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Joining us today is Ron Ross, President and COO of Everee, a payroll platform that eases the payroll process for both employers and employees.Ron is a seasoned finance executive with 15 years of experience leading accounting, finance and operations teams at fast-growing companies. Roncame up with Everee after seeing firsthand the negative impact of waiting two weeks for a paycheck. His daughter had a job making enough to coverher expenses, but she kept running out of money because the timing of her payday and bills didn’t match. Realizing what a huge problem this was forso many Americans, Ron decided to challenge the status quo and created Everee to make faster paydays a reality. Since founding the company in 2018,Ron has grown the team by 5X and raised Seed and Series A financing rounds totaling $14M in April 2019 and 2020 respectivelyIn this podcast for managers, Audrey, Lee and Ron discuss: -Why the Payroll Industry Still Supports Outdated Pay Cycles-How a daily payroll is more attracted to talent and key to retention-Instant Pay Trends, Fintech as a whole, Embedded Worker Payments-Instant Commissions and the new model for those payments-How and why remote working has boosted instant payroll trends-How long it takes for a company to switch from two-week payroll to an instant payroll model"We will see remote working stick and so people are looking for something that will really be beneficial to their lives and really motivate them and paying them faster is one of those .”– Ron Ross Build Credibility and Effective Leadership with the Manage Smarter Podcast Join hosts Audrey Strong and C. Lee Smith every week as they dive into the aspects and concepts of good business management. From debunking sales myths to learning how to manage with and without measurements, you'll learn something new with every episode and will be able to implement positive change far beyond sales.  Connect with Ron Rosswww.everee.comhttps://twitter.com/EvereePayhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-ross-0b7963bb/https://www.facebook.com/EvereePay/ Connect with Manage Smarter Hosts·         Website: ManageSmarter.com ·         LinkedIn: Audrey Strong                                                                ·         LinkedIn: C. Lee Smith  Connect with SalesFuel ·         Website: http://salesfuel.com/ ·         Twitter: @SalesFuel ·         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salesfuel/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryan Adams is the CEO and founder of Ph.Creative, a global employer branding agency. He is a prominent employer brand thought leader, podcaster, speaker, and author of “Give & Get Employer Branding.” Ph.Creative has built world-class employer brands and talent engagement strategies that have worked with the world’s top brands.In this podcast for managers, Audrey, Lee and Bryan discuss: -Definition of an employer brand-Examples of how to let prospective employees have a realistic view of what working at your company is really like-Timing of employer brand rollout in the hiring process-Why an employer brand can decrease regrettable employee losses and increase retention "What is employer branding? It’s very important if you own or run a business, or even manage a team. It’s a strategic approach to employer brand that aligns your business strategy with attracting and retaining the people you need to win.”– Bryan AdamsBuild Credibility and Effective Leadership with the Manage Smarter Podcast Join hosts Audrey Strong and C. Lee Smith every week as they dive into the aspects and concepts of good business management. From debunking sales myths to learning how to manage with and without measurements, you'll learn something new with every episode and will be able to implement positive change far beyond sales.  Connect with Bryan Adams    https://www.ph-creative.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanadams1/https://www.facebook.com/Ph.HeadquartersConnect with Manage Smarter Hosts·         Website: ManageSmarter.com ·         LinkedIn: Audrey Strong                                                                ·         LinkedIn: C. Lee Smith  Connect with SalesFuel ·         Website: http://salesfuel.com/ ·         Twitter: @SalesFuel ·         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salesfuel/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maria Victoria Albina (she/they) is a Master Certified Somatic Life Coach, UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner and Breathwork Meditation Guide with a passion for helping humans socialized as women realize that they are their own best healers by reconnecting with their bodies and minds, so they can break free from codependency, perfectionism and people-pleasing and reclaim their joy. She is the host of the Feminist Wellness Podcast, holds a Masters degree in Public Health from Boston University School of Public Health and a BA in Latin American Studies from Oberlin College. Victoria has been working in health & wellness for over 20 years and lives on occupied Munsee Lenape territory in New York’s Hudson Valley.FREE MEDITATIONS FOR MANAGE SMARTER LISTENERS: victoriaalbina.com/salesfuelIn this podcast for managers, Audrey, Lee and Victoria discuss: -Signs and signals leaders should look for indicating they aren’t well-Why people pleasing and likability are a recipe for bad health for leaders-How past traumas play out in bad health today-A calming exercise to use at work to reset your nervous system and re-center yourself "The number 1 mistake managers make is Ignoring signals from their bodies that are telling them they are overstressed or overworked. They do this to be productive and to continue being seen as high performers..”– Victoria AlbinaBuild Credibility and Effective Leadership with the Manage Smarter Podcast Join hosts Audrey Strong and C. Lee Smith every week as they dive into the aspects and concepts of good business management. From debunking sales myths to learning how to manage with and without measurements, you'll learn something new with every episode and will be able to implement positive change far beyond sales.  Connect with Victoria Albina    ·       Website       Instagram: @victoriaalbinawellnessPodcast: Feminist Wellness·       Facebook·       LinkedInConnect with Manage Smarter Hosts·         Website: ManageSmarter.com ·         LinkedIn: Audrey Strong                                                                ·         LinkedIn: C. Lee Smith  Connect with SalesFuel ·         Website: http://salesfuel.com/ ·         Twitter: @SalesFuel ·         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salesfuel/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Iannarino is a writer, speaker, salesperson, sales leader and entrepreneur. He publishes a daily blog at www.thesalesblog.com. His new book is called Leading Growth: The Proven Formula for Consistently Increasing Revenue . The book is an expert guide to enabling revenue growth in your sales team. Anthony Iannarino was frustrated with how sales were going at his staffing company when he discovered that there was a bigger problem at hand - the sales conversion process. Anthony dedicated 11 years to researching, developing, and testing his sales formula. This resulted in a proven framework that enables sales managers to seamlessly complete the competency transfer process. Over the next decade, the sales teams he worked with consistently hit their aggressive sales targets through value creation, differentiation, and knowing exactly what to say to advance the sale. Today Anthony is a 3-time best selling author, keynote speaker, and has helped 321+ companies maximize their conversions.In this podcast for managers, Audrey, Lee and Anthony discuss:  -New frameworks for growth involving people, planning, pipeline and efficacy of your new strategy-Examples of how to talk to salespeople who are failing at prospecting and/or hitting goal-How to make salespeople self-report to create accountability-Suggested new communication methods and cadence to boost revenues  "The number 1 mistake managers make is lack of engagement and not enough engagement. They often believe they are too busy, much of the time this is because their company takes them away from their teams.”– Anthony Iannarino  Build Credibility and Effective Leadership with the Manage Smarter Podcast Join hosts Audrey Strong and C. Lee Smith every week as they dive into the aspects and concepts of good business management. From debunking sales myths to learning how to manage with and without measurements, you'll learn something new with every episode and will be able to implement positive change far beyond sales.  Connect with Anthony Iannarino     https://www.thesalesblog.com/https://twitter.com/iannarinohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/iannarino/Connect with Manage Smarter Hosts·         Website: ManageSmarter.com ·         LinkedIn: Audrey Strong                                                                ·         LinkedIn: C. Lee Smith  Connect with SalesFuel ·         Website: http://salesfuel.com/ ·         Twitter: @SalesFuel ·         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salesfuel/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darrin Jahnel is the founder and CEO of Jahnel Group, a 150-person software consulting company headquartered in upstate New York. Darrin leads with energy and is maniacally focused on creating an amazing work environment for his team. Jahnel Group has made the Inc 5,000 list 6 years in a row and has won multiple best workplace awards for their amazing culture. One of the keys to success is tying your love and experience playing basketball by applying those concepts to special teams. Prior to starting the company in 2012, Darrin worked as a Senior Software Engineer on Wall Street. Darrin has led numerous engineering teams on multi-million-dollar projects and is a member of MENSA. He is happily married and has 4 children (2 adopted children and 2 birth sons). Darrin’s oldest son, Gideon, is from Nigeria. Although Darrin and his wife refer to Gideon as their son, they were not able to officially adopt him. Gideon has parents and 5 siblings back in Nigeria. Last year, Gideon worked 60 hours a week, all summer long and earned enough money to buy his family a house back in Nigeria!In this podcast for managers, Audrey, Lee and Darrin discuss:  -Definition of special teams within organizations-How basketball helped him create a successful company and specific sports-related culture-The story of adopting his eldest son from Nigeria, and what his son has achieved in helping his origin family back in Africa-Tips on managing a lot of different personality types  "The number 1 mistake managers make is not buying into servant leadership. If leaders don't put their people first, it's clear to the people on their team and it prevents them from truly connecting. Groups that have an “every man for themselves” mentality rarely achieve greatness..”– Darrin Jahnel   Build Credibility and Effective Leadership with the Manage Smarter Podcast Join hosts Audrey Strong and C. Lee Smith every week as they dive into the aspects and concepts of good business management. From debunking sales myths to learning how to manage with and without measurements, you'll learn something new with every episode and will be able to implement positive change far beyond sales.  Connect with Darrin Jahnel     https://darrinjahnel.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrin-jahnel/https://www.facebook.com/jahnelgrouphttps://jahnelgroup.com/ Connect with Manage Smarter Hosts·         Website: ManageSmarter.com ·         LinkedIn: Audrey Strong                                                                ·         LinkedIn: C. Lee Smith  Connect with SalesFuel ·         Website: http://salesfuel.com/ ·         Twitter: @SalesFuel ·         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salesfuel/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Saltzman is the Principal at The Saltzman Group and a 20-year nationally-published monthly columnist, an accomplished stage and keynote speaker, and a seasoned marketer. For the past 15 years, David has focused on helping others create story-based marketing that cuts through the noise in their marketplaces and creates the first step toward enduring relationships. As a Certified StoryBrand Guide, David and his team employ the StoryBrand framework to structure and focus the story their clients use to win business and attract customers.In this podcast for managers, Audrey, Lee and David discuss:  -The StoryBrand Process-Why are some stories memorable and spur action while others are ineffective-What are some of the pitfalls of the storytelling approach to watch for?-Why you should Always be Yoda and never be Luke Skywalker-The role of emotion in corporate sales"The number one mistake managers make is making themselves the hero of the client’s story.”– David Saltzman   Build Credibility and Effective Leadership with the Manage Smarter Podcast Join hosts Audrey Strong and C. Lee Smith every week as they dive into the aspects and concepts of good business management. From debunking sales myths to learning how to manage with and without measurements, you'll learn something new with every episode and will be able to implement positive change far beyond sales.  Connect with David Saltzman    www.thesaltzmangroup.comhttps://www.facebook.com/The-Saltzman-Group-531501043566761https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-saltzman-group/ Connect with Manage Smarter Hosts·         Website: ManageSmarter.com ·         LinkedIn: Audrey Strong                                                                ·         LinkedIn: C. Lee Smith  Connect with SalesFuel ·         Website: http://salesfuel.com/ ·         Twitter: @SalesFuel ·         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salesfuel/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeb Blount is the author of thirteen books including Fanatical Prospecting, Sales EQ, Virtual Selling, and his latest book, Selling in a Crisis: 55 Ways to Stay Motivated and Increase Sales in Volatile Times - which is the topic of today's discussion. Jeb advises a who’s who of the world’s leading organizations and their executives on the impact of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills on customer-facing activities. He is among the world’s most respected thought leaders on prospecting, sales, leadership, and customer experience.In this podcast for managers, Audrey, Lee and Jeb discuss:  ·       The real secrets to selling more in a crisis·       Why you need more than charm and a great personality to close sales in a crisis·       Why you must stop swimming naked and put your bathing suit on·       Why you don’t get into buckets with crabs "We assume we are succeeding because we are so awesome at what we do. But as the saying goes, don’t confuse a bull market with brains. During cycles of abundance, even the weak can succeed.”– Jeb Blount   Build Credibility and Effective Leadership with the Manage Smarter Podcast Join hosts Audrey Strong and C. Lee Smith every week as they dive into the aspects and concepts of good business management. From debunking sales myths to learning how to manage with and without measurements, you'll learn something new with every episode and will be able to implement positive change far beyond sales. Connect with Jeb Blount    https://jebblount.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jebblount/https://www.facebook.com/SalesGravyhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUVoyyL3KRtiXFXdcWwN8bAhttps://www.instagram.com/salesgravy/https://salesgravy.com/Connect with Manage Smarter Hosts·         Website: ManageSmarter.com ·         LinkedIn: Audrey Strong                                                                ·         LinkedIn: C. Lee Smith  Connect with SalesFuel ·         Website: http://salesfuel.com/ ·         Twitter: @SalesFuel ·         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salesfuel/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Lakeya Cherry, DSW, MSSW, ACC is an executive leadership coach who has dedicated her career to the growth and development of individuals and the organizations they are a part of. As an ICF Certified Coach, a StartingBloc Fellow, a Google #IamRemarkable Facilitator, and a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, she believes that when leaders are empowered to reach their fullest potential, they will be able to support those around them more effectively. Dr. Cherry holds the title of Chief Executive Officer of The Network for Social Work Management, an international organization dedicated to strengthening and mobilizing diverse social impact leaders. Her approach is informed by her Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Southern California as well as her M.S. in Social Work from Columbia University, and her B.A. in Psychology and Legal Studies from the University of California at Santa Cruz.In this podcast for managers, Audrey, Lee and Lakeya discuss:  ·       Definition of inclusive managing·       The major elements needed to start and maintain a robust culture of managing inclusively·       How to increase manager and employee buy-in to a new program·       Managing effectively more personally to reports, including increasing knowledge of home and family life  "The #1 mistake managers make is not having high emotional intelligence and a commitment to their own leadership development, then they will likely have many blind spots that will impact their ability to lead effectively.”– Dr. Lakeya Cherry   Build Credibility and Effective Leadership with the Manage Smarter Podcast Join hosts Audrey Strong and C. Lee Smith every week as they dive into the aspects and concepts of good business management. From debunking sales myths to learning how to manage with and without measurements, you'll learn something new with every episode and will be able to implement positive change far beyond sales.  Connect with Lakeya Cherry    https://lakeyacherry.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakeyacherry/https://www.facebook.com/lakeyacherryllc/https://evolution.team/Connect with Manage Smarter Hosts·         Website: ManageSmarter.com ·         LinkedIn: Audrey Strong                                                                ·         LinkedIn: C. Lee Smith  Connect with SalesFuel ·         Website: http://salesfuel.com/ ·         Twitter: @SalesFuel ·         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salesfuel/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Tenney works to develop highly effective leaders and sales professionals who achieve extraordinary, long-term business outcomes – and live more fulfilling lives – as a result of realizing high levels of self-mastery and more effectively serving and inspiring greatness in the people around them. Matt is a social entrepreneur and the author of the highly acclaimed books Serve to Be Great: Leadership Lessons from a Prison, a Monastery, and a Boardroom and The Mindfulness Edge: How to Rewire Your Brain for Leadership and Personal Excellence Without Adding to Your Schedule. Matt is also an international keynote speaker, a trainer, and a consultant with the prestigious Perth Leadership Institute. His clients include Wells Fargo, Marriott, Keller Williams, Salesforce, United Airlines, and many other companies, associations, and universities.In this podcast for managers, Audrey, Lee and Matt discuss:  ·       The dynamics of this unusual job market·       Core needs of your teams to retain talent and reduce turnover·       Who is driving up to 70% of employee engagement and retention?·       Is it all about pay? BONUS CONTENT FOR OUR LISTENERS:  https://www.matttenney.com/engagement-and-retention-help/."The #1 mistake managers make is they don't have a scalable, repeatable process for maintaining a sustainable, high-performance culture that attracts and retains top talent.”– Matt Tenney   Build Credibility and Effective Leadership with the Manage Smarter Podcast Join hosts Audrey Strong and C. Lee Smith every week as they dive into the aspects and concepts of good business management. From debunking sales myths to learning how to manage with and without measurements, you'll learn something new with every episode and will be able to implement positive change far beyond sales.  Connect with Matt Tenney www.MattTenney.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matttenney/https://www.facebook.com/MattTenneyServeshttps://twitter.com/matttenney1 Connect with Manage Smarter Hosts·         Website: ManageSmarter.com ·         LinkedIn: Audrey Strong                                                                ·         LinkedIn: C. Lee Smith  Connect with SalesFuel ·         Website: http://salesfuel.com/ ·         Twitter: @SalesFuel ·         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salesfuel/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Give Sandra Halling the business equivalent of a 5,000 piece jigsaw puzzle and she can make it look like the picture on the box. As founder of The Data Mavens, she’s dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and executives design their workflow and systems to feel organized, have peace of mind, and prioritize what matters to them. Sandra is an expert on platforms like Deltek Vision, Notion, and ClickUp but her real priority is helping you develop better work habits by achieving Aligned Productivity—that is to say, aligning your work with your values.In this podcast for managers, Audrey, Lee and Sandra discuss:  1 - People Before Process and how an empathetic human-first culture can revolutionize a business2 - Strategic planning to prioritize projects that actually move the needle3 - Data structure, UI, and how that impacts the user experience when learning new applications4 - Definition of Aligned Productivity and how it can boost company performance "The #1 mistake managers make is they do not consider the human element of their tech stack. Both in terms of how the tools are selected and the amount of training, guidance, and support the team might need to really leverage what they’re given to use.”– Sandra Halling    Build Credibility and Effective Leadership with the Manage Smarter Podcast Join hosts Audrey Strong and C. Lee Smith every week as they dive into the aspects and concepts of good business management. From debunking sales myths to learning how to manage with and without measurements, you'll learn something new with every episode and will be able to implement positive change far beyond sales.  Connect with Sandra Halling  https://feelmoreproductive.com/https://twitter.com/CreatrixOfOrderhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrahalling/https://www.sandrafixmytech.com/?page_id=97 Connect with Manage Smarter Hosts·         Website: ManageSmarter.com ·         LinkedIn: Audrey Strong                                                                ·         LinkedIn: C. Lee Smith  Connect with SalesFuel          Website: http://salesfuel.com/ Twitter: @SalesFuel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salesfuel/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices