Level Up with Dan Chiodo

Level Up with Dan Chiodo

Whether you are a solopreneur, young professional, seasoned professional in a small company or a larger one—you will learn so much as you listen to people who have experiences that can help you think about what you do and how you might do it better. As you listen to some of our guests, you may know someone who has a story to tell. Maybe it’s you! Join us for the next podcast and listen to our impressive library of guest speakers from all walks of life.

Episodes

Be Kind | Level Up with Dan Chiodo | March 2023, Episode 71 | Michelle Wedlake

March 6, 2023 • 38 min

It’s the BEING season on the Level Up video podcast. This month Michelle Wedlake, Lifestyles Director at Tidewater in Southwest Florida talks about her campaign to spread kindness. Here’s your chance to take a survey to rate your level of kindness.

Kindness is the New Cool

  I.   12 Kindness Steps to get you started...

      1.   Send handwritten thank you notes via the mail       2.   Text a friend a kind message       3.   Let so...

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Be Bold | Level Up with Dan Chiodo | February 2023, Episode 70 | Shawn Roberts

February 6, 2023 • 22 min
This episode is part of the “Being” season of the Level Up year. This month it’s “Be Bold”. Shawn Roberts talks about a change in his career from the culinary world to the communications management world. I.  Beginnings      A.  Eagle Scouts           1.  Learned physical and mental discipline      B.  Vocational School           1.  Learned discipline with baking           2.  Learned creativity with cooking      C.  Willing W...
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Be Polite | Level Up with Dan Chiodo | January 2023, Episode 69 | Kristi Spencer

January 2, 2023 • 26 min

What a great interview with Kristi Spencer, founder of The Polite Company. This Level Up Video Podcast is entitled “Be Polite”. How do you stack up in this important area of performance? Listen in and Level Up as Dan interviews some of the best and brightest entrepreneurial minds!

Whether you are a solopreneur, a young professional, a seasoned professional in a small company, or a larger one—you will learn so much as you listen to ...

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Sometimes It’s Strive & Then Thrive | Level Up with Dan Chiodo | December 2022, Episode 68 | Georgia Turner

December 5, 2022 • 37 min

In this Level Up episode, we meet a lady who has made great things possible. She has been in various careers and added something deeply special to each one. Georgia Turner believes that creating experiences is part of what one must do to serve clients and customers.

I.  What is good for your soul?      A.  Just because you are good at something doesn't mean it's good for your soul      B.  You may need to look a long time to find w...

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Be Authentically Significant | Level Up with Dan Chiodo | November 2022, Episode 67 | Melody Morgan

October 25, 2022 • 36 min
Meet the fierce and fabulous Melody Morgan, President of Morgan Coaching & Consulting. She updates us one some significant topics of today AND tells us about how to be “authentically significant”. I. Learning from and understanding others A. Men often prefer to learn from men B. Women often prefer to learn from women II. Understanding yourself A. Intrinsic 1. What do you like 2. What a...
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Keeping the World Informed | Level Up with Dan Chiodo | October 2022, Episode 66 | John Miller

September 13, 2022 • 35 min
What is it like to be a young leader asked to run a major department in an organization? There are many twists and turns, but if you do it well, you can create a great culture for your team AND provide a great service to your community. News I. Journalists A. Good writers are typically avid readers B. Outside perspective is beneficial C. A number of journalists do not have a journalism background D....
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Opportunity Knocking | Level Up with Dan Chiodo | September 2022, Episode 65 | Dayan Reynolds

August 18, 2022 • 35 min
This 23-year old is working on his Masters Degree at George Washington University and will be doing professional work in the niche field of democracy-building in Eurasia. He shares his recent time in Russia and what he learned from the experience. I. Career Building A. Building a new life or career from scratch 1. Where do you go 2. What do you need to find 3. What do you need to buy ...
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The Study of Sleep | Level Up with Dan Chiodo | August 2022, Episode 64 | Nick Lambe

July 29, 2022 • 37 min
If you want to explore the subject of sleep and wonder what goes into a good night’s sleep, this is the podcast you will want to watch. Sleep expert Nick Lambe explores the topic from many angles. I. How to take steps to new opportunities A. Evolution 1. Deciding when to go to the next setting 2. Use any opportunity to educate yourself 3. Balance out opportunities to work alone v. collaboration wit...
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When Selling is in Your Blood | Level Up with Dan Chiodo | July 2022 Ep 63 Tara Yaryan

June 27, 2022 • 36 min
Selling isn’t for everyone, but when you have a natural talent for it (starting at the age of 12) it may be the career that you are destined for and excel at. Watch Tara Yaryan’s sales journey. It will inspire you. I. Selling skills A. Do you have pride in your job? B. Understand what you are selling C. Believe in your product 1. Are you passionate about it? D. Organization is key 1. Constantly have a To Do list 2. Constantly repr...
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Leadership in Your Field & Your Community | Level Up with Dan Chiodo | June 2022 Ep 62 Garrett Terry

May 31, 2022 • 25 min
Leadership is a field that is not only an important skill for some people in their profession, but their talent in this area can extend to the community, where they can improve the quality of life for everyone. Garrett Terry, our next guest on Level Up does exactly that. I. Values Important to a Leader A. Patience B. Communication C. Tact 1. With these traits/ values, problems can be remediated or a...
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A Positive Outlook Will Fuel Your Success | Level Up with Dan Chiodo | May 2022 Ep. 61 Richard McVay

April 27, 2022 • 30 min
Even if you are successful in a corporate life, sometimes you have the hopes to start your own organization and create your own success. Richard McVay has done that with two of his organizations that are all about fun! I. Making the Jump A. Look over the options B. If you are a prayerful person, pray about it C. Look over the "cliff" 1. Either you jump or you don't II. What is your super power? A. Taking ini...
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Putting Passion in Whatever You Do | Level Up with Dan Chiodo | April 2022 Ep. 60 Yvonne Raczkowski

March 24, 2022 • 29 min
Yvonne Raczkowski is a guest who always works with passion—passion at work, passion in her pastime activities, and passion about life in general. She has done much in life and is a lifelong learner, so she’s always ready to learn even more. I. Lifelong Learning A. If you can make a living for someone else, you can make a living for yourself B. Something different you can do that will make you better at your everyday t...
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Level Up with Dan Chiodo | March 2022 Episode 59 Doug Hunt

March 2, 2022 • 30 min
Check out Doug Hunt’s explanation of the Business Incubator concept. As Director of Entrepreneurship at the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, he is growing an incubator for organizations from all walks of life. I. Business Incubator A. Fosters entrepreneurship B. Advanced training and technical center 1. Providing help to small businesses get to them to a level of success as quickly as possible C. ...
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Go For It! | Level Up with Dan Chiodo | February 2022 Episode 58 Michelle Holloman

January 21, 2022 • 39 min
You name it, Mo Holloman has done it. She is a performer, trainer, improv extraordinaire, and much more. Watch this video podcast to learn how to not be afraid to try anything, for it may turn out to be stellar! I. Developing Yourself A. Skills 1. You can be born with certain skills 2. You can work and develop skills even if they aren't inherent B. Energy Exchange 1. Includes any conversation, interaction, ...
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Time for You to Dance? | Level Up with Dan Chiodo | Episode 57 | Yuriy & Olex Datsyk

December 28, 2021 • 29 min
Perhaps you’re looking for something different to do than just work in your career. Have you ever thought about dance? Join Yuriy and Olex Datsyk, international dancing stars that opened their own Fred Astaire Dance Studio. I. Challenging yourself with something new, ex. Ballroom Dance A. Open to everyone, adults, and children 1. Mostly adults here in the United States a. Empty nesters ...
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Intellopy: A New Way of Thinking | Level Up with Dan Chiodo | December 2021 Episode 56 J.J. Kelly

December 1, 2021 • 37 min
In J.J. Kelly’s new book “Intellopy: Survival and Happiness in a Collapsing Society with Advancing Technology” we learn a lot about why our society is at the present stage it is. This book traces human thought and functioning from early times to now. You’ll want to grab on to some of these meaningful concepts. I. Evolution A. A function of reality B. Originally was biological, but is now technological C. Taking ...
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Leaders Know How to Follow | Level Up with Dan Chiodo | November 2021 Episode 55 Bryan Foster

October 21, 2021 • 32 min
Take a look at a 9-year career officer from the United States Army and note some of the great things he learned as a leader and replicates in the business he is in today. I. Communication A. Root cause for many if not most issues B. Group or interpersonal cohesion occurs when 1. You have trust in them and they in you 2. You have their best interests in mind and they have yours II. Best Leaders A. Start out as t...
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Fueling Your Dreams | Level Up with Dan Chiodo | October 2021 Episode 54 Angela Harris

September 24, 2021 • 23 min
Here’s a young professional who is rocking the world in two areas therapeutic massage, as well as creating her own essential oil products. Whatever she does—she moves fast! Watch her story. I. What has made her a successful entrepreneur A. Listen to your clients B. From listening, use your intuition as to how to deal with clients C. Everything you do in life is medicine 1. Food 2. Wa...
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Being Proactive in Your Life | Level Up with Dan Chiodo | September 2021 Ep. 53 Adam Best

September 5, 2021 • 23 min
Can it be that a 22-year old not only just graduated from a university and is going into wealth management, but also started his own business several years ago and is going to bring someone else to run it so that he can delve into his new career? Meet Adam Best, one of the most proactive executives around. I. Starting his own business while in college A. Start with an area you love B. Concentrate on what you know. ...
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Teamwork DOES Make the Dream Work | Level Up with Dan Chiodo | August 2021 Ep. 52 Stanley Stouder II

July 26, 2021 • 36 min
Teamwork is what makes a dream work. As you watch this episode, think about what your dream is and what team will help you achieve it. I. You can come up with your best ideas away from work A. Explore someone else's mind B. New surroundings; new people II. Morning and Daily Routines A. Spiritual and fitness first B. Do what will make me a better person first C. What can I do first that m...
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