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Daily Influence

IA Business Advisors

Discover a world where everyone’s influence matters. Welcome to Daily Influence, co-hosted by Brian Smith, founder and managing partner at IA Business Advisors and author of the 'I in Team' series, along with IA Business Advisors Partner Gregg Brooke Koleno. Each day, Brian and Gregg craft episodes designed to elevate your influence and transform it into a force for positive and responsible influence.Every episode is a journey through real-life experiences, transformative concepts, and

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545. Building Sustainable Leadership: Long-term...

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2025/08/27

In this episode of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith delves into the core principles of Sustainable Leadership. Often misunderstood as merely environmental responsibility, sustainable leadership goes beyond to prioritize long-term success and the well-being of an organization and its people. Brian discusses the importance of maintaining high ethical standards, fostering a people-centric approach, and ensuring resilience and adaptability within your team. Learn how to integrate these elements with

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16:03

544. From Scratch: Sarah Austin on Resilience,...

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2025/08/26

On this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg Koleno welcomes Sarah Austin—founder and CEO of The Scratch Pantry, creator of Founders Forum, and a passionate advocate for women’s health. Sarah shares how her business was born out of hardship, launched from her kitchen during a time of personal and financial struggle. What began as a way to feed her family on a tight budget grew into a mission-driven enterprise, fueled by faith, hard-won experience, and love—including the final recipe perfected just

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7:34

543. Building a Culture of Accountability: Leadership...

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2025/08/25

Brian Smith discusses the fundamental importance of cultivating a culture of accountability within organizations. Using insights from the I in Team series, Brian emphasizes that accountability begins with individual leaders who consistently model the company's core values and mission. Learn how to set SMART goals, foster a supportive team environment, and maintain consistent, positive, and responsible influence. Discover strategies from "Individual Influence: Find the I in Team,"

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8:33

542. Financial Foundations for Scale: How Clarity...

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2025/08/22

In this episode of Daily Influence, host Brandon Cohen talks with Brian Smith about how one scaling company transformed its financial operations—not by overhauling everything, but by bringing clarity, communication, and strategy into alignment. Brian shares how IA Business Advisors stabilized the company’s accounting structure by integrating both tactical and strategic finance teams under the SMART Management model. From improving reporting and reconciliation to creating a real-time feedback loop,

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541. Get Your Happy Back: Nina Lockwood on Joy,...

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2025/08/21

In this heart-centered episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes transformational guide, author, and speaker Nina Lockwood, the inspiring voice behind Get Your Happy Back. With a background in psychotherapy, energy medicine, and the creative arts, Nina brings decades of insight to helping people reconnect with joy, purpose, and their own inner wisdom. Nina shares the origins of her work, how blind spots shape our paths, and why cultivating self-awareness is essential to positive

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8:49

540. Culture, Clarity, and the Long Game: Planning...

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2025/08/20

In this episode of Daily Influence, Brandon Cohen interviews Brian Smith about the delicate balance of preserving culture while planning for leadership succession. The business in focus had one major concern: maintaining its strong internal culture through future ownership—without sacrificing value or vision. Brian unpacks how the SMART Management framework helped align team members, clarify stakeholder roles, and create a multi-year succession plan rooted in intentionality. Through stakeholder

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29:25

539. Breaking Barriers, Owning the Mic: Ruthie...

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2025/08/19

In this empowering episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Emmy award-winning sports journalist Ruthie Polinsky, host of The Big Pro Football Show on Chicago Sports Network. From small-town Texas to Super Bowls and sideline reporting in Chicago, Ruthie shares the highs, hurdles, and human stories behind her rise in a male-dominated industry. Ruthie opens up about the power of empathy, the importance of finding your authentic voice, and why being yourself is your greatest

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7:43

538. Beyond the Boom: Creating Fair Valuation for...

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2025/08/18

In this episode of Daily Influence, host Brandon Cohen sits down with Brian Smith to explore how one family-owned business navigated a peak in industry demand while planning for the future. With succession on the horizon, the owners sought a clear, fair valuation—one that reflected long-term worth, not short-term spikes. Brian shares how applying objective financial principles and the SMART Management model helped uncover the business’s true value and reshape its succession plan. The result? A

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10:24

537. The Center of Change: Guiding Growth with Vision...

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2025/08/15

In this episode of Daily Influence, host Brandon Cohen sits down with Brian Smith to explore how one purpose-driven organization navigated transformational growth with the help of clear vision, strategic alignment, and the SMART Management model. Brian shares how the team overcame operational challenges, clarified leadership roles, and implemented accountability structures that empowered both their people and their mission. From cultural recalibration to systems improvement, this episode offers a

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26:43

536. Building Confidence, Collaboration & Courage:...

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2025/08/14

In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Sarah Sleevi, Program Director and Young Entrepreneurs Academy Instructor at Female Strong, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to building confidence and entrepreneurial skills in girls as young as eight. Sarah shares her incredible journey—from community dinners in West Virginia to housing support in New York to teaching in Tanzania—and how each experience deepened her commitment to service, leadership, and impact

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12:42

535. Building Safer Growth: Aligning Culture,...

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2025/08/13

In this episode of Daily Influence, host Brandon Cohen speaks with Brian Smith about how one construction company tackled the increasing complexity of growth by investing in operational safety, cultural alignment, and compliance clarity. As the company expanded its self-performed services, new risks emerged—requiring smarter systems and better communication across field and leadership teams. Brian walks through how IA Business Advisors applied the SMART Management model to assess vulnerabilities,

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534. Empowering Confidence: Guiding Wealth and...

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2025/08/12

In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Valerie Hogan, JD, CFP® — a wealth advisor, attorney, author, and radio host who works at the intersection of finance, legacy, and purpose. Valerie shares her unique journey from science and law to philanthropy and wealth management, highlighting how she empowers individuals and families—especially women—to navigate financial leadership with confidence. From supporting survivors of trafficking to guiding widows through

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10:42

533. From Growth to Scale: Clearing the Path for...

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2025/08/11

In this episode of Daily Influence, host Brandon Cohen speaks with Brian Smith about the difference between growing a business and scaling one—and why so many companies confuse the two. Brian unpacks a client story that highlights how clarifying this distinction transformed the company’s mindset, financial planning, and operational focus. By slowing the team down and applying the SMART Management framework, IA Business Advisors helped them identify high-impact investments, remove friction in

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532. SMART Decision Making – Harmonizing Data,...

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2025/08/08

In this revisitation of episode 421, Brian Smith dives deep into the art of SMART Decision Making. He reveals how accurate, relevant, and actionable data can be integrated with seasoned experience and refined intuition to shape breakthrough leadership. Explore actionable strategies to convert past learnings into insightful, intuitive decision-making and discover how harmonizing these three pillars can transform your leadership style and drive team success.

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531. Service Over Self: Melissa Ford’s Path to...

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2025/08/07

In this powerful episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Melissa Ford—master coach, author of Living Service, and a fierce advocate for servant leadership. Melissa shares her decades-long journey from fear and frustration to fulfillment through the practice of service as a way of being, not just a strategy. Together, they explore what it means to coach and lead with love, how responsible (or radical) influence begins with doing our own inner work, and why helping others before

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530. From Change to Improvement: The SMART Way to...

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2025/08/06

In this revisit of episode 411, Brian Smith delves into the powerful distinction between change and improvement. While not all change leads to progress, all genuine improvement requires change. Drawing from The I in Team Series and SMART Management principles, Brian shares how intentional, purpose-driven improvements can create lasting impact in both personal and professional spheres. Learn how to shift your mindset from simply managing change to fostering meaningful growth, using the SMART

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529. Banking on Purpose: Courtney Olson’s Mission to...

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2025/08/05

In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Courtney A. Olson, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Business Banking at First Bank Chicago, to explore the powerful intersection of business strategy and community impact. Courtney shares her journey from teller to banking executive, the influence of her family legacy, and how a deep-rooted passion for nonprofits became a purpose-driven initiative that benefits both community and commerce. With honesty and wisdom,

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528. SMART - It's a Goal, It's Action, It's Everything

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2025/08/04

Listen as we describe how this one simple word - SMART - can be the foundation for you and your organization as revisit our talk from episode 180 of the Daily Influence.

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527. SLOW DOWN (Episode 71 Revisited)

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2025/08/01

This episode offers Gregg's perspective on slowing down, which can add context because each of us faces different challenges in the 'go too fast' world we live in.

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12:41

526. Be the Energy You Want to Attract: Intentional...

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2025/07/31

In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Lauren Fondriest, a corporate team effectiveness consultant turned intentional dating and relationship coach. Drawing from her 17-year career in the corporate world and her personal journey navigating love, Lauren shares how influence isn’t just reserved for the boardroom—it’s essential in our most intimate relationships. Lauren explores what it means to be a courageous creator of your love life, how to lead with emotional

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