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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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551. Designing Safety, Leading with Heart: Parminder Batra’s Mission to Empower
On this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Parminder Batra, co-founder and CEO of Track and Protect, a company transforming…
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550. Communicating S.M.A.R.T.
SMART is not just for goal setting; it is for most things in life. When you communicate, which includes more than speaking, ensure you are being Specific…
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549. Don’t Wait: Leading with Purpose and Building Cultures that Thrive
In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Jennifer Bauer, Vice President of Human Capital at RF Ideas, to explore what it means to…
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548. Labor Day: Honoring the Influence of Every Worker
This Labor Day, Brian reflects on the true meaning of work and the people who keep our world moving. From the visible contributions to the often-overlooked…
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547. Building Resilience Through Self-Awareness: Leadership in Adversity
In Episode 354 of The Daily Influence, Brian Smith delves into the pivotal role of self-awareness in building resilience as a leader. Drawing from The I in…
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546. Empowering the Healers: Lara Effland on Leading with Clarity, Courage, and Compassion
In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Lara Effland, LICSW, CEDS-C—an influential leader in behavioral health and founder of…
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545. 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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544. From Scratch: Sarah Austin on Resilience, Connection & Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship
On this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg Koleno welcomes Sarah Austin—founder and CEO of The Scratch Pantry, creator of Founders Forum, and a passionate…
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543. Building a Culture of Accountability: Leadership from Within
Brian Smith discusses the fundamental importance of cultivating a culture of accountability within organizations. Using insights from the I in Team series…
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542. Financial Foundations for Scale: How Clarity Fuels Confident Growth
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Brandon Cohen talks with Brian Smith about how one scaling company transformed its financial operations—not by…
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541. Get Your Happy Back: Nina Lockwood on Joy, Mindset & the Power of Possibility
In this heart-centered episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes transformational guide, author, and speaker Nina Lockwood, the inspiring voice…
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540. Culture, Clarity, and the Long Game: Planning Succession with Purpose
In this episode of Daily Influence, Brandon Cohen interviews Brian Smith about the delicate balance of preserving culture while planning for leadership…
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539. Breaking Barriers, Owning the Mic: Ruthie Polinsky on Confidence, Connection & Women in Sports Media
In this empowering episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Emmy award-winning sports journalist Ruthie Polinsky, host of The Big Pro…
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538. Beyond the Boom: Creating Fair Valuation for Lasting Legacy
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Brandon Cohen sits down with Brian Smith to explore how one family-owned business navigated a peak in industry demand…
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537. The Center of Change: Guiding Growth with Vision and Accountability
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Brandon Cohen sits down with Brian Smith to explore how one purpose-driven organization navigated transformational…
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536. Building Confidence, Collaboration & Courage: Empowering Young Women Through Entrepreneurship
In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Sarah Sleevi, Program Director and Young Entrepreneurs Academy Instructor at…
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535. Building Safer Growth: Aligning Culture, Compliance, and Clarity on the Job Site
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Brandon Cohen speaks with Brian Smith about how one construction company tackled the increasing complexity of growth…
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534. Empowering Confidence: Guiding Wealth and Purpose with Valerie Hogan
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Valerie Hogan, JD, CFP® — a wealth advisor, attorney, author, and radio host who works at…
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533. From Growth to Scale: Clearing the Path for Smarter Business Expansion
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Brandon Cohen speaks with Brian Smith about the difference between growing a business and scaling one—and why so many…
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532. SMART Decision Making – Harmonizing Data, Experience & Intuition
In this revisitation of episode 421, Brian Smith dives deep into the art of SMART Decision Making. He reveals how accurate, relevant, and actionable data can…
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531. Service Over Self: Melissa Ford’s Path to Purposeful Leadership
In this powerful episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Melissa Ford—master coach, author of Living Service, and a fierce advocate for…
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530. From Change to Improvement: The SMART Way to Meaningful Growth
In this revisit of episode 411, Brian Smith delves into the powerful distinction between change and improvement. While not all change leads to progress, all…
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529. Banking on Purpose: Courtney Olson’s Mission to Grow the Pie Through Community Impact
In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Courtney A. Olson, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Business Banking at…
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528. SMART - It's a Goal, It's Action, It's Everything
Listen as we describe how this one simple word - SMART - can be the foundation for you and your organization as revisit our talk from episode 180 of the Daily…
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527. SLOW DOWN (Episode 71 Revisited)
This episode offers Gregg's perspective on slowing down, which can add context because each of us faces different challenges in the 'go too fast' world we live…
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526. Be the Energy You Want to Attract: Intentional Influence in Love and Leadership
In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Lauren Fondriest, a corporate team effectiveness consultant turned intentional…
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525. Tracking Influence: Small Business, Big Service with Michael Drelicharz
In Episode 525 of the Daily Influence, Brian welcomes Michael Drelicharz—entrepreneur, tech integrator, and the host of I Got a Guy podcast. Michael shares how…
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524. Structural Correction: Reclaiming Resilience with Nicole Connor
What if burnout wasn’t a personal failure but a structural misalignment? In this powerful episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Nicole…
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523. Remaking Leadership: From the Old Rules to Real Influence (Ep. 148 Revisited)
In this special remake of Episode 148 of The Daily Influence, Brian Smith reconnects with David Evans from And Coaching to explore the bold and transformative…
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522. The Energy of Presence – How You Enter a Room Matters
In Episode 522 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores the silent but powerful energy we carry into every room. Whether you’re leading a meeting or showing up…
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521. From Chaos to Creativity: Joe Frost on Intentional Influence and Entrepreneurial Leadership
In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Joe Frost — founder and CMO of Your CMO, founder of Frost Media Group, professor, and…
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520. Don’t Just Fill a Seat—Hire with Purpose and Influence
In Episode 520 of The Daily Influence, Brian Smith challenges the reactive mindset of desperate hiring and invites leaders to embrace a more intentional…
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519. Building a Circular Future: Larry LaMotte on Sustainable Innovation and Responsible Influence
In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Larry LaMotte, founder of Recapturit, to explore how one entrepreneur’s…
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518. Rerun - 425 SMART Culture: The Foundation for a Sustainable Workplace
In this episode of The Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores the critical shift from SMART objectives to SMART culture, demonstrating how organizations can…
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517. Dealing with Toxic Employees: Understanding, Identifying, and Remediating Harmful Behaviors
Toxic behavior in the workplace isn’t always easy to spot—and it doesn’t always come from poor performers. In this episode of The Daily Influence, Brian Smith…
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516. Uncovering Hidden Costs and Cultivating Connections: Paul Sippil on 401(k) Transparency and the Power of Community Dining
In this eye-opening episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Paul Sippil, forensic 401(k) consultant and founder of Community Dining. Paul…
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515. Balancing Gut Instinct and Analytics in Leadership
In Episode 515 of the Daily Influence, Brian explores the powerful—but sometimes conflicting—forces of analytics and gut instinct in leadership and…
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514. From Dismissed to Empowered: Emily Gardner’s Journey in Functional Medicine and Women’s Wellness
In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Emily Gardner, a former nurse turned functional medicine practitioner, who is on a…
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513. Empathy and Influence: The Missing Link in Leadership Effectiveness
In Episode 513 of The Daily Influence, Brian dives into the often-overlooked power of empathy in leadership. Far from being a soft or secondary trait, empathy…
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512. The Influence You Don’t See: Always On, Always Active
We rarely notice it, but influence is with us constantly—like breathing. In this episode, Brian Smith unpacks how influence operates as a continuous, often…
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511. Thriving with Compassion: The Diabetic Mom Coach’s Mission to Empower Women
In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, Gregg sits down with Candyce Norris Jenkins, known to many as The Diabetic Mom Coach. With 30 years of personal…
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510. Practicing Humans: Influence, Finance, and the Power of Paying Attention
In Episode 510 of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith sits down with Adam San Juan—Managing Director of Retirement Plan Services at RWS Financial and author of…
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509. Leading with Grit, Connection & Purpose: Jim O’Brien’s Journey from Restaurateur to Startup Advisor
In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg welcomes Jim O’Brien — visionary leader, connector, and startup advisor — to share his unique journey from running a…
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508. Stop Being the Boss: Start Being a Leader
In Episode 508 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith dives into a topic that hits a nerve: the word “boss.” Why does it bother so many? Because being “the boss”…
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507. Freedom is a Daily Choice
On this special Independence Day episode, Brian reflects on what freedom really means beyond parades and barbecues. He shares a personal journey from his…
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506. Two Years of Daily Influence: Staying Rooted, Growing with Purpose
In this special two-year anniversary episode of Daily Influence, Brian reflects on the power of consistency, the ripple effects of intentional influence, and…
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505. Leading Boldly: How Andrea Coli is Redefining Influence for Women in Ministry
In this empowering episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Andrea Coli—Executive Director of Lead Bold, teaching pastor, and improv…
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504. The Power of NOW: Make Your Next Move with Clarity and Purpose
In this episode, Brian Smith explores the transformative power of being present and how slowing down leads to smarter, more intentional decisions. Drawing from…
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503. Purpose Over Profit: Leading With Heart and Humanity
In this soul-stirring episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Jessica Marschall—CPA, founder of MAS LLC, The Green Mission Inc., and…
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502. 500 Ripples: Returning to Where Daily Influence Began
This week marks a major milestone — 500 episodes of The Daily Influence! To celebrate, we’re taking you back to where it all began: Episode One, Individual…
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501. Unhustling Success: Redefining Ambition with Milena Miteva-Regos
In this powerful episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Milena Miteva-Regos — reformed marketing executive, keynote speaker, and…
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500. 500 Ripples of Influence: The Power of Consistency, Community, and Purpose
Today marks a milestone—500 episodes of Daily Influence. In this reflective episode, Brian Smith explores what it means to cast 500 intentional ripples into…
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499. The Quiet Disruptor: Finding Freedom, Healing, and Purpose with Liva RJ
In this powerful episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Liva RJ (aka Leva Judic), globally recognized as "The Quiet Disruptor." From…
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498. Ripples of Reflection: The Road to 500 Episodes
In this special 498th episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith reflects on the incredible journey leading up to our 500th episode milestone. With a heartfelt…
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497. From Dirt Roads to Boardrooms: Monique Lecomte on Leading with Connection, Courage, and Clarity
From a dirt road in rural Alabama to leading global teams at Herman Miller, Knoll, and Hightower, Monique Lecomte’s journey is a masterclass in resilience…
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496. The Organized Edge – How Your Calendar Shapes Your Influence
In today’s episode of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores how one simple tool—your calendar—can become the foundation for intentional and responsible…
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495. From Newsprint to Next-Gen Tech: Burt Levy on Leading with Character and Connection
In today’s episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Burt Levy, a visionary leader whose journey spans decades in media and technology…
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494. The S.M.A.R.T. Way to Lead in a Global Era
In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores how the principles of S.M.A.R.T. Management—Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely—can…
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493. Empowering Financial Confidence with Nell Vandeveld
In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Nell Vandeveld, a financial advisor with BBV Wealth Management at Merrill Lynch, whose…
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492. Working Without Walls: Influencing Remote Teams with Intention
In this episode of The Daily Influence, Brian Smith shares decades of experience leading global, remote teams to explore what it truly means to work without…