Best People: Best Place w/ Matt Granados

Best People: Best Place w/ Matt Granados

Matt Granados interviews the leaders of the Best Places to Work to find out what makes them the Best. It turns out, it truly is all about the people. If you have been paying any attention to business trends and strategy, they all try to do the same thing: Grow The Business. No matter how it’s done, it has always been about how we as companies can get our staff to do more of what is needed at a faster pace with higher efficiency and less mistakes. It seems that throughout the years, the attempts and strategies around the growing company have changed. However, the one thing that has stayed constant is that all companies want their people to do better. We have found the solution. When I say “We have found the solution,” I mean that literally. This solution will not be found in a book but instead in the workplace!

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December 27, 2024 31 mins

Tracy Marlowe, CEO of Creative Noggin, discusses how her company prioritizes employee well-being, individual growth, and community involvement. The company focuses on creating a culture that supports work-life balance and encourages employees to pursue their dreams. They have a strong emphasis on open communication and feedback, allowing employees to feel comfortable saying 'I don't know' and seeking help when needed. ...

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In this episode, Matt Granados interviews James Ricci, the President and COO of the Royfoss Automotive Group. They discuss how the company pours into its employees through training, personal development, and community involvement. James emphasizes the importance of the Foss Circle, which focuses on individual development, relationships, and impact. He also highlights the company's open-do...

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Guidant Financial is a company that focuses on helping people use retirement funds to buy and start small businesses. They also provide ongoing support as a third-party administrator of 401k plans. The company strongly emphasizes caring for its employees and creating a positive work culture. They send out weekly emails from the CEO, Jeremy, that include value...

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In this conversation, Matt Granados interviews John Hall, the CEO of a growth marketing service firm. They discuss how to grow employees, how to grow as a person, and how to give back to the community. The conversation highlights t...
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    Join Shawn Priddy, Chief Operations Officer of Great Plains Kubota, as he delves into the transformative impact of implementing LifePulse in their organization. Discover how this strategic initiative has led to a significant increase in time efficiency and productivity, with an expected 15-20% boost. Shawn highlights the importance of follow-through and accountability among leaders and the positive outcomes of the opti...

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    In this conversation, Matt Granados interviews Todd Brand, the owner of Brand Asset Management Group Inc., a wealth management firm. They discuss the importance of caring for employees and investing in their personal growth. Todd emphasizes the significance of love and how it impacts both the team and the clients. He believes that healthy people help people and that love is a powerful force in the workplace. Todd also ...

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    Jim Hicks, CFO and COO of CCK Strategies, shares how the company prioritizes the well-being and growth of its employees. CCK Strategies, a public accounting firm, treats each employee as an individual and values their personal and professional development. They have created a culture that em...
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    In this conversation, Matt Granados interviews David Shamszad, CEO of SG Real Estate. They discuss David's personal journey, the growth of SG Real Estate, and the company's commitment to its employees, community, and customers. David shares his experiences with bipolar disorder and addiction, highlighting the importance of mental health and personal growth. The conversation also explores the significance of implementing standard pr...

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    Join Matt Granados as he converses with Eric Watkins, President of Abstrakt Marketing Group. Discover the secrets behind the company's thriving culture and Watkins’ journey from intern to president.

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    Dive into an insightful conversation with Eric Watkins, President of Abstrakt Marketing Group, as he shares his journey and strategies for buildi...

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    November 9, 2022 23 mins

    Welcome to Episode 18 of Best People: Best Place w/ Matt Granados! This week we have an amazing guest - Sam Burkhan, CEO and founder of ITF Group out of St. Louis. ITF Group is a full-service transportation company with the capabilities, expertise, and resources to help you take your business to the next level!

    Sam holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Bache...

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    October 10, 2022 26 mins

    Welcome to Episode 17 of Best People: Best Place with Matt Granados! Today we have the pleasure of introducing you to John Spanos - Founder and CEO of Vetta Sports! 

    Vetta Sports offers sports programs for kids and adults in a fun and safe environment. Vetta has been doing this since 1988, and simply put we Play Sports and Have Fun. Vetta Sports is named after owners Pete and John Spanos'​ Grandmother, Vetta. 

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    September 5, 2022 21 mins

    Welcome to Episode 16 of Best People: Best Place with Matt Granados! Today we have the pleasure of introducing you to Sean Kouplen - the Chairman & CEO of Regent Bank, an author and a successful small business investor.

    In 2008, Kouplen led an investor group that purchased 110-year old Regent Bank in Nowata, OK. Since that time, the bank has expanded to Tulsa, OKC, Springfield, Bartlesville, Edmond and Broken Arrow. The bank has g...

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    Welcome to Episode 15 of Best People: Best Place with Matt Granados! Today we have the pleasure of introducing you to Ben-Jamin Toy, Founder and CEO of On Purpose Adventures, a driving force in purposeful, unconventional, and effective team building for over a decade, and co-founder of Cohesion Culture.

    Ben-Jamin Toy works with elite clients spanning the globe, from well-known fortune 500 companies to special ops forces representin...

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    Welcome to Episode 14 of Best People: Best Place with Matt Granados! Today we have the pleasure of introducing you to Alykhan Jetha, President and CEO at Marketcircle.

    Marketcircle is the developer of small business software for the Mac, iPhone and iPad including the client relations management program Daylite. Founding the company bac...

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    Welcome to Episode 13 of Best People: Best Place with Matt Granados! In this episode we speak with David Palombo, President and CEO of LAUNCHthat - a digital marketing venture that prides itself on the importance of legitimate expertise and the push for the best-quality content on the SERP.  Launch That was founded in 2007 as an entrepreneurial digital marketing startup with a core competency in search engine optimization. Over the...

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    May 16, 2022 23 mins
    Welcome to Episode 12 of Best People: Best Place with Matt Granados! In this episode we speak with Eric Naaman, CEO of Damotech - a manufacturing company that provides warehouse rack safety solutions located outside of Montreal. Eric is a seasoned entrepreneur with an atypical background and a passion for servant leadership. He has led the company to much succes such as being listed in the "growth 50...

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    Welcome to Episode 11 of Best People: Best Place with Matt Granados! In this episode we speak with Kimberly Moos, CEO of Cotton Cuts. Cotton Cuts is an online provider of premium, precut textiles for the maker community - collecting customer preferences and delivering a product that matches their unique quilting style as well as fabrics in their favorite color combinations on a monthly recurring basi...

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    Welcome to Episode 10 of Best People: Best Place with Matt Granados! This week we have a special guest, Taylor Barnes! Taylor is the Senior Vice President of Global Business Solutions and a founding partner at CentricsIT. Barnes co-founded CentricsIT in 2007 and has since helped the organization become one of the fastest-growing companies in Georgia and one of the top IT Solution Providers in North America. He currently manages glo...

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    Welcome to Episode 9 of Best People: Best Place with Matt Granados! Today's guest, Erin Scannell is a Private Wealth Advisor and Chief Executive Officer of Heritage Wealth Advisors, a private wealth advisory practice at Ameriprise Financial. Erin and his team deliver comprehensive financial planning and wealth management strategies in the areas of estate and tax planning, passive income streams, investments, real estate, trusts, an...

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    February 21, 2022 23 mins
    Welcome to Episode 8 of Best People: Best Place with Matt Granados! In this episode we speak with Kara Smith Brown, Chief Revenue Officer of LeadCoverage. LeadCoverage is a premier B2B marketing and PR agency that helps companies develop, or boost, lead...
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