Épisodes

  • Beyond OK: Luke Bazely, Franchisor and Entrepreneur, on Harnessing Core Values, Embracing Feedback, and Distinguishing Between Entrepreneurship and Business Leadership
    Nov 24 2023

    This week’s episode welcomes franchisor, entrepreneur, and self-proclaimed “overall OK guy”, Luke Bazely. Join host Arif Khan as he speaks to Luke about really using core values to direct your business, the importance of actually encouraging feedback, and why being an entrepreneur isn’t the same as being a business leader. “You’re the brand governor, you’re the culture governor.”

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    40 min
  • Franchise Success Unveiled: Anthony Mac Neil on Building Strong Networks, the Power of Standardization, and Standing Out in the World of Franchising
    Nov 22 2023

    This week’s episode welcomes franchisor and President of Premier Sports Leagues, Anthony Mac Neil. Join host Arif Khan as he speaks to Anthony about building a strong franchising network, the advantages of standardization, standing out, and much more! “Do the right things, and then do them right!”

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    1 h et 1 min
  • Cosmetic Evolution: Alana Howard, Educator, Innovator, and Founder on Resilience, Equality, and the Transformative Power of Cosmetics in Mental Health and Self-Acceptance
    Nov 10 2023

    This episode of the Thinc. Underground Podcast features Alana Howard, educator, innovator, and Founder of Cosmopolitan Academy. Join host Arif Khan as he speaks to Alana about the incredible resilience and growing equality of the cosmetic industry, as well as the role cosmetics play in mental health, confidence, and self-acceptance. “I don’t believe in vanity. If there is a career, service, product, etc. that will make you feel better. Do it! Luckily, people are talking about this now. You don’t need to ask permission anymore.”

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    38 min
  • Future-Focused Excellence: Richard Gurberg on Strategic Planning, Targeting the Right Audience, and Streamlining Production for Success
    Nov 3 2023

    This week’s episode welcomes President of Creatium Equipment, Richard Gurberg. Join host Arif Khan as he speaks to Richard about planning for the future, knowing your target audience, and streamlining production. “Plan, plan, plan!”

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    46 min
  • "Illusions of Empowerment: Dan Trommater, Illusionist and Keynote Speaker, on Fostering Empowerment, Embracing Failure, and the Transformative Power of Transparency
    Oct 27 2023

    This week’s episode welcomes illusionist, workshop facilitator, and keynote speaker, Dan Trommater. Join host Arif Khan as he speaks to Dan about empowering the people around you, embracing failure, and the relief that can come from true transparency. “I Can’t change the way the earth rotates, but I can change how my orbit interacts with everybody else.”

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    1 h et 11 min
  • Data-Driven Success: Steve Collette on Leveraging Data, Human Connections in Business, and the Franchise Frontier
    Oct 20 2023

    This week’s episode welcomes Founder and President of East Brands, Steve Collette. Join host Arif Khan as he speaks with Steve about using data correctly, the human connections in business, and all things franchising! “Why does franchise development have to be so unpredictable and expensive?”

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    1 h et 13 min
  • Mastering the Real Estate Game: Mark Faris, Top 1% National Realtor, Broker, and CEO, on Goal Setting, Staying the Course, and the Power of Perseverance
    Oct 13 2023

    This week’s episode welcomes a top 1% national realtor, broker, and CEO of Faris Team Real Estate and Faris Capital Partners, Mark Faris. Join host Arif Khan as he speaks to Mark about setting goals, staying the course, perseverance, and much more! “Business is about hitting and barrier and continuing to go. It’s like setting your GPS, hitting a road block, and finding a way around. You don’t think about turning back, that isn’t even an option.”

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    1 h et 21 min
  • Wild Success: Bill Dowd on Hiring Strategies, Business Evolution, and Navigating Success without a Business Background
    Oct 6 2023

    This week’s episode welcomes CEO of Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, Bill Dowd. Join host Arif Khan as he speaks to Bill about hiring strategies, working on the business (as apposed to in the business), and how Bill found success despite not coming from a business background. “Coming from a non-business background, I just knew about customer service, and I’m a big believer in that.”

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    38 min