A strong HR foundation in small business isn’t just about compliance - it’s about retention. When employees feel valued throughout their journey, your business and culture grow.Too often, small businesses hand HR to office managers, leaving critical practices to chance. Real expertise ensures a positive, compliant, and trust-filled workplace. Handled well, tricky situations are de-escalated, protecting both team culture and your reputation. I recently spoke with Sarah Chang, CEO of Clearwater HR

What does it really take to run 26.2 miles and become someone new in the process? In this episode of Built For The Game, Rob Cressy shares raw, identity-shifting lessons from the 2025 Chicago Marathon. From physical grit to mindset mastery, he unpacks the real-time breakthroughs that now define his new standard. This is about more than running, it’s about becoming built for whatever game you’re playing. Ways I can Help: AI Coaching For High Performing Leaders. Apply Today: https://robcressy...

David Tawes, regional inspector general in the Office of Evaluation and Inspections at HHS’ Office of Inspector General, joins the show to discuss the agency’s new report on the massive rise in Medicare spending for skin substitutes. He explains what’s driving the surge — from changing billing practices to outright fraud — and how policymakers can balance patient access with stronger oversight. Tawes also shares what physicians should know about potential red flags and how to report suspicious

If AI is on course to replace many functions in organisations, Jonathan and Paul ask the vital question of whether procurement can survive.  The perfect man to tackle this subject is a man who sits on many boards, founded OneSupplyPlanet and describes himself as a man who challenges companies and their people to be better versions of themselves: Guy Strafford.Brought to you by Positive Purchasing Produced by Fresh Air Studios, Business Podcast Producers

Bryan Jepson, M.D., CFP, joins the show to explain what “true wealth” really means for physicians, and why retirement planning goes far beyond money. He explains how to balance financial goals with personal fulfillment, tackle student debt and make smart decisions about saving, investing and enjoying life along the way. Music Credits: Distant Memories by Buurd - stock.adobe.com Relaxing Lounge by Classy Call me Man - stock.adobe.com A Textbook Example by Skip Peck - stock.adobe.com Editor's

Stand out, get noticed, and take control of your career. Mike Kim, co-author of Own Your Brand, Own Your Career, shares how to build a personal brand that opens doors, creates opportunities, and amplifies your impact, no matter your career stage.PROTECT your first idea FREE ► https://instantip.app/

Send us a text In this episode of The AI Advantage, Matt Brown sits down with Arjun Parameswaran Iyer, co-founder and CEO of Alpha Direct, one of Africa’s most innovative insurance companies. Arjun shares how his team revolutionized insurance by literally putting it in a box, making protection affordable and accessible to over 100,000 previously uninsured people across Africa. They explore what the rest of the world can learn from African innovation, from creating tech that works without int...

Send us a text In this episode of The AI Advantage, Matt Brown sits down with Dale Williams, founder and CEO of Recolution Group, a UK-based family of recruitment brands. Dale shares his candid journey from “unemployable” to entrepreneur and reflects on how AI is transforming recruitment, leadership, and human purpose. Together they explore how business owners can embrace innovation without losing their identity, why niching can be both a strength and a trap, and how parents can...

Send us a text The SEO playbook is being rewritten. Matt Brown welcomes Charlie Marchant, CEO of Exposure Ninja, to explore how large language models and AI-driven search tools are transforming online visibility. They discuss why enterprise brands are already investing in AI optimization, what strategies actually work for AI discoverability, and how sentiment, data, and credibility now play a bigger role than ever. It’s a deep dive into the future of marketing, where content mus...

Send us a text In this episode of The AI Advantage, Matt sits down with Laura Early, Co-Founder and Chief Experience Officer of Wise Advise + Assist Team, a business growth agency helping small businesses systemize, streamline, and scale through a global team of military spouse professionals. Laura shares how AI is reshaping the way small businesses operate, from automation and customer experience to ethical risk and data privacy. She opens up about the balance between efficiency and empathy...

Send us a text Matt Brown speaks with David Perla, Vice Chair of Burford Capital, about how AI is transforming the world of litigation finance. They explore how Burford values legal risk, the potential of AI to enhance underwriting accuracy, and how AI is used responsibly inside a global, publicly listed financial firm. From automating workflows to predicting outcomes, David explains how AI is quietly revolutionizing one of the world’s most conservative industries. Support the show

Send us a text In this episode of AI Advantage, Matt Brown speaks with Larry Zentner, founder and CEO of Elevate Data. They explore why the majority of enterprise AI projects fail, what leaders get wrong when they rush into “doing AI,” and how to align data with strategy to drive results. Larry shares stories from working with major museums and manufacturers, explains how bias and ethics shape outcomes, and highlights why small, proven wins are more powerful than big promises. S...

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This weekend marks the 50th Anniversary of Cadillac MI High School welcoming the then-fledgling band known as Kiss to play at their Homecoming Dance. Cadillac’s Kathy Morin joins DMOU to tell the back story and how her community has prepared for this weekend’s festivities. But, Kiss is just a small part of the Cadillac story…and we go deeper into her work with developing sustainable trail policies that go beyond seasonality and developing a decidedly non-silo approach to community development. Join

Kyle Zebley, senior vice president of the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) and executive director of ATA Action, joins the show to talk about what happened when Medicare’s telehealth flexibilities expired during the federal government shutdown earlier this month. In discussion with Medical Economics Senior Editor Richard Payerchin on October 3, 2025, Zebley explains how the lapse has disrupted care for patients and physicians nationwide, what Congress can do to fix it and why making

On this week's episode of The Sales Playbook Podcast, we talk about what happens if you don't "audit" certain sales habits from time to time!Oh, and there's a cool FREEBIE I'm going to send everyone too! If you'd like to check my availability for your Sales Kickoff or my one on one sales coaching, you can email me paul@yoursalesplaybook.com

In our latest episode, Michelle Lee (IDEO Play Lab) makes the case that play unlocks the next billion-dollar AI market. She reminds us that kids don’t stop at answers—they ask what if and turn shoes into cars or planes. That divergent mindset is exactly what product teams have lost.“Play is one of the best ways to challenge the norms, to think wide, imagine new possibilities.”Michelle shares:* How IDEO discovered billion-dollar opportunities (like PillPack, later acquired by Amazon) by staying

Kevin Schulman, M.D., MBA, professor of medicine, clinical excellence research center at Stanford University, joins the show to talk about why the U.S. spends more on health care administration than many countries spend on care itself. Schulman explains how complexity in billing and payment drives up costs, why current processes are still stuck in the analog era and how ideas from other industries could help create more efficient, digital systems. The conversation also explores the role of AI, the

Chelsea has it down. She knows her WHY and what drives her and that's what got her to the top!!!  She peels back the layers and shares why she wins in any market. It's not easy to get to the TOP 2%, but Chelsea does it in just a short period of time. WAY TO GO!!! She is at Chicago Title Las Vegas, Nevada helping all of her clients open doors and close escrows. Take a listen to this rock star and share it with your teams. Chelsea, thank you for your time, I loved collaborating with you and keep

Traditional e-learning isn't working. With only 5–15% completion rates industry-wide, most employees are stuck in “click & sleep” trainings that don’t stick.That’s why I was so keen to sit down with Matteo Penzo, Co-Founder & CEO of Zick Learn, to talk about how his company is flipping the script on corporate learning. Zick Learn’s AI-powered platform transforms training into 2-minute micro lessons delivered right where people already work: Slack, WhatsApp, Teams. The results? On average,