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James Burchell is a Partner and the Co-founder of Tellon Capital, a property investment and development firm based in the UK. Tellon Capital specializes in investing in UK real estate through partnerships with high-net-worth individuals and families as well as institutional investors. It provides tailored and precise investment, asset management, and development expertise across all aspects of real estate. James has more than 20 years of experience in real estate, previously serving as the CEO of Phoenix Real Estate and Arrowcroft. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews James Burchell, a Partner and Co-founder of Tellon Capital, about his firm's real estate developments. James explains how his company pivoted when the pandemic hit and shares his experience attending the EO Global Leadership Conference.

Joe Rinaldi is the Principal at That Was Clutch, a consulting practice focused on growing successful client service organizations. He is a people connector, community builder, and sales strategist. Joe helps client service agencies, internal team consultants, and enterprise teams to level up their business development and client service practices. He has also built custom teams and engagements for enterprises that need trusted partners to create their next iOS app, build a large-scale website, or punch out priorities on their digital product roadmap. Joe is also a coach, consultant, and Adjunct Professor at Drexel University's Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design.  In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Joe Rinaldi, the Principal at That Was Clutch, about the leadership strategies he used to save an agency going through a crisis. Joe also explains how he helps clients gain more control over their businesses and increase revenue, his process-oriented business approach, and his tips for overcoming tension and pushback when pivoting a business.

Adi Klevit is the Founder of Business Success Consulting Group, an organization that provides businesses with the infrastructure, processes, and systems they need to thrive. Adi and her team help companies scale, transfer knowledge, and prepare for succession. By leveraging her ability to understand business processes — as well as people — and drawing on her high-caliber skills in vital areas of personnel management, finance, and operations, Adi can help virtually any business owner achieve their goals and bring order to their lives. She is also the Host of the Systems Simplified Podcast, which features top leaders sharing stories on how to successfully systematize a business. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Adi Klevit, the Founder of Business Success Consulting Group, about podcasting strategies to scale a business. Adi explains how she finds guests for her podcast, how podcasting helps gain new clients and grow the business, and why she works with Rise25.

Katty Douraghy is the President of Artisan Creative, a staffing and recruiting agency focused on digital, creative, and marketing talent.   The company has been in business for more than 25 years. She is also the Founder of Inspiring Hiring, an online resume and job posting portal. Katty is an author, a member of EO San Francisco, and an EO Forum Facilitator. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Katty Douraghy, the President of Artisan Creative, about recruiting digital, creative, and marketing talent. They also talk about the great resignation, changes in the staffing industry, and the benefits of attending GLC events.

Miranda Naiman is the Founder of Empower, a human capital consulting firm based in Tanzania that provides talent, advisory, and insight services across the African continent. They serve clients in the area of talent and executive search, advisory in learning and development strategy, team building, insight research, and market intelligence. They also offer corporate retreats. Miranda is the incoming Chair of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization’s Global Learning Committee. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Miranda Naiman, the Founder of Empower, to talk about Miranda's company and her experience interviewing Tyra Banks. They also discuss the benefits of learning from other entrepreneurs and being an EO leader.

Jackie Carpenter is the CEO and Owner of Ideal Restoration, an emergency service response company that serves the San Francisco Bay Area. Jackie is an established expert in emergency restoration and environmental services, holding advanced certifications from the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) along with extensive training in hazardous materials handling.  Jackie Carpenter, the CEO and Owner of Ideal Restoration, is John Corcoran's guest in this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast. Jackie talks about the services her company provides, her experience attending a Global Leadership Conference (GLC) event, and how she has benefited from being an EO member.

George Uribe is the President and CEO of GuestBooker, a media services company based out of Nashville that books people on TV and radio programs. George was a producer and booker at CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News Channel before quitting to start his own company. GuestBooker has now been in operation for 16 years.  George has been a member of Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) for 12 years and was a Co-chair for Learning, Chair of the Social Committee during the pandemic, and currently serves as the first Diversity Chair for the EO Chapter in Nashville.  George Uribe, the President and CEO of GuestBooker, joins John Corcoran in this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast to talk about his work and the value of understanding clients' needs. George also explains why he enjoys connecting people and how he has been serving other leaders at EO.

Carrie Santos is the CEO of Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), a high-quality support network of over 16,000 like-minded leaders in over 62 countries. EO helps entrepreneurs achieve their full potential in their business and personal lives through the power of life-enhancing connections, shared experiences, and collaborative learning. Carrie has over 20 years of experience leading change management and strategic development of international organizations and programs. Prior to EO, she was the Policy Section Chief of Refugee Admissions at the US Department of State and the Executive Director of International Response and Programs at the American Red Cross.  In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Carrie Santos, the CEO of Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), to talk about becoming a better leader by influencing others. Carrie also explains what EO is and how it supports leaders and communities.

Brad Stevens is the Founder and CEO of Outsource Access, a virtual assistant company out of the Philippines that provides full-time virtual staff for small and medium-sized business owners doing operations, marketing, sales, finance, and custom business services. Serving various industries, the company has grown to 400 people in two and a half years and won the Inc. Best in Business Award. Brad is from Atlanta and is the former President of the EO Atlanta chapter. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Brad Stevens, the Founder and CEO of Outsource Access, about how he helps companies realize their full potential. Brad discusses the benefits of outsourcing, why he started his company, and the benefits of attending GLC events.

Eric Dunn is the CEO of Quicken, makers of the best-selling personal finance software in the US. Under his leadership, the company successfully spun off from Intuit, its original owner, and modernized its product suite — leading to significant growth. It also attracted a major investment from Aquiline Capital Partners in 2021. Today, Quicken provides more than 2 million active users the tools to lead healthier financial lives.  Prior to serving as Quicken's CEO, Eric spent more than 20 years at Intuit where he was employee number four. As the CFO, he took the company into its IPO in 1993. During his career, Eric has also pursued technology investing as an angel investor and Partner at Cardinal Ventures.  In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Eric Dunn, the CEO of Quicken, about his experience working at Intuit and transitioning to become the CEO of Quicken. Eric also talks about competing against Microsoft's personal finance product, how he differentiates Quicken from Intuit, and his strategy for handling customer complaints.