Think Business With Jon Dwoskin

Jon and Gina discuss the power of Giving! Gina Kell Spehn is wife to Michael for 12 years, mom of five, a New York Times bestselling author, and co-founder and President of New Day Foundation for Families. Gina and Michael founded New Day in 2007 to honor their late spouses Matt Kell and Cathy Spehn who each succumbed to cancer in their 30’s. Gina and Michael co-authored the New York Times bestselling book, “The Color of Rain”, which tells their story, and the origins of New Day. Their book became a Hallmark Movie Channel original in 2014. 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 Gina Kell Spehn: Website: www.FoundationForFamilies.org Twitter: www.twitter.com/ginakellspehn Instagram: www.instagram.

Jon speaks with Andrea and Al about creating equality for women in the workplace. Andie Kramer and Al Harris are a dynamic duo of practicing attorneys who have been mentoring women and speaking and writing about gender communication for 30+ years. They have co-authored multiple books around empowering women in the workplace, most recently releasing It’s Not You, It’s the Workplace: Women’s Conflict at Work and the Bias that Built It. In this book, Andie and Al offer a fresh approach to understanding and strengthening women’s relationships with other females at work, and how these relationships can make or break a woman’s career. This power couple brings a unique viewpoint to both women and men looking to navigate professional relationships and gender bias. They are frequent keynote speakers, and regularly conduct workshops for multinational organizations to better understand the world of gender bias. Today, they’re helping us understand that the glass ceiling still exists; and offering insight on what we can

Jon, Randall, and Jamie discuss why everyone needs a Virtual Administrative Consultant to grow your business and save your time. After 18 years in the corporate world focusing on everything from project management and recruiting to sales and customer service, Jamie Garavaglia decided to use her skills to help business owners reclaim their time so they can focus on the big picture rather than time-consuming daily operations. Her business, Jamie Garavaglia, Virtual Administrative Consultant is her newest venture, culminating her experience and channeling it into helping business owners. Jamie works with businesses to help develop, document, and organize systems, processes, and people to help organizations scale. It’s a role she learned well at her most recent position as Regional Director of Sales and Operations (which she continues to hold) at a highly successful and growing fitness brand. She wears many hats, continues to master many skills, and helps manage more than 100 employees. Her job is to free up sp

Jon and Ginger discuss the importance of marketing! Ginger has a unique 360-degree view of beauty from receiving a degree in chemistry, an MBA in marketing, as well as a Master’s in natural product chemistry and serving as senior management at several large cosmetic corporations. She is an active member of Cosmetic Executive Women and Society of Cosmetic Chemists. Ginger has been the keynote speaker for brand launches and has spoken on product development and In-Cosmetics on product innovation. Not only is Ginger a beauty expert on Beauty Press, and she has also served as Allure’s Beauty Judge for Breakthrough Products since 2017 and Yahoo’s Diversity In Beauty Award 2018 and Beauty Packaging Award 2019. Ginger’s latest venture is creating her own beauty brand – FanLoveBeauty dedicated to people who inspire, educate, and entertain the society. The first collection will be for speakers, which is inspired by her mentor Daymond John, the business mogul, and Shark Tank Star. She aims to empower speakers by prov

Jon, Simon, and Megan discuss digital innovation and diversity and how to build a world-class brand. Megan Fales is CEO and Co-Founder of Transcenda, a full life-cycle product development firm focused on increasing ROI through improved operational efficiencies, digital transformation, new digital products, and improved customer experience. Transcenda is heavily focused on Consulting, Service Design, UX/UI, Web/Mobile Development, Data Science/Machine Learning, and IoT. With a passion for digital innovation and diversity, Megan has worked with some of the most impressive brands globally to help them achieve their business goals and build world-class products. She has over 15 years of experience in working with globally distributed teams and delivering technology solutions on time and within budget. Megan’s greatest passion is in building a world-class organization where both clients and employees are empowered to succeed. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.

Jon and Brett discuss capital gain tax deferral strategies and what that means.  Brett Swarts is the Founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions and host of the capital gains tax solutions podcast. Each year, he equips hundreds of business professionals with the Deferred Sales Trust tool to help their high net worth clients solve capital gains tax deferral limitations. Brett is considered one of the most well-rounded Capital Gains Tax Deferral Experts and informative speakers on the west coast. His audiences are challenged to lean into multiple capital gains tax deferral strategies, create and develop a tax-deferred passive cash flow optimal timing wealth plan of their own, and execute on this plan so they can create and preserve more wealth.    Connect with Brett: http://capitalgainstaxsolutions.com/ https://twitter.com/1031option https://www.instagram.com/deferredsalestrust/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-swarts/ https://www.facebook.com/capitalgainstaxsolutions/   Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin

Jon shares a quick tip about the importance of having strong managers in place that possess great people skills. 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 Scott discuss growing a thriving business and podcast in today’s world. L. Scott Ferguson is the host of the Time To Shine Today Podcast. His mission is to NOT have ANYONE feel like they have NO-ONE. Scott’s story was highly sought after by people in the entertainment business, which he was not ready to share until now. At Time To Shine Today Scott shares Knowledge Nuggets to help individuals and teams to Level UP both in business and personal. Scott is a Veteran of the United States Navy with multiple deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia, etc in the early to mid-1990s. An active podcaster and real estate junky/investor – Scott loves to give, live intentionally, loves the beach, fitness, yoga, and volunteering. 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

Jon and Stuart talk about the importance of hiring a staff that respects the company’s core values.  Stu has a proven track record as an entrepreneur and leader in his previous company Wolff Group in the challenging & competitive Foodservice Industry. Stu has been involved with entrepreneurial organizations as a business owner and leader for 35 years. Stu learned first-hand the importance of having the right business partner and Leadership Team in place in order to maximize results for his organization. When EOS was added to the mix of a great Leadership Team, truly amazing things happen, as did with Stu and his organization Wolff Group. Stu and his Leadership Team, with the help of Gino Wickman (founder of EOS), as his EOS Implementer/Business Coach for nine years, changed the course of his business and personal life, far exceeding all goals and expectations. Stu successfully acquired ten strategic companies and merged into Wolff Group to become a premier Midwest Region Sales & Marketing Agency. Stu’

In this very special episode, the guys discuss why Q3 is one of their favorite quarters. Also, they discuss how to eliminate toxicity from your environment.   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 Al discuss AI-Driven Marketing and how to use it for the growth of your business. Al Zara: 16+ years of high-level technology experience Director of IT for Clear Channel Radio / iHeartMedia Detroit 13+ years Former Senior Consultant in cybersecurity, U.S. Department of Defense and Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. Technology speaker at numerous engagements, including Harvard Law School Built EchoWave, an audio logging and compression software used in over 15 radio markets Works closely with many corporations as a technology and digital consultant Sits on the board of two large corporations as a technology leader Sits on the executive board of Adopt-a-Refugee Family program, an organization helping persecuted Iraqi Christians, since 2007 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: jo

Jon and Simon talk with Anthony Ciotti, CEO of TLA Interiors, about how to grow, scale, and build a company thru the next decade! 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 Anthony Ciotti: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyciotti/

Jon and Ian discuss how to solve core problems with software. Ian Reynolds is a Partner and Chief Solutions Architect at Zibtek, a software development firm focused on helping businesses of all sizes in the US solve their core problems with software. They empower entrepreneurs, growth companies, enterprises, and visionary firms to achieve greater profitability and efficiency, valuation, and ultimate success by building the right tools through custom software. Ian has spent the better part of his career in consulting and has served in diverse industries like Finance, Oil and Gas, Retail Power, Field Services, Midstream Energy, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Transactional Finance, Mergers, and Acquisitions, Restructuring, e-commerce, Retail, and software development. Connect with Ian: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zibtek  http://www.facebook.com/zibtek Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ W

Jon shares a quick tip about the importance of paying attention to the culture in your business. 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, Randall, and Michael discuss finding you the money you don’t know about. Michael can find you the money you don’t know about or find the people for whom you are holding money. His professional calling is all about matching owners with the assets that they either don’t know about or don’t know how to get. After practicing law for a few years, Michael put his knowledge and experience to work as a private investigator. No, he doesn’t wear Hawaiian shirts or trail cheating husbands at 3:00 am. His team instead uses their experience and skills for the following: Find money in the hands of governments and private entities (insurance, oil & gas, ERISA, etc.) and track down the owners Do all the legwork for executors to find and recover all the assets due their probate estates Represent entities (corporations, universities, hospitals, nonprofits, government agencies) to proactively search for and recover their unknown assets Do you want to learn more? Just email mzwick@assetsinternational.com or call 248

Jon and Chris discuss self-development and being your truest self. Chris Kawaja holds his BA from Stanford University and MBA with High Distinction from Harvard Business School. Chris spent the early years of his career on Wall Street (Goldman Sachs and Bridgewater Associates, the world's largest hedge fund), where he developed his skeptical eye towards traditional financial advice. He developed his unique investing outlook for his own personal portfolio and he now owns a variety of assets ranging from e-commerce businesses to legal settlements, to real estate. He is the founder and author of Upwarding.com where he discusses topics ranging from mindfulness to crowdfunding Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-kawaja-492126/ https://howtostashthatcash.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

In this episode, the guys discuss how you can prospect everywhere. Everyone’s a lead or referral source. You just need to activate them.   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, Daniel, Shenise, and Michelle discuss recognizing our unconscious bias and being more conscious. Daniel Russell, National Director of Corporate Sales, Trion Solutions Daniel Russell is an experienced professional providing HR, benefits, and payroll services counsel to businesses of all sizes — ranging from small-business startups to Fortune 250 companies. In addition, he has an extensive background in the banking industry, previously serving as a Vice President for Wells Fargo Bank and Wachovia Bank. He is actively involved in the community, serving as a Director on several Boards — including Winning Futures, a youth-mentoring program in Southeastern Michigan; Hope Against Trafficking, local non-profit assisting victims of human trafficking; and, Covenant House Detroit, an organization for homeless youth in Detroit. Shenise N. Foote-Vann, Fundraising, and Event Professional Highly motivated, data-driven fundraising professional with experience working with educational and non-profit organizations. Shen

Jon and Jeff talk with Eric Sachs, Co-Founder, and President of Breakthrough Broker, about how to grow your sales business and finish the year strong! Eric Sachs, Co-Founder, and President of Breakthrough BrokerAfter a successful career as a top-producing real estate agent and building a mid-sized real estate company in Colorado, broker and owner Eric Sachs and his business partner sold their company. Then, they followed their passion for helping those in the real estate industry by founding Breakthrough Broker. Eric is a recognized national speaker and is dedicated to helping real estate agents, title companies, and mortgage companies build successful businesses. 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 The Brandt Brothers discuss diversity in the workplace and treating each other with respect.  The Brandt Brothers, Ralph, and Rich are identical twins who together started RDR Group—a training and consulting firm that has been addressing issues like diversity, harassment, customer service, incivility, and how to create a positive workplace for over twenty years. It is their belief that training has to go beyond knowing to doing. They are currently working with an Ivy League University to provide scientific proof that training can change people when coupled with the right follow-up practices. Ralph and Rich have spoken to audiences in forty-nine of the fifty states, as well as on three continents and in eight countries. They have delivered over 30,000 training sessions to over half a million participants on dozens of business-related subjects. They have served hundreds of companies in various industries including healthcare, universities, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. In addition t