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  • The One Decision That Matters More Than Your Investment Portfolio: Right place with Ryan Fredericks

    The One Decision That Matters More Than Your Investment Portfolio: Right place with Ryan Fredericks
    2025/07/13
    When it comes to thriving in life and business, it’s not just about what you do—it’s about where you do it. In today’s session with Ryan Frederick, we unpacked why your environment, community, health, and finances are all shaped by the places you choose—whether you're launching a company or planning your next chapter in life. The right place can fuel your happiness, connections, and success. Don’t just plan your finances—plan your place. Take three minutes for a 'place check'—it could change the way you work and live!
    👉 https://www.here.life
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    29 分
  • Negotiator’s Playbook: Body Language, Sincerity, and AI Security with Molly Bloomquist

    Negotiator’s Playbook: Body Language, Sincerity, and AI Security with Molly Bloomquist
    2025/06/30
    Want to master the art of negotiation in business and life? In this episode of the Grow, Sell and Retire podcast, I sat down with Molly Bloomquist—a 20-year US government vet turned negotiation expert. Molly shared game-changing insights on preparing for negotiations, the power of silence, reading body language, and the importance of empathy and sincerity. Her secret? Active listening, staying flexible, and making real human connections to achieve the best outcomes. If you want to level up your negotiation game, you’ll want to hear Molly’s top tips!
    www.mollyblomquist.com
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-blomquist/
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    29 分
  • The Brand Up Challenge- destroy being average- Stacy Cohen

    The Brand Up Challenge- destroy being average- Stacy Cohen
    2025/06/09
    Welcome to another episode of GSR Place, where host B.D. Dalton digs deep into the secrets of growth, marketing, and personal branding for the “lazy overachiever." In today's episode, B.D. is joined by the incredible Stacy Cohen—a seasoned entrepreneur and PR/marketing agency owner from New York with over 25 years of experience.

    Introduced by Allison Kluger, Stacy shares her dynamic journey, starting as a 14-year-old home waitress all the way to writing two books on personal branding: “Brand Up” and “Brand Up 2.0.”Together, they dive into the value of building your personal brand early, the importance of authentic self-reflection, and the power of going beyond the average to truly set yourself apart—no matter your field.

    Stacy explains her signature Discovery, Development, and Delivery framework for branding, dishes out actionable advice for amplifying your value (without bragging!), and offers real-world stories of branding wins and lessons learned.Listen in for practical strategies, inspiring stories, and Stacy’s Brand Up Challenge—guaranteed to get you thinking differently about how you present yourself to the world. Whether you’re a student, a business owner, or a professional hungry for growth, you’ll walk away with tips you can use right now to strengthen your brand and seize new opportunities.Let’s jump in!
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    30 分
  • The New Normal: Leading Teams Through Constant Crisis and Technological Change with Robert Siegel

    The New Normal: Leading Teams Through Constant Crisis and Technological Change with Robert Siegel
    2025/05/26
    In this episode, host B.D. Dalton is joined once again by Robert Siegel, lecturer at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, investor, operator, and now author of “The Systems Leader.”

    Together, they dive into the crucial role that systems—and the leaders who master them—play in guiding both billion-dollar companies and small businesses through today’s constant change and crisis.Robert shares insights from eight years of research, unpacking the five key “cross pressures” that challenge modern leaders, from balancing innovation with execution to navigating global turbulence.

    Drawing from stories of CEOs at companies like Accenture and Waste Management, Robert and B.D. explore real-world examples of how the best leaders operate at the intersection of competing priorities, make tough choices with humility, and find purpose amid chaos.Whether you’re managing a massive team or just starting out, this conversation offers practical tools, reflective questions, and actionable advice to help you become a systems leader—one who doesn’t just survive the new normal but thrives in it. So sit back, get ready to learn, and discover how to grow, sell, and retire on your own terms.
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    33 分
  • Business Hacks for Maximum Impact: Carrie Freeman’s Intel to Wine business secrets

    Business Hacks for Maximum Impact: Carrie Freeman’s Intel to Wine business secrets
    2025/05/19
    Welcome to another episode of the Grow, Sell and Retire podcast! In this engaging conversation, host B.D. Dalton sits down with the dynamic Carrie Freeman, whose career journey has taken her from the clean rooms of Intel’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, to spearheading sustainability and community engagement initiatives, and even to running a sparkling wine business. Together, they dive into how Carrie made her bold leaps across industries, what she’s learned about leading purpose-driven businesses, and the million-dollar insights she’s gained along the way.

    Carrie shares valuable lessons on building impactful, sustainable companies—drawing from her experiences at Intel, her work driving social innovation at Second Muse, and her most recent foray in the wine industry. The episode is packed with actionable advice, including how to energize teams, make better business decisions, and focus on what truly matters as a leader. Whether you’re looking to reinvent your business, get inspired by stories of transformation, or just curious about what a pantyhose factory tour is like, this episode is not to be missed!

    Find Carrie here for speaking and other engagements. https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-freeman/
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    29 分
  • You're Sick, Fat, and Tired: Most business owner's journey to Health = Wealth; With Dr Pat

    You're Sick, Fat, and Tired: Most business owner's journey to Health = Wealth; With Dr Pat
    2025/04/21
    Health & Profits: The Productivity Connection In a revealing conversation with B.D. Dalton II, Dr. Pat shared groundbreaking insights on the direct connection between health optimization and business profitability. What began as an observation of struggling professionals in Boston evolved into a comprehensive approach that's transforming how forward-thinking companies view wellness programs. Rather than promoting health as merely a lifestyle benefit, Dr. Pat demonstrated how targeted interventions like gut health improvement and detoxification directly enhance workplace productivity, decision-making quality, and client-facing presence—all measurable factors that impact the bottom line.

    The interview took a fascinating turn when B.D. pressed Dr. Pat on implementation strategies for busy organizations. Dr. Pat outlined her proven framework, including annual team health assessments that identify productivity gaps, engaging health challenges with clear business metrics attached, and establishing the right internal champions who can communicate ROI to decision-makers. A compelling case study revealed how one company's accounting department experienced a 64% error rate reduction and 31% faster project completion after implementing these targeted health interventions—without any other operational changes.

    Perhaps most valuable for B.D.'s business-focused audience was Dr. Pat's practical approach to health as a competitive advantage in client relationships and networking. She explained how the face-gut connection impacts first impressions during sales meetings, while improved cognitive clarity enhances negotiation outcomes. "The most overlooked profit center in your business isn't a department or product line," Dr. Pat concluded, "it's the untapped potential of your team's mental and physical performance." This perspective offers business owners a refreshing framework: strategic health investment as a direct path to improved financial performance rather than simply another wellness initiative.
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    30 分
  • Never Retire; The Entrepreneur's Blueprint for Longevity With Russ Hill

    Never Retire; The Entrepreneur's Blueprint for Longevity With Russ Hill
    2025/03/17
    Forget the outdated concept of retirement! Wealth management veteran Russ Hill (with 55 years of industry wisdom) shares game-changing strategies for business owners who want more than just a long life—they want a purposeful, profitable one. Drawing from his 96-year-old travel agent mother's inspiring journey and Stanford's innovative "road atlas" for life planning, Russ reveals how today's entrepreneurs can build businesses that support their health, wealth, and legacy. This conversation delivers practical wisdom on:
    • Creating business transitions that preserve your purpose and passion
    • Protecting your most valuable business asset (your health) through strategic lifestyle investments
    • Building age-diverse teams that blend wisdom with technical innovation
    • Establishing financial foundations that support longevity without sacrificing quality of life
    • Leveraging continuing education to stay competitive in rapidly evolving markets
    Perfect for business owners who want to grow, sell, and thrive—without burning out along the way.
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    41 分
  • Are you really better than your competition? Differentiation strategies with Barry Labov

    Are you really better than your competition? Differentiation strategies with Barry Labov
    2024/10/09
    In this episode of the Grow Sell and Retire podcast, B.D. Dalton II sits down with branding expert Barry to dive deep into the world of differentiation in business. They explore the power of authenticity, consistency, and how understanding your unique selling points can skyrocket your brand’s market presence.
    Barry shares his wisdom on:
    - Why being real and consistent matters in branding
    - How leaders shape a brand’s identity and boost employee loyalty
    - The game-changing practice of refocusing on customer needs to drive market share
    - How 'jam sessions' and active listening can unlock your team’s best ideas
    - Using direct customer feedback to define your brand’s core strengths and avoid empty buzzwords like "quality" or "service"
    🎯 Actionable Next Steps for Listeners:
    - Identify your business’s unique qualities by asking your customers
    - Define and name your differentiators—ditch the generic terms
    - Share your brand identity with your team to boost retention and improve customer satisfaction
    Barry’s transformation story of pushing a company’s market share from 30% to 70% by listening and responding to customer feedback will leave you inspired and ready to take action in your own business.
    Tune in to learn how to differentiate your brand, inspire your team, and create a market presence that sticks!
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    26 分