In this video, Laurie Guzman interviews Valerie Pettis and Mike Connell to share their beautiful story of partnership, mentorship, and how Mike sold his business to Valerie, his employee.  Join us as we talk about:  ✔️ The secret sauce to having a successful business ✔️ The importance of building your legacy   ✔️ Maintaining good professional relationships with other small local businesses and clients ✔️ Personal stories of Valerie and Mike of stepping out despite fear ✔️ The impact and evolution of building a small business with integrity   Panhandle Insurance Agency:  https://panhandleinsuranceagency.com/about-us/ 550 N. Main Street, Crestview, FL, USA  850.610.1857 [email protected]   Main Street Suites https://www.mymainstreetsuites.com 550 N. Main Street, Crestview, FL, USA  850.634.2550   Connect With Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauriewitha...  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauriewithas...  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/lauriewithstory  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laur... Https://www.lauriewithastory.com

In this video, Laurie Guzman interviews Albert Sousa, Principal Broker (NMLS #1676384) and owner at Mortgage Apex (NMLS #2026740) in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Join us as we talk about: ✔️ Albert’s introduction into the world of mortgages. ✔️ Surrounding yourself with a powerful circle of influences, personally & professionally. Mortgage Apex Corporation https://www.mortgageapex.com/ 196 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Unit I Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Phone: (850) 972-8527 Fax: (850) 972-8527 [email protected] Connect With Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauriewitha... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauriewithas... Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/lauriewithstory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laur... Https://www.lauriewithastory.com

Laurie Guzman interviews Cheryl DeSantis, Chief People & Diversity Officer at SmileDirectClub. With more than 20 years of experience, Cheryl enables the growth of the business through its team members, striving to maintain SmileDirectClub’s strong company culture through values based leadership. Join us as we talk about: Cheryl's Upcoming Book: Steel Backbone, Soft Heart; & other topics like, How Your Emotional "Why?" Drives Front Line Workers to Higher Productivity.  https://www.cheryldesantis.com/ Connect With Us! Website: https://www.lauriewithastory.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauriewithastory/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauriewithastory Twitter: https://twitter.com/lauriewithstory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauriewithastory  

In this video, Laurie Guzman interviews Sashank Purighalla, Founder and CEO of BOS Framework, a technology entrepreneur who is taking changing the way companies are using the cloud. Join us as we talk about:  ✔️How and why BOS Framework was launched ✔️The ups and downs of of employing people worldwide with a virtual  workforce ✔️ How BOS can develop software 70% faster while reducing expenses ✔️ The sacrifices Sashank is making to grow his business and help companies achieve their goals https://www.bosframework.com BOS Framework provides a comprehensive solution for growing companies that are looking for help with CloudOps/DevOps, Security, and Compliance. We help companies reduce the time and cost to build Cloud Native products, migrate their products to a well-architected Cloud setup, and maintain them reliably.  To help companies execute their Cloud initiatives without any headaches, we pair our Cloud Enablement Platform with a well-resourced team of  Architects, Engineers, and Project Managers and make the entire solution available at a single flat subscription cost. Most companies that use BOS save anywhere from 30-50% of their Cloud and Product development and maintenance costs and greatly reduce the need to hire and retain expensive Cloud/DevOps Engineers.   Connect With Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauriewithastory  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauriewithastory  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/lauriewithstory  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauriewithastory Https://www.lauriewithastory.com

In this video, Laurie Guzman interviews former CEO of Bridgestone Americas, Gary Garfield. Join us as we talk about:  ✔️ How he transitioned to the position of CEO from being General Counsel  ✔️ How he lead the company to grow 500% year after year  ✔️ Changing culture and climate of a large organization ✔️ His brand new book: Driving Results   Details on his book: Driving Results Studies have shown that over two-thirds of all corporate change efforts fail to achieve their goals. As CEO of Bridgestone America’s, Gary Garfield implemented extensive strategic, cultural, and people changes; as a  result, profits grew 500 percent in six years.  In Driving Results: Six Lessons Learned from Transforming an Iconic Company, Garfield delivers an inspiring and actionable blueprint for business transformation, explaining the six key elements necessary to successfully drive change in any organization, department, or team: Leadership, Vision, Culture, People, Alignment, and Focused Execution.  The critical reviews have been outstanding. “Wow! I absolutely love this book. The six lessons Gary addresses in this book are spot on.”   -  JOHN MURPHY, Founder & CEO of Venture Management Consultants, Inc. and award-winning author “I love the leadership insights packed inside this book, and more importantly I love that everyone who reads it will be moved to do something right away to drive results for themselves.”  -  ADRIAN GOSTICK, New York Times bestselling Author of All In and Leading with Gratitude “Read it, share it and do it!” - CHESTER ELTON, Keynote Speaker and Best Selling Author. Purchase book here https://bit.ly/38RegZr Special thanks to Southwestern Speakers  for linking Laurie and Gary Special thanks to Southwestern Speakers  for linking Laurie and Gary Gary is a highly acclaimed and sought-after speaker, consultant, and coach in the areas of change management and leadership.  His hallmark is he listens carefully to the goals of senior management to deliver exactly what they want.   You can retain Gary through the following website: https://southwesternspeakers.com/gary-garfield/ Connect With Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauriewithastory  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauriewithastory  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/lauriewithstory  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauriewithastory Https://www.lauriewithastory.com

In this episode, Laurie Guzman interviews Jamie George, a personal coach and author who is changing the lives of so many people. And organizations. Jamie has dedicated his life to helping successful professionals get unstuck and clear-minded. Join us as we talk about:  ✔️ Unhealthy vs healthy ways of relating to people ✔️ Conflict resolution tools ✔️ The difference between guilt and shame ✔️ The difference between counseling and coaching ✔️ Understanding what is true to be grounded and to remove overwhelm ✔️ His new book: Going Green: How to Avoid Toxic Relationships and            Thrive in Healthy Ones  ✔️ Future television shows and podcasts     Special thanks to Southwestern Speakers for connecting Laurie and Jamie. https://southwesternconsulting.com Connect with Jamie George https://jamiegeorge.com/about-jamie/ https://www.facebook.com/jamiegeorge24/?ref=page_internal   Connect With Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauriewithastory Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauriewithastory  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/lauriewithstory  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauriewithastory Https://www.lauriewithastory.com

In this video, Laurie Guzman interviews Gail Pulliam who manages and serves people and their families who are (or considering to be in) in the assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities of  Redstone Village. Join us as we talk about:  ✔️ How to access the necessary help for your loved ones ✔️ How do you know when the time is right to transition your loved ones. ✔️ How to talk to your loved ones about moving. ✔️ What to look for and how to prepare for a bend in the roads. ✔️ What a mini-mental is and how it can help your loved one. https://www.redstonevillage.org Gail recommends this book: https://www.amazon.com/36-Hour-Day-Alzheimer-Disease-Dementias/dp/1421441713/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=Cj0KCQjwmuiTBhDoARIsAPiv6L_SJCHOLZDGpJhDAWCPmiYk8mqAE5FFbQHXj6CWdruehYS7XtretUoaAtv5EALw_wcB&hvadid=174216931133&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9014783&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=18045467135821336976&hvtargid=kwd-2786639648&hydadcr=24659_9648993&keywords=the+36+hours+day&qid=1652225465&sr=8-1 Connect With Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauriewithastory  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauriewithastory  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/lauriewithstory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauriewithastory Https://www.lauriewithastory.com

In this video, Laurie Guzman interviews, Michele Roberts-Bauer, President of ABC Heart of America Chapter. Michele is passionate about helping people and her community. Join us as we talk about:  ✔️ How she started in this industry ✔️ How ABC empowers people and builds community ✔️ How their network battle solutions as a team  ✔️ The importance of building relationships ✔️ The construction industry is a powerful way to grow personally and make a good living https://www.abcksmo.org Become a member  https://www.abcksmo.org/membership/ Looking for a job in the construction industry? Contact [email protected] or call 615.210.9907   Connect With Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauriewithastory  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauriewithastory Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/lauriewithstory  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauriewithastory Https://www.lauriewithastory.com

In this episode, Laurie interviews another amazing woman serial entrepreneur, Gina Butler otherwise known for her franchise bakery: Gigi’s Cupcakes. Join us as we talk about:  ✔️ starting early in life as an entrepreneur ✔️ building a successful business and franchises ✔️ the importance of using failure and rejection  ✔️ why life balance is important ✔️ her soon coming ventures   Connect with Gina  gigibutler.com New vitamins coming soon:  https://www.bluecorelabs.com   Special thanks to: https://southwestern.com   Connect With Us!   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauriewithastory  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauriewithastory  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/lauriewithstory  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauriewithastory Https://www.lauriewithastory.com

In this video, Andy Sneed, former President and CEO, now Chairman, of  Wasco Masonry, a multi-million dollar leading business out of Tennessee, shares insights from his experiences in the family business. Join us as we talk about:  ✔️ growing a multi-generational business ✔️ his involvement in ministry and serving people ✔️ the importance of building people up and developing mentors ✔️ the wisdom in having multiple revenue streams and being good stewards while preparing for downturns ✔️ not being defined by your work Connect with Wasco https://wascomasonry.com https://familyfoundationfund.org https://www.joinc12.com/territories/middle-tennessee/   Connect With Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauriewithastory  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauriewithastory  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/lauriewithstory  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauriewithastory Https://www.lauriewithastory.com