Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast

This week we bring on fashion pioneer Ashlyn Greer. She shares insight on the highs and lows of growth, giving yourself space to enjoy what you have achieved so far and staying ahead of trends in your industries.Ashlyn Greer spent 10 years in the fashion industry before launching Fashivly officially in 2021. After obtaining her Master’s degree in Luxury Fashion Management and Marketing from Savannah College of Art and Design, she worked in events and PR, in creative strategy, partnerships, social media, brand management, and creative production, eventually leading the styling team and overseeing over 300 brands at Belk’s. Ashlyn quit her job in 2020 to start her company. Fast forward to 2024 and Fashivly has grown to over 20 industry experienced stylists serving over 3,000 clients worldwide. Today, Ashlyn is focused on building the future of shopping by personalizing and curating the over 1 billion options of apparel online.If you would like to stay up to date with Ashlyn and her company follow the link below:Fashivly Website @fashivly on Instagram, Tiktok, and Pinterest To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski Produced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul Smith Edited by: Christopher Paul Smith Coordination: Katie Newell

In this weeks episode Hannah and Dave discuss the IFFY problem that companies run into. "If I can just..." The feedback loop all leaders find themselves in when trying to solve complex problems. Hannah and Dave share their advice on where to start and how to get ahead of solving problems in the future. They might also mention baby goats and a wedding! Happy Spring! To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski Produced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul Smith Edited by: Christopher Paul Smith Coordination: Katie Newell

This week we discuss the steps you should consider when exiting a business. Our expert, Tyler Jefcoat, goes into details regarding discipline when making an exit, warning signs to look out for and giving yourself time to sit with decisions.Tyler Jefcoat is the Founder of Seller Accountant, which he recently sold, and now dedicates his energy to leading The Sellers Roundtable, an exclusive mastermind for founders of 7 and 8-figure e-commerce businesses. He also serves on the board of a private equity fund and provides consulting services to select clients. Before founding Seller Accountant, Tyler co-founded Care to Continue, a home healthcare company that he scaled and later sold. If you would like to follow up with Tyler follow links below:Seller Accountant WebsiteTyler's Podcast: Return on PodcastTyler's LinkedInTo find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski Produced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul Smith Edited by: Christopher Paul Smith Coordination: Katie Newell

This week is all about marketing! In this episode featuring Katie Lantukh, we discuss first steps in marketing, testing your audience through social media and best practices for growing your and sustaining your audience.Katie Lantukh is a writer who understands that most people don’t take time to read.  Through her work at Murphy Marketing, Katie helps organizations multiply their impact by translating complex ideas into compelling marketing messages. If you would like to follow up with Katie, check the links below:Murphy MarketingKatie's LinkedInTo find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski Produced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul Smith Edited by: Christopher Paul Smith Coordination: Katie Newell

This week we talk with West Coast counterpart Dan Coleman. We cover everything from having a strategic exit plan, the 4 capitals a company should examine and getting honest with yourself about the end game of your company.As a former certified EOS Implementer (#1 in the world) Dan understood that all things must evolve. So now, he takes a hybrid approach to help create & implement each company’s tailored “Business Operating System” and to level up their leadership team. By blending the best frameworks and business tools he meets his clients where they are at, with no limitations, all while keeping it simple and powerful. If you would like to stay up to date with Dan follow the links below:Dan's WebsiteScaling with DanDan's LinkedInTo find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski Produced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul Smith Edited by: Christopher Paul Smith Coordination: Katie Newell

In this weeks episode we discuss with business leader Brittney Bogues the practical use of AI, the 1% rule for company growth and how to show your clients and organization you care.Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of the Bogues Group, Brittney Bogues is an influential communications executive for brands, personalities and concepts with a proven track record of securing positive press, engaging public interest and generating significant social media buzz. With 10+ years of communication, business and nonprofit expertise and equipped with a masters degree, Brittney prides herself on providing quality, strategic and results-driven solutions for each client.  Brittney works closely alongside her killer team to offer award-winning, white-glove service, extensive industry experience, and a substantial network of cultivated relationships. If you would like to stay up to date with Brittney follow the links below:Bogues GroupBrittney's podcast: Business ChampsTo find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski Produced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul Smith Edited by: Christopher Paul Smith Coordination: Katie Newell

This week we talk with Christine Zmuda! Through her insight we discuss the benefit of art in your work, how leaders have pivoted post pandemic and how business need to keep the human element in mind first.With over 30 years of sales and marketing leadership in Corporate America, Christine Zmuda has built a remarkable career at companies like Mobil Oil, Yammer, and Microsoft. In her most recent role as Chief of Staff for Microsoft’s North American Consulting business, Christine not only drove strategy but helped shape Microsoft’s approach to industry vertical growth. Her career includes a focus on innovation, with nearly half her time at Microsoft dedicated to scaling Mergers and Acquisitions globally. Most notably, she was instrumental in Microsoft’s $23.6 billion acquisition of LinkedIn, spearheading a global go-to-market strategy that transformed an idea into $300 million in revenue within LinkedIn's first product integration with Microsoft. Now as an executive coach, Christine guides business leaders to realize their full potential and take their teams performance from good to great. Christine also co-hosts the podcast Refirement Life, where she shares life strategies for finding joy and purpose, especially in midlife. In her spare time, Christine is a visual artist. If you would like to reach out to Christine or see her art, follow the links below:Magnet-LabsHer podcast Refirement LifeChristine's LinkedInChristine's Art GalleryTo find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski Produced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul Smith Edited by: Christopher Paul Smith Coordination: Katie Newell

This week is all about fractional CEOs. With our guest Karina Mikhli we discuss what a fractional leader even is and where to start, how important fostering your community can be and having outlets outside of work to connect your left and right brain.Karina Mikhli is a Professional Services and SaaS Fractional COO; Workflow Consultant; and Founder of Fractionals United. She has almost a decade of experience building, optimizing, and scaling small to midsize businesses and although she can (and has) managed and optimized most functions, she provides the most value by leading and focusing teams and streamlining and optimizing systems. Karina works best with founders looking for a right-hand partner who will manage and run the business while they focus on their areas of strength and interest. If you would like the resources mentioned in this episode and stay up to date with Karina follow the links below:Fractionals UnitedHer WebsiteKarina's LinkedInTo find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski Produced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul Smith Edited by: Christopher Paul Smith Coordination: Katie Newell

This week we our guest Jaime Taets reflect on the importance of evolution in leadership, why businesses should embrace younger generations and how to take and how empathy can be applied in the work place.CEO, public speaker, Amazon Best Selling author, podcast host, and thought leader…in every one of these roles, Jaime Taets helps people reach their potential. She isn’t afraid to talk have “get real” conversations about the things that often limit people from achieving success. Jaime’s dedication to helping people leverage their strengths transcends her CEO role at Keystone Group International. As host of the Superpower Success Podcast, and the author of 2 best-selling books - You Are Here, Kick-Ass Inspiration for Navigating Your Journey to Success and The Culture Climb, How to Build a Work Culture that Maximizes your Impact, Jaime inspires action in people all over the world.Jaime has been named to Inc Magazine’s 200 top Female Founders list, a 100 Women to KNOW in America, and Twin Cities Business Notable Female Entrepreneurs.  She is a regular contributor to Forbes and Authority Magazine. In addition to her awards and accolades, she has also summited Mt. Kilimanjaro, one of the seven summits and the highest point on the continent of Africa. If you would like to stay up to date with Jaime follow the links below:Jaime's PodcastJaime's WebsiteJaime's LinkedInTo find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski Produced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul Smith Edited by: Christopher Paul Smith Coordination: Katie Newell

Mark Congdon, a former transportation logistics leader turned life coach, shares his insights on living an ideal life. He emphasizes the importance of small goals and the 'I Got This' framework for harnessing stress positively. Mark discusses aligning personal and professional growth through self-awareness and actionable steps. He highlights effective goal-setting strategies that transform lives and underscores the joy of reconnecting with one's true self amidst modern distractions. His blend of psychology and coaching offers a pathway to success.