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Doug Thorpe
Doug Thorpe is a performance-driven Senior Executive, Entrepreneur, Board Member, Thought Leader, and Consultant with more than 40 years of success in the financial services, executive coaching, oil & gas, and healthcare industries. Leveraging extensive experience in guiding business transformation for growth-oriented organizations, he is a trusted guide for mid-cap companies to large global enterprises requiring expert assistance with leadership development, team performance, employee engagement, culture shifts, and change management.
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Jul 13, 2023 • 0sec
Achieving Predictable Success 195
Navigating the Fun Stage to Achieve Sustained Business Success You’ve built your small business from the ground up, and now you’re ready to transition from the exciting early growth phase to predictable success. But despite following the advice you’ve been given, you’re not seeing the results you expected. You’ve been told that all you need […]
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Jul 12, 2023 • 0sec
Turn Your Passion Into Profits 194
Affiliate Marketing Unleashed: Strategies for Success with Matt McWilliams Experience the unexpected twist that transformed a young golfer’s life into a thriving career in affiliate marketing. Journey alongside Matt McWilliams as he navigates through the greens, only to be redirected by a life-altering injury. Witness his emergence as a master in connecting people to the […]
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Jul 11, 2023 • 0sec
The Synthesis of Marketing and Sales – Eric Quanstrom 193
Have you heard these myths about combining marketing and sales to maximize inbound-led outbound strategies? Let’s debunk them and discover the truth together! Myth 1: Marketing and sales teams should operate independently. Myth 2: Inbound marketing is enough to drive sales growth. Myth 3: Outbound strategies are outdated and ineffective. Join us as we welcome […]
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Jul 6, 2023 • 0sec
Helping Owners Target Their Value Prop 192
From Competitor to Client Magnet: Crafting an Irresistible Value Proposition (Tyler Horsley) Does this sound familiar? You’ve been told that you need to communicate your value proposition, but despite your efforts, you’re not getting the results you desire. The pain of spending countless hours crafting your message, only to have it fall flat with your […]
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Jul 5, 2023 • 0sec
Harnessing Self-Reflection for Business Triumph 191
Do you desire to unlock the key to unparalleled business success? Are you ready to discover the secret that will propel your entrepreneurial journey to new heights? Look no further. In today’s discussion, we will explore the transformative power of personal growth and self-reflection, and how they can revolutionize your business outcomes. Join us as […]
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Jun 29, 2023 • 0sec
How to Define Winning and Create a Culture of Success in Your Organization 190
In this enlightening piece, we delve into the nuances of defining true success and creating a culture that thrives on it with the guidance of Don Schminke, an expert in leadership, culture, and strategy development. Don’s insights stem from his own experiences and his profound understanding of the importance of aligning beliefs within a team […]
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Jun 28, 2023 • 0sec
A Moment Talking Business Start-Ups 189
What are the most successful small business startups? What is the business start-up process? In this episode, we are going to explore these and many other questions about business startups. My guest is Jan Cavelle, a coach and author who has dedicated her life to helping entrepreneurs make the leap from successful start-up to growth […]
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Jun 27, 2023 • 0sec
Creating a Meaningful Family Dynamic: Lessons from Aaron Shelley 188
Entrepreneurial expert Aaron Shelley confronts the irony of prioritizing business over personal life, highlighting the importance of intentional living to achieve a healthy work-life balance. Together we’re going to have a synergy where you’re doing the thing you’re best at, I’m doing the thing I’m best at. My special guest is Aaron Shelley Meet Aaron […]
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Jun 22, 2023 • 0sec
The Power of Feedback and Habit 187
On Loop’s Projjal Ghatak Explains How to Make Them Work to Your Advantage in a Hybrid Workforce Have you heard these myths about maximizing team performance in the hybrid work world? Myth #1: Remote work is less productive than in-person work. Myth #2: Hybrid teams are harder to manage than fully remote or fully in-person […]
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Jun 21, 2023 • 0sec
The Chief Marchitect Story 186
Are you tired of pouring your hard-earned money into marketing campaigns that don’t deliver results? Russell Lundstrom was too. But instead of giving up, he had an epiphany that changed everything. By flipping the traditional marketing approach on its head and prioritizing the customer’s needs first, Russell developed the Market Act blueprint. This customer-centric strategy […]
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