Best Mark Spencer Cook Podcasts (2025)

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271. 5 Success Drivers to Transform Your Business—Mark Spencer Cook 41:41

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Have you ever thought or wondered if there happened to be a few simple things you can implement to drive success? Is such an idea a fairy tale? Well, if you've ever thought that, then this podcast episode is for you. Our guest today is Mark Spencer Cook, who shares with us his research-backed top five proven drivers to finding success. TODAY'S WIN-…

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273. The Secret Weapon of Lead Conversion: Landing Pages—Sahil Patel 36:20

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How is your website converting potential customers or franchise buyers for your business? When is the last time you checked? Our guest today is Sahil Patel, who is a landing page expert who shares with us the secrets he’s learned on how to optimize a landing page. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Create a great landing page that makes it easy for your customer to …

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New York's Premier Performing Arts Program: "If I can make it here, you can make it anywhere!" -Founder, Broadway Rise, Eloïse Ghislaine 47:12

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After a call back for Wicked on Broadway and after years of success in international acting, this Australian built a business in New York City helping others climb the performance ladder. Have you ever stood up in front of hundreds of people to perform your heart out? Eloïse Ghislaine can make that a reality. She seems to shout, "If I can make it h…

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272. Global Franchising Success—Keenan Fisher, Managing Partner, Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop 26:19

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Have you thought about expanding your company internationally? Going across an ocean or maybe a neighboring country? Our guest today is Keenan Fisher, and he shares with us how he is successfully expanding into new international markets. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: What you want now vs. what you want later. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Schedule your free franchise…

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AI Futurist, Leader, Creator: Practical AI Head Starts for Anyone, Jonathan Goodman, CEO 59:43

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Jonathan Goodman, CEO, founder of Halyard Consulting and leading expert in AI, software, voice & chatbot automation. Scared of AI? Jonathan will put your worries to rest and ad new ones.  His team works to implement AI as an ethical tool to boost productivity and save you money. Whereas the biggest tech companies in the world are firing their progr…

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Stroke to Success: Curer of Burnout, Guru of Progress, Jeff Wetherhold 1:06:24

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Are you looking to make a change in your life, but don't know how to do it? Look no further than Jeffrey Wetherhold! Jeff is a "change manager," which means that he knows how to help teams develop evidence-based tactics to change their course successfully. 88% of organizational change efforts fail to produce lasting results. But with Jeffrey's help…

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270. Selling More Restaurants Than Anyone Else—Robin Gagnon 29:00

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Do you have a resale program in place for your franchise system? Are you discussing about an exit with your franchisees right from the beginning? Our guest today is Robin Gagnon, and she shares with us how having a resale strategy is not just a good idea, but it is good business too. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Have a clear vision and the discipline to pursue…

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Life Design Genius: Employed, a Book, and Big Ideas, Kason Morris 58:30

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Join Kason Morris, a genius in designing your life's work to fit your needs. Born in the Bronx, Kason defied statistics and built his own corporate ladder to climb up for twenty years. Today, he helps individuals leverage their own talent to build a better work life for themselves.For Kason, there is no work/life balance; it's about your work's lif…

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269. Levers To Pull To Build Your Brand’s Enterprise Value—Zack Fishman 32:12

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How are you building the enterprise value of your company? What types of marketing and PR are you doing to help create awareness? Our guest today is Zack Fishman, and he shares with us the some of the levers to pull to build your brand’s enterprise value. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: The rush to the space to become more "professionalized” is happening across f…

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Entrepreneur MD? Journey to Private Practice with Over 4,000 Patients, Dr. Heather Skeens, MD 1:06:06

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Join Dr. Heather Skeens, author of Unshackled (brilliant title and at https://a.co/d/0xRnW7a), who just hit the bestseller list. She took on massive debt like most medical students risk, after an incredible journey, she's crafted her own success as a caregiver, author, and private practitioner who sees more than fifty patients every day! In healthc…

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268. Bridging the Gap Between Multicultural Communities and Franchising—Toni Harris Taylor 24:48

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How are you integrating multi-culture into your franchise network? Is it on your radar? Our guest today is Toni Harris Taylor, who saw a need in multi-cultural in franchising and decided to do something about it. Toni was a previous guest on episode 114. You can listen to Toni's previous episode here: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/networking-to-g…

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Welcome to the Creative Club: CEO, Polymath & Author, Pia Leichter of Kollektiv Studio 55:12

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Take the leap of faith with Pia Leichter, best-selling author, entrepreneur, and creative partner with Kollektiv Studio. Pia partners with artists to help them realize their artistic dreams, and grow into their most authentic selves. In this conversation, Pia gives a taste of what her studio has to offer from advice on pursuing your artistic desire…

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267. The Neuroscience of Effective Change Management—Dr. Elizabeth Moran 23:11

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How do your employees and franchisees manage changes at your organization? Do they dread it? Revolt? Complain? Celebrate? Our guest today is Dr. Elizabeth Moran, who is a neuroscience and change management expert. She shares with us some practical tips and ideas on how to implement and improve your change management efforts. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Compas…

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Maker of 25,000 Relationships of Impact: Optimist Prime on Turning Pain to Progress, Stephen Minix 1:03:04

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Take on life's court in this powerful conversation with Stephen Minix. The former educator and high school basketball coach leverages his skills in social work to foster collaboration and overcome obstacles to lift up lives. In this episode, Stephen discusses his journey from the Los Angeles public school system to his current role as Vice Presiden…

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266. Overeating Advice for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners—Dr. Glenn Livingston 30:19

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Are you an entrepreneur or successful leader and struggled with overeating? Or maybe you have had years of inconstant success with your eating habits and weight loss? Our guest today is Dr. Glenn Livingston, and he shares with us how one simple rule can help you defeat your cravings. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Recognizing what truly matters most to you will …

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Award-Winning Developer + North America's #1 Ski Resort = Regal Rich Cook, Pt.2 37:12

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Rejoin Richard Cook for his ten life-changing pieces of advice for anyone starting their career. Richard has 40 years of real estate experience, so he knows a thing or two about finding mentorship, living for yourself, and shooting for success!Take note of Richard's excellent tips for success...Link:linkedin.com/in/richard-cook-6797ba16ahttps://www…

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265. Experience Life, Not Its Menu—Dr. Ravi Iyer 30:12

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Have you found yourself constantly distracted? Or your mind is racing from one idea to the next?Our guest today is Dr. Ravi Iyer, and he shares with us why this happens and how to help understand it. He talks about how each of us is a meaning making machine trying to make sense of the world around us. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Invite the right franchisees t…

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Award-Winning Developer + North America's #1 Ski Resort = Regal Rich Cook, Pt.1 1:00:52

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A dozen compelling career concepts and inspiring stories from Regal Homes' Principal Owner, Rich Cook. Just one of his incredible communities is being built right between Deer Valley's History's largest-ever expansion of skiing and a world-class water-ski reservoir, just across the street.Over 40 years, Rich has navigated his career to learn secret…

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264. The Face of Innovation in Self-Care Franchising—Michele Henry 19:46

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Are you interested in franchising your business, but wondering when the right time is to do so? Or maybe, you recently franchise and you are faced with some challenges. Our guest today is Michele Henry, and she shares with us her miss of not franchising her first business and her make of inviting the right franchisees into her system. TODAY'S WIN-W…

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Billion-Dollar COO, Now Entrepreneur: A Real Stoic on Marcus Aurelius & Excellence, Adam Farr 1:15:21

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You won't want to wait to hear the choices Adam Farr made in his career! Change your life with this thought-provoking conversation with business leader & philosopher, Adam Farr. Adam sits as Chair of Empanada.co and other companies, Utah's best and fastest growing empanada company. Not only does he know business, but he knows a thing or two about w…

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263. Your Marketing Agency Isn't the Problem, Your Strategy Is—Peter Murphy Lewis 29:13

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Have you struggled with finding success when hiring marketing agencies? If you have, there’s a good chance it is not because the marketer doesn’t know what to do. Our guest today is Peter Murphy Lewis, and he explains to us the Big 5 Mistakes leaders make when hiring marketing agencies. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Consider using LinkedIn as a second website f…

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Whistleblower & Self-Made CEO: Get Your Life’s Work Right, Jill Dempsey, Pt. 2 37:16

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Prepare for part two of Jill Dempsey's harrowing journey after discovering the multi-million dollar fraud taking place in her company. Following a years-long trial, Jill continues to pivot her professional career, eventually becoming the Executive Director of the US Friends of AMAR. There, she oversees Middle-Eastern support for individuals affecte…

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262. 5-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: What if Everything You Know About Franchising is Wrong?—Mike Andes 38:19

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Welcome to our 5 year anniversary episode. We want to thank all of you loyal listeners that have been with us over the last many years. If you decide to listen to episode 1 you will learn about my dad and me and, hopefully, hear how far we have come for our production of the show. I always like to have a special guest on our anniversary episode and…

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Whistleblower & Self-Made CEO: Get Your Life’s Work Right, Jill Dempsey, Pt. 1 52:27

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Prepare for part one of this nail-biting conversation with Jill Dempsey, C-suite positioner (CEO, CFO, and COO) of a half-a-dozen different non-profit and growth-stage companies. Witness her journey leading up to her shocking discovery of a multi-million-dollar fraud taking place within her company.Learn how to balance professional growth and perso…

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261. Recruiting Success: The DREAM Framework for Franchises—Andrea Hoffer 26:23

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Are you having trouble recruiting and retaining quality staff and team members? I know this is a challenge that most businesses I meet with face. Our guest today is Andrea Hoffer, and she shares with us her DREAM framework to help franchisees and small businesses improve their hiring efforts. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Solving a problem is often the best way…

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The Most Flexible Leader: Flex to Change People’s Lives, Kevin Eikenberry, Author Flexible Leadership 53:20

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Join Kevin Eikenberry, one of Inc.com's Top 100 Leadership and Management Experts in the World, as he shares his secrets to success. For thirty years, Kevin has been training leaders realize their potential and shoot for the stars! Exclusive tips to be a better boss in a hyper-speed work-world: "Think big, start small…" "Practice with people, not d…

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260. The Secret Most Entrepreneurs Miss: How to Access Debt-Free Funding—Stormi Banks 16:41

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Ever wondered if your business could benefit from grants, or whether they're even available to companies like yours? Today's eye-opening conversation with Stormy Banks shatters common misconceptions about business grants, revealing a funding path many entrepreneurs completely overlook. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Grants are for established and start-up busine…

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Marketing Should Make Money: Marketing Strategy, Erik Wolf, Expert & Agency Founder 1:07:31

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What if everything you’ve believed about marketing was based on a broken premise? Erik Wolf—former award-winning agency founder, speaker, and creator of the Unified Marketing System—reveals the shocking disconnect between what clients buy and what actually delivers results. Erik takes us through his riveting career journey from fake jobs and false …

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259. Finding Your True Passion—Hoss Notarkesh 32:01

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Have you discovered what truly matters to you? What is your passion or purpose that motivates and drives you? Our guest today is Hoss Notarkesh, who shares with us his Passion Discovery Framework. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Synchronicity. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our guest's website at: https://passiondiscovery.ca/ Attend our Franchise Sales Tra…

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Command Chief of 8,000: Own Your Career & Life, Rochelle Hemingway 1:12:08

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Join Rochelle Hemingway, CEO, SLAY To Success. Learn how Rochelle’s S.L.A.Y. formula—Stay ready, Lead out loud, Access community, You are built to last—took her from 18-year-old Airman to Command Chief guiding 8,000 people, and how one daily ritual fuels her momentum. See more: MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast. Everyone faces stalled careers when confid…

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258. Stop Getting Duped by Marketers—Amber Gaige 23:35

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Have you been duped by marketing agencies in the past? Or maybe you're not sure if you have before. Our guest today is Amber Gaige, who shares with us The Four C’s to help avoid getting duped. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Do not be discouraged, there are good marketers out there that can help you. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Listen to Ellen Rohr's Podcast episode …

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Matt Jordan, Food Network Chef, National Executive Chef, Appeared 8x on National Cooking Shows mattjordantv.com 13:22

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Matt Jordan, Food Network Chef and seasoned competitor with 8 appearances on national cooking shows, is a nationally recognized Executive Chef known for his bold flavors and culinary innovation. He joins David Cogan, host of the Eliances Heroes Show and founder of the Eliances entrepreneur community, to share his journey through the world of compet…

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257. Unlocking the 80-20 Rule—Perry Marshall 30:23

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Have you been applying the 80-20 rule all wrong? Most entrepreneurs have a surface-level understanding that 80% of results come from 20% of efforts, but as Perry Marshall reveals, this barely scratches the surface of this powerful principle's true potential. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Use the 80/20 principle to identify new opportunities for your business. L…

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Suneera Madhani, Founder and CEO Stax system processing over 23 Billion in payments 13:43

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Suneera Madhani, Founder and CEO of Stax, processing over $23B in payments, joins David Cogan, host of The Heroes Show and founder of Eliances, for an exclusive interview. Learn more at www.staxpayments.com.By Eliances Heroes

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Best Shark Tank Winner: Bold Momentum, Tate Stock, Chirp CEO 41:24

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Prepare for a powerful conversation with Tate Stock, Founder and CEO of Chirp and viral Shark Tank standout. Stock and wife Hannah partnered to launch what is now Chirp. Soon after, Tate found himself negotiating between offers from: Kevin O'Leary, Robert Herjavec, and Lori Greiner as Mark Cuban and Daymond John made things both difficult and smart…

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256. How to Name, Frame, and Prioritize Your Business Breakthroughs—Lior Weinstein 27:19

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How do you develop, decide, execute a new idea, new business model, or new product? Do you have a clearly defined process or is it more of a ‘gut’ feeling? Our guest today is Lior Weinstein, and he shares with us some mental models and frameworks to help you take control of your implementing new business solutions. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: “Entrepreneurs d…

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Airport Crisis CEO: Thrive in Catastrophe, Mark Thorpe 53:20

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Keep cool under pressure. Elite leader Mark Thorpe, former LAX executive and Pandemic CEO of Ontario International Airport is now founder of Atmos Global Aviation and offers us his consulting right in the episode. Discover the strategic insights for travelling and leading that Mark employed during his tenure at Ontario, as he navigated the pandemic…

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Grant Cardone, Founder of $4B Cardone Enterprises, Author of The 10X Rule grantcardone.com 22:29

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Grant Cardone, founder of $4B Cardone Enterprises, author of The 10X Rule, and creator of top-selling business programs, joins David Cogan, renowned host and founder of Eliances, for an exclusive interview at the Eliances Heroes Show. grantcardone.comBy Eliances Heroes

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255. How to Succeed with Franchise Brokers: Insights from Wes Barefoot 40:00

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Are you a franchisor and wondered how you can be successful in working with franchise brokers? Or maybe you are thinking about franchising and like the idea of franchise brokers, but don’t know where to start. Our guest today is Wes Barefoot, and he shares with us best practices on how to be successful with franchise brokers. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Franc…

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Bert Thornton, former President and COO of Waffle House, Inc, 1.3Billion Revenue, Co Author High Impact Mentoring 25:36

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Bert Thornton, former President and COO of Waffle House, Inc ($1.3B revenue) and co-author of High-Impact Mentoring, joins David Cogan, renowned host of The Heroes Show and founder of Eliances, for an exclusive interview.By Eliances Heroes

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254. How to Have a Difficult Conversation—Daniel Tocchini 36:49

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What do you do when you have a conflict at your company? How do you handle that difficult conversation? Or should I ask, do you handle it? Our guest today is Daniel Tocchini, and he is a leadership and culture expert, and he shares with us some best practices for having those difficult conversations. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Have difficult conversations as…

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Gayle Martz Founder of Sherpa Bag and Sherpa Trading Company, Pet Travel Expert gaylemartz.com 17:02

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Gayle Martz, Inventor and Founder of the Sherpa Bag and The Sherpa Trading Company, revolutionized airline pet travel policies. She joins David Cogan, host of the Eliances Heroes Show and founder of Eliances, to share her journey. gaylemartz.comBy Eliances Heroes

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253. Empowering Franchise Owners with Location Intelligence and Geofencing—Barbara Wardell and Ernesto Cullari 34:26

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Are you familiar with the concepts of loccation intelligence and geofencing? If these ideas are new to you or you are looking to get some additional insights on these topics then today’s episode is for you. Our guests today are Barbara Wardell and Ernesto Cullari, who are digital marketing experts. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Geo fencing allows you to hyper f…

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Crash into a Wall (Literally) then Thrive: Unlock Your Edge, CEO Randy Dyck 1:09:07

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Prepare for a powerful encounter with Randy Dyck, Founder, CEO and Coach. Everyone faces burnout; not everyone slams into a building on a motorcycle, only to launch off the building without a helmet. Randy learned what happens when ego outweighs impact (MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast). Randy describes how thousands of home sales led him to create a pu…

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Bob Parsons, Founder of GoDaddy, former U.S. Marine, Serial Entrepreneur and Philanthropist. bobparsons.com. 21:14

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Don't miss Eliances Heroes Show with David Cogan as he interviews Bob Parsons, founder of GoDaddy and CEO of YAM Worldwide. The billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist shares his journey from revolutionizing domain registration to his latest ventures. Tune in for an inspiring conversation! eliances.com bobparsons.com…

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252. Integrating AI Into Your Day to Day Business—Dr. Sandra Metzger 28:24

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How are you integrating the use of AI into your business? Are you incorporating it yet? Our guest today is Dr. Sandra Metzger, who is a lifelong pioneer in education and she shares with us some practical strategies to start using AI in your business. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Your willingness to learn is the ultimate competitive advantage in business. LINKS…

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Bill Goldberg, WCW and WWE Legend, American Professional Wrestler, Actor, and Former NFL Defensive Tackle 15:33

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Tune in to the Eliances Heroes Radio Show as David Cogan interviews Bill Goldberg, the legendary WCW and WWE icon! In this action-packed episode, Goldberg dives into his journey from dominating the wrestling ring to his ventures in acting and football. Don’t miss this exciting conversation with a true powerhouse! Connect with him on Instagram @Gold…

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251. Scaling With Franchise Support—Ray Fabik, President, Caring Transitions 26:16

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How do you care for your franchisees? How do you support them and guide them? Our guest today is Ray Fabik, who shares with us how Caring Transitions focuses on supporting their franchisees. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Take great care of the franchise holder and create a happy client, a happy franchisee, and a happy franchisor. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can…

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A More Valuable Business: Transform Your Finances, Heather McGee, CEO, 17 Asset Management 1:04:56

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Everyone faces financial collapse when capital dries up. Heather guides her business, others business, and communities to pivot and thriving (see MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast). Discover how repeated setbacks—losing her first product, cutting staff, and chasing new markets—sparked Heather’s breakthroughs. Find out why building your own solutions can …

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Sue Rigler, Owner of Hundred Mile Brewing, One of the Top 10 Best New Breweries in the U.S. 16:32

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Join David Cogan as he chats with Sue Rigler, the driving force behind Hundred Mile Brewing Company! Sue's journey is fueled by innovation and passion, offering unique insights into brewing and her impact on the craft beer world. Don't miss this inspiring conversation!By Eliances Heroes