My ME Story is a response to Covid-19 and its effect on the event industry. It is meant to inspire business owners and their teams by sharing "real" stories, specific to both the successes and the struggles that come along with being an entrepreneur. This podcast will share stories of faith, family, and sheer grit that are necessary to succeed in life and grow your business!
Karl Schmitt, Jr. is all about teamwork-- both in the office and in the sports arena. As President & CEO of the Louisville Sports Commission, his goal is to increase teamwork so that their mission is accomplished-- a mission that ultimately "puts heads in beds"!
Growing up in Louisville's west end through tumultuous times developed strong character traits that Karl Schmitt, Jr. has used to build a thrivi...
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill
Ed Hart defines an entrepreneur as someone who can achieve success in different industries, as opposed to a successful business person who achieves success in a specific field. By that definition, Ed Hart is certainly an entrepreneur!
Curiosity stimulates learning opportunities and intrigues thos...
The Kentucky Center for the Arts is instrumental to our community. As stated on their website, "Through a coordinated effort and community support, the Fund for the Arts builds a stronger community by investing in world-class Arts organizations, driving collaborative initiatives, fueling innovative arts-in-education programs and engaging corporate partnerships throughout the region."
The entertainment industry...
"According to The Family Firm Institute, only about 30 percent of family businesses survive into the second generation, 12 percent are viable into the third generation, and only about 3 percent of all family businesses operate into the fourth generation or beyond." Evolution is critical to success, as well as strong processes and consistent vision.
Masterson's Food & Drink Group has successfully evolved ...
Team staffing solutions are tough enough! Factor in a pandemic, a roller coaster economy, and a diverse workforce and the solution is often times buried in operational challenges.
Pre-Covid, Cara Silletto was already working with companies to blend their workforce diversities into a consistent message and training program. In her book, Staying Power: Why Your Employees Leave and How to Keep Them Longer, Cara suggests tha...
Kentucky Restaurant Association (KRA) has a tenacious leader who is determined to get her members to the other side of this pandemic! Stacy Roof, President and CEO, believes her job is to tell your story and continue fighting for Kentucky restaurants.
Restaurants are leading employers in the state and deserve to be recognized for all the positive progress made, especially with regard to the health and safety of their cust...
The event industry has taken a beating in 2020 to be sure. Large convention centers, art centers, concert halls... no one is the exception to the rule. Covid has impacted all large events and even affected what would be considered a small family event.
Lauren Brown, President, and Kalye Beets, Visionary, of Michaelis Events are no strangers to adversity, challenges, or tough times. Living through a tough start-up when th...
Acquiring a family-owned company that has gained a national presence over the course of nearly 50 years requires a leader that can interact with team members to continue growth and encourage a positive culture in the midst of adversity. All great leaders must learn to pivot amid today's challenges. Simon Richards has learned to do just that.
By continuing to delight their guests, Thornton's new leader has been a...
Demonstrating value and leadership for your members during a pandemic and civil unrest is a challenging task! Add the fact that you are only in your new role less than two months and most people would blame less than favorable results on the situation.
Not Sarah Davasher-Wisdom! As the new president of Greater Louisville, Inc. (GLI), she rose to the challenge and has demonstrated continuous value for her members, thus cre...
Starting a non-profit is quite the undertaking... especially if you are starting it because you are looking for guidance! Imagine feeling lost and embarrassed because you feel as if you have failed as a parent. Where do you turn?
Jean Schumm, Founder/President of Operation Parent has taken the initiative to create a safe place for parents to learn the trials and difficulties their children may encounter, watch for the war...
Leading a company can be a daunting task for any professional. Imagine stepping out of college and launching your own company at the age of 21! David Adler, Chairman and Founder of Bizbash did just that. While Bizbash was not his first business endeavor, it created the building blocks to learn a valuable lesson-- leadership roles will build a business quicker than any sales strategy will do.
After selling his initial comp...
It can be hard to find your "Center" at home, let alone on the job. How can you be effective and stay balanced? Is it possible?
Life has disrupted Robbie and Denise's plan on a daily basis. Starting a new business 20 years ago, giving up their house to maintain the dream, climbing to the top in their industry, and now handling disruption associated with COVID. Their struggles are unique to them, but struggle...
Imagine leaving a secure and prestigious position in the corporate banking world to pursue your dream of a new business in journalism and realizing you may have to fold after only a few months.... How do you continue to do your best, when your best seems to be inadequate?
Cathy Zion faced just that when she purchased "Today's Woman". Nearly 25 years have passed since she laid her best plans in place for succ...
How often do we speak of empowerment in today's world or in our businesses? Do we act on our words or have we become numb to their everyday use?
It has been said that "Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others." What if you could develop a business that is built on lifting and empowering others? What if your vision included sacrificing short term gain ...
Managing everyday change is hard enough in our businesses. However, can you imagine postponing an event that the world is watching and has watched for 145 years and on year 146, a crisis called COVID has disturbed the delicate balance? Now this year, instead of planning your normal routine of menu and food management, you have to plan how to manage people and a pandemic!
Chef David Danielson is in the middle of this ever-c...
Opportunities come our way each day... but do we welcome them into our lives and use them to our advantage? Especially if they push us outside of our comfort zone?
Meet Sarah Campbell and Jordan Marx! They recently were offered an opportunity to participate in a new Netflix series, The Big Flower Fight, where ten pairs of florists, sculptors and garden designers face off in a friendly floral fight to see who can build the ...
Companies must continually create an experience as part of their culture, both internally and externally. As an entrepreneur, maintaining that positive experience for your team and customers each day is perceived by many as an overwhelming initiative.... unless you are Linda Ruffenach. Owner and Founder of two businesses, Execuity and Whisky Chicks, Linda has discovered a unique approach to combining a fun experience with branding ...
In this segment, Denise and Robbie Jerome, multi-business entrepreneurs, share their views on how to successfully run a business with family working there instead of the traditional "Family Business" mentality. Owning a company where your children, spouse, or other family members work, can be both challenging and rewarding. Robbie and Denise talk about the common pitfalls that can jeopardize your family relationships and ...
Life is more than just balance. It is a dance. Sometimes you waltz. Sometimes you tango. And sometimes you are just out of step. Growing a business into a brand over 30 years requires knowledge of a lot of dance moves. David Tutera, along with his husband Joey Toth, dance their way through life each day!
David's award winning, full-service, domestic and global brand is built from experience, dedication and his natural...
Creating value for your shareholders year after year can be a daunting task, but Dave Brewer specializes in just that. Under his leadership as the COO and corporate officer of Middleby Corporation, a premier global corporation overseeing 80 operating brands and 20 presidents /group presidents, Middleby is recognized for delivering unmatched shareholder value , back to back, year over year, for over 10 years.
In this episod...
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