry
Addressing Diversity: Hiring for and maintaining diverse and inclusive work environments
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Building an Ownership Culture – GGOB, EOS, and ESOP
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Kevin Mauger
Learn how each methodology has improved and strengthened Kevin's team and his company.
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Why the US’s Largest Industrial Park is Obsessed With Helping Businesses Thrive
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Josh Grodzin
Top business advice is not easy to come by, but finding the go-to people during a crisis can be critical to success.
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The Time is Now to Reset Your Strategic Plan for Growth, Innovation, Technology, and Culture!
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Janet Viane, Dean Debaise
The time is NOW to reset your strategic plan for growth, innovation, technology, and culture.
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Learn How You Can Build Trust With Potential Customers, Increase Your Conversion Rate and Build Seo Value for Your Website – All by Using Reviews!
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Chris Campbell
Chris shows us how you can build trust with potential customers, increase your conversion rate AND build SEO value for your website - all by using reviews!
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Learn Why Carr Machine & Tool is Preparing for the Reshoring Revolution With the 3 C’s of Business: Culture, Capacity, and Capabilities
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Jim Carr
Jim speaks to why CARR Machine & Tool is preparing for the reshoring revolution with the 3 C's of business: Culture, Capacity, and Capabilities
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Learn How Crafts Technology is Surviving Murphy’s Law… And a Pandemic.
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Jeff Taylor
Crafts joins COVID-19 outbreak fight by rapid-production of the tooling needed to accelerate test kit production
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Learn How Get Maine Lobster Has Successfully Navigated the Highs and Lows of 10X More Orders
Business As "Un"usual • September 7, 2023
Kathy Steele, Mark Murrell
Mark talks about how Get Maine Lobster has successfully navigated the highs and lows of 10x more orders
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