Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional

JJ Kasper is the founder and partner at Blue Collective, a company that invests in extraordinary entrepreneurs. JJ is also a McKinsey alum, a former teacher, and a paper boy. He is also a self-professed failed attorney, disgruntled academic, reformed consultant, retired turnaround guy, wistful musician, and reluctant VC…. You can connect with JJ through his company bluecollective.com or Linkedin. Key points include: 02:53: How venture capitalists make money 13:17: The different stages of investment 32:04: The backstory of Blue Collective Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com.

Nicolai is a global leadership and transformation expert and a leading authority on developing human-centered organizations that shape the future. He has worked with more than 30 Fortune 500 companies and government ministries across 5 continents globally, and he has written best-selling books on leadership, personal development and navigating the future. You can learn more about Nicolai and access his books at nicolaicn.com and Linkedin. Key points include: 07:46: Defining achievement, well-being, and growth 14:36: The challenges of being a DJ 25:07: Issues clients are struggling with Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com.

Tom Critchlow is a freelance strategy consultant and writer of the book The Strategic Independent - Theory & Practice for Independent Consultants. Tom specializes in digital marketing and how to generate leads, understand clients and their needs, and how to shift to a leadership mindset. You can check out Tom's work at tomcritchlow.com or connect with him on Linkedin. Key points include: 04:18: SEO consulting 22:27: Fees and pricing 34:41: Examples of new content initiatives Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com.

Nick Gray is an entrepreneur and the author of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party. He is the founder of Museum Hack. Nick started a web hosting company called vs3 Web Services in high school, and he has sold two multi-million dollar businesses. In this episode, Nick talks about his new book and shares the secret to the success of the 2-hour cocktail party. To learn more about Nick and his businesses, check out the following links. How to Host a Party Website The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: Website The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: Amazon How to Host a Clothing Swap How to Plan a Networking Event How to Host a Happy Hour My Parents Hosted a Party: Here's What They Learned Mocktail Party: How to Host When You Don't Drink Alcohol If I Had $10 Million Dollars, How Would I Live Differently? Nick Gray's personal website Nick Gray's blog Key points include: 06:05: The NICK formula 18:08: Icebreakers 27:07: Cocktails and concluding the evening Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com.

Joe "Hark" Herold is a former Air Force colonel, he is the CEO of Design Thinking Denver, a consulting firm that takes a human-centred approach to innovation, and the president and COO of Bunker Labs. Hark's background covers information technology, cyber, civil engineering, and academia, in addition to strategy development and execution. In this episode, he talks about Bunkerlabs, an organisation that provides community, programs and courses to help military veterans and military spouses start and grow successful businesses and startups. To find out more, visit www.bunkerlabs.org. Key points include: 05:01: The programs at Bunkerlabs 08:44: Bunkerlabs' funding sources 13:27: The CEO Circle 16:49: The Mastermind Session Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com.

Umbrex co-founders, Margarita Soto and Jing Liang discuss the development of the nonprofit organization they established to support orphans in Ukraine. For more information and to donate to the organization visit: GOFUNDME: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ukrainian-orphans-need-help SUNFLOWER ACADEMY: https://sunfloweracademy.org.ua/ To support on social media: SUNFLOWER ACADEMY INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sunflower.academy.ua/?hl=en SUNFLOWER ACADEMY FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SunflowerAcademyUA/ Key points include: 01:10: The background on the orphan-foster situation 06:26: Growing from supporting two families to 60 10:84: Oversight on GoFundMe for nonprofits 13:44: Raising awareness for the nonprofit Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com.

Thomas Breuer is a McKinsey alum with over 26 years of executive line level experience in the medical devices industry. He has held management positions in various international markets and regions, including Hollister Incorporated. He has also worked on a broad range of management consulting assignments in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America with McKinsey. You can reach Thomas through his website at www.breuerpartners.com, or through Umbrex. Key points include: 05:50: First line role in Mexico 11:48: Starting his own consulting firm 13:45: A case study 18:24: Creating his own subsidiary Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com.

Bryant Suellentrop is the founder of Elevate and Delegate, a virtual staffing company that helps professionals hire the assistants they need to run their business efficiently. In this episode, Bryant talks about hiring professionals in the Philippines and how his business facilitates the process. Learn more about Bryant's business at ElevateandDelegate.com or reach out to him on Twitter @SullyBusiness. Key points include: 05:50: The range of rates and salaries 11:22: Tips on success in hiring and managing the relationship 15:15: Payment processes 18:58: Online security Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com.

Gabe Nelson, a seasoned financial planner and owner of an advisory firm, shares invaluable insights for solopreneurs. He discusses personalized financial planning, emphasizing cash flow management and the significance of a solid insurance plan. Gabe dives into retirement strategies, like maximizing SEP IRAs versus solo 401(k)s, and highlights the tax benefits of S Corporations. He stresses the necessity of comprehensive estate planning and offers practical tips on setting up emergency savings and wills. Tune in for expert strategies that could transform your financial approach!

Dorie is a strategy consultant, executive coach, keynote speaker, a recognized branding expert, and author of several books, including the bestseller The Long Game, Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You, and Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadership Book of the Year by Inc. magazine and one of the Top 10 Business Books of the Year by Forbes. She has worked with a variety of high-profile clients including Google, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Fidelity, Yale University, the IMF, and the World Bank. In today's episode, Dorie talks about her working philosophy and her newest book, The Long Game: how to be a long-term thinker in a short-term world. Learn more about Dorie's work at www.DorieClark.com. Key points include: 07:53: How to maximize connection dinners 18:51: Setting boundaries 25:03: The Long Game toolkit 31:01: Creating an online course Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com.