Greg Davis on transitioning from corporate life to academia and writing 'Checkmate'

Greg Davis on transitioning from corporate life to academia and writing 'Checkmate'

Greg Davis shares his journey from the corporate world to academia in Champaign, Illinois, discusses his book 'Checkmate,' and highlights key career moments. He emphasizes the importance of mission-driven work, common personal finance mistakes, and the significance of discovering your "why" for true happiness. Book Title: CHECKMATE: Tips & Lessons to Help You Make the Right Moves to Achieve Happiness! Amazon book link: https://www.amazon.com/author/gregdavischeckmate [https://www.amazon.com/author/gregdavischeckmate]. LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-davis-checkmate/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-davis-checkmate/] Instagram link: @davischeckmate Author Website: https://www.davischeckmate.com/ [https://www.davischeckmate.com/] Author Bio: Greg Davis, who holds numerous certifications, is retired as an award-winning professor of accounting at the prestigious University of Illinois and senior finance executive at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, the world-renowned entertainment company based in Hershey, PA. With a unique perspective, he has been successful in both the corporate world and in academia. Greg currently lives in Philadelphia with his wife, Abby, of 34 years and enjoys spending time with family and doing activities together with Abby. Greg enjoys bicycling and walking around the city. True to the name of his book, CHECKMATE, Greg also plays a lot of chess. He also enjoys sharing his knowledge of personal finance and retirement by writing articles as a freelance writer. (0:00) Introduction: Greg Davis' career journey to Champaign, Illinois (0:29) Welcome to GrowthTalk with Glenn (0:42) Introduction of guest: Greg Davis (1:19) Greg Davis introduces himself and his career (2:09) Transition from corporate world to academia (2:58) Writing his book 'Checkmate' (4:21) Key moments in Greg Davis' career (10:15) Importance of working for a mission-driven company (13:52) Common mistakes in personal finance and retirement planning (20:13) Discovering your "why" and pursuing happiness

Nikki Belu on personal transformation, client success, and the power of networking

In this episode, Glenn Torres converses with Nikki Belu about her entrepreneurial journey, personal transformation, and the success of her clients. They delve into the importance of desire, commitment, mindset, and networking in achieving success. Nikki also shares her legacy vision and the satisfaction she gets from her clients' success. Nicky’s Profile linkedin.com/in/nickybillou Websites finishlinethinking.com (Finish Line Thinking Coaching) eCircleAcademy.com (Coaches Grow Their Business) amzn.com/0991733703 (Buy My Children's Book) I Help Great Entrepreneurs Scale Their Business, And Leave A Legacy To Be Proud Of Are you a clinic owner who is having a hard time getting new patients? Are you having a hard time retaining existing patients? Are some of your patients too afraid to come back because of Covid? Are you having a hard time finding the right staff? Are you having a difficult time keeping your best people? Is training your staff to get the best out of them a struggle? Are you worried that you will never be able to scale your practice to the point that it will make you the same or more income without you needing to be there? Do you want to build the kind of multimillion dollar practice you can sell or leave as a legacy for your family? Most clinic owners aren't trained in business, and their practice eventually plateaus and they find themselves working harder and harder, but not growing or scaling. They work with so-called "experts" who promise them the moon and don't really deliver the results. But there is a way to turn your practice into a million, and then a multi-million dollar business that can operate without you, and that can be either sold or left as a legacy for your family. It requires no business expertise, social media genius, sales copy, ads, or other fancy technology … And can bring in patients for you right away! The Million Dollar Clinic (MDC) System will help you turn your practice around. You'll learn how to 1. Be reputable and sought after, with a sterling name and and excellent brand. 2. Have a huge impact on people and their health 3. Grow to a million or multimillion dollar practice 4. Be able to work less and take time off, secure in the knowledge that your practice will run without you. So here's what you can do now -- click on this link to set up a free consultation where you can tell m exactly what your looking to do with your practice, and how I can help you. Here's the link: https://go.oncehub.com/NickyBillou [https://go.oncehub.com/NickyBillou] Then get the free training that will help you get a head start on the competition -- https://joinnow.live/s/4rj4mY [https://joinnow.live/s/4rj4mY] -- -One client got 42 new & rejuvenated patients in her slowest months of the year -One client stood out as the scoliosis expert in their city and grew their practice during the height of Covid -Another doubled their monthly revenues and rejuvenated 500% more patients. Will you be the next success story? (0:00) Nikki Belu shares a success story of her client and introduction (1:21) Nikki Belu's personal and professional journey (7:01) Nikki Belu's entrepreneurial journey and personal transformation (11:23) Discussion on the importance of desire for change, commitment and mindset in achieving success (14:23) Criteria for selecting clients and determining their readiness (19:07) Importance of client messaging and overview of Nikki's services (24:05) Nikki's vision of her legacy and satisfaction derived from client success (26:16) Discussion on audience reach and the importance of seeking guidance (29:42) Importance of networking, personal connections in business and financial gains (33:23) Connecting with Nikki Belu and closing remarks

"Tom on the power of basic financial knowledge, profit first strategy, and importance of mentorship"

In this episode, Glenn and guest Tom delve into the role of financial knowledge in business growth. They discuss Tom's methods for increasing profits, the importance of simple financial terms and bookkeeping, and the power of data in decision-making. They also explore the transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship, the influence of mentorship, and understanding key business financial drivers. Tom’s Profile linkedin.com/in/tomgriffiths8 Website synergyaccountants.co (Company) Want to make more and keep more from your business but don’t know how? If you: * Have no idea how much you make, spend or keep every month * Are kept up at night by cashflow issues and scramble every month to make payroll * Pay yourself the bare minimum just to be on the safe side And as a result of this, you never build any real wealth - inside or outside your business. You're not alone. If you could: ✅ Increase your profits and cash flow. ✅ Get clarity on your financials and have a simple way of what's working and what's not in your business. ✅ Comfortably pay yourself a decent salary without worrying about cash flow. And the result was that you: ✅ Felt less stressed, happier and excited about running your business again. ✅ Can provide for your family in ways that you always wanted to. ✅ Build your personal wealth to achieve financial freedom. ✅ Own a valuable, sellable business. Imagine how you would feel. All of that is possible by implementing my simple, easy-to-follow 3 step framework. I'll help you increase your profits without increasing your revenue in 90 days or less. And if, for whatever reason, I don't, I'll work for free until I do. Ready to get started? Book your 15-minute consultation by clicking on the link below. And I'll show you how to transform your business into a thriving, profitable enterprise. https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/tgriffiths [https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/tgriffiths] https://synergycfosolutions.co/16drivers/ [https://synergycfosolutions.co/16drivers/] Free report - the 16 drivers of profits and cash flow for any business (0:00) Introduction to The GrowthTalk With Glenn & Profit First Strategy (1:18) Guest Introduction: Tom's Role in Helping Small Businesses (4:11) The Importance of Basic Financial Knowledge in Business (7:22) Financial Improvement: A Step-by-step Process (10:30) Tom's 3-step Framework for Increasing Profits & Introduction to Profit First Strategy (15:28) Making Financial Terms Simple & Importance of Bookkeeping (19:19) The Power of Data in Business Decision Making (20:05) Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship: Overcoming Challenges (22:14) The Influence of a Mentor in Professional Growth (24:04) Understanding Business Financial Drivers & Top Revenue Drivers (26:39) Contacting Tom & Closing Remarks

Unveiling franchises with Gregory: from engineering to ownership, mentorship, upselling and resilience

In this episode, Glenn Torres sits down with Gregory, a successful franchise owner, to explore his transition from engineering, the importance of mentorship, and transforming employees into mini entrepreneurs. They also discuss Gregory's books, the emotional rollercoaster of selling a business, and effective time management and upselling strategies. The episode concludes with a comparison of franchise costs and options. Gregory K’s Profile linkedin.com/in/gregorykmohr Websites franchisemaven.com (Franchise Information) my.timetrade.com/book/QFNCL (Schedule Appointment) Email greg@franchisemaven.com [greg@franchisemaven.com] I help ambitious entrepreneurs and investors find a thriving franchise fit or flip their current business into one. Former corporate climber turned consultant who has achieved financial freedom through franchising Helps ambitious entrepreneurs find a thriving franchise fit or flip their current business into one Removes franchise system confusion with a focused approach and a streamlined process Specializes in extensive research and analysis of hundreds of franchises to find the perfect fit 15 years of experience in the restaurant industry including working alongside a Master Franchisor Author of Wall Street Journal bestselling book Real Freedom & host of Franchise Maven Podcast Twice named Franchise Consultant of the Year and four time Top 10 Franchise Consultant HOW TO REACH ME To schedule an appointment: https://gregmohr7-franchisemaven.zohobookings.com/#/customer/franchisemaven [https://gregmohr7-franchisemaven.zohobookings.com/#/customer/franchisemaven] ☎ 361-772-6401 | ✉greg@franchisemaven.com [greg@franchisemaven.com] (0:00) Introduction to the podcast and guest Gregory (2:37) Unveiling the world of franchises (5:24) Gregory's transition from engineer to franchise owner (8:57) The significance of mentorship and employee respect in business (13:01) The transformation of employees into mini entrepreneurs (14:13) Gregory's books: Real Freedom and Expert Resilience and their key messages (16:03) The challenges and emotions of selling a business (20:16) Time management and goal setting strategies for entrepreneurs (24:04) Upselling strategies in the restaurant industry (27:26) Franchise costs and options: A comparison (34:13) Contacting Gregory and closing thoughts on entrepreneurship

Sam Drawshack on biological principles for business efficiency, managing clients, and data-driven decisions

In this episode, Glenn Torres and business efficiency expert Sam Drawshack discuss biological principles for business, addressing wasteful activities, and the Truval mapping language. They delve into client management, the role of communication in efficient systems, startup advice, and data-driven decision making. The episode concludes with tips on hiring consultants and reaching out to Sam for consultation. Samuel’s Profile linkedin.com/in/samdrauschak Websites caviconsulting.com (Company) truvle.com (Company) Co-founder and chief process scientist for Truvle, a knowledge and software company helping to democratize and automate best practice consulting knowledge through accessible tools. Want to learn more about process science? Check out my book in the link below! I have consulted for small-to-enterprise level companies across a wide range of sectors and verticals, including financial services, resources, legal services, media and digital services, in both the for profit and nonprofit domains. I'm known for mastery of process capture and visualization: the consistent and accurate structuring of process information as a foundation for business process analysis and improvement. Certified expert in Lean, Six Sigma, Project Management, and Change Management. A CMMI Associate. (0:00) Introduction and Guest Presentation: Sam Drawshack (2:20) Biological Principles for Business Efficiency and Diversity (5:10) Identifying and Addressing Wasteful Business Activities (9:39) Understanding and Utilizing Truval Mapping Language (13:09) Client Management: Politics, Communication, and Handling Difficult Situations (18:18) The Role of Communication in Building Efficient Systems (21:11) Startup Advice: Ensuring Efficient Operations (23:38) Data-Driven Decision Making in Business (25:15) Hiring Consultants and Coaches: Recommendations and Resources (27:32) Contacting Sam Drawshack for Business Consultation (28:49) Final Thoughts and Advice for Entrepreneurs