Business Development

Podcast episodes that pertain to startups and business development.

SmartRank: Revolutionizing Talent Acquisition with Keith Hulen

Many companies find themselves inundated with over 100 applicants for a single job vacancy, often resorting to traditional job interviews to make their hiring decisions. However, this process can be time-consuming and inefficient, leading to a significant investment of resources for just one hire. How can we address this challenge and ensure that we secure the best talent? Is there a solution that streamlines the hiring process and improves the quality of hires?  In this

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Building a Minimum Viable Product and Efficient Website Development with Allie Reitz

Creating and developing a product can be a daunting task for most business owners. A minimum viable product (MVP) allows customers to provide feedback for future development. Thus, developers can avoid lengthy and unnecessary work. However, how can we go beyond turning this idea into a reality and make it a running and successful venture? Join us in this episode as I sit down with Allie Reitz, the Founder and CEO of MEEP, to explore

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Building Genuine Deep Connections with Nini Fritz

Our life and success as a person have relied on our ability to form relationships with others. The most valuable lessons, chances, and blessings in life come from our interactions with others. However, how can we establish meaningful connections that bring out the best in ourselves and the people around us? In this episode, Work Happiness Project Founder Nini Fritz joins us to talk about genuine connection. She offers valuable insights on how to cultivate

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How Tech Is Changing the Hiring Process in 2022 and Beyond with Alex Svinov

The sole focus on experience and professional skills is no longer the typical approach when it comes to how employers evaluate job candidates with technology. The change to using skill-based talent assessment tools is what businesses are after for. It’s not a question of if technology is changing the employment environment anymore; rather, it’s a question of how.  What does the significant change in the hiring procedure imply for prospective developers and staffing industries? In

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Creative Thinking and The Value of Time in Business with Katie Burkhart

One of the reasons you might suffer from a lack of creativity boils down to time. You have become so busy, so there’s no time for your creativity. But, what would life look like if you value your time as much as you value other things?  In this week’s podcast, join us as we welcome our guest, Katie Burkhart. She is an entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker. Katie has founded several companies and is currently

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Intellectual Property Rights, Code and Implementations with Erin Austin

Navigating to the world of business is quite ambiguous. Not everyone has fully understood what it takes to grow the business and understand how intellectual property works. For many businesses, intellectual property secures more than just concepts or ideas; it also insures actual business assets, prevents unauthorized use of inventions, creations, and ideas, and grants one or more inventors exclusive rights. Erin Austin, a consultant and a lawyer, will indulge us how the concept of

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Importance of Analyzing Correct Data, and Critical Thinking with Dr. Annette Shtivelband

In this digital age where information is widespread, data is more accessible whether in news, reports and research. In our everyday life, decisions we make are always based on information and data we had at that moment. It is an integral part in a rational sense to make sure that information is accurate and values the truth. In this week’s episode,  Dr. Annette Shtivelband sits with us as she walks us through the phases to

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Energizing The Spirit of Entrepreneurship in Local Communities Worldwide with Susana González

Like any other city, Denver also boasts a thriving entrepreneurial spirit. As a matter of fact, we celebrate it annually during Denver Startup Week. This one-week celebration shines light on local economies across the world and the inherent role that remittances play in boosting local innovation and entrepreneurship globally. It’s a great way to meet like-minded individuals who share the same business interests and passion as you. Speaking of which, our guest Susana González is

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A How-to Guide for Expanding Small Businesses with Dave Hiebeler and Mike Higgins

Every business, every owner, every employee has lots of great ideas. Now the crucial part is how one should nitpick and prioritize their tasks. “Experience” is not getting what you wanted. You can hire seasoned mentors to avoid making mistakes, period. Hiring trained professionals saves you time, avoids costly errors and gives you an edge. If you think that doesn’t make a huge difference, well, think again.  At Align2Compete, you have access to industry experts

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