Business Growth

In these episodes, I interview guests who help businesses achieve growth goals.

Taking Your Brand to The Next Level With Kim Russo

By Stephen Jaye

Everyone possesses a personal brand, often unconsciously, and authenticity is the cornerstone of its development. To construct a compelling brand, delve into understanding your target audience, studying competitors, and identifying the unique aspects that set you apart. But the question remains: how can we embark on this journey? In this week’s episode, I sit down with Kim Russo, Founder of On Brand Designs. We explored her journey, starting with packaging design and transitioning to a

Read More 

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 41:16 — 37.8MB) | Embed

Subscribe: RSS | More

Networking: Making Connections for Growth with Andrea Macek

By Stephen Jaye

Networking is the art of building connections and fostering relationships with individuals who can provide support, guidance, and opportunities. It involves cultivating a diverse network of mentors, peers, and protégés to learn from their experiences and expand one’s perspective. But how can we effectively leverage our networks to maximize personal and professional growth? In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Andrea Macek, the Founder and CEO of AYM Consulting, to talk about what networking is

Read More 

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:05 — 30.3MB) | Embed

Subscribe: RSS | More

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

By Stephen Jaye

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

Read More 

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 45:38 — 41.8MB) | Embed

Subscribe: RSS | More

Building a Thriving Remote Work Culture with Irina Bgatova

By Stephen Jaye

Before the pandemic, remote work only made up 5% of total workdays. However, it has now become widespread for workers across all levels, ranging from entry-level employees to CEOs, to work from home for at least some part of the week. Given the absence of a shared physical workspace, what strategies can be used to effectively discover, encourage, and cultivate a productive work environment? In this episode, our guest Irina Bgatova shares valuable insights on

Read More 

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 42:40 — 39.1MB) | Embed

Subscribe: RSS | More

Hiring Process and Matchmaking in the Workplace with Andrea Berkholtz

By Stephen Jaye

The COVID-19 pandemic may have subsided in some countries, but the “great resignation” trend is still causing major staffing and hiring difficulties for many companies. Matching employees with the right job can bring about numerous benefits, including increased motivation. What are the effective ways for businesses to connect with job candidates during the hiring process? Join me as I sit down with Metier Executive Management Co-Founder, Andrea Berkholtz. She is an expert in finding exceptional

Read More 

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 48:24 — 44.3MB) | Embed

Subscribe: RSS | More

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

By Stephen Jaye

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

Read More 

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 36:41 — 33.6MB) | Embed

Subscribe: RSS | More

Intellectual Property Rights, Code and Implementations with Erin Austin

By Stephen Jaye

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

Read More 

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 44:06 — 40.4MB) | Embed

Subscribe: RSS | More

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

By Stephen Jaye

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

Read More 

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 45:38 — 41.8MB) | Embed

Subscribe: RSS | More

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

By Stephen Jaye

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

Read More 

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 46:58 — 43.0MB) | Embed

Subscribe: RSS | More