
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast
Hosts Hannah and Dave interview Small Business leaders, coaches, and consultants, exploring tools and methodologies for applying systems in your business in order to grow and scale.
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Feb 10, 2025 • 34min
'How to Live Your Ideal Life' with Mark Congdon
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.

Feb 3, 2025 • 30min
'The Rhythm of the Business' with Dave and Hannah
This week Dave and Hannah break down how setting a rhythm in your business can allow succinct and structured growth throughout the year. Through weekly, quarterly and yearly goals/meetings your business can see real time achievements (and failures). Allowing your team the benefit to keep what works and let go of what doesn't. Setting the pace and keeping up with your growth.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

Jan 27, 2025 • 42min
'Career Changes and Full Funnel Marketing' with Portia Mount
Awareness, Consideration and Preference. Three assets that fractional CMO Portia Mount uses to determine a companies marketing trajectory. In this weeks episodes she sheds light on finding her own entrepreneurial freedom, the importance of lining up departments with marking messaging and full funnel marketing.Portia Mount is an entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker, and founder of Mount Creative, LLC, a boutique fractional CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) advisory. She held senior executive roles at Topcoder (NYSE: WIPRO), Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT) , and Ingersoll Rand (NYSE: IR). Portia is a bestselling author and 2x TEDx speaker. She co-authored “Kick Some Glass: Ten Ways Women Succeed at Work on Their Own Terms” and is the creator and host of Ungovernable Women podcast. If you would like to stay up to date with Portia follow the links below:Portia's LinkedInHer company Mount CreativeInstagram and Threads handle: @portiamountTo 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

Jan 20, 2025 • 41min
'Navigating Company Culture in a Political Time' with Brittany Drozd
This week is all about culture. In this episode Dave and Hannah talk with Brittany Drozd and expert on culture. They tackle everything from cultivating a change of culture in the workplace, how to create a safe space for ideas and how a company should handle a politically charged climate.Brittany is a distinguished CEO Thought Partner and Culture Change Catalyst with a track record of facilitating successful culture transformations and talent retention strategies. Backed by evidence-based practices and a scientific approach, Brittany brings a wealth of experience and expertise to drive tangible and sustainable results.If you would like to stay up to date with Brittany, follow the links below:Be sure to check out her podcast The Eye Openers PodcastBrittany's LinkedInHer websiteTo 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

Jan 13, 2025 • 35min
'How to Scale Through Taking Risks' with Eric Newell
Today we bring family to the table! This week we feature Eric Newell, brother to host Dave Newell. Eric talks about his process in scaling through the middle phase of company growth, taking consistent risk and hiring skilled workers even if you don't know where to put them yet.Eric Newell is the CEO and co-founder of Stoneridge Software, a Microsoft partner specializing in implementation, consulting, and support for Microsoft Dynamics Business Applications and technologies. What started as a three-person organization in 2012 has scaled to 300 people. Stoneridge Software is now the #7 Microsoft Business Application partner in the US and part of Microsoft's Inner Circle and Partner Advisory Council. Prior to founding Stoneridge, Eric spent 13 years at Microsoft starting as a support engineer and working his way up to Support Operations Manager and ultimately the Premier Field Engineering Manager for the Dynamics ERP applications across North America. If you would like to stay up-to-date with Eric Newell follow the links below:Eric's LinkedInStoneridge's WebsiteEric's Book - Mastering Microsoft Dynamics 365To 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

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Jan 6, 2025 • 39min
'Storytelling: A Critical Business Skill' with Marie Quintana
Marie Quintana, an accomplished author and business leader with three decades in Corporate America, shares her insights on the transformative power of storytelling in business. She reflects on her migration journey from Cuba, illustrating resilience and identity. Marie discusses her mission to empower women and immigrants through shared narratives and initiatives like the Women of Color Alliance. She emphasizes mentorship, authentic connections, and the role of personal stories in fostering inclusive workplaces and enhancing company culture.

Dec 30, 2024 • 24min
'You Can't Scale Yourself' with Dave and Hannah
Season 2 is here!! In our season opener Hannah and Dave discuss what they hope to learn in Season 2 and what they gained from Season 1. They go further in sharing the pitfalls of shouldering your entire company as a young start up. It can seem valiant at first but it is far from sustainable.Thank you for joining us again and be on the look out for new episodes every Monday!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

Dec 23, 2024 • 58sec
Welcome to Season 2!
Join us every Monday as we talk to industry professionals on how they achieved Business Velocity!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

Oct 14, 2024 • 26min
How to Strategize For 2025
This is it for Season 1 friends! We'll be back next year with more strategy tips and advice for entrepreneurs and business leaders. We are grateful to everyone that has joined us this season and we look forward to all who will join us in the next one. We hope the strategies discussed this season will help your company flourish.If you would like to reach out for a consulting session with Dave and Hannah, follow the link below! Thank you for listening!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

Oct 7, 2024 • 41min
'Why Reputation is Important in Leadership' with Mike Mooney
Today we talk with Mike Mooney, a senior executive who is no stranger to high pressure situations. In this episode we discuss the importance of intentional leadership, upholding reputation and the art of an apology.Some might say that Mike Mooney has spent the last 25 years of his career going in circles! As a senior executive in the high-speed motorsports industry – from NASCAR to IndyCar and Formula 1 - Mike built high-performing organizational teams to create award-winning programs for globally recognized brands, such as Mercedes-Benz, 3M, Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly, and Walmart. Mike is an author, executive coach, facilitator, and a sought-after speaker with messages and stories that empower people to unlock potential, drive opportunity, and create traction in their businesses and lives by being more present, intentional, and curious!If you would like to stay up to date with Mike, follow the links below:Mike's WebsiteMike's Book - Reputation ShiftInstagramLinkedInTo 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
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