Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast

Today we bring family to the table! This week we feature Eric Newell, brother to host Dave Newell. Eric talks about his process in scaling through the middle phase of company growth, taking consistent risk and hiring skilled workers even if you don't know where to put them yet.Eric Newell is the CEO and co-founder of Stoneridge Software, a Microsoft partner specializing in implementation, consulting, and support for Microsoft Dynamics Business Applications and technologies. What started as a three-person organization in 2012 has scaled to 300 people. Stoneridge Software is now the #7 Microsoft Business Application partner in the US and part of Microsoft's Inner Circle and Partner Advisory Council. Prior to founding Stoneridge, Eric spent 13 years at Microsoft starting as a support engineer and working his way up to Support Operations Manager and ultimately the Premier Field Engineering Manager for the Dynamics ERP applications across North America. If you would like to stay up-to-date with Eric Newell follow the links below:Eric's LinkedInStoneridge's WebsiteEric's Book - Mastering Microsoft Dynamics 365To watch the entire episode check out our Youtube channel here.To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah PniewskiProduced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul SmithEdited by: Christopher Paul SmithCoordination:  Loli Basualdo

Marie Quintana, an accomplished author and business leader with three decades in Corporate America, shares her insights on the transformative power of storytelling in business. She reflects on her migration journey from Cuba, illustrating resilience and identity. Marie discusses her mission to empower women and immigrants through shared narratives and initiatives like the Women of Color Alliance. She emphasizes mentorship, authentic connections, and the role of personal stories in fostering inclusive workplaces and enhancing company culture.

Season 2 is here!! In our season opener Hannah and Dave discuss what they hope to learn in Season 2 and what they gained from Season 1. They go further in sharing the pitfalls of shouldering your entire company as a young start up. It can seem valiant at first but it is far from sustainable.Thank you for joining us again and be on the look out for new episodes every Monday!To watch the entire episode check out our Youtube channel here.To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah PniewskiProduced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul SmithEdited by: Christopher Paul SmithCoordination:  Loli Basualdo

Join us every Monday as we talk to industry professionals on how they achieved Business Velocity!To watch the entire episode check out our Youtube channel here.To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah PniewskiProduced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul SmithEdited by: Christopher Paul SmithCoordination:  Loli Basualdo

This is it for Season 1 friends! We'll be back next year with more strategy tips and advice for entrepreneurs and business leaders. We are grateful to everyone that has joined us this season and we look forward to all who will join us in the next one. We hope the strategies discussed this season will help your company flourish.If you would like to reach out for a consulting session with Dave and Hannah, follow the link below! Thank you for listening!To watch the entire episode check out our Youtube channel here.To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah PniewskiProduced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul SmithEdited by: Christopher Paul SmithCoordination:  Loli Basualdo

Today we talk with Mike Mooney, a senior executive who is no stranger to high pressure situations. In this episode we discuss the importance of intentional leadership, upholding reputation and the art of an apology.Some might say that Mike Mooney has spent the last 25 years of his career going in circles! As a senior executive in the high-speed motorsports industry – from NASCAR to IndyCar and Formula 1 - Mike built high-performing organizational teams to create award-winning programs for globally recognized brands, such as Mercedes-Benz, 3M, Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly, and Walmart. Mike is an author, executive coach, facilitator, and a sought-after speaker with messages and stories that empower people to unlock potential, drive opportunity, and create traction in their businesses and lives by being more present, intentional, and curious!If you would  like to stay up to date with Mike, follow the links below:Mike's WebsiteMike's Book - Reputation ShiftInstagramLinkedInTo watch the entire episode check out our Youtube channel here.To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah PniewskiProduced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul SmithEdited by: Christopher Paul SmithCoordination:  Loli Basualdo

This week we talk with Automation expert Will Christensen. Will sheds light on how to recognize what you should automate, finding the right person to delegate and being vulnerable with how you find help. Will is a passionate advocate for efficiency and effectiveness in business operations, championing the "Automate, Delegate, Eliminate" philosophy. He is also known for his innovative 15-1-1-5 method, a strategic approach that guides business owners on what to automate, delegate, and eliminate to streamline their operations and boost productivity. As the founder of the Entrepreneur's Apprentice program, he specializes in helping new entrepreneurs clone themselves by Automating, Delegating, and Eliminating. If you'd like to stay connected with Will follow the links below:Automate, Delegate, Eliminate Podcast: https://dataautomation.com/podcast/To connect with Will about Entrepreneur's Apprentice: https://equityhammer.com/Monetizing Your Mental Capital Podcast: https://feeds.captivate.fm/monetizing-your-mental-capital/Will's Youtube Channel, Automation Hunter: https://www.youtube.com/@automationhunter1996Books mentioned in episode:Dare to Lead by Brene Brown https://amzn.to/3MDLZWFTurn the Ship Around by L. David Marquet https://amzn.to/47n0zetExtreme Ownership by Jocko Willink https://amzn.to/3B9oMc8To watch the entire episode check out our Youtube channel here.To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah PniewskiProduced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul SmithEdited by: Christopher Paul SmithCoordination:  Loli Basualdo

This week our hosts shed some light on what they do and why they do it! Their origin story if you will. Dave and Hannah's backgrounds started in very different places but all of their interests led them to helping businesses thrive and communicate effectively.To watch the entire episode check out our Youtube channel here.To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah PniewskiProduced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul SmithEdited by: Christopher Paul SmithCoordination:  Loli Basualdo

This week we talk with Rob Taylor. We discuss the vital things to look for when selling your business. The little nuances that are often over looked and the psychological pieces that sellers often forget or should look into deeper.Robert Taylor has spent a majority of his career in and around the financial industry in various capacities. After stints with firms like JPMorganChase and Wells Fargo, he officially embarked on his entrepreneurial journey and founded the boutique Mergers & Acquisitions advisory firm, Bray Ventures, in 2018. Robert seeks to bring a different approach to M&A transactions for small business founders and owners.  He most enjoys seeing the lasting impacts that a successful closing has on not just the founders, but all of their employees and stakeholders.If you'd like to follow up with Rob Taylor follow the links below:Rob's Company - Bray VenturesRob's LinkedInTo watch the entire episode check out our Youtube channel here.To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah PniewskiProduced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul SmithEdited by: Christopher Paul SmithCoordination:  Loli Basualdo

This week we have a duo! Pete and Dean from SagePresence join the show! In this episode they discuss everything from being comfortable in your own skin, adjusting when conditions are unfavorable and the playfulness of A.I.Dean and Pete co-founded SagePresence 2001. Founded on their shared histories in film and storytelling, the company was established to help business professionals present themselves with more confident and engaging personal presence. Over the years, Dean and Pete have coached business pitches which have won client firms over 16 billions of dollars worth of projects, and in the process honed a curriculum that helps professional service firms build the presence skills of their team so that the whole organization can operate as a more unified, brand-consistent team, providing clear and consistent communication and behavior throughout every step of their clients’ journey. If you would like to stay up to date with Dean and Pete follow the links below:SagePresencePete's LinkedInDean's LinkedInTo watch the entire episode check out our Youtube channel here.To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah PniewskiProduced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul SmithEdited by: Christopher Paul SmithCoordination:  Loli Basualdo