Out of the Hourglass
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Ep. 225: The Learning Never Stops – A Chat with Business Coach Jim Bradley & His Love of Knowledge
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02/12/25 • 42 min
Jim Bradley, Business Coach at Nolan Consulting Group opens up about his ongoing love of learning, including what pushed him to go after his doctorate in business. Molly and Jim share insights about different learning approaches and discuss how to effectively balance theoretical knowledge with practical application - we know both are critical for success. They round out the conversation by offering valuable resources and recommendations for those looking to embrace continuous learning in their own lives.
Ep. 220: AI Meets Small Business: Productivity, Culture, and Innovation - A conversation with Ross Hartmann of Kiingo AI
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12/11/24 • 56 min
In this episode of Out of the Hourglass, Molly sits down with Ross Hartmann, founder of Kiingo AI, to explore the transformative potential of AI and generative AI for small businesses. They discuss practical applications of tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, emphasizing strategies to integrate AI into company culture, optimize efficiency, and maintain brand authenticity in AI-generated content. With insights into AI's capabilities, limitations, and the importance of hands-on training, Ross offers a roadmap for leveraging AI to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and elevate both customer and employee experiences. This conversation sets the stage for the exciting future of AI in business.
Ep. 231: Budget B Agility – Preparing Your Business for Whatever Comes Next
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04/09/25 • 36 min
Discover the importance of Plan B Budgeting with Kathryn Freeman, Senior Business Coach and Director of Operations, as we transition from Q1 to Q2. Learn why financial contingency planning is essential in today's market conditions and how having alternative budget scenarios ready can help business owners navigate uncertainty with confidence and be better leaders.
Ep. 200: “I’m Okay, Your Okay” and Neuro-Linguistic Programming: Sales Coaching with Jim Falk
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05/29/24 • 54 min
We’re featuring Jim Falk, the VP of Sales at Nolan Painting and a Sales Coach here at Nolan Consulting Group on today’s episode of Out of the Hourglass. Jim recently co-facilitated a Sales Fundamentals Workshop for Summit Members focused on executing and mastering the Sales Process. As part of this workshop, he spoke on a topic called Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and how it can be applied to Sales and your prospect interactions. NLP through Sales focuses on using specific words, actions and tonality to build connections with potential customers. It’s the simplicity of this strategy that brings so much impact, and we thought it worth a share!
To get us started, we’ll connect with Jim one-on-one for a check in on the state of Sales in this current environment, the challenges that are arising as a result and what he and his team are working on to give it their best shot at hitting their Sales goals.
Ep. 198: Exploring SEO – Strategies for Small Business Success with Chris Long
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05/15/24 • 52 min
“ If your website isn’t helping people, then you’re just selling something... and Google might not like that”
Today we’re talking to Chris Long, the VP of Marketing at Go Fish Digital, a full-service digital marketing agency that works with mid-market to Fortune 500 companies. Chris is an SEO expert, a thought leader in this space and he’s helping us dive further into this world of understanding how we can better utilize tools and content to drive organic traffic to our website. We continue to emphasize marketing is a multi-layered approach and SEO is a critical part of that strategy. From creating educational content, service-specific and localized landing pages, to optimizing all components of your Google My Business Profile, we are hitting key areas that all small businesses should be implementing.
Check out Chris's LinkedIn for resources and SEO tips and content each week and sign up Newsletters like The Splash, Search Engine Round Table and Search Engine Land for aggregated, updated SEO content and strategies.
Sign up for the Newsletter: https://gofishdigital.com/newsletter/
Follow Chris on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-long-marketing/
Twitter: @gofishchris
Ep. 195: Fortifying your Organizational Citadel - Excerpts from the 2024 Grand Summit Keynote
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04/24/24 • 48 min
We're changing things up today on Out of the Hourglass! We're sharing an excerpt from our Keynote presentation at the Grand Summit Conference last month in Savannah. The conference theme was "Build Your Inner Citadel." A citadel is a fortress or castle - built for war, bulletproof. Now consider your organization the same way - how can you make it bulletproof, ready to face and win battles against the problem we face when owning a business? Brian Nolan and Colin Nolan shared seven fortifications at the conference. Today, you'll hear about four of those fortifications. If you're interested in the others, reach out. In the meantime, consider how you can build your own inner Citadel as you listen.
Ep. 215: – An Acquisition Story Connecting with the Co-Owners at Central Oregon Garage Door
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10/23/24 • 38 min
Kim Merryman, Vice President of Central Oregon Garage Door and Kyle Fetzer, President, discuss their journey to becoming co-owners of Central Oregon Garage Door in April 2024. Highlighting the importance of trust, values alignment, and trusted advisors through this venture, Kim and Kyle share the timeline of closing the deal, the challenges and risks weighed and their future plans for the business. Their acquisition story is one of a roller coaster - ups and downs and unknowns along the way, it was their team of people and the culture of the organization that kept bringing them back every time.
Re-Release #116: What does it mean to get Out of the Hourglass?
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02/19/25 • 39 min
What does it actually mean to get OUT of the hourglass? It’s a phrase we speak to often here at Nolan Consulting Group and a core part of our mission statement. We released an episode on this topic back in July 2022 and its relevancy today remains at the forefront of conversations we continue to have with new clients and existing as they grow their businesses.
In this episode re-release, Brian Nolan, President & Co-Founder of Nolan Consulting Group explains what it means to be stuck in the hourglass, in a variety of scenarios, and how NCG helps owners transition out of the hourglass at different points of their business lifecycle. This intriguing discussion will leave you with renewed motivation and inspiration to pursue your own vision ...or to create one if you haven't yet!
Ep. 196: Unlocking the World of Crucial Conversations – High Stakes, Disagreeing Opinions and High Emotions
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05/01/24 • 41 min
Whether it be a tough conversation you need to have with an employee or need to de-escalate an issue or job gone awry with a customer, we are unlocking the tools to better prepare ourselves for the dynamic of crucial conversations. With a passion for this topic, NCG Sr. Business Coach Colin is here to share key points from “Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking when the Stakes are High” with practical application to the relationships and conflicts we often encounter.
Ep. 201: How’d They Do That- Face to Face Marketing with George Apap
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06/12/24 • 31 min
Colin Nolan takes over as host in this episode of Out of the Hourglass for “How’d They Do That” conversation with George Apap, President of George Apap Painting based in Patterson, NY.
Frustrated by high marketing spend without recognizable return and customer acquisition costs that seem unsustainable, George was determined to find a better way to increase leads through a cost effective avenue. Through disciplined sales behaviors, networking consistency and genuine relationship based outreach, George and his team are seeing the impact of face to face marketing more so than ever before and the momentum is only continuing to grow!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Out of the Hourglass have?
Out of the Hourglass currently has 235 episodes available.
What topics does Out of the Hourglass cover?
The podcast is about Painting, Marketing, Management, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Company, Podcasts, Landscaping, Sales, Human Resources, Business and Coach.
What is the most popular episode on Out of the Hourglass?
The episode title 'Ep. 195: Fortifying your Organizational Citadel - Excerpts from the 2024 Grand Summit Keynote' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Out of the Hourglass?
The average episode length on Out of the Hourglass is 40 minutes.
How often are episodes of Out of the Hourglass released?
Episodes of Out of the Hourglass are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Out of the Hourglass?
The first episode of Out of the Hourglass was released on May 22, 2020.
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