Host Emily Washcovick sits down with Yelp's Trend Expert, Tara Lewis, to explore the power of Yelp's trend data. Discover how Yelp identifies emerging trends and how businesses can leverage these insights to connect with their communities and enhance their offerings. From the rise of mushroom-infused beverages to the evolution of croissant trends, Tara share ... Show More
Aug 6
Serving Up Community: Secrets from Soul & Smoke and the James Beard Foundation
Independent restaurants do more than serve food—they anchor communities. Dr. Anne McBride of the James Beard Foundation and Chef D’Andre Carter of Soul & Smoke join Emily to explore how independent restaurateurs build resilience, embrace transparency, use data, and forge deeper c ... Show More
34m 2s
Jul 22
How DivaDance Grew From 1 Class to 50+ Locations — Franchise Lessons with Jami Stigliano
DivaDance founder and CEO Jami Stigliano joins host Emily for a deep dive on building a movement-based business that inspires confidence and community. Jami shares candid lessons on accessing capital, scaling with intention, fostering authentic culture, leveraging reviews, and wh ... Show More
29m 19s
Jun 16
The Most Strategic Networking Strategy Ever?
In a high-tech world, old-school relationships still win. So take a cue from Hollywood: Film producer and financier Matthew Helderman, cofounder and CEO of BondIt Media Capital and Buffalo8, shares how his team turned the classic business lunch into a repeatable growth strategy - ... Show More
33m 27s
Mar 2025
How to Lead a Successful Turnaround
When a company, division, or product line has been struggling for some time, it can feel nearly impossible to get things back on track. But big turnarounds are possible, provided you have a team willing to work hard, be creative, and embrace change. When he was president and CEO ... Show More
28m 33s
Jul 2024
Ep. 19 The Art of Problem-Solving: strategies behind the growth of Revolut Business
How do you look at what you have today to get to something better?
Manuel Soto, Head of Operations for Revolut Business, chats with host Alex Carril about how creative problem-solving is at the core of a company’s success, and how we do it at Revolut.
From the process of developi ... Show More
28m 5s
Jul 2024
277: Wealth Creation and the Value Equation | Christopher Volk
In this episode of the Strategy and Leadership podcast, host Anthony Taylor sits down with Christopher Volk, an accomplished author and business veteran known for his expertise in wealth creation and financial strategy. Christopher, who has a storied career in commercial banking ... Show More
25m 25s
Jan 2025
A Middle Manager’s Guide to Executing Strategy
Imagine this scenario: Your company’s executive team has just announced their new master plan for growing the business. Now it’s your job, as a mid-level manager, to put it into practice. So where do you start? In this episode, strategy consultant Andrea Belk Olson explains how t ... Show More
46m 35s
Sep 2024
To Set a Great Strategy, Start by Imagining the Future You Want
Some managers develop strategy by focusing on problems in the present, and that’s especially true during a crisis. But Mark Johnson, co-founder of the innovation consulting firm Innosight, argues that leaders should imagine the future and then work backward to build their organiz ... Show More
25m 59s