Leaders & Legacies

Your host, Craig Andrews, talks with the Founder of The UnNoticed Group, Jim James. Jim's journey through Asia began in Singapore in 1995, before he moved to China in 2006. He witnessed firsthand the rapid changes in Beijing, from architectural developments to infrastructure improvements. However, he also noted the challenges of pollution and congestion that came with such rapid growth. The growth and development he witnessed in these areas, paints a vivid picture of the scale and geography of China. Jim's experience in China wasn't limited to observing the changes in the landscape, he also had the opportunity to build teams in Singapore, Beijing, and India. He shared the challenges he faced as a Westerner, navigating the cultural differences and backgrounds of his team members.Jim emphasizes the importance of understanding the differences of others and building trust within them as a team. He also discussed the cultural dimensions of guilt and shame, and how they impact leadership and decision-making in Asia. Jim shares his strategies for empowering his Chinese team members and giving them authority, despite the traditional hierarchical structure of Chinese society. He also touched on the challenges of running multiple businesses simultaneously and the time and attention required to manage teams in different cultures.To learn more about Jim's work, check out their website at https://www.jimajames.com/.Connect with Jim on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimajames/?originalSubdomain=uk.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://podcast.allies4me.com/podcast-guest/.Want to learn more about Craig's work at allies4me? Check out his website at https://allies4me.com/.

Your host, Craig Andrews, talks with the President of The Financial Coach, Rennie Gabriel. Rennie's journey to financial freedom began with a 5000-year-old secret from the book "The Wealthiest Men in Babylon." The book's premise is simple yet profound - treat yourself like you matter by paying yourself first. Rennie explained that this means setting aside 10% of your income to invest, allowing your money to work for you instead of you working for the money.Rennie's personal experience of setting aside $500 a month for three years, through strategic investments and borrowing more money, Rennie and his wife were able to acquire 47 more units in five years, reaching a total of 50 rental units and enough income to choose whether to work or not.Rennie has a commitment to giving back, ee donates 100% of his coaching profits to charity, particularly a charity called Shelter to Soldier, which trains rescued dogs to become service animals for veterans with traumatic brain injuries or post-traumatic stress. To learn more about Rennie's work, check out their website at https://wealthonanyincome.com/.Connect with Rennie on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/renniegabriel/.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://podcast.allies4me.com/podcast-guest/.Want to learn more about Craig's work at allies4me? Check out his website at https://allies4me.com/.

Your host, Craig Andrews, talks with the Speaker, Business Coach, Podcast Host, Airline Pilot, Real Estate Mogul, and Head of Investor training, Steve Rozenberg. Steve created the fastest-growing property management company in the state of Texas. Managing over 1,000 properties across 3 major metropolitan cities. Steve built the business up and created maximum cash flow positioning his company for a very profitable exit. Along with growing his property management company, Rozenberg has flipped, owned, and wholesaled hundreds of single-family homes and apartment complexes across the US.Steve expressed that he had recently marked the six-month anniversary of losing his 19-year-old son in a motorcycle accident, the pain of losing a child is unimaginable, but Steve presses on the importance of cherishing the memories they created together. In honor of his son, Steve has started a foundation to help kids afford trade school.Steve's perspective on work-life balance challenges the common misconception that one must work hard before enjoying the fruits of their labor. Instead, Steve advocates for prioritizing family and creating memories in the present. Steve believes that becoming the person you want to be and living a fulfilling life should not be postponed.To learn more about Steve's work, check out their website at https://steverozenberg.com/.Connect with Steve on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-rozenberg-20593553/.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://podcast.allies4me.com/podcast-guest/.Want to learn more about Craig's work at allies4me? Check out his website at https://allies4me.com/.

Your host, Craig Andrews, talks with the Founder of Vocal Impact Productions, Dr. Laura Sicola. Dr. Laura Sicola is a leadership communication and influence expert, speaker, and author of Speaking to Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice. Laura is known for her coaching and live on-camera trainings that turn executives into confident, inspiring leaders on stage, on camera, or just on the phone to get the results they want and make a positive, lasting impact.Laura has spent over 20 years coaching and training, Laura's mission is to transform executives into confident and inspiring leaders. One of the key lessons from Laura is the importance of understanding your audience. Laura expresses the need to align your message with the needs and pain points of your audience. She advises that even if you have a compelling story, it's crucial to ensure it aligns with the desired outcome of your talk. To learn more about Dr. Laura Sicola's work, check out their website at https://vocalimpactproductions.com/.Connect with Dr. Laura Sicola on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola/.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://podcast.allies4me.com/podcast-guest/.Want to learn more about Craig's work at allies4me? Check out his website at https://allies4me.com/.

Your host, Craig Andrews, talks with the CEO of Helix Sales Development, Walter Crosby. Walter Crosby is a renowned figure who assists entrepreneurs and CEOs in scaling their businesses and fostering high-performance sales cultures. He's a seasoned professional who has dedicated his career to fixing the root cause of problems in businesses rather than merely providing surface-level solutions. He's recently celebrated the 100th episode of his podcast, "Sales & Cigars," where he has been a guest on various business, marketing, and sales-related podcasts.Walter's book, "The Seven Critical Mistakes CEOs Make With Their Sales Operations That Stop the Company from Scaling," is a must-read for CEOs. Walter has an upcoming five-day challenge he will be hosting, aimed at teaching business owners, senior sales leaders, and HR personnel how to attract, hire, and retain high-performing salespeople.To learn more about Walter's work, check out their website at https://helixsalesdevelopment.com/.Connect with Walter on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/walterlcrosby/.Free Challenge: https://events.helixsalesdevelopment.com/star-hiring-free-challenge-invite.The 7 Critical Mistakes CEOs Make With Their Sales Organization: https://www.the7criticalmistakes.com/the-7-critical-mistakes-optin.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://podcast.allies4me.com/podcast-guest/.Want to learn more about Craig's work at allies4me? Check out his website at https://allies4me.com/.

Your host, Craig Andrews, talks with the Executive Director of Written Progress, Megan Mayzelle. Written Progress takes, grant applications, policy briefs, and academic manuscripts. The result documented proof of work that gets funders, policymakers, and top talent excited about taking your initiative to new heights. For those who want to build out their own toolbox, Written Progress also facilitates write shops and is currently developing a software tool to help climate professionals identify and act on often non-intuitive co-benefits and co-risks of their work. Climate and energy transition professionals hold an amazing mastery of complex knowledge, and they often find it challenging to translate that knowledge into information that is exciting and actionable for those outside their area of specialization. Written Progress works exclusively with teams advancing a mission for ethical impact, Written Progress is a social enterprise that helps those with a climate mission translate their complex knowledge into compelling words. To learn more about Megan's work, check out their website at https://writtenprogress.com/.Connect with Megan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganmayzelle/?originalSubdomain=fr.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://podcast.allies4me.com/podcast-guest/.Want to learn more about Craig's work at allies4me? Check out his website at https://allies4me.com/.

Your host, Craig Andrews, talks with the Founder and Owner of YKMD Visual Communication, Yanique DaCosta. Yanique is a Jamaican-born graphic designer and entrepreneur, she is known for her advocacy of diversity and inclusivity in the design industry. YKMD is a graphic design firm that specializes in working with corporate event planners and trade show marketers, YKMD provides design assets to help these professionals achieve successful events. YKMD primarily serves two types of clients: in-house corporate organizations with limited design resources and corporate event planners or marketers in need of design assistance for specific projects. YKMD offers a flexible month-to-month service to cater to the needs of these professionals.To learn more about Yanique's work, check out their website at https://theykmd.com/.Connect with Yanique on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ydacosta/.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://podcast.allies4me.com/podcast-guest/.Want to learn more about Craig's work at allies4me? Check out his website at https://allies4me.com/.

Your host, Craig Andrews, talks with the Vistage Chair of Vistage, John Baines. It’s still a human world where integrity, experience, and relationships matter. Vistage is here to connect the most successful CEOs of small and midsize businesses so they can share expertise, challenge one another to think critically, and arrive at better decisions.Through this ongoing collaboration, Vistage builds lifelong leadership excellence that elevates companies, strengthens communities, delivers meaningful results, and fosters sustainable growth.To learn more about John's work, check out their website at https://www.vistage.com/.Connect with John on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbaines/.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://podcast.allies4me.com/podcast-guest.Want to learn more about Craig's work at allies4me? Check out his website at https://allies4me.com.

Your host, Craig Andrews, talks with co-founder, Vice President, and General Manager of Gap Wireless, Glenn Poulos. With over three decades of experience in sales, Glenn has spent thousands of hours in the field or on the phone with customers and working with salespeople to help create several very successful companies.After entering the sales field in 1985 as a Technical Sales Rep, Glenn founded his first company, mmWave Technologies Inc. in 1991 and simultaneously served as President of Anritsu Electronics Ltd. for 9 years. Using his extensive knowledge and experience in the industry, he lectures groups on sales strategy, consumerism, and what motivates people at a raw emotional level.To learn more about Glenn's work, check out their website at https://glennpoulos.com/.Connect with Glen on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-poulos-45bab86/.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://podcast.allies4me.com/podcast-guest.Want to learn more about Craig's work at allies4me? Check out his website at https://allies4me.com.

Your host, Craig Andrews, talks with the CEO of Royal Legal Solutions, Scott Smith. Royal Legal Solutions is a boutique law firm focused on protecting their clients’ real estate assets throughout the United States and Canada. No matter where you or your property is, they can protect your equity.Founding attorney Scott Smith is a real estate investor himself and has learned that keeping your wealth is just as important as making it. All of their clients are real estate investors, and everything they do is focused on protecting their hard-earned assets.To learn more about Scott's work, check out their website at https://royallegalsolutions.com/.Connect with Scott on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottroyalsmith/.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://podcast.allies4me.com/podcast-guest.Want to learn more about Craig's work at allies4me? Check out his website at https://allies4me.com.