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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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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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26:15

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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9:48

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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19:35

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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525. Tracking Influence: Small Business, Big Service...

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2025/07/30

In Episode 525 of the Daily Influence, Brian welcomes Michael Drelicharz—entrepreneur, tech integrator, and the host of I Got a Guy podcast. Michael shares how he revolutionized fleet tracking for small businesses with real-time AI-enabled tools and an unwavering commitment to legendary customer service. They dive into how technology, human behavior, and personal passion intersect to create powerful influence. From lost equipment in farm fields to building a network of trusted business referrals,

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28:23

524. Structural Correction: Reclaiming Resilience...

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2025/07/29

What if burnout wasn’t a personal failure but a structural misalignment? In this powerful episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Nicole Connor—transformative thinker, systems strategist, and co-creator of The Resiliency Code. Nicole shares her multidimensional journey through law, interior design, offshore finance, and institutional reform, all while navigating and overcoming severe burnout. Nicole introduces the concept of structural correction—a radical framework that

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523. Remaking Leadership: From the Old Rules to Real...

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2025/07/28

In this special remake of Episode 148 of The Daily Influence, Brian Smith reconnects with David Evans from And Coaching to explore the bold and transformative initiative: “Leadership or Leadershit.” As David and Debbie continue their U.S. Roadshow, this conversation highlights what real leadership looks like today—and why much of what we call leadership might actually be something else entirely. We dive into practical strategies for modeling the leadership required of our time, not just echoing

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522. The Energy of Presence – How You Enter a Room...

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2025/07/25

In Episode 522 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores the silent but powerful energy we carry into every room. Whether you’re leading a meeting or showing up to listen, your presence sets the tone before you speak a single word. This episode challenges leaders and individuals alike to own their internal energy, enter spaces with intention, and build influence through quiet confidence and mindful communication. True influence isn’t about volume—it’s about being present, prepared, and

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521. From Chaos to Creativity: Joe Frost on...

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2025/07/24

In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Joe Frost — founder and CMO of Your CMO, founder of Frost Media Group, professor, and entrepreneurial strategist. Joe shares his journey from high school entrepreneur to seasoned business leader, reflecting on the power of personal accountability, creative energy, and intentional leadership. Discover how Joe helps businesses shift from reactive to proactive through strategic planning, the role of core values in uniting teams, and

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520. Don’t Just Fill a Seat—Hire with Purpose and...

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2025/07/23

In Episode 520 of The Daily Influence, Brian Smith challenges the reactive mindset of desperate hiring and invites leaders to embrace a more intentional, values-based approach. He explores how rushed hiring decisions can erode your organizational culture and how responsible influence starts with knowing your values—and the true value of every role. Brian shares practical insights for aligning hiring practices with long-term vision, focusing on core values, and asking the right questions before

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519. Building a Circular Future: Larry LaMotte on...

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2025/07/22

In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Larry LaMotte, founder of Recapturit, to explore how one entrepreneur’s mission is reshaping the construction and demolition industry through reuse, deconstruction, and circular economy solutions. Larry shares his journey from architecture and remodeling to pioneering a marketplace that helps communities and businesses reimagine waste and resources. Listen as Larry discusses how personal values like craftsmanship,

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