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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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518. Rerun - 425 SMART Culture: The Foundation for a...

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2025/07/21

In this episode of The Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores the critical shift from SMART objectives to SMART culture, demonstrating how organizations can create long-term sustainability through intentional frameworks. He discusses how aligning goals with core values fosters resilience, unity, and purpose-driven leadership. Learn how Rerun of 425 - SMART principles—Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely—can shape your workplace culture beyond just setting objectives. Tune in to

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7:52

517. Dealing with Toxic Employees: Understanding,...

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2025/07/18

Toxic behavior in the workplace isn’t always easy to spot—and it doesn’t always come from poor performers. In this episode of The Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores the nuances of toxic employees, defining what toxicity looks like beyond performance metrics. He discusses the importance of emotional intelligence, feedback culture, and structured remediation rooted in SMART communication principles. Whether you’re leading a team or navigating workplace dynamics, this episode equips you to protect

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18:48

516. Uncovering Hidden Costs and Cultivating...

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2025/07/17

In this eye-opening episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Paul Sipple, forensic 401(k) consultant and founder of Community Dining. Paul shares his mission to expose the hidden fees lurking in retirement plans and empower business owners to ask the right questions for true financial transparency. He offers invaluable advice on advocating for fairness, curiosity, and humility in leadership. Beyond finance, Paul reveals how Community Dining brings people together through shared

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8:43

515. Balancing Gut Instinct and Analytics in Leadership

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2025/07/16

In Episode 515 of the Daily Influence, Brian explores the powerful—but sometimes conflicting—forces of analytics and gut instinct in leadership and decision-making. He breaks down why relying too much on either can lead to poor choices, missed opportunities, or burnout—and shares how integrating both leads to responsible, authentic leadership. Whether you’re overwhelmed by data or flying blind on feelings, this episode will help you find your balance and lead with clarity, intention, and

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17:20

514. From Dismissed to Empowered: Emily Gardner’s...

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2025/07/15

In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Emily Gardner, a former nurse turned functional medicine practitioner, who is on a mission to help women reclaim their health after feeling dismissed by conventional medicine. Through her platform, EM Integrative Wellness, and her online presence as Nurse Acne Emily, Emily supports women in tackling chronic acne, gut issues, and hormonal imbalances with a personalized, root-cause approach. Emily shares her personal struggle

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5:33

513. Empathy and Influence: The Missing Link in...

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2025/07/14

In Episode 513 of The Daily Influence, Brian dives into the often-overlooked power of empathy in leadership. Far from being a soft or secondary trait, empathy is revealed as a strategic tool for building trust, enhancing communication, and increasing team resilience. Learn how practicing authentic empathy can transform not just how you lead—but how your influence is felt. Whether you're guiding a team through stress or building psychological safety, empathy is the key to meaningful, sustainable

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8:56

512. The Influence You Don’t See: Always On, Always...

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2025/07/11

We rarely notice it, but influence is with us constantly—like breathing. In this episode, Brian Smith unpacks how influence operates as a continuous, often unconscious force in our lives. From body language to internal dialogue, we're always broadcasting—and always receiving. Learn how building self-awareness helps you better manage the influence you have on others and what’s influencing you from within.

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12:08

511. Thriving with Compassion: The Diabetic Mom...

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2025/07/10

In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, Gregg sits down with Candyce Norris Jenkins, known to many as The Diabetic Mom Coach. With 30 years of personal experience living with type 1 diabetes, Candyce shares how she turned her own journey into a mission to empower women facing similar challenges. Through her platform, she creates safe spaces rooted in kindness, empathy, and real-life support, helping women thrive — not just survive — with chronic illness. Listen in as Candyce offers insights on

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30:00

510. Practicing Humans: Influence, Finance, and the...

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2025/07/09

In Episode 510 of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith sits down with Adam San Juan—Managing Director of Retirement Plan Services at RWS Financial and author of the thought-provoking “What Are You Looking At?” Together, they dive into the intersection of influence and finance, exploring how soft skills like empathy, observation, and intentional communication are becoming more valuable than ever in an AI-driven world. Adam shares how his journey as a financial advisor and publisher of the “Human Series”

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24:14

509. Leading with Grit, Connection & Purpose: Jim...

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2025/07/08

In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg welcomes Jim O’Brien — visionary leader, connector, and startup advisor — to share his unique journey from running a successful restaurant to becoming a trusted guide for startups and talent development. Jim opens up about the power of grit, radical candor, and human connection in leadership, as well as the importance of embracing failure as a teacher. Now with TalentCraft, Jim leverages cutting-edge technologies while staying grounded in what matters most:

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8:10

508. Stop Being the Boss: Start Being a Leader

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2025/07/07

In Episode 508 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith dives into a topic that hits a nerve: the word “boss.” Why does it bother so many? Because being “the boss” often signals insecurity and a need for control rather than true leadership. Brian challenges listeners to rethink how they define and show up as leaders—ditching titles in favor of influence, support, and mentorship. Whether you're leading a small team or an entire organization, this episode asks: Are you bossing people or building them?

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507. Freedom is a Daily Choice

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2025/07/04

On this special Independence Day episode, Brian reflects on what freedom really means beyond parades and barbecues. He shares a personal journey from his upbringing in the ‘60s, military service during the Cold War, and a time when the idea of freedom was deeply ingrained in daily life. Freedom is more than a moment in history—it’s a responsibility we carry every day. This episode challenges listeners to use their personal independence to create positive, responsible influence and ripple effects

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8:11

506. Two Years of Daily Influence: Staying Rooted,...

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2025/07/03

In this special two-year anniversary episode of Daily Influence, Brian reflects on the power of consistency, the ripple effects of intentional influence, and the mission that started it all. From episode one to over 500, the podcast has stayed grounded in the core values of individualism, empowerment, and S.M.A.R.T. Management. Brian honors the team behind the scenes and encourages listeners to slow down, stay intentional, and keep building their unique influence. Whether you're new to the

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20:38

505. Leading Boldly: How Andrea Coli is Redefining...

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2025/07/02

In this empowering episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Andrea Coli—Executive Director of Lead Bold, teaching pastor, and improv performer—who shares her dynamic journey of stepping into ministry leadership and embracing her voice as a woman of faith. With over 25 years of ministry experience, an MA in Theology from Fuller Seminary, and a background in improvisational comedy with The Second City, Andrea brings a rare and insightful blend of humor, wisdom, and spiritual depth

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504. The Power of NOW: Make Your Next Move with...

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2025/07/01

In this episode, Brian Smith explores the transformative power of being present and how slowing down leads to smarter, more intentional decisions. Drawing from The I in Team Series and the S.M.A.R.T. Management philosophy, Brian challenges listeners to embrace the NOW as the best moment to make their next move. Whether you're leading a team, making a personal decision, or simply navigating your day, presence fuels clarity, influence, and trust. Discover how awareness and purpose can turn any

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27:34

503. Purpose Over Profit: Leading With Heart and...

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2025/06/30

In this soul-stirring episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Jessica Marschall—CPA, founder of MAS LLC, The Green Mission Inc., and Probity Appraisal Group, and a mother of five whose journey redefines resilience, empathy, and real success. Jessica opens up about her deeply personal and professional path: from confronting outdated career expectations as a young woman in finance, to building companies that value flexibility, diversity, and compassion over rigid metrics and

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502. 500 Ripples: Returning to Where Daily Influence...

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2025/06/27

This week marks a major milestone — 500 episodes of The Daily Influence! To celebrate, we’re taking you back to where it all began: Episode One, Individual Influence – Defining the (I)individual. (I/We). From the very start, The Daily Influence has focused on the power of responsible, positive influence, beginning with each individual and expanding outward. Whether you’re tuning in during your walk, your commute, or your daily routine, we invite you to continue making Daily Influence part of your

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12:34

501. Unhustling Success: Redefining Ambition with...

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2025/06/26

In this powerful episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Milena Miteva-Regos — reformed marketing executive, keynote speaker, and founder of Unhustle — to challenge the deeply ingrained culture of toxic hustle. Milena shares her personal journey from burnout to balance, her insights into mindfulness, presence, and the importance of human sustainability in leadership. Drawing from her extensive research, including interviews with 300+ high achievers, Milena offers practical,

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23:45

500. 500 Ripples of Influence: The Power of...

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2025/06/25

Today marks a milestone—500 episodes of Daily Influence. In this reflective episode, Brian Smith explores what it means to cast 500 intentional ripples into the world. From the humble beginnings of The I in Team Series to a global platform of responsible and positive influence, Brian shares the power of consistency, the importance of community, and the ongoing journey to build a better world through influence.Featuring reflections on key episodes like deliberate action (Ep. 8), consistency (Ep. 77),

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499. The Quiet Disruptor: Finding Freedom, Healing,...

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2025/06/24

In this powerful episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Liva RJ (aka Leva Judic), globally recognized as "The Quiet Disruptor." From a childhood marked by unimaginable adversity in Madagascar, homelessness, abuse, and loss, to standing on global stages like the World Economic Forum and creating a soul-centered retreat in a 16th-century French farmhouse, Liva shares her remarkable journey of resilience and responsible influence. Liva opens up about the transformative power

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