The Sage Executive Podcast

RedTeam Software:Born to Solve Real World Problems:Frédéric Guitton EP#41 The Sage Executive Podcast

Today on the Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Fernando Corona and his guest, Frédéric Guitton, as they talk about collecting data and becoming a great leader. Frédéric is a Chief Strategy Officer at the RedTeam Software, helping contractor professionals face the challenges of commercial construction easier! He also talks about building trust and knowing what to do when people cross the line. In this episode, you’ll learn: · You don’t choose to lead; they will trust and choose you. · It is normal to make mistakes, what’s important are the actions you do to correct them. · What to do when employees become too friendly and cross the line. · Every manager has to be a strategic thinker and planner. · Approach them in different ways and go back to check what’s working and not working. · And much more! About Frédéric Guitton: After moving from France to Central Florida in 1996 and a successful career in residential mortgage banking, I have had the opportunity to be involved in startups, financial, and investment firms. These experiences have provided me with an incredible amount of exposure to most aspects of operations, sales and executive leadership. Through these experiences I have gained huge respect for successful business professionals and the sacrifice they make to achieve the successes they desire. Every day I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the Central Florida community, help connect people and do my part to help local non-profit groups. As the CSO/ CMO of RedTeam Software, I wake up every day excited to be part of an already successful business in Central Florida. My goal is simple; directly influence the rapid expansion of the company by strategically expanding our reach through a well-defined company culture, strategy, and marketing. Work closely with financial and strategic partners, identify new partners, provide an excellent experience and great support to existing clients. I love knowing that our clients see us as great investment yielding great returns for their businesses by helping them gain more control over their projects, manage risks and gain a better quality of life (Less stress/ clear and well documented communication). You can find Frédéric Guitton on… · Frédéric’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fguitton/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/fguitton/] · Company Website: https://www.redteam.com/ [https://www.redteam.com/] · Twitter: https://twitter.com/singlecheckmark [https://twitter.com/singlecheckmark] Connect with Fernando Corona! · Fernando Corona’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-corona/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-corona/] · Website: https://www.flyingvgroup.com/ [https://www.flyingvgroup.com/] · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flyingvgroup [https://www.facebook.com/flyingvgroup] · Twitter: https://twitter.com/flyingvgroup [https://twitter.com/flyingvgroup] · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-v-group/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-v-group/] · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingvgroup/ [https://www.instagram.com/flyingvgroup/] · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/]

Move, Touch and Impact Through Great Voice : Tasia Valenza Ep#40 The Sage Executive Podcast

Today on the Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Fernando Corona and his guest, Tasia Valenza, as they talk about the importance of tone and the impact of having a great voice. Tasia is an EMMY Winning Voiceover Artist, TEDX speaker, Master storyteller, Motivational Speaker, and Communication Coach. She is also the founder and principal at Give Great Voice, helping professionals feel more confident by helping them improve their voice! In this episode, you’ll learn: · There is a specific tone you should have depending on your setting and who you want to become. · Our voice is the most powerful communication tool we need to nurture. · Tasia’s primary source of client acquisition and brand awareness. · Most employees are unhappy because of the way they’re spoken to by their superiors. · The importance of using the right tone to support your intention. · And much more! About Tasia Valenza: My passion is to take your words off the page and breath and speak life into them or to Give great voice! I'm an Emmy Winning Voiceover artist and TEDx speaker who understands the power of persuasion and connecting to the audience with empathy, compassion, and charisma. I've worked with thousands of major companies and smaller companies as well. I'm a VO Pro and my job is to exceed my clients' expectations which I happily do on a daily basis. From to Professional and conversational for all my business presentations, to warm and inviting to authoritative and trustworthy and empathic I have examples of every tone in and style for your project. Authentic, relatable, and truthful above all, I'm known for my range, versatility, and the ability to get the job done professionally and with a quick turnaround. Since I come from an acting background, I bring that skill set to all of my projects and I bring your copy to life by understanding the direction that the director, writer, and client has in mind. I love to be directed by the client so I can give you the best choices and get the job done right the first time. My intention is to make it the easiest session in a streamlined professional manner and also exceed your expectations. As a voiceover artist, I am known for my range and versatility. In addition to voicing commercials, narration, promos, imaging, and more, I'm am best known for voicing some of the most iconic female characters in video games and animated television shows, including seductress Poison Ivy in the Batman Arkham Knight series, Jedi ShaakTi in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Sniper Wolf in the fan-favorite Metal Gear Solid games. In addition, I also mentor and educates corporate teams and facilitate conference workshops! You can find Tasia Valenza on… Tasia’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tasiavalenzavoice/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tasiavalenzavoice/] Personal Website: https://tasiavalenza.com/ [https://tasiavalenza.com/] Company Website: https://dpntalent.com/ [https://dpntalent.com/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/TasiaValenza [https://twitter.com/TasiaValenza] IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0884419/ [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0884419/] Connect with Fernando Corona! Fernando Corona’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-corona/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-corona/] Website: https://www.flyingvgroup.com/ [https://www.flyingvgroup.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flyingvgroup [https://www.facebook.com/flyingvgroup] Twitter: https://twitter.com/flyingvgroup [https://twitter.com/flyingvgroup] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-v-group/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-v-group/]

The Sales and Business Development Professional: Bruce Talley Ep#39 The Sage Executive Podcast

Join Robb Fahrion, a host of the Sage Executive Podcast, and his guest Bruce Talley as they talk about his experiences and questioning your assumptions. Bruce has been all over the world, served in different sales capacities, leading his organizations, and built the largest destination management company in Sochi, Russia! He has a lot of years of experience working in the business world and is always passionate about helping people in need! In this episode, you’ll learn: · Your assumptions can be your weak points, always try to question them. · Bruce loves mentoring and helping people who are in need of help. · Always think about your customer service and the value you are providing. · We have a lot of things we can learn from other countries and vice versa. · Show up, be there, and be accountable at all times. · And much more! About Bruce Talley: I am an American businessman, now residing in Encinitas, California, after almost 10 years in Russia and 1 in Brazil. While in Russia, I lived in Sochi (home of the 2014 Winter Games) for almost 4 years, where I founded the successful events firm- Destination Sochi.  Destination Sochi provided services to Olympic broadcasters, sponsors and partners in the 2 year period before and during the 2014 Winter Games.  It was the largest and most successful of the firms to do so.  Later, I opened Destination Rio in Brazil and provided the same services to companies there. I was born in South Dakota, where I grew up on a farm and attended South Dakota State University.  I paid for my education by working on fishing boats in the Gulf of Alaska in the summers.  After finishing university, I moved to California, where I worked for several investment banking firms, including a stint of 17 years with one company as one of its top producers.  After this, I decided that I wanted to take part in the growth that I witnessed in Russia.  So, I studied Russian with a tutor in California and later moved there.  I had much experience in Russia buying and selling property and working on various development projects in the Black Sea Region.  I also spent several years cultivating political and business contacts in the Republic of Abkhazia and advised the government on privatization of their state-owned projects. Connect with Bruce Talley on… · Blog Website: http://brucetalley.com/ [http://brucetalley.com/] · Twitter: https://twitter.com/brucertalley [https://twitter.com/brucertalley] · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brucertalley [https://www.facebook.com/brucertalley] · Email: talley.br@gmail.com [talley.br@gmail.com] · Phone: 858-344-9255 · Bruce Talley’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-talley-b78a5611/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-talley-b78a5611/] Connect with Robb Fahrion! · Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbfahrion/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbfahrion/] · Website: https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/ [https://www.flyingvgroup.com/podcasts/] · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flyingvgroup [https://www.facebook.com/flyingvgroup] · Twitter: https://twitter.com/flyingvgroup [https://twitter.com/flyingvgroup] · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-v-group/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-v-group/] · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingvgroup/ [https://www.instagram.com/flyingvgroup/] · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC392lHtfhrWgJWG68huueQA]

DevHub: One Platform, Many Different Experiences: Mark Michael Ep#38 The Sage Executive Podcast

Today on the Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Fernando Corona and his guest, Mark Michael, as they talk about his experiences in the industry as he also shares his words of advice. Mark is the CEO and co-founder of DevHub, a technology platform used by digital marketers and brands to launch a lot of websites all over the world! In this episode, you’ll learn: · The struggles and the best thing about being a leader. · Just keep pushing; you will receive a lot more no than yes. · Stay in your lane and just keep going, you’re smarter than you think. · Everyone's book in business is written at their own kind of pace after the first 10 pages. · Celebrating every phase of a deal and going to a nice restaurant. About Mark Michael: Mark Michael is the CEO/ President/ co-Founder of DevHub. An innovator of scaling technologies, Mark co-founded the company with the foresight that websites are foundational to all marketing efforts, inclusive of the connected device - sites are the common denominator in driving customers. Under his leadership, DevHub has secured the largest enterprises across media, marketing, and brand landscapes world wide. With a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Marketing Relations from Central Washington University, Mark has the ultimate responsibility of making sure the innovation that happens at DevHub is communicated to the masses: timely, effectively and strategically. Mark is a business brute, having led the DevHub team through the recession and into profitability. Mark is the diesel engine behind the DevHub movement. "Every epic customer relationship starts with a phone call - I am here to collaborate with you - call direct (206) 441-4399," - Mark Michael Connect with Mark Michael on... · Mark’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmichaelseattle/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmichaelseattle/] · Company Twitter: https://twitter.com/DevHub [https://twitter.com/DevHub] · Personal Twitter: https://twitter.com/gliderceo [https://twitter.com/gliderceo] · Company Website: https://www.devhub.com/ [https://www.devhub.com/] · Personal Website: https://www.markmichael.org/ [https://www.markmichael.org/] Connect with Fernando Corona! · Fernando Corona’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-corona/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-corona/] · Website: https://www.flyingvgroup.com/ [https://www.flyingvgroup.com/] · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flyingvgroup [https://www.facebook.com/flyingvgroup] · Twitter: https://twitter.com/flyingvgroup [https://twitter.com/flyingvgroup] · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-v-group/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-v-group/] · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingvgroup/ [https://www.instagram.com/flyingvgroup/] · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/]

Trainual: Growing Your Business Through Playbook:Chris Ronzio Ep#37 The Sage Executive Podcast

Today on the Sage Executive Podcast, join our host Fernando Corona and his guest, Chris Ronzio, as they talk about growing your business and becoming a great leader.  Chris is the founder and CEO of Trainual, author of the 100 Hacks to Improve Your Business, and the host of Process Makes Perfect podcast! He also shares great insights on how to become a better entrepreneur! In this episode, you’ll learn: · His favorite about being a leader and what type you can choose to become. · It’s all about collecting feedback and your ability to listen. · Customer acquisition strategy depends on the stage of your business. · Put your product out before it is ready; don’t wait until you think it is perfect. · Be creative when celebrating a win, depending on how huge the achievement is! · And much more! About Chris Ronzio: I am energized by progress, and driven by process. I love producing innovative ideas and making an impact by organizing chaos and getting things done. My experience as an entrepreneur, consultant, and speaker has afforded me the opportunity to travel the world, meet amazing people, and absorb diverse perspectives that continue to fuel my imagination. After working directly with hundreds of entrepreneurs, my team and I created a software tool to help organize small and growing businesses. Every process, every role, every responsibility: consistent, teachable, and centralized in one place. Document and delegate what you do, and create your scalable operations manual with Trainual.com. You can find Chris Ronzio on… · Chris’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisronzio/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisronzio/] · Website: https://trainual.com/ [https://trainual.com/] · Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/chrisronzio [https://www.youtube.com/chrisronzio] · Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrisronzio [https://twitter.com/chrisronzio] · Phone: 480 - 531 - 8411 · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisronzio/ [https://www.instagram.com/chrisronzio/] Connect with Fernando Corona! · Fernando Corona’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-corona/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-corona/] · Website: https://www.flyingvgroup.com/ [https://www.flyingvgroup.com/] · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flyingvgroup [https://www.facebook.com/flyingvgroup] · Twitter: https://twitter.com/flyingvgroup [https://twitter.com/flyingvgroup] · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-v-group/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-v-group/] · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingvgroup/ [https://www.instagram.com/flyingvgroup/] · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/]