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The secrets of leading a business with your heart
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Scott is a Senior Operations Manager with a Fortune 500 FinTech company where she leads a customer service organization of up to 250. She has gro...
The Magical Insight of the Detroit Children's Hospital CEO
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jon and Luanne discuss: Luanne's career journey Culture within a company What drives Luanne Where Luanne's motivation and drive...
Finding Success by Embracing Who You Are
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie Kallen is known as the First Lady of Boxing. She is the inspiration for the movie, "Against the Ropes". Jackie is a motivational speaker who ha...
Following Your Passion For Maximum Impact
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Equally educated in law and business, Sabrina Cronin has an extensive educational background that includes a B.F.A. from the University of Michigan (w...
Determination and Discipline is the Recipe for Success!
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Determine and discipline is the recipe for success! In this episode, Jon and Maggie Cook discuss: Maggie's past life How She was able to star...
Thinking Consciously About Nutrition
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A "free-from" food fanatic and nutrition consultant, Stacy Goldberg created Savorfull to help clients incorporate clean eating based, free-from foods ...
Finding Opportunities in Difficult Business Situations
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brent Maxwell is a dedicated entrepreneur who believes in Detroit and its possibilities. His real estate firm, IPS Realty, brings real dollars to his ...
Using Innovation and Mentorship to Further Your Career
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefana Hunyady heads Global Product Engagement & PMO at PayPal. She is responsible for integrating regional, financial, and product planning. Her rol...
Growing Your Real Estate Brokerage by Supporting Your Agents
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Thomas always knew he wanted to work in real estate. After he sold a house on his first day, he was hooked. After a year of working in residenti...
Discovering Success by Committing to Being Part of Someone's Story
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Dillon, Senior Managing Director, Director of the Midwest Institutional Team, Berkadia Real Estate Advisors Jason Krug, Managing Director, Ber...
Harnessing the Power of Podcasts in Your Business
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Sandler is an entrepreneur and new media industry influencer. His book, Nice Guys Finish First is a #1 ranked Amazon best seller. As a podcast ho...
075 Balancing Your Environment to Succeed
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Patricia Lohan helps entrepreneurs accelerate success by creating powerful environments. She shows you what they don't teach in business school, what ...
074 Using Self-Hypnosis to Work Smarter in Your Business
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Linett has hypnotized more than 250,000 people. He used the principles of rapport and modeling to track what top business performers and profess...
073 Delivering Delight to Your Customers
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ellery Fink is the Senior Director of Services at Toast, a company recognized as the third fastest growing software company in North America in 2017 a...
BONUS: Think Business Live with Jeff Blackman
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a replay of Jon's interview with Jeff Blackman on Think Business Live. Jeff Blackman has worked at various fast growing early stage technology...
072 What it Takes to be an Entrepreneur
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Walker Deibel is an acquisition entrepreneur. He has co-founded three startups and acquired seven companies. He currently serves as the President of E...
071 Revolutionizing Marketing in the Auto Industry
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Margery Krevesky is the CEO of Productions Plus - The Talent Shop. They are a national talent management and live event staffing agency renowned in th...
069 Evolving Your Idea into a Shark Tank Funded Business
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Max Feber is an entrepreneur behind BRUW, the best way to make cold brew coffee at home. He recently received a deal from Mark Cuban on the ABC show S...
068 Having Open Conversations About Financial Management
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Angelo Leslie is a Business Development Private Wealth Relationship Manager. He is responsible for new business development for private and core wealt...
067 Finding Alignment and Health in Your Life
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Darren Weissman is a holistic chiropractic physician, an international speaker in the field of consciousness, and the developer of The LifeLine Te...
066 Persevering in Business and the Shark Tank
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Johnson is the founder and CEO of Vade Nutrition. Joe and his wife Megan created this family-owned business which creates "pods/packs" of protein ...
065 Rediscovering Passion in Your Career by Pivoting
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Goldman has had an extensive trading career. After graduating with an MBA from Michigan State University in 1989, Jeff spent two years on the flo...
064 Following Inspiration and Passion to Build a Business
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tommey Walker is the founder of Detroit Vs. Everybody. He was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan and is a graphic artist and entrepreneur. Connec...
067 Finding Alignment and Health in Your Life
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Darren Weissman is a holistic chiropractic physician, an international speaker in the field of consciousness, and the developer of The LifeLine Te...
063 Making it Easy For Clients to Succeed
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin Zuchlinski is the founder of Acuity Scheduling, the slickest way for businesses to automate and manage their appointments online, allowing clien...
062 Building Your Business Quickly with Video
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Hsiao is the co-founder and Chief Video Officer of Animoto, an award-winning online video maker that makes it easy for anyone to create profes...
061 Becoming an Entrepreneur by Bootstrapping Your Business
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Walters, CEO, has built a financial institution from the ground up since 1988, bootstrapping USA Financial into existence from the trunk of a car...
Think Business LIVE: Mike Todasco
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this bonus episode, Jon is talking to Paypal's Mike Todasco about how to innovate in your business.
Think Business LIVE: Amy Whipple
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this bonus episode, Amy Whipple is answering your questions about HR and recruiting!
Think Business LIVE: Matt Rizetta
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jon's speaking with Matt Rizetta on this BONUS episode of Think Business. In this live interview, we're chatting about PR, advertising, and marketing....
Think Business LIVE: Howard Behar
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode, former president of Starbucks Howard Behar is answering your questions!
060 Being Intentional in Business and Life
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Boone is the co-founder of turnerboone, a fast-growing, commercial furniture dealership based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2017, turnerboone was name...
059 Treating Your Patients Like Family
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Scott Owens went to Michigan State University for his undergraduate degree and the University of Detroit for Dentistry. He is trained extensively ...
058 Simplifying Your Thinking to Succeed
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Troy is a customer-focused technology leader with significant experience in software development, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Passionate about b...
057 Pivoting to a Subscription Model in Your Business
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris George is the leading voice of the subscription industry. He is a serial entrepreneur who has successfully launched and managed seven businesses...
056 Gaining the Courage to Do What You Love
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
David Kramer and Theodore Nittis are the co-founders of Gemini Risk Partners. A former practicing attorney, David uses his legal background to assist ...
055 Entrepreneurship Starts Early For The Ba-gals
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Krasnick and Lauren Schostak are CEOs of Ba-gals. These teenage entrepreneurs run Ba-gals, a service that delivers fresh New York bagels, cream ...
054 Building a Successful Business From Your Passion
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When Carol Goldman has spent a lifetime perfecting her recipes for her famous cookies, sold by her family-run business Carol's Cookies. In 1983, Carol...
053 Making a Living Doing What You Love
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stuart Sherman is a practicing CPA who also has a law degree. He is the founder of TaxResolve, a business who assists clients with a variety of tax re...
052 Being Passionate About Creating The Ultimate Patient Experience
09 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Schavrien is a nurse at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City where her specialty is women's health. She is currently the OB Nurse Navigator. Orig...
050 Stepping Into Another Person's Shoes
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In their bestselling business parable, The Go-Giver and then their follow-up, The Go-Giver Leader, Bob Burg and John David Mann challenged the convent...
049 Finding Opportunity in the Unexpected
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kate McCrea is the Chief Caramel Visionary at Boston-based McCrea's Candies, a maker of luxe, handcrafted caramel. This luxury candy business was foun...
048 Connecting to Our Greater Purpose in Life and Business
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nicholas Kristock lives his life by a code: Build. Empower. Serve. He is a former international soccer player turned serial entrepreneur and servant l...
047 Understanding Your Message and Market
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tanya Hall drives Greenleaf Book Groups' growth efforts and fosters a culture built around serving authors. Prior to her current role, Tanya worked di...
046 Connecting to the Soul of People in Business
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ruth Zukerman is the co-founder of SoulCycle and FlyWheel. She is the author of Riding High: How I Kissed SoulCycle Goodbye which is in bookstores eve...
045 Growing Your Business by Being Connected
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Philip J. Siegel, Esq., is a partner and shareholder with the firm of Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Siegel. Mr. Siegel's practice focuses primarily in...
044 Evolving in a Changing Market
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Jon is chatting with Paul Glantz about the movie business. He is the co-founder and current chairman of Emagine Entertainment. Glantz is regard...
043 The Power of Partnership for Success
13 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
9/2/18: Dana Cooper and Laurie Glass Title: The Power of Partnership for Success In this episode, Jon is talking to powerhouse realtors Dana Cooper...
042 Using Etiquette to Succeed
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Karen Thornton is the owner of Detroit Delivers. Detroit Delivers provides concierge-level personal assistant and etiquette services to successful wom...
041 Creating an Unforgettable Experience for Your Customers
06 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Sachs is the founder and owner of the BIN 36 restaurant and wine brand. Currently, Dan consults on hospitality operations for real estate companie...
040 Being a Disrupter in the Marketplace
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jon is talking to BIM CEO Adam Frisch on today's episode. BIM is the premier payments and consumer engagement platform. He leads a company that is cha...
040 Transforming Organizations to Produce With Purpose
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mautz spent over 20 years with Procter and Gamble, successfully running multi-million dollar businesses all while transforming organizational he...
039 The Status Quo is Not Your Only Option
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Think Business Podcast Jon is have a conversation with Chad Free. Free is an entrepreneur who has taken two companies to a seven-figure m...
038 Competing in a Noisy Environment
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Author Bill Carmody In this episode, Jon and Bill discuss: An overview of Bill Carmody Types of PR and their effectiveness Competing in the ...
Listening is the Key to Growth
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Bruce is COO and co-founder of Cirrus Insight. Over the last six years, he has helped grow the company to $12m in annual revenue and #41 on th...
All You Have to Do Is Show Up
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Danielle Vann is an award-winning author and CEO of Ample and Yoke, a premier yoga and meditation lab. She's a former broadcaster who has published si...
036 Becoming an Entrepreneur and Starting a Business
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jon, Brayden, and Hanah discuss: How to pick a great business partner. Coming up with a business idea and how to know that there's a...
035 Having the Mindset to Endure to the End
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Having the Mindset to Endure to the End In this episode, Jon and Travis Macy discuss: How to start having the right mindset and keeping that...
34 The commitment to Consistency, Energy and Passion to Grow your Business!
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The commitment to Consistency, Energy and Passion to Grow your Business! In this episode, Jon and Nikki Raimi discuss: Being a stay at home par...
33 Turning Olympic Dreams into Reality
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jon and Jeremiah Brown discuss: Overcoming anxiety and self-doubt Making your dream turn into reality How to build the muscle of you...
31 Not Settling When Hiring
25 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Not Settling When Hiring In this episode, Jon and Aaron discuss: Pros and cons of technology How to put intuition into...
30 Building your business with PR and Courage
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jon and Matt Rizetta discuss: How to manage your people PR is so powerful Having courage to start your company How to balance ever...
29 Being Yourself and Creating Human Connection in Business
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jon and Lynne Golodner discuss: About Lynne Golodner How Be Yourself At Work Without Being Fired How Journalistic Storytelling Can...
Bonus: If a 12 Year Old Can Do It So Can You
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Updated audio In this episode, Jon and Drew Lash discuss: How does a 10 year old start a business? How important is a support system when starting a ...
28 Understanding the BEDROCK foundation of your business
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding the BEDROCK foundation of your business In this episode, Jon and Hamsa Daher discuss: About Hamsa Daher About Small Giants Compa...
27 The Discipline of Being your Best
28 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Discipline of Being your Best In this episode, Jon and Eric Bach discuss: About Eric Bach and what he does How to jump-start your wellness ...
26 Building your Picture Perfect Business
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Think Business – Picture Perfect In this episode, Jon and Ally & Doug Cohen discuss: Backstory of Ally & Doug Cohen How to create a social ...
25 Focusing on the Bigger Picture
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jon and Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. discuss: don Miguel's journey to find himself How to manage your own energy How marathons correlate ...
24 Investing in Your People, the Community, and Yourself
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jon and Ellyn Davidson discuss: About Ellyn Davidson Growing a culture Expenses are investments in team building Ellyn's journey wi...
23 Culture Eats Strategy for Lunch
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Culture Eats Strategy for Lunch In this episode, Jon and Paul Spiegelman discuss: A positive culture in the workplace How to lead a successful ...
22 The Chief Ingredient for Finding the Perfect Sales Coach
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Chief Ingredient for Finding the Perfect Sales Coach In this episode, Jon and Scott discuss: Selling on all levels Scott's personal e...
21 Pushing Your Sales Team Out of Their Comfort Zone and Into Success
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Pushing Your Sales Team Out of Their Comfort Zone and Into Success In this episode, Jon and Mark discuss: Things that Mark learned on the ...
20 Finding the Perfect Time to Act on Your Business…Now
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Finding the Perfect Time to Act on Your Business…Now In this episode, Jon and Neal discuss: How "Mensch on a Bench" came to life From M...
19 Millennials in the Workforce and Much More
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Millennials in the Workforce and Much More In this episode, Jon and Ismail Kadyrov discuss: The ups and downs that Ismail has faced How t...
18 Letting Go of the Reins for a Stronger Financial Future
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Letting Go of the Reins for a Stronger Financial Future In this episode, Jon and Nicole discuss: What a wealth advisor is and does Myths,...
17 The Balancing Act of Tackling the News, Today
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jon and Jason Raznick discuss: What Benzinga is all about Noise vs. Context The people behind Benzinga Going from an idea to reality...
16 Crafting Your Company's Personality Through Marketing
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Crafting Your Company's Personality Through Marketing In this episode, Jon and Karen Larson discuss: The history of marketing How people ...
15 Tapping into Hard Work and Dedication to Become Great
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tapping into Hard Work and Dedication to Become Great In this episode, Jon and Don Carey discuss: Don and the NFL Empowering children Pr...
14 One Dress can make a difference
18 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dani Lutz is a 16 year old junior at Groves High School in Southfield, Michigan. She started the charity reWEARable, which collects new, gently used d...
13 Scaling Organizations to Prepare Them for Sale
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Scaling Organizations to Prepare Them for Sale In this episode, Jon and Jeff Blackman discuss: Establishing the proper systems The right ...
11 A Secret Weapon to Success: Being Ignorant to Failure
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A Secret Weapon to Success: Being Ignorant to Failure In this episode, Jon and Steve discuss: How Steve got into making the unthinkable, reali...
9 Grounding and Aligning Your Business in Concrete Values
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Friedman In this episode, Jon and Matt discuss: Matt and his career The first steps in starting a company Value-based goals for yo...
8: Helping People Connect Through Innovation
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Todasco of PayPal In this episode, Jon and Mike discuss: Mike's back story The daily life of a director of innovation Evolving PayPal employees ...
7: Prioritizing Your Journey with Gratitude
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jon and Stephanie discuss: Stephanie's wellness journey How Stephanie's journal came to be Mantras and gratitude Making the j...
6: Rob Dube can teach you to DoNothing
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jon and Rob discuss: The start of Rob's entrepreneurial journey Giving/receiving the truth The image one cycle of care Taking e...
4: How to Have a Happy Divorce
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jon and Jennifer discuss: Where it all started for Jennifer Your stream of consciousness Fulfillment Being vulnerable ...
3: PR is More Important Than You Think
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jon and Sari discuss: Sari's career path Misconceptions about PR Building your message The cost of doing business Key...
2: Communication is the Key
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tayo Rockson, was raised in Nigeria, Sweden, Burkina Faso, Vietnam, and the USA, He is a speaker, consultant, and media personality who runs UYD Mana...
1: The Soul of Starbucks
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jon and Howard discuss: The evolution of Howard Behar Servant leadership Authenticity and living a life of fulfillment Understa...
THINKBusiness with Jon Dwoskin Intro Episode
20 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jon discusses: What Think Business is all about Growing perspective Just think, and think consciously Creating a community ...