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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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631. Christmas Day: Gratitude as the Greatest Influence

Daily Influence ·

2025/12/25

On this Christmas Day episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith reflects on gratitude—not just as a feeling, but as one of the most powerful forms of influence we have. Christmas is a reminder that giving and receiving with grace strengthens relationships, reinforces human value, and deepens connection. Brian shares why gratitude matters in leadership, in teams, and in everyday human interaction—and why everyone matters, especially today. This episode is a message of appreciation for family, teams,

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630. Christmas Eve Reflection: The Influence of Presence

Daily Influence ·

2025/12/24

On this Christmas Eve episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith offers a quiet, reflective message about the power of presence. As the year slows and the holidays invite us to pause, Brian explores the unseen influence we create simply by showing up—without answers, without noise, and without ego. Leadership, he reminds us, isn’t always about direction; sometimes it’s about standing shoulder to shoulder, holding space, and allowing stillness to bring clarity. This episode invites leaders, team

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21:04

629. Turning Loss Into Leadership: Camilla’s Mission...

Daily Influence ·

2025/12/23

In this moving conversation, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Camilla, co-founder of Mylas Beleaf, a nonprofit born from unimaginable loss and transformed into a force of compassion, advocacy, and change. After her daughter Myla was diagnosed with Wilms tumor at age six and passed at eight, Camilla refused to let grief be the end of the story. Instead, she stepped into advocacy, education, and leadership raising over $2 million, partnering with 13 Florida hospitals, and supporting 300+ families

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7:42

628. Feeling Unappreciated? Embrace Your Influence...

Daily Influence ·

2025/12/22

In this revisit to Episode 372 of The Daily Influence, we explore what it means to feel unappreciated and how to shift the narrative to reclaim your sense of value. Brian S. Smith offers practical advice on self-reflection, open communication, and modeling positive behavior to inspire gratitude and appreciation in your personal and professional life. Discover how embracing your influence can help you feel seen, valued, and empowered.

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627. I Am We (rerun)

Daily Influence ·

2025/12/19

In this revisit to episode 127 of Daily Influence we discuss our belief in I am We and it is why We all matter; we all have amazing influence. I am We. Yes, I am the accumulation of all those people who have influenced me prior to this moment, it does not define me but they have all influenced me and are part of the me/we of today.

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626. Where Purpose Meets Presence: Carolann Valentino...

Daily Influence ·

2025/12/18

In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Carolann Valentino, 15-time award-winning entertainer, positive psychology practitioner, and creator of the Heart Coherence Method, to explore what happens when purpose, humor, and heart all align. From running a $40M steakhouse in the heart of New York City to performing her sold-out Off-Broadway show Burnt at the Stake, Carolann has spent her life at the intersection of entertainment, emotional truth, and leadership

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625. Communication Organization (rerun)

Daily Influence ·

2025/12/17

Today we revisit Daily Influence episode 171 where we tackled the topic of Communication Organization. We are bombarded by many different kinds of communication: email, text, in-person, phone and then there is body language and other written forms. How we manage our communication is one of life's biggest challenges!

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624. Stop Stopping: RonnieLo on Tiny Habits,...

Daily Influence ·

2025/12/16

In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Ronnie Loaiza (RonnieLo), Master Certified Professional Life Coach, Certified Habit Coach, and Certified Personal Trainer, who helps people do one powerful thing: stop stopping. Blending science-based habit strategy with joy, play, and real-life compassion, Ronnie shows how small, consistent actions can move us past resistance, overwhelm, and perfectionism. Instead of relying on willpower and “discipline,” she teaches how to

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623, The Art of Listening to Learn (S.M.A.R.T....

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2025/12/15

On Today's Daily Influence we revisit episode 182 where we discussed the foundation of being a good leader is your ability to listen. Listen to how we teach this required skill for everyone.

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6:43

622. Why Culture is important and how it drives...

Daily Influence ·

2025/12/12

In this revisit to episode 188 of Daily Influence, we discuss the ongoing debate about Culture and its influence on profit continues. After 28 years of continuous strategic, tactical and culture improvement advisory service, we believe culture ultimately drives profit; listen to Brian talk about that journey.

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16:46

621. From Overwhelmed to Overjoyed: Designing a Life...

Daily Influence ·

2025/12/11

In today’s episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Jess Kaskov, #1 best-selling author, transformational coach, and creator of Soul Salary and the Overwhelmed to Overjoyed digital course, to explore how we can realign our time, energy, and choices with what truly lights us up.Jess brings a powerful blend of lived experience and practical guidance. After a 15-year engineering career and a defining “life quake” moment, she discovered that her deepest impact wasn’t in

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620. Who is your Team? Understanding that even...

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2025/12/10

In this revisit to episode 196 of Daily Influene, we asked; Do you ever consider who makes up your team? We're not referring to those who assist you with daily tasks, but rather the individuals who have shaped who you are and where you stand today. Even when we work independently, we embody both significant and subtle lessons learned throughout our lives. This awareness fosters a healthy humility in any sphere of influence we find ourselves in, because we recognize that without others, we

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16:32

619. Better Listening: How Presence, Empathy &...

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2025/12/09

In today’s episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Stan Slovin, author, lawyer, financial advisor, and a respected pillar of the Northbrook community, to explore one of the most overlooked skills in leadership and life: listening.As the author of Better Listening: The Secret to Improving Both Your Professional and Personal Life, Stan shares the experiences and observations that shaped his mission to help people listen not to respond, but to genuinely understand. He breaks

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10:37

618. Igniting Drive: Mastering Self-Motivation and...

Daily Influence ·

2025/12/08

Get ready to kindle the flames of inspiration with this revisit to Daily Influence’s episode 206, "Igniting Drive: Mastering Self-Motivation and Inspiring Teams." We’re turning up the heat on productivity by exploring effective strategies to fuel your inner fire and ignite motivation across your team. - **For Self-Motivation**: Uncover the power of personal goal-setting and learn how to slice big ambitions into attainable tasks. Find out why celebrating the small victories can transform

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617. Creating a Company of Influencers: Why Everyone...

Daily Influence ·

2025/12/05

In Episode 617 of Daily Influence, Brian brings forward one of the most important messages at the heart of IA Business Advisors and The I in Team Series: every person is an influencer, and everyone matters. Drawing on decades of experience, Brian explains what it means to build a truly flat, values-driven organization—one where influence isn’t tied to hierarchy, but to intention, contribution, and responsibility. You’ll learn why personal responsibility is the foundation of influence, how

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616. The Power of Words: Johanna Laurent on Healing,...

Daily Influence ·

2025/12/04

What if a single word could change the course of your day or even your life? In this uplifting episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno, MBA sits down with Johanna Laurent, founder of Positive Phrases, a global movement inspiring people to heal, grow, and live with intention one empowering word at a time. From her roots in Brooklyn to becoming a bestselling author and viral creator with tens of thousands of followers, Johanna shares how gratitude, self-awareness, and mindful language

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615. The Midday Reset: Reclaiming Your Influence...

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2025/12/03

We all drift. Distractions, emotional fatigue, unexpected issues—by mid-day, even the best intentions can get blurry. In Episode 615 of The Daily Influence, Brian explores the simple but powerful practice of the midday reset—a responsible act of influence that helps you slow down, realign, and finish your day with clarity instead of chaos. Drawing from The I in Team Series and S.M.A.R.T. Management, this episode walks you through reconnecting with your intention, reprioritizing based on real-world

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614. The Inspired Way: Dru Wischhover on Building...

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2025/12/02

What happens when a “not-so-sexy” industry becomes a vehicle for real community impact? Dru Wischhover, entrepreneur, published author, and founder of Inspired Title Group, Inspired Development Group, and Winspire LLC shares how he built a culture where integrity, service, and consistency aren’t slogans; they’re the operating system. From coaching youth baseball to launching Heroes Helping Heroes Illinois, Dru explains how small, steady actions compound into meaningful change. He also unpacks

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613. Say Less, Mean More: The Influence of Focused...

Daily Influence ·

2025/12/01

In Episode 613 of The Daily Influence, Brian explores the powerful role of focused language in intentional and responsible influence. Drawing from The I in Team Series and SMART Management, this episode highlights how saying less can actually help you communicate more effectively—by sharpening clarity, reducing emotional drift, and making space for deeper listening. Brian shares how intentional pauses, concise responses, and thoughtful word choice help strengthen trust, build confidence, and guide

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612. Serve First, Connect Deep: Steve Ramona on...

Daily Influence ·

2025/11/28

On today’s Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with super-connector and servant leader Steve Ramona host of Doing Business with a Servant’s Heart (800+ episodes, 50K listeners per show) and creator of Together We Serve on E360 TV (1.6M+ monthly viewers). With more than $1B in project impact and $125M in partner deals sparked through simple, intentional introductions, Steve breaks down why service before selling is the most reliable growth strategy in business and life. Steve shares: • The

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