Business Insanity Talk Radio

Segment 1 with Zac Larsen starts at 0.00.Lately, I keep talking about retirement to my friends and family. I keep saying 2 more years because there are other things I want to do with my life. For most of us, retiring is complicated.Zachary Larson is a CFP®, ChFC®, FIC and Founding Partner & Wealth Advisor for IntentGen Financial Partners in Naperville, Illinois. He is also the author of the new book called “Retire Intentionally: Stories and Strategies to Spend, Give and Live with Confidence.”Segment 2 with David Sinkinson starts at 16:39.There is so much misinformation about what it takes to launch a successful start up.My guest is David Sinkinson who  is a proven SaaS entrepreneur. His bootstrapped startup alongside his brother Chris, AppArmor, helped keep people safer with innovative mobile apps and emergency notification solutions for individuals across the globe. In February of 2022, their company was acquired by US competitor Rave Mobile Safety for tens of millions of dollars. Later in 2022, Rave and

Segment 1 with Adam Wallace starts at 0:00.As inflation finally continues to fall, customers are still holding on tight to every last dollar—while some businesses get nervous and slash prices in a scramble to the bottom.But price wars are nothing but a race to the bottom- warns acclaimed pricing strategist Adam Wallace. There’s a smarter, more sustainable approach: tapping into human nature to reveal what your customers value and will happily pay more for. His new book is called "Beyond the Price Wars: How to Re-Value Your Business and Win Customers - Tips from a Fortune 100 Fixer".His message is that customers are value-hunters, not just bargain-hunters. They'll pay a premium for experiences that save time, solve problems, make them feel good, and more. The key is finding the value that makes your offering irresistible.Segment 2 with Patricia Bathory starts at 18:47.I learned a long time ago that business is all about relationships and being happy and success ful in business these days is still about your re

Segment 1 with Lisa O'Masta at 0.00.We have talked on the show, the effects that social media is having on our world. But where does it intersect with educational technology and teaching our children? What is happening here?My first guest is Lisa O’Masta is the CEO of Learning.com, which provides educators with solutions to prepare students for success in a digital world. She is a dynamic leader and change agent with over two decades of experience dedicated to shaping the landscape of the education market. Lisa is committed to empowering students to navigate the digital world responsibly and safely while expanding opportunities for equity and access to all students.Segment 2 with Jamil Khan and Heather Jiang at 18:30.We have talked many times on this show about the unique challenges that woman and entrepreneurs of color face in getting funding.  Its good to hear that at least one established company is doing something about it. Jamil Khan is the Chief Strategy and Small Business Officer for H&R Block. In

Segment 1 starts at 0:00AI will fundamentally change the landscape of various industries But how and when?My guest is KP Reddy who is the author of "Creating the Intangible Enterprise", an AI expert, founder and CEO of Shadow Ventures. With a background in civil engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Reddy has become a global authority in AEC environments, AI, robotics, automation, mobile applications, and cloud computing. In addition to his new book, Creating the Intangible Enterprise, he is also the author "What You Know About Startups is Wrong", debunking eleven popular myths about what defines a top entrepreneur. His extensive experience includes founding and exiting three technology companies to NASDAQ and NYSE.Segment 2 starts at 18:49.“Neurodiversity” is a popular term that's used to describe differences in the way people's brains work. The idea is that there's no “correct” way for the brain to work. Instead, there is a wide range of ways that people perceive and respond to the world, an

Segment 1 with Ricardo Jimenez starts at 0:00.Some people say that failure, if you can survive it, if you can move on from it, is the best teacher in small business. My first guest is Ricardo Jimenez is a Puerto Rico- and Barcelona-based writer, entrepreneur and active angel investor. Since 2014, he has performed direct investments in over 30 tech projects, including the Ethereum token.He talks about coming back from going broke- very broke.Segment 2 with Patrick Nelson starts at 17:05.Within the past month, we saw an incredible example of leadership with President Joe Biden not running for president again. This was the right thing for his party and the country - not too many leaders have this self awareness.My next guest is Patrick Nelson has gained both local and national accolades for his military service, academic career, and work as a professional speaker and trainer, including being named the inaugural NFL-Tillman Military Scholar. He is an experienced leader who spent nearly seven years in the US Army

Segment 1 with Dr. John Dyben starts at 0:00.The U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, has recently called for warning labels on social media platforms, and there have been a number of research and consumer articles recently about the dangers of social media, particularly to our youth. I wrote a blog post on this but there were few comments. So here we are talking about it againIn his role as Chief of Research and Innovation, Dr. John Dyben provides support to treatment leadership through research and consultation. John continually builds upon his academic expertise through research and national speaking engagements on health science, spirituality, clinical ethics, and related topics.Segment 2 with Joseph Perekupka starts at 22:00.Panic attacks are not uncommon in small business owners because of the pressures we face. I was treated for panic attacks about 30 years ago and still have to deal with them very so often. What can we do to handle them.Joseph Perekupka is the CEO of Freespira, the only company to

Segment 1 with Kat DeLorean starts at 0:00.Kat DeLorean's father John created the iconic DeLorean sports car, best known as the time machine from ‘Back to the Future.’ Her Mom, model Christine Ferrare wanted her to get into modeling but she quit to give her child what she never had—a chance to grow up not famous. Decades later, years after taking her husband’s last name, Kat asked her daughter’s permission to once again appear in public as a DeLorean. Her daughter said yes. Kat wants to do what her father never could: restart the family car company. She wants to reclaim his legacy by creating a modern remake. The problem? Some say she does not own the trademark on her family’s name. She says otherwise.Kat talks about her father's legacy and her plans to build a new DeLorean motorcar.Segment 2 with Michelle Schribner starts at 40.23.As a small business owner, how do you know if your company is financially healthy? What metrics should you be looking at?Michelle Scribner is the CEO of Sum of All Numbers, a leadi

Segment 1 with Dafna Michaelson Jenet starts at 0:00What if you traveled around the country to each state for a week all in one year and met people just like you and people that weren’t at all like you.Dafna Michaelson Jenet did just that and was featured on "Sunday Morning" as a result.The question "What would you do if you won the lottery?" was the catalyst that caused Dafna to jump off her 15-year non-profit career track and travel the country seeking stories that empower all of us. Her goal was, and still is: "Changing the mirror we use that reflects who we are as a society". It's amazing what you can learn couch surfing America. Her book is called "It Takes a Little Crazy to Make a Difference."Segment 2 with Julie Bee starts at 17:35All small business owners get burned out. How do you come back from it?Julie Bee is a business strategist, burnout expert, assessment nerd, and author. She’s been dubbed the “small business fixer" by her clients and peers. Her book is called "Burned: How Business Owners Can O

Segment 1 with Dr. Thom Mayers starts at 0:00In a calm sea, every person is a pilot. But what happens when there is a crisis? What happens when your leadership is really tested?Dr. Thom Mayer has been a leader in times of crisis for over 25 years, navigating some of the most significant challenges imaginable. On top of being the Medical Director for the NFL Players Association, he served as the Command Physician at the Pentagon Rescue/Recovery Operation on 9/11, Incident Commander for the anthrax outbreak in Washington, DC that same year, and led a Team Rubicon Mobile Emergency Team in Ukraine following the outbreak of war.  His latest book, “Leadership Is Worthless...But Leading Is Priceless” draws on his experiences heading the 9/11 Pentagon rescue efforts, dealing with on-field emergencies in the NFL (he was at Damar Hamlin’s bedside after his injury), and training mobile response medical Teams.Segment 2 with Jeremy Hurewitz starts at 22:17.Selling is always such a key part of the success of any small busi

unmoved by the new Nazi regime's anti-Jewish doctrines, leads the fight to participate in the 1936 Segment 1 with Regina Bonds starts at 0:00When small business owners start a business, they have to have a lot of confidence; but as they come up against the market, customer acceptance, employees leaving, their confidence gets shaken. What is the best formula to get and keep your confidence?Regina Bonds is known as the Confidence Coach. She has worked with women around the world helping them to recognize their value, find their voice, and clarify their path through the power of her confidence formula. Regina has been a featured guest on the Today Show.Segment 3 with Richard Kaufman and Glenn Allen starts at 18:07With the Paris Olympics starting this month, I want to turn out attention back to almost 90 years ago to the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. American Olympic Committee President Avery Brundage, Berlin Games after much debate of a U.S. boycott. When the vote is decided to go, AP Sports Editor, Alan J. Gould, fr

Segment 1 with Bill Eddy starts at 0:00When we all went to grade school and high school there always were bullies – when we entered college, they were there too as they are in every business in America. But since Donald Trump became president in 2016, bullies again seem to be on the rise and in many organizations and parts of our society, and it may be a preferred method to get what you want. What can we do about it?Bill Eddy is the Chief Innovation Officer of the High Conflict Institute based in San Diego, California. He trains lawyers, judges, mediators, and therapists throughout the United States and a dozen other countries in managing high-conflict family, workplace, and legal disputes. He is the author of "Our New World of Adult Bullies: How to Spot Them – How to Stop Them" and has a popular blog on PsychologyToday.com.Segment 2 with Matthieu Rouif starts at 23:30AI is going to have a tremendous effect on photographs and videos- what do you need to know?   Matthieu Rouif is the CEO and Co-Founder of Phot

Segment 1 with Gary Kusin starting at 0:00.I remember when my kids were growing up, my youngest son Daniel visited Gamestop the day it opened up near our home. He said that now since we were so close to Gamestop, our home would be more valuable. I am not sure about that but certainly GameStop has had a big effect on the gaming industry and the stock market.Gary Kusin, co-founded two companies, Babbage’s, operating today as GameStop (NYSE: GME), and Laura Mercier Cosmetics. He served from 2001-2006 as President and Chief Executive Officer of Kinko’s, today operating as FedEx Office. He was responsible for the turnaround, strategic growth and transformation of Kinko’s and oversaw the ultimate sale to FedEx, directly reporting to Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, for the 2 years required to integrate Kinko’s into FedEx and be renamed FedEx Office.Segment 2 with Tami Cannizzaro starting at 19:05.How should small business owners use AI?Tami Cannizzaro is the Chief Marketing Officer of Thryv, provider of the leading do

Segment 1 with Lisa Ealy starting at 0:00Here is the hard truth; at the core of every thriving business are its people. But managing and leading people are also the hardest part of the business…and quite honestly one of the top reasons entrepreneurs sell their companies- the people wear them out!Lisa Ealy is the CEO and Founder of Purple Squirrel Group and HR For Profit. Segment 2 with Matt Gardner starting at 14:22Managing the finances of a small business for many people is a very part of their job. They were never taught how to manage money and probably don’t even balance their own check book. As a small business owner, how do you figure out the help you need inside and outside your company so you have the information you need to manage your company?Matt Gardner is the CEO and Co-Founder of Hiline, a leading financial services firm that delivers scalable accounting, human resources, tax, and payroll services to growth-minded companies, small and midsize businesses, and non-profits. He is a Certified Public

Segment 1 with for mer Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy starts at 0:00I have many times talked and written about my struggle with depression and anxiety over the past 40 years. How it affected me, my family and my businesses- and we have featured other people over the last 15 who have had the courage to combat a similar struggle which is all too common among entrepreneurs and small business owners.Remembering that President John F. Kennedy, published his classic book Profiles in Courage, he hoped to inspire “political courage” by telling the stories of brave U.S. senators who changed America. In PROFILES IN MENTAL HEALTH COURAGE, Former congressman Patrick Kennedy adapts his uncle’s idea to showcase the acts of “mental health courage” that happen in private: what it takes for those living with mental illness and addiction to find care and treat their illnesses, and the risk they take telling their stories in a country without adequate mental health understanding, infrastructure, and care. Patrick Kennedy is one

Let me be upfront. This show has nothing to do with small business but everything to do with my other love: cycling. The Pandemic Bike Boom led to over 54 million American bike riders pushed cities across the country to focus on new bike lanes and bike safety! The bicycle is one of the greatest inventions in human history. It can literally transport you to places you want to go—to your school or office, to the summit of a local hilltop, to some objective in your pursuit of fitness—but it can do more than that. A bicycle can also transport you to an entirely different mindset, a place where you can embrace the unexpected and live in the moment.   People are drawn to riding for many of the same reasons—to test themselves, find themselves, and express themselves. To find some peace and beauty. To inject fun and adventure into their busy lives. I interview former Editor of Bicycling Magazine, Peter Flax, who is the author of "Live to Ride: Finding Joy and Meaning on a Bicycle". He explains the allure of cycling a

Segment 1 with Liz Elting starting at 0:00.Do you have to invent something entirely new to become a successful entrepreneur?Liz Elting, is an entrepreneur, business leader, and bestselling author. She founded TransPerfect out of an NYU dorm room in 1992 and served as Co-CEO until 2018. TransPerfect is the world's largest language solutions company, with over $1.2 billion in revenue and offices in more than 100 cities worldwide. Liz has been recognized as a NOW Woman of Power & Influence, American Express' and Entrepreneur magazine's Woman of the Year, and one of Forbes’ Richest Self-Made Women every year since the list’s inception. Elting is the bestselling author of "Dream Big and Win: Translating Passion into Purpose and Creating a Billion-Dollar Business".Segment 2 with Elizabeth Gore starting at 18:41.How can we accomplish equitable access to capital for small business owners?Elizabeth Gore is a highly accomplished business leader and humanitarian who has made significant contributions to the world of

Segment 1 starting at 0:00 with Justin Jones-Fosu.Let’s face it, we live in a divided world. This happens in business and our personal life.  Staying in our own bubble isn’t the solution. So how do you have these difficult conversations.When Justin Jones-Fosu is not summiting life's metaphorical mountains, he's literally trekking around world, whether on Mt Kilimanjaro, Patagonia, camping out in the Grand Canyon, or navigating the ancient steps of Machu Picchu. Author of books that are more like treks through the human spirit, his latest, "I Respectfully Disagree: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World".Segment 2 starting at 19:01 with Kelly Campbell.Unresolved trauma can affect your leadership style and your company bottom line. Kelly L. Campbell inspires responsibility in leaders across the globe. As a trauma-informed leadership coach, they empower self-aware visionaries to correlate their past wounds to their leadership style They are the author of "Heal to Lead", a radical new book on tran

Segment 1 with Alphonsus Obayuwana starting at 00:29. If there is a happiness formula, I know that every Small biz owner would want to have that,In this segment I interview Alphonsus Obayuwana, MD, PhD, CPC, is a physician-scientist, a happiness coach, and the founder and CEO of Triple-H Project LLC. He is the author of The Happiness Formula: Using Science to Understand Personal Satisfaction, Human Hope, and Subjective Well-Being.Segment 2 with Jesse Kalsi starting at 18:43. I have always been fascinated by numerology and how it affects our world.In this segment. I talkes with Jesse Kalsi who is a world-renowned numerologist. He specializes in residential and business numerology and provides valuable insight on the power of numbers and how they affect our lives. In his books, The Power of Home Numbers and All About Numbers, he combines his Eastern upbringing with his Western experience to bring awareness and understanding of this phenomenon.

We’re living in frenetic times. Amid all the busyness and the FOMO, you may also feel directionless and overwhelmed. Maybe you know there’s more to life, but you have no idea what that “more” is. Maybe you sense there’s a message you need to hear, but the noise of everyday life is drowning it out.My guest is coach and healer Elaine Glass, who is the author of "Get Quiet: 7 Simple Paths to Finding Out Truly Who You Are". We discussed why it's so hard in this world just to "be with yourself" and what you can do to feel stronger and clearer, more at peace, and open to new possibilities for a life of purpose and joy in your life and small business.Visit Barry's Blog for complete show notes.

SEGMENT‌ ‌1 with Chloe Valdary‌ ‌‌starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌0:18‌.Diversity, equity and inclusion, commonly referred to as DEI. You would think that all of these things would be good for American business and society at large. But ni longer; more and more companies are coming under attack for having a DEI policy.Chloé Valdary who is the founder of the Theory of Enchantment, a New York-based DEI organization that fights against racism and bigotry by teaching love.SEGMENT‌ ‌2 with Gary Hawkins‌ ‌‌starting‌ ‌at‌ 18:37.There is no doubt that retail is going is going through further transformation especially since COVID- how does a main street retail store compete in an online Amazon world?Gary Hawkins has been described as a visionary and retail industry expert, whose deep knowledge of the industry combines with operational experience and technology savvy to provide a perspective that is completely unique. He has a new book out called “Bionic Retail”.Visit Barry's Blog for complete show notes.