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Branch Out - A Podcast from Connection Builders

Branch Out is a leading professional growth podcast hosted by Alex Drost, founder of Connection Builders. It is your ultimate source for actionable insights to take your career to the next level. Each episode, Alex interviews thought leaders from the accounting, legal, and other consulting professions, who share their unique insights and real-life lessons learned throughout their careers.

Business Careers Professional Growth Development
Update frequency
every 8 days
Average duration
37 minutes
Episodes
113
Years Active
2020 - 2023
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Professional Services Concierge - Lori Gleeman

Professional Services Concierge - Lori Gleeman

Working with the right service providers is at the heart of every successful business. Today’s guest, Lori Gleeman, Founder and CEO of Soul Equity Solutions, combines her two superpowers in business …

00:29:40  |   Wed 18 Aug 2021
Mindsets That Drive Success in Business Development - Jim Ries

Mindsets That Drive Success in Business Development - Jim Ries

Successful business development and networking require a multitude of skills and daily practices, but the foundation for all of these is mindset. Today we are joined on the show by Jim Ries, who is t…
00:46:34  |   Mon 09 Aug 2021
Thinking Bigger Than Yourself - Charmone Adams

Thinking Bigger Than Yourself - Charmone Adams

Thinking Bigger Than Yourself can be so impactful, yet so challenging at times. It requires a conscious effort to step out of our default myopic view and consider another viewpoint. In today's episod…
00:34:56  |   Wed 28 Jul 2021
Leading Your Team In Professional Services - Howie Siegal

Leading Your Team In Professional Services - Howie Siegal

Leading your team through a project is like building a house. You need a good understanding of the house you want to build, sturdy foundations, and a variety of contractors, each with their own set o…
00:39:40  |   Mon 19 Jul 2021
No One Size Fits All Approach – Mike Alberts

No One Size Fits All Approach – Mike Alberts

So much of our success relates to the habits and systems that we are able to implement in our lives. It is a huge theme for us here on the Branch Out podcast, and to continue our exploration of this …
00:40:59  |   Wed 07 Jul 2021
Leading Through Change - Mark Walztoni

Leading Through Change - Mark Walztoni

Today's guest on the Branch Out Podcast is Mark Walztoni, Managing Director with Crowe, based in their Grand Rapids, Michigan office. He provides human capital and culture due diligence and integrati…
00:45:12  |   Wed 23 Jun 2021
Adapting to Change - Tom Boniface

Adapting to Change - Tom Boniface

As much as humans hate the unknown, the fact is that circumstances always change, so the better we get at adapting, the more chance we have of surviving and thriving. Tom Boniface is Vice President o…
00:37:16  |   Mon 14 Jun 2021
Leveraging Systems & Automations – Max Friar

Leveraging Systems & Automations – Max Friar

Automated systems free your team up to focus on the best uses of their time, but these systems could not be developed if one did not take the time to reflect on how to improve. Today we invite Max Fr…

00:41:25  |   Thu 03 Jun 2021
Personal Balanced Scorecard – Doug LaLone

Personal Balanced Scorecard – Doug LaLone

Progress is what we all drive for, but achieving it can be tricky. Without proper processes in place, you could be headed down a bumpy road filled and unseen dangers. But if you could boil this journ…

00:38:32  |   Mon 24 May 2021
Authentic Leadership - Ben Vance

Authentic Leadership - Ben Vance

While it is easy to associate leadership with perfection, there is a lot to be said for leaders who show up as authentic human beings that still have a lot to learn. Today's guest is Ben Vance, and h…

00:45:34  |   Thu 13 May 2021
Disruptive Leadership - Thomas Bohn

Disruptive Leadership - Thomas Bohn

Change takes on many shapes and forms and can be daunting for many people. Creating big change in an organization oftentimes requires a well-considered approach based on disruptive leadership. Today’…
00:54:51  |   Wed 05 May 2021
An Open Discussion on Diversity – Christine Nowaczyk & Rich Grant

An Open Discussion on Diversity – Christine Nowaczyk & Rich Grant

Creating an inclusive environment is key to a more equal society as well as success in our business and personal lives too. Here on the show today to discuss the important subject of diversity are Ch…

00:46:45  |   Mon 26 Apr 2021
Authenticity & Diversity Part #2 – Jamil Sanders

Authenticity & Diversity Part #2 – Jamil Sanders

Today we welcome back returning guest Jamil Sanders, Vice President and Relationship Manager of Key Private Bank in Cleveland, Ohio. In this episode, we shine a light on how accepting ourselves is th…

00:38:12  |   Thu 15 Apr 2021
Authenticity & Diversity Part #1 – Jamil Sanders

Authenticity & Diversity Part #1 – Jamil Sanders

Today we open a multi-episode conversation into what diversity means in our personal and professional lives. For this episode, we welcome back Key Bank VP and Relationship Manager Jamil Sanders to he…

00:44:49  |   Tue 06 Apr 2021
Shift Your Mindset and Embrace Your Authentic Self - Dan Lee

Shift Your Mindset and Embrace Your Authentic Self - Dan Lee

For years, Dan Lee (Partner with Comvest Partners) was striving for results and results only. On every call, he was looking to make a quick win to add to his tally of success. Yet, Dan realized he wa…

00:38:26  |   Tue 30 Mar 2021
Don’t Let Fear Get in the Way of an Authentic You – Stephanie Gaffin

Don’t Let Fear Get in the Way of an Authentic You – Stephanie Gaffin

Being true to our authentic selves is no easy task. However, we can use simple strategies to overcome the fears and barriers that hinder our ability to find our own voices and align our actions with …

00:39:40  |   Tue 23 Mar 2021
Find Passion to Fuel Authenticity – Amy Whipple

Find Passion to Fuel Authenticity – Amy Whipple

Passion fuels authenticity, and authenticity drives change for the better. Everybody can find their passion, but sometimes it just takes a little fuel to ignite this process. As the Director of Busin…

00:40:17  |   Tue 16 Mar 2021
Authenticity and Business Development - Jeremy Holland & Grant Marcks

Authenticity and Business Development - Jeremy Holland & Grant Marcks

Today we introduce Branch Out's new mini-series theme: the power of authenticity. As one of the most essential success skills in business, its value should never be underestimated. We also welcome to…

00:41:15  |   Tue 09 Mar 2021
Set the Right Expectations with Clients & Prospects – Rob Meyers

Set the Right Expectations with Clients & Prospects – Rob Meyers

In today's episode, we sit with Rob Meyers, President and Managing Member of Republic Business Credit, to discuss key factors that drive business development success. We cover topics including clear …

00:39:54  |   Tue 02 Mar 2021
Accidently Landing in a Business Development Role – Ryan Grand

Accidently Landing in a Business Development Role – Ryan Grand

Today we sit with Ryan Grand, Principal with HKW, an Indianapolis-based middle-market private equity firm. In this episode, Ryan shares his story and tells us how he landed a business development rol…

00:41:07  |   Tue 23 Feb 2021
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