Think Business With Jon Dwoskin

Jon and Carrie discuss what it takes to build a successful company. Carrie Schochet is the Founder and CEO of Purple Squirrel Advisors, a boutique executive search firm based in Troy, Michigan. With a passion for helping companies grow by creating exceptional leadership teams, Carrie has spent the past 16 years connecting C-level and senior executives with leadership positions in finance, accounting, human resources, operations, sales, and marketing.     After graduating from the University of Notre Dame, Carrie moved to Chicago and spent over a decade climbing the ranks at one of the nation’s leading recruitment and staffing firms.  In late 2012, she moved back to Rochester Hills to be closer to family.  In early 2015, Carrie launched Purple Squirrel Advisors with the mission of designing a consultative, “white glove” recruitment process customized to each client. Her team’s expansive and loyal network combined with their direct sourcing activities helps to connect companies with unique candidates and fulfil

In the first episode of the new year, Scott and Jon discuss The January Effect. What is it and how can we leverage it? Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon’s Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!

Jon and Danielle discuss everything etiquette and what proper means today! Danielle Kovachevich, Founder and Lead Coach at Detroit Academy of Etiquette Certified Etiquette Instructor, Danielle Kovachevich, specializes in helping professionals navigate the modern business world with social graces that bring dignity to daily work. Her expertise includes international business protocol, digital decorum, corporate consulting, and fine dining etiquette. As Chief Etiquette Instructor for Bluestone Executive Communications, Danielle’s client list includes some of Detroit’s top executives from Magna, Delphi, Lear Corporation, Grupo Antolin, Special D Events, The Townsend Hotel, Aptiv, Martinrea International, Hitachi, Autoliv, and Youth Entrepreneurs to name a few. She has also delivered educational programs to Loyola High School in Detroit and Holy Name School in Birmingham. She earned her Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Education from Michigan State University and is certified in Etiquette Instruction by the Et

Jon and Dan discuss everything SEO and how to make it work for your company! Dan Golden is a veteran digital marketing executive, entrepreneur, and business innovator. Dan is a search geek at heart and still spends time auditing accounts, testing new tactics, diving into analytics, and making strategic recommendations for his clients. Dan has spent time on the client-side, with large agencies and had a brief stint at Google before launching BFO. As President and co-founder of the Chicago based digital agency, BFO has been awarded as Ad Age’s #1 Best Place to Work and a 6-time Inc. 5,000 honoree as well as recognition for client work from the US Search Awards, Landy Awards, and the US Drum Search Awards. Forbes, Huffington Post, Inc. Magazine, and Mashable have featured Dan’s thought leadership. He speaks regularly at conferences like ANA Marketing Futures, Conscious Capitalism, Pubcon, HeroConf, and Inbound and is an Adjunct Lecturer on Digital Marketing at DePaul University and a guest lecturer at Northwes

Jon and Mark discuss marketing and branding.  Mark S. Lee is President & CEO, The LEE Group (TLG), MI LLC, an independent integrated marketing consulting firm focused on providing marketing, branding, and communication solutions to clients. Additionally, TLG provides training & development to organizations in the areas of branding, re-branding, and communications and has advised on how to effectively implement in an integrated fashion. Throughout his distinguished career, Lee has held marketing leadership positions locally, regionally, and nationally where he was responsible for leading the strategic, marketing, communication, and other-related areas focused on business strategy and growth.  He has worked for such blue-chip organizations including AAA, Pepsico, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, et. al.  Additionally, Lee was the Detroit Lead Instructor for the Emerging Leaders (formerly, e200), an initiative focused on business growth and developing entrepreneurial CEOs.  Under Lee’s three-year tenur

Jon shares a quick tip about the importance of marketing with videos.  Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon’s Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!

Jon talks with Kelly Kelly Houseman, mental health counselor, about the importance of talk therapy and overcoming breaking stigmas. Kelly Houseman is a licensed counselor with a private practice in the Detroit area. She is a writer and speaker with a passion for mental health and breaking stigmas. Her website offers relatable self-help tips, ways to embrace the chaos, and more…all with a humorous, uplifting twist! Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon’s Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Kelly Houseman: Website: www.kellyhouseman.com Twitter: KellysReality Instagram: KellysReality Facebook: www.facebook.com/kellysreality

Jon and Roy discuss all things pets! Roy Stein is the founder and CEO of BabelBark. BabbleBark brings everyone in your pet's life, (groomers, trainers, vets, co-owners) into one, online, social space. The platform currently connects 1,100 businesses to 230,000 pets. They are venture-backed, with 9.5M raised, and are growing exponentially in terms of users and market share. Connect with Roy Stein: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roy-stein-576abb/  https://babelbark.com/    Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon’s Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!

The holidays are upon us! How did you do on your pre-holiday goals? Scott and Jon come clean on their own progress and more in this episode. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon’s Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!

Jon sits down with his therapist, Dr. Paul Kaye on how to get back to center during stressful times in our lives. Dr. Kaye is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in the state of Michigan. Following seven years at Sinai Hospital of Detroit where he worked extensively within the inpatient, day hospital, and outpatient departments, he began a private practice in 1980. He has been on the teaching faculties at the University of Detroit’s Clinical Psychology program; Wayne State University-School of Medicine-Psychiatric Residency program; and the American Group Psychotherapy Association. He works primarily with adolescents and adults using treatment modalities including individual, family, marital, and group psychotherapy. He has also served as a consultant to community-based facilities including Catholic Social Services of Wayne County, Detroit VA Hospital, Henry Ford Hospital, the Family Practice Residency at Providence Hospital, and Michigan Rehabilitation Services. On the personal side, Paul

Jon sits down with Eric Levitz, Brian Surasky, and Josh Schaefer with the AZ HOUSE – addiction recovery center to talk about recognizing and over-coming addiction. Eric Levitz, Executive Director of the AZ House of Jerusalem. Formerly of Cleveland Ohio, founded the AZ House in 2016 to help men struggling with addiction achieve permanent sobriety and rebuild their lives. Brian Surasky, Assistant Director of the AZ House of Jerusalem. Formerly of Miami, Brian has been a driver of innovation within the organization helping hundreds of addicts and alcoholics. Josh Schaefer, Business Operations for the AZ House of Jerusalem. Formerly of Detroit, is passionate and dedicated to helping impart his recovery experiences to all residents and members of the Jerusalem Sober Community. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jond

Jon and Ryan discuss the importance of working on your money mindset. Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D. is a mental success coach and cutting-edge leadership consultant, author, trainer, and researcher. He helps improve organizations, leaders, teams, and employees by improving their mindsets. Ryan is currently a leadership and management professor at the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics at California State University-Fullerton (CSUF). He holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources from Indiana University and a B.A. from Brigham Young University. Ryan is the author of “Success Mindsets: The Key to Unlocking Greater Success in Your Life, Work, & Leadership.” (Morgan James Publishing) He also works with organizations to develop their leaders and improve their culture (collective mindsets). He has worked with top leadership teams at CVS Health (top 130 leaders), Deutsche Telekom (500+ of their top 2,000 leaders), and dozens of other organizations. As a respected authority and researcher on top

Jon shares a quick tip about marketing yourself on social media.   Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon’s Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!

Jon and Lauren discuss how to navigate ourselves and our family thru COVID, the school year, and the winter months. Lauren Katkowsky is a clinical social worker, who has been in private practice since 2011. She works with adult clients to help them manage life’s challenges and realize their truth, using a compassionate and varied approach. Lauren was an elementary school social worker for almost 15 years prior to opening her private practice, working with at-risk children and those with special needs, along with their families. She is located in Huntington Woods, Michigan. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon’s Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Lauren Katkowsky: Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/lau

Jon and Rob discuss how to align your values to your business's values. Rob Smith, the CEO, and Founder of The Phluid Project has created a space, combining his profession with his passion. After graduating from Michigan State University, Rob began a long retail career, spanning over 30 years, orchestrating multi-million dollar businesses through merchandising, e-commerce, marketing, product development, and supply chain management. He worked his way through Macy's for over two decades, working within four divisions and finishing with his final position as GMM/EVP Macys Corporate in product merchandising. Gaining new experiences, Rob became GMM/EVP at Victoriaʼs Secret direct. He was the Childrenʼs Global Chief Product Officer for Nike, Leviʼs Jordan, Hurley, and Converse with Haddad Brands. Rob mentors numerous fashion brands and serves on the Board of Directors for Steve Madden Ltd., leading the newly created CSR committee. Heʼs the former Board Chair for The Hetrick-Martin Institute, which empowers, educat

In our latest episode, we give you the cheat codes for holiday season follow up. You don’t need to overthink things.   Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon’s Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!

Jon and Randall talk with Brian Scanlon, CEO of Posted Social, a full-service digital marketing agency with a specialty in social media advertising, about how to grow and scale your business using social media. Brian Scanlon is the CEO of Posted Social, a full-service digital marketing agency with a specialty in social media advertising. He is a powerhouse entrepreneur and specializes in consumer products, marketing, manufacturing, and sales. He has started three successful businesses and has a wide range of hobbies that revolve around his passion for opportunity. Brian is a multitasker. Currently, he is Director of Mergers & Acquisitions at Globalsource Infrastructure Partners, the family office of Celebrity Entrepreneur, Marc Portney. During college, he coached and recruited for the Babson baseball team and had the opportunity to coach for the Falmouth Commodores of the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League. Brian is a man of many talents and would love to share his best marketing practices. Connect with

Jon shares his interview from the Gravity Podcast.   Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon’s Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!

Jon shares a quick tip about keeping your team happy inside and outside of the office.    Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon’s Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!

Giving away 100,000 is fun for Monica Martinez of Comerica Bank and Vittoria Katanski of Hatch Detroit – Hear all about the Small Business Alumni Relief Fund to help entrepreneurs who have been financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Monica Martinez: Martinez joined Comerica in 2006, and under her leadership, Comerica has been named to the Hispanic Business Magazine’s Diversity Elite 60 list (in the top 10) in addition to being highlighted as the number one company for Supplier Diversity for two consecutive years, and Latina Style Magazine named Comerica as one of the top companies for Latinas to work. Additionally, during her tenure, Comerica launched a Spanish website and began accepting the Matricula Consular identification card at Comerica banking centers nationwide. Fluent in Spanish and English, Martinez holds a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University, where she majored in International Business with a focus in Marketing. For her graduate work, she studied Interdisciplinary Technolog