

Strategy and Leadership Podcast
SME Strategy Consulting INC
We interview CEOs, business leaders, and thought leaders to get their perspectives on strategy, leadership, management, and other trends that can support your career and help you run a ”best-in-class” business or non-profit. Be sure to subscribe and tell us what you’re taking away from each episode. About SME StrategyWe facilitate strategic planning to help leadership teams get aligned on where they want to go and what they need to do to get there. Learn more at: https://www.smestrategy.net/strategic-planning-facilitatorConnect with the host, Anthony C Taylorhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyctaylor604/
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Oct 27, 2021 • 26min
Uncovering the Truth in Advertising w/Sue Kruskopf, KC Truth CEO Ep#126
Sue Kruskopf joins us to discuss why #WorkplaceCulture has been so important for 30+ years of success, relying on using truth in advertising, the great resignation, and much more.
Sue Kruskopf is the founder and long-time CEO of KC Truth, an advertising agency founded on cutting through the BS and getting to the truths about clients brands. She's also the founder of MyWonderfulLife.com, a free site where you can plan and personalize your own funeral.
To learn more about Sue's agency, KC Truth and to get in touch: KCtruth.com
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Based out of Vancouver, BC, we've worked with organizations all over North American and beyond in various industries including nonprofits, universities & government organizations. For more information on working with a facilitator for your next strategy session: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant

Oct 20, 2021 • 29min
How to Win Profitable Government Contracts w/Kizzy Parks, PhD Ep#125
Kizzy Parks, PhD joins us to discuss everything government procurement - how to win government contracts (even if you never have), the human component to winning contracts, and much more.
Kizzy Parks, PhD is the President of K. Parks Consulting, where she's won well over $60 million in government contracts. Recently, she started GovConWinners to help service-based small business owners learn how to win their own profitable government contracts.
Learn more about Kizzy's company and programs for helping people win government contracts: https://www.govconwinners.com/
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SME Strategy is a management consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations develop and implement their strategic plans. We work with teams to facilitate conversations about strategic direction and business strategy so that our clients can focus their energy on what will move them forward faster.
Based out of Vancouver, BC, we've worked with organizations all over North American and beyond in various industries including nonprofits, universities & government organizations. For more information on working with a facilitator for your next strategy session: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant

Oct 14, 2021 • 27min
Creating Genuine Human Connection in a Post-Pandemic World w/Kyle Duford Ep#124
Kyle Duford joins us to discuss investing in his team, creating #HumanConnection virtually, why it's hard to hire in 2021, and more.
Kyle Duford is the Executive Creative Director and Agency Director of The Brand Leader, a creative branding agency specializing in strategy and design. He's also worked for brands like Nike and Dr Martens, and has managed several e-commerce teams.
Learn more about The Brand Leader and the work the agency is doing: https://thebrandleader.com/
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// ABOUT SME STRATEGY CONSULTING:
SME Strategy is a management consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations develop and implement their strategic plans. We work with teams to facilitate conversations about strategic direction and business strategy so that our clients can focus their energy on what will move them forward faster.
Based out of Vancouver, BC, we've worked with organizations all over North American and beyond in various industries including nonprofits, universities & government organizations. For more information on working with a facilitator for your next strategy session: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant

Oct 12, 2021 • 30min
Avoid Burnout, Get Back Your Family Mojo & Double Your Financial Security w/Uwe Dockhorn Ep#123
Uwe Dockhorn joins us to share his own story, how he came about his anti-burnout system, and how he helps people improve their life and business.
Uwe Dockhorn is a Lifestyle Liberator who brings results to high achievers & their Very Important Partners (VIPs) without burning out. He created The AIM-System™, a simple 3-step life-changing experience for In-Demand Professionals and their VIPs.
Uwe's free webinar: Get Back Your Family Mojo, Double Your Financial Security, and Live In Abundance in All Areas of Your Life: https://www.uwedockhorn.com/a/2147497391/zQazKavi
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// ABOUT SME STRATEGY CONSULTING:
SME Strategy is a management consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations develop and implement their strategic plans. We work with teams to facilitate conversations about strategic direction and business strategy so that our clients can focus their energy on what will move them forward faster.
Based out of Vancouver, BC, we've worked with organizations all over North American and beyond in various industries including nonprofits, universities & government organizations. For more information on working with a facilitator for your next strategy session: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant

Oct 6, 2021 • 30min
From Basement to Unicorn: The Story of How FreshBooks was Built w/Co-founder Mike McDerment Ep#122
FreshBooks Co-founder Mike McDerment joins us to tell the story of how FreshBooks was built out of the basement into a billion dollar company, including some of his leadership principles that got them to this point.
Mike McDerment is the C-founder, Board Chair and former CEO of FreshBooks. FreshBooks is a cloud-based accounting software company that was recently valued at over $1 billion.
Get a free trial of FreshBooks: https://www.freshbooks.com/
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// ABOUT SME STRATEGY CONSULTING:
SME Strategy is a management consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations develop and implement their strategic plans. We work with teams to facilitate conversations about strategic direction and business strategy so that our clients can focus their energy on what will move them forward faster.
Based out of Vancouver, BC, we've worked with organizations all over North American and beyond in various industries including nonprofits, universities & government organizations. For more information on working with a facilitator for your next strategy session: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant

Oct 4, 2021 • 35min
How to Design Conversations that Matter w/Daniel Stillman Ep#121
Daniel Stillman joins us to discuss the cost of bad conversations, the classic truth about meetings, how to have #ConversationsThatMatter, how to frame the real purpose of meetings & more.
Daniel Stillman is an Executive Coach, Conversation Designer and Lead Facilitator at The Conversation Company. Daniel created the company to help organizations transform and have the vital conversations. #DesignThinking
Be sure to check out Daniel's book, Good Talk: How to Design Conversations that Matter: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Talk-Design-Conversations-Matter/dp/9462763569
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// ABOUT SME STRATEGY CONSULTING:
SME Strategy is a management consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations develop and implement their strategic plans. We work with teams to facilitate conversations about strategic direction and business strategy so that our clients can focus their energy on what will move them forward faster.
Based out of Vancouver, BC, we've worked with organizations all over North American and beyond in various industries including nonprofits, universities & government organizations. For more information on working with a facilitator for your next strategy session: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant

Sep 29, 2021 • 33min
Essential Leadership Skills That No One Taught You w/Mark Herschberg Ep#120
Mark Herschberg joins us to discuss the #EssentialLeadershipSkills that weren't taught, gaps in the education system, creating a career plan, building #LeadershipCapacity, and more.
Mark Herschberg has been an Instructor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for the past 20 years.
A seasoned executive and cybersecurity expert, Mark bridges the divide between business and technology to start, grow, and fix startup companies. He's also helped two Fortune 500 companies with their internal startup initiatives, and helped create educational programs at MIT and Harvard Business School.
Mark's book is called Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You: https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com/
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// ABOUT SME STRATEGY CONSULTING:
SME Strategy is a management consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations develop and implement their strategic plans. We work with teams to facilitate conversations about strategic direction and business strategy so that our clients can focus their energy on what will move them forward faster.
Based out of Vancouver, BC, we've worked with organizations all over North American and beyond in various industries including nonprofits, universities & government organizations. For more information on working with a facilitator for your next strategy session: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant

Sep 22, 2021 • 36min
How to Communicate, Lead, & Be in Control at All Times Like an Airline Captain Ep#119
Emil Dobrovolschi & Octavian Pantis join us to discuss their book, Dark Cockpit, leadership lessons from the aviation industry, the value of SOPs, leadership during chaos, & much more.
Octavian Pantis is a trainer, speaker, author & entrepreneur in Romania. He co-founded the leadership development consultancy firm Qualians, and is Partner at an events company called Ecoxtrem. Emil Dobrovolschi is a commercial airline pilot of 27 years with the Romanian airline Tarom.
Be sure to check out Emil & Octavian's book, Dark Cockpit: How to Communicate, Lead, and Be in Control at All Times Like an Airline Captain: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Cockpit-Communicate-Control-Airline-ebook/dp/B0958KT47T
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// ABOUT SME STRATEGY CONSULTING:
SME Strategy is a management consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations develop and implement their strategic plans. We work with teams to facilitate conversations about strategic direction and business strategy so that our clients can focus their energy on what will move them forward faster.
Based out of Vancouver, BC, we've worked with organizations all over North American and beyond in various industries including nonprofits, universities & government organizations. For more information on working with a facilitator for your next strategy session: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant

Sep 15, 2021 • 28min
How You Can Use Financial Intelligence to Unlock Business Growth w/Henry Daas Ep#118
Henry Daas is an Entrepreneurial Coach, Personal Finance Coach, and the author of FQ: Financial Intelligence, a 432 page book that explores every aspect of personal finance. He also offers a 20-week course where he teaches everything he knows about how to manage and grow your money, including uncovering the mindset that may be holding you back, creating a life-long financial plan, becoming skilled at managing your assets, and more.
On this episode, Henry joins us to discuss how you can improve your own financial intelligence.
Here's a breakdown of the conversation:
- Why financial intelligence is so important
- Avoiding crucial mistakes like double taxation
- Looking at your business as an entity with a life of its own
- & more
Henry's book, FQ: Financial Intelligence: https://www.amazon.ca/Financial-Intelligence-Henry-Daas-Jr-ebook/dp/B07YSWHZ52
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// ABOUT SME STRATEGY CONSULTING:
SME Strategy is a management consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations develop and implement their strategic plans. We work with teams to facilitate conversations about strategic direction and business strategy so that our clients can focus their energy on what will move them forward faster.
Based out of Vancouver, BC, we've worked with organizations all over North American and beyond in various industries including nonprofits, universities & government organizations. For more information on working with a facilitator for your next strategy session: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant

Sep 8, 2021 • 22min
How Small Businesses Can Grow Using Marketing in 2021 w/CEO Mehak Vohra Ep#117
Mehak Vohra is the founder and CEO of SkillBank, a online program focused on training the next generation of marketers. Cohorts are free upfront, and you only pay once you graduate, if have a job paying $40k or more.
She's also a 2017 Thiel Fellowship Finalist, and the youngest ever San Francisco mayoral candidate.
On this originally live podcast episode, Mehak joins Anthony to discuss how small businesses and non-profits can leverage marketing, specifically entry-level marketers, to grow in 2021.
Here's a breakdown of the conversation:
- Why people should care about marketing in 2021
- Different types of marketing strategies and marketing goals
- Being aligned on your personas
- About SkillBank, the marketing school that's free upfront
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// ABOUT SME STRATEGY CONSULTING:
SME Strategy is a management consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations develop and implement their strategic plans. We work with teams to facilitate conversations about strategic direction and business strategy so that our clients can focus their energy on what will move them forward faster.
Based out of Vancouver, BC, we've worked with organizations all over North American and beyond in various industries including nonprofits, universities & government organizations. For more information on working with a facilitator for your next strategy session: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant