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Office Habits That Could Be Burning You Out
Are you aware that there are office habits that could be burning you out? Whether one works at a small start-up or a multinational company, hardly anyone is exempt from stress. While feeling tired is normal, it’s important to know when you’re starting to burn out. It’s the point where you lose the interest and…
The IRS is Not a Bully
The IRS is not a bully. To stop the harassment, did a parent ever tell you to poke the neighborhood bully in the nose? How’d that work out for you? It was effective but painful, right? I know. Without question, the IRS is an important part of our government and absolutely vital to its success…
Ankur Gupta: The Higher Cause of Medical Research
So I was born raised in Texas, but made my way over to the farm maybe 2004 when I started undergrad at Stanford…
Matt Garibaldi | The Self Storage Market
Matt is the President of FollettUSA and Founder / President of Storage Star. FollettUSA is a California-based boutique real estate firm investing in high quality income-producing properties with the goal of generating tax-efficient income, long-term equity capital appreciation, wealth preservation, and estate planning efficiency. FollettUSA invests primarily in two core assets classes — manufactured home communities and self-storage facilities — with a long track record of exceeding investor
Sheila Driscoll: The Billionaire Foundation
Sheila is the Managing Director at The Billionaire Foundation where she helps coordinate foundation research work and initiates new introductions between existing foundations and our research team.
Nancy Gale, Founder of JAMAH
Nancy Gale is an inspiring individual with a fascinating story of overcoming hardship and creating something beautiful out of the pieces…
Venktesh Shukla: His Journey into the VC World
Interview Transcript, Venktesh Shukla: His Journey into the VC World: Alan Olsen: Can you tell us a little about your background? Venktesh Shukla: I was born and brought up in India. I did bachelor’s in electrical engineering my sister was in US and she thought that every self-respecting electrical engineer should be in Silicon Valley so…
Henry Wong, Founder of Diamond Tech Ventures
Interview Transcript, Henry Wong, Founder of Diamond Tech Ventures: Alan Olsen: Welcome back I’m visiting here today with Henry Wong. He’s a venture capitalist here in Silicon Valley and the founder of Diamond TechVentures. Welcome to today’s show. Henry Wong: Thank you. Alan Olsen: Now you’ve done a lot in your career, but so for…
How to Stop Cyber Criminals From Stealing Your Info
How to Stop Cyber Criminals From Stealing Your Info Tax season has come and gone, and we won’t have to worry about the next one for several months. But just because you’re taking a rest from taxes, it doesn’t mean potential cyber criminals are too. Cyber criminal activity is on the rise and these scammers…
Positive Leadership Leads to Positive Behaviors
Positive leadership is of vital importance in any organization. However, we often focus more on the negative than the positive behaviors of others. Have you ever noticed that giving a child negative reinforcement usually results in continued negative behavior? You may get the desired result in that moment, but inevitably the child returns to the…
Mike Kwatinetz, Founding Partner at Azure Capital
Interview Transcript of Mike Kwatinetz, Founding Partner at Azure Capital: Alan Olsen: For the listeners, can you give background on your expertise and business? Mike Kwantinetz: I’m one of the weird people in the world. So I started off and have a PhD in mathematical modeling. And then I also have an MBA in finance…
How Leaders Can Fight Burnout
How Leaders Can Fight Burnout Are you feeling drained? Feeling like you just don’t have the energy or desire to keep pushing forward? It’s not just you. It’s called burnout and it’s a real thing. In fact, the World Health Organization calls it a syndrome and defines it as a range of symptoms related to…
These Leadership Traits Define Your Toughness
These Leadership Traits Define Your Toughness History is full of famous leaders that were recognized for their toughness. That doesn’t mean they were tough on those they led. It means they were tough in the most difficult moments. Always finding a way to rise to the occasion when things got hard. Yes, leaders have power,…
Tips for People Who Are “Too Busy” to Invest
Do you need some tips for people who are “too busy” to invest? Life is busy. Time never stops. Everyone has to determine his or her priorities. Sometimes that means no time to complete enjoyable or important tasks. Some are not that important, so it’s okay. But take care not to get so busy with…
Rob Ryan, Pioneer of the Sunflower Business Model that Built a Billion Dollar Company!
So the vision actually has to start a little bit earlier before we actually got it into the internet, we started
Jan Geldmacher, President of Sprint Business
Interview Transcript, Jan Geldmacher, President of Sprint Business: Alan Olsen: I’m visiting here today with Jan Geldmacher. And Jan is currently the President of Sprint, Jan Geldmacher: Business, Alan Olsen: Sprint Business and telecommunications. And, and welcome. Jan Geldmacher: Thank you for having me. Alan Olsen: Jan for the listeners, can you give your background…
David Crane, President of Govern for California
Interview Transcript, David Crane, President of Govern for California: Alan Olsen: Can you share a little about your background? David Crane: I was born and raised in Denver and graduated from public high school out there. I graduated from the University of Michigan and came out to California in 1977 to go into law school.…
Fed Lowers Interest Rate, Still Undecided on Future Cuts
Recently, it was reported; the Fed lowers interest rate, still undecided on future cuts. Amid much disagreement and uncertainty, the Federal Reserve lowered the national lending interest rate to a target range of 1.75 percent to 2 percent last week. Although the move was highly anticipated, it didn’t come without criticism from both sides of…
Aaron Anderson – Principal at Impact Venture Capital
Interview Transcript, Aaron Anderson, Principal at Impact Venture Capital: Alan Olsen: Aaron, in addition to having a very strong educational background, Harvard MBA and you’re working in venture capital. Can you tell us how you started off with your schooling? Aaron Anderson: I was a double major at Brigham Young University studying political science…
Don Howard – CEO of The James Irvine Foundation
Interview Transcript of Don Howard – CEO of The James Irvine Foundation: Alan Olsen: Welcome back and busy here today with Don Howard. Welcome to today’s show. Don Howard: Thanks for having me, Alan Alan Olsen: So Don, for the listener-ship can you give some background of what led you up to where…