Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast

Our last guest of the season is Greg Cleary. He joins Hannah and Dave to discuss the importance of finding the "A" players for your company. How do we gather a whole team of "A" players? This is a fantastic episode and one that holds many nuggets of wisdom.Gregory Cleary is a high-impact Leadership Team Coach and the visionary Founder of Pinnacle Business Guides. His journey began alongside legendary motivator Brian Tracy at Peak Performers, and over the years, he's worked with icons like Jim Rohn, Og Mandino, and Harvey Mackay.As one of the original EOS Implementers, Greg helped 149 companies gain clarity and traction before launching Pinnacle—a coaching system built for guides who want to take their clients to the summit and enjoy the climb. Today, he's the driving force behind a growing community of elite business guides, empowering them to lead with purpose, scale with confidence, and thrive on the journey.If you want to keep up with Greg and find his resources, follow the links below:Pinnacle Talent AssessmentGreg's Book Peak PerformanceTo watch the entire episode check out our Youtube channel here. 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, Loli Basualdo

This week we bring on Brian Kerlin to discuss growth opportunity and where to focus specifically in your company. Most companies seem to stale around the 3-5 million mark. Brian shares how it's not only possible to break the bubble and keep going.Brian Kerlin, Founder & CEO of Optitude, brings over 20 years of entrepreneurial and sales leadership experience, spanning startups to Fortune 50 companies. Known for his grit and approachable leadership style, Brian and his team are passionate about helping others succeed. A native of western Pennsylvania, he’s called Denver home for the past 16 years. If you would like to see your Growth Readiness Score click on the link HERE.If you wish to follow along with the visual aid click on the link HERE or follow along on YouTube!To get in touch with Brian follow the links below:Brian's LinkedInBrian's Company OptitudeTo watch the entire episode check out our Youtube channel here. 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, Loli Basualdo

This week is all about clarity. An obvious word to many business leaders but often an over looked practice and tool to get people rowing in the same direction. Our guest this week is Tiffany Waddell Tate. Tiffany Tate is a keynote speaker, author, and CEO of Career Maven Consulting, a boutique leadership development and talent advisory firm. She and her team help professionals and organizations find, decide, and do good work through coaching, leadership development programs, and strategic partnerships that equip professionals to grow with confidence and creating workplace cultures where people can thrive. She breaks down three key practices to examine in her framework.1. Clarity (Decide)2. Capability (Do)3. Growth (Good Work)The underlying current to all of them is Engagement. How you engage with your team is a direct reflection of the capability and clarity that will allow them to grow.If you would like a closer look at her visual breakdown click on the link here.And to stay up to date or reach out to Tiffany Waddell Tate, follow the links below:Tiffany's  LinkedInTiffany's WebsiteTiffany's Media KitTo watch the entire episode check out our Youtube channel here. 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, Loli Basualdo

We've got a short but important episode for you this week. In this episode Hannah and Dave discuss the importance of strategy and key steps your company can take to reach the mountain top.Three key focuses are:1. Alignment2. Clarity3. ExecutionAs you'll hear from Hannah and Dave, there is no right way to climb a mountain. However you don't want to make it harder on yourself or get lost along the way to your goal.Click the link here to check out our FREE ACE Meeting Guide!To watch the entire episode check out our Youtube channel here. 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, Loli Basualdo

This week we talk about revenue. For any for profit company this can turn into a huge hurdle rather quickly. Especially if you attempts to scale have leveled off. This weeks expert Doug Brown shares his insights on scaling for revenue and how to do it honestly.Doug C. Brown is the CEO of CEO Sales Strategies and a renowned Sales Revenue and Profit Growth Expert. Over his career, Doug has founded or built more than 35 businesses, collectively generating over $960 million in sales for himself and his clients. As the creator of a predictable, reliable, measurable math-based model for sales revenue growth, he has helped businesses achieve remarkable outcomes, including raising close rates by 143% and boosting product sales by over 4,150%. Doug's latest venture, Vibitno, is a revolutionary sales automation software designed to increase sales revenue by enhancing follow-up efficiency, boosting client retention, and increasing sales productivity. If you would like follow up with Doug Brown check out the links below:Doug's LinkedInDoug's Company CEO Sales StrategiesDoug's TwitterTo watch the entire episode check out our Youtube channel here. 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, Loli Basualdo

Thanks for joining us! This week Hannah and Dave discuss three ways you can assess where problems could lie in your business.1. Gather Perspectives (Discover)2. Look for Patterns (Diagnosis)3. Prioritize and Act (Prescription)Problems don't have to remain problems in your company culture. If there is a thorn in your side, these steps will help you identify and fix. Company health is up to you and your team. Allow the fixes to happen.Tools mentioned in this episode:Five Facets AssessmentE-BookTo watch the entire episode check out our Youtube channel here. 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, Loli Basualdo

Welcome back for Part 2 of our discussion on leadership growth! Last week we discussed the three things that often halt leadership growth: Linear Thinking, Complexity Thresholds and Fear of Loss. Go back to Part 1 for a deeper dive.In this weeks episode Hannah and Dave dive deeper on simple actions you can take to help break into a new you. They discuss three remedies:1. Shift Your Mind2. Raise the Floor3. Plan the Work, Work the PlanSometimes the simplest route can often be the most overlooked. Rome wasn't built over night so be prepared to climb!To watch the entire episode check out our Youtube channel here. 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, Loli Basualdo

Hannah and Dave dive into the intricate world of leadership behaviors and why elevating them is crucial for growth. They discuss how linear thinking can stifle innovation and stall progress. The concept of a complexity threshold emerges, highlighting how indecision hampers potential. Fear of loss is unveiled as a key barrier to bold decision-making. The hosts encourage reflection on personal and organizational practices that may be holding back growth, setting the stage for transformation.

In this weeks episode we discuss the age old question of "Who do you want to be?" Our expert Hilary Porta sheds light on the value of slowing down and checking in.No matter what level of business you find yourself in their will always be problems and challenges, the difference in growth however, is what you're willing to deal with. As she say's "The next level, the next devil."Hilary helps high-performing humans—founders, professional athletes, celebrities, titans—break free from their own mental prisons, rewrite the stories keeping them stuck, and design lives that feel as liberated and lit up as they secretly crave. This isn’t mindset fluff or basic “change your thoughts” coaching....think: neuroscience backed, nervous system rewiring, identity expansion and business/life strategy all woven together. Fun fact: She died twice and came back twice as dangerous!If you would like to stay up to date with Hilary, follow the links below:Hilary's Media SheetHilary's WebsiteTo watch the entire episode check out our Youtube channel here. 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, Loli Basualdo

This week we talk with financial expert Drake Gens. Drake along with our hosts will outline the importance of understanding your companies financial data and things to look out for with Mergers and Acquisitions. His company is known for the Drake Check. A way to analyze the financial viability of your company.There are some key takeaways in this episode:1. When purchasing another company, keep in mind the assets you are looking for and what are you willing to build if said company doesn't have a certain pieces.2. Clean up the books. Make sure everything your seeing is lining up with everything in the bank.3. Allow the numbers to influence when and where your company is able to make financial decisions.Follow along with Drake's visuals here.If you would like to stay up to date with Drake, follow the links below:The Drake CheckDrake's LinkedInThe Fin Team WebsiteTo watch the entire episode check out our Youtube channel here. 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, Loli Basualdo