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Daily Influence
Discover a world where everyone’s influence matters. Welcome to Daily Influence, co-hosted by Brian Smith, founder and managing partner at IA Business Advisors and author of the 'I in Team' series, along with IA Business Advisors Partner Gregg Brooke Koleno. Each day, Brian and Gregg craft episodes designed to elevate your influence and transform it into a force for positive and responsible influence.
Every episode is a journey through real-life experiences, transformative concepts, and…
Episodes
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311. Empowering Growth: Navigating Leadership, Kindness, and Personal Reflection with Misti Burmeister
In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg Koleno sits down with Misti Burmeister —author, speaker, and coach—to discuss the power of personal growth…
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310. Rerun: The Journey: Finding Purpose and Making a Positive Impact
rerun of EP 193: Discover Jason's journey from Corporate America to purpose-driven entrepreneurship, fueled by faith and perseverance. Learn about his passion…
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309. Setting Intentions: How Positivity and Persistence Shape Success with Monica LaRocco-McVay
In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg Koleno welcomes Monica LaRocco-McVay from American Family Insurance to discuss the transformative power of positivity…
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308. Rerun: Positivity in Action: Transforming Lives with Julie Frederickson
rerun of EP 185: Join us on the Daily Influence Podcast, where positivity reigns supreme! In this episode, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Julie…
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307. Small Acts, Big Impact: The Power of Intentional Kindness with MZ
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg Koleno sits down with MZ, a seasoned entrepreneur and business coach from Rocket Business Accelerator, to…
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306. The Fine Art of Small Talk: Building Trust and Influence with Debra Fine
In this episode, Brian S. Smith welcomes communication expert and bestselling author Debra Fine to discuss the enduring power of small talk in leadership…
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305. Wellness and Positivity: Char Padovani’s Path to Empowering Others
In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno interviews Char Padovani, a seasoned health educator, wellness coach, and dedicated community…
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304. Embracing Change: Dr. Kelvin McCree on Cultural Agility and the Future of Work
In this insightful episode of The Daily Influence, host Brian Smith sits down with Dr. Kelvin McCree, a strategic leadership expert and prolific speaker on…
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303. Empowering Transformation Finding Balance and Positivity with Daphne Paras of Sacred Seeker
In this episode of the Daily Influence podcast, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Daphne Paras, the founder of Sacred Seeker. Daphne shares her inspiring…
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302. Creating a Superior Culture of Excellence: Interview with Rusty Komori
In this special episode of The Daily Influence, Brian Smith interviews Rusty Komori, the celebrated former tennis coach of Punahou School, who led his team to…
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301. Redefining Resilience: Stephen Bart on Building Positive Impact and Personal Growth
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Stephen Bart, a man who wears many hats—Operations Specialist at Blue Rock…
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300. Brewing Influence: Ray Stout on Craft Beer, Collaboration, and Community Impact
In this special 300th episode of The Daily Influence, host Brian Smith sits down with Ray Stout, the Director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, to explore…
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299. Mastering Positivity How Mark Cohen Turned Kindness into a Business Philosophy
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Mark Cohen, Director of Sales and Chief Growth Officer at Payroll Processors, to…
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298. Leveraging Technology for Intergenerational Team Collaboration
In this episode of The Daily Influence, Brian Smith dives into one of the most significant challenges facing modern teams: how to bridge the generational gap…
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297. Navigating Financial Success: Insights from Mike Heatwole, CEO of The Dala Group
In this episode of the Daily Influence podcast, host Brian Smith sits down with Mike Heatwole, founder and CEO of The Dala Group, a wealth management company…
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296. The Role of Emotional Resilience in Leadership
In this episode of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith PhD explores the critical role that emotional resilience plays in leadership. He shares how resilient…
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295. Embracing Your Courageous Destiny: A Journey of Empowerment with Kristin Crockett
In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Kristin Crockett, the visionary behind Courageous Destiny, a platform dedicated…
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294. Mastering Customer Experience: Insights from David Avrin on Navigating the New Consumer Economy
In this episode of The Daily Influence, host Brian Smith sits down with renowned customer experience expert and best-selling author David Avrin. With over…
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293. Empowering Positivity: A Conversation with Dr. Sandy Valino Stock
In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Dr. Sandy Valino Stock, a family medicine physician and President of the Board of…
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292. Turning the Tables Insights and Influence with Scott 'Shalom' Klein
In this episode of the Daily Influence, Brian S. Smith has the pleasure of turning the tables on Scott "Shalom" Klein, the dynamic host of Get Down to…
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291. Crafting Positivity and Purpose: Insights from Soul-Aligned Ghostwriter Danielle Perlin-Good
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg Koleno welcomes Danielle Perlin-Good, the Soul-Aligned Ghostwriter, who shares her journey of becoming a…
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290. Building Networks that Matter: A Conversation with Bill Himmelstein
In Episode 290 of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith sits down with Bill Himmelstein, the Founder and CEO of Tenant Advisory Group. Together, they dive into the…
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289. Empowering Women: Financial Literacy with Dr. Barbara Provost of Purse Strings
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg Koleno sits down with Dr. Barbara Provost, founder of Purse Strings, a unique business dedicated to empowering…
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288. The Power of Mindful Leadership in High-Stress Environments
In today's episode of the Daily Influence, host Brian Smith dives into "The Power of Mindful Leadership in High-Stress Environments." Brian explores…
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287. Voices of Leadership Embracing Resilience and Positive Influence with Brian Brogen
In this special episode of The Daily Influence, Brian S. Smith welcomes his first guest, Brian Brogen, the Chief Inspiration Officer of Build Consulting…
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286. The Art of Delegation: Empowering Teams to Thrive
In this episode of The Daily Influence, Brian S. Smith dives into the nuances of effective delegation—an essential leadership skill that can make or break team…
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285. Building Inclusive Cultures: A Conversation with Celeste Cecchi of Mosaic Consulting
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg Koleno sits down with Celeste Cecchi, founder of Mosaic Consulting, to explore the power of inclusivity and…
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284. The Influence of Positive Thinking Transforming Mindsets and Outcomes
In this episode of the Daily Influence podcast, Brian Smith delves into the transformative power of positive thinking. Drawing from the core principles of The…
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283. Rediscovering Your True Self: Embracing Positivity and Purpose with Carolina Migliaccio
In this enlightening episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Carolina Migliaccio, the founder of Soulful Maxie, to explore the…
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282. Creating a High-Trust Work Environment
In Episode 282 of The Daily Influence podcast, Brian S. Smith delves into the critical topic of building a high-trust work environment. Discover why fostering…
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281. Building Positivity and Connection: The Power of Kindness with Gail Brown
In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Gail Brown, the founder of Engaging Speakers, to explore the incredible impact of…
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280. Overcoming Decision Fatigue: Strategies for Leaders
In Episode 280 of The Daily Influence, Brian Smith dives into the critical topic of decision fatigue and its impact on leaders. Decision fatigue occurs when…
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279. Contagious Kindness: Reframing Positivity with Erica Chianelli
In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Erica Chianelli, Executive Director of Family Forward. Erica shares her…
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278. Strategic Goal Setting: Aligning Personal and Professional Objectives
In Episode 278 of The Daily Influence, Brian S. Smith dives deep into the critical topic of aligning personal and professional goals to create a more balanced…
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277. Empathy in Leadership: Understanding and Supporting Your Team
In Episode 277 of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith dives deep into the vital role of empathy in leadership. He explores how empathetic leaders build trust…
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276. Finding Purpose Through Influence: A Conversation with Melissa Dailey-Newman
In this episode of the Daily Influence podcast, host Gregg Koleno welcomes Melissa Dailey-Newman, a wealth advisor at Clearwater Capital Partners. Melissa…
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275. The Role of Accountability in Achieving Success
In this episode of The Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores the critical role that accountability plays in achieving both personal and organizational success…
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274. Start Small: Making a Positive Impact with Patrick Panayotov
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Patrick Panayotov from Proceed Innovative, a family-run digital marketing agency…
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273. Effective Communication Bridging the Gaps and Building Connections
In this episode of the Daily Influence, Brian S. Smith dives deep into the complexities of effective communication. Discover how different communication…
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272. Empowering Positivity: Melissa Wallace on Leadership, Mentorship, and the Power of Starting Now
In this episode of the Daily Influence podcast, host Gregg Koleno welcomes Melissa Wallace, founder of Fierce Foundry, the first Femtech venture studio for…
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271. Creating a Culture of Innovation Encouraging Creativity in Your Teams
In this episode of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith delves into the essential elements of fostering a culture of innovation within your organization. Discover…
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270. Empowering Through Mentorship: Amanda Decker's Journey from Struggles to Success
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Amanda Decker, an associate attorney at Bruning and Associates. Amanda shares her…
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269. A Servant's Heart: Spreading Positivity with Julyn Panicola
In this heartfelt episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Julyn Panicola of Supporting Strategies. Julyn shares her inspiring…
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268. Spreading Positivity and Making a Difference with Anna Maria Viti
In this heartwarming episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke (Henry) Koleno, MBA, sits down with Anna Maria Viti, owner of the third-generation family…
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267. Building Resilience: Overcoming Challenges and Adversity
In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith from The I in Team Series delves into the essential topic of building resilience. Life and business are filled…
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266. Building Bridges: Bryce Fender's Journey from Scouts to Social Impact Entrepreneurship
In this episode of The Daily Influence, host Gregg Koleno sits down with Bryce Fender, a Wilmington-based social entrepreneur and co-founder of WilmInvest…
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265. The Power of Reflection: Learning from Past Experiences
In this episode of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith dives deep into the transformative power of reflection. Learn how to harness your past experiences—both…
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264. Full Throttle Leadership: Dennis Mellen on Cultivating Culture and Positive Impact
In this compelling episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Dennis Mellen, founder of Full Throttle Leadership. Dennis, a retired Air…
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263. Navigating Change: Strategies for Effective Transition Management
In this episode of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores strategies for effective transition management, which he refers to as improvement management…
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262. Harnessing Emotional Intelligence for Effective Leadership
In this episode of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith delves into the importance of Emotional Intelligence (EI) in effective leadership. Discover how mastering…
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261. Building Community and Creativity with Laura Lian Williams
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno, welcomes Laura Lian Williams, the founder of Laura Lian Creative Partners. Laura shares her…
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260. Building Sustainable Leadership Long-term Success through People-Centric Practices
In this episode of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith delves into the core principles of Sustainable Leadership. Often misunderstood as merely environmental…
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259. Hope Dealer: Transforming Lives with Nicole Woodcox Bolden
In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno, sits down with Nicole Woodcox Bolden, LCSW, a therapist, transformational life coach…
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258. The Power of Positive Influence
In Episode 258 of the Daily Influence, Brian S. Smith delves into the transformative power of positive influence within organizations. Discover practical…
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257. From Adversity to Advocacy: Roxanne Parikh's Journey of Resilience and Positivity
In this inspiring episode of the Daily Influence, host Gregg Koleno sits down with Roxanne Parikh, a healthcare professional and passionate advocate for health…
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256. Balancing Short-term Wins with Long-term Vision
In Episode 256 of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith dives into the art of balancing short-term wins with long-term vision. Discover practical tips and…
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255. Transformational Healing and the Power of Positivity with Malaun Rice
In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno, MBA, talks with Malaun Rice, a healing and transformational coach, about her journey…
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254. Creating an Inclusive Work Environment: Building Bridges, Not Islands
Join Brian Smith on Episode 254 of the Daily Influence as he explores the essential elements of creating an inclusive work environment. Drawing from personal…
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253. Building a Positive Culture with Luis Toledo From Humble Beginnings to Business Success
In this inspiring episode of the Daily Influence, host Gregg Koleno sits down with Luis Toledo, the founder of Midwest Moving and Storage and Chicago Office…
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252. Empowering Teams Through Servant Leadership
Join Brian Smith on Episode 252 of the Daily Influence as he delves into the transformative power of servant leadership. Discover how prioritizing the needs…