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Ep. 90 - Screening for the One: Insights from Marty Britton
In this episode of the Intelligent Performance Podcast, host Michael welcomes Marty Britton, an industry veteran in candidate screening. Marty shares her extensive experience in the background screening industry, celebrating her company's 50 years in business and screening over 26,000 candidates annually. They discuss the importance of thorough background checks, the implications of misrepresentation in employment and education, and the impact of social media on candidate evaluations. Marty also delves into her personal journey from civil engineering to leading a successful company and emphasizes the importance of hiring slowly and outsourcing effectively. Tune in for valuable insights on intelligent performance and finding the right candidate in today’s job market.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:57 Celebrating 50 Years in Business
02:25 Marty's Journey from Civil Engineer to CEO
04:36 The Importance of Background Screening
08:19 Common Misrepresentations in Candidate Screening
13:31 The Role of Social Media in Background Checks
18:40 The Impact of 9/11 on the Screening Industry
23:03 Balancing Career and Family
24:55 The Value of Asking for Help
37:11 Final Thoughts and Book Promotion
4 Feb 2025
Ep. 89 - Mastering Benefit Auctions: Keith Fox's Insiders' Secrets
In this episode of the Intelligent Performance Podcast, we are joined by Keith Fox, a former professional DJ who has transitioned into one of the leading benefit auctioneers in the United States. Keith shares his expertise on the niche field of benefit auctioneering, focusing on maximizing fundraising efforts for nonprofits and charities. He delves into the intricacies of matching auction items with donor bases, the importance of pre-event consultation, and strategies for keeping attendees engaged and generous. Keith also reflects on how his background as a DJ has equipped him with the skills necessary to read and interact with a crowd effectively. Whether you're interested in the art of auctioneering or looking to improve your fundraising events, this episode is packed with invaluable insights and practical advice.
00:00 Introduction to the Intelligent Performance Podcast
00:12 Meet Keith Fox: From DJ to Leading Auctioneer
01:05 Understanding the Role of a Benefit Auctioneer
02:40 The Art of Fundraising: Strategies and Techniques
07:01 Setting Up a Successful Fundraising Event
11:40 Creating Competitive and Engaging Auctions
20:25 Engaging the Crowd: Auctioneer Insights
20:52 From DJ to Auctioneer: Transferable Skills
21:59 Navigating Client Expectations
24:42 The Art of Reading the Room
32:07 Preparation is Key: Setting Up for Success
33:59 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
38:44 Understanding Consignment Packages
40:06 Conclusion and Contact Information
21 Jan 2025
Ep. 88 - Unlocking Beauty Industry Secrets with Victoria Racca | Intelligent Performance Podcast
Victoria Racca of Louisiana joins the Intelligent Performance podcast to discuss her impressive journey in the beauty industry. From small business beginnings to owning multiple beauty businesses, including a microblading institute and a manufacturing venture, Victoria shares her insights on intelligent performance and scaling a beauty business beyond the conventional. She emphasizes the importance of passion, systems, and standard operating procedures in creating a sellable and efficient business. Discover her tips for overcoming imposter syndrome, the significance of finding the right hires, and much more in this enlightening episode.
00:00 Introduction to Intelligent Performance Podcast
01:58 Victoria Racca's Journey in the Beauty Industry
03:33 Challenges and Realities of the Beauty Business
09:06 The Importance of Systems and Procedures
13:23 Scaling and Delegating in Business
21:25 Victoria's Diverse Business Ventures
22:24 Types of Students and Their Needs
23:11 The Entrepreneurial Journey
23:40 Navigating the Beauty Business
24:38 Understanding the Beauty Industry
27:19 The Reality of Entrepreneurship
29:49 Family and Business
32:35 Building a Sellable Business
38:55 The Hard Work of Building a Business
40:30 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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Ep. 29 - Breaking Through the Noise: Proven PR Strategies with Mickie Kennedy
Published 19 Sept 2023 · Transcript excerpt
[…] So you can talk about 62 % of the industry faces this challenge. And of these, you know, 27 % acknowledged that they may fail as a result of this. And here's our solution. And here's our product. And then here's a company that used it. Here were their results. And here's a quote by them, all of that can work out really well. So numbers work extremely, extremely well data analysis. And it doesn't have to be your data. You don't have to do a survey or study. But you could just be the person who collected a lot of that data that's out there and put it together and package it in a way that's really intriguing and interesting. […]
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