In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Manny Skevofilax about leveraging empathy to help businesses thrive.

Manny Skevofilax (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mannyskevofilax/), a seasoned consultant and captivating speaker, possesses the extraordinary ability to breathe life into businesses, ensuring they thrive on all fronts. With over two decades of dedicated service in his field, Manny has been the guiding light for countless business owners seeking to cultivate a robust and flourishing enterprise through his business Portal CFO. His clients have even described him as not just an ordinary consultant but a business therapist. Since 2003, Manny has been on a relentless mission to elevate businesses to their highest potential. He achieves this through a multi-faceted approach, blending the art of strategic planning, the precision of financial statement analysis, the mastery of operations optimization, organizational development, and effective team-building with an empathetic approach. As a proud Baltimore, Maryland native, Manny's journey began with humble beginnings in the restaurant industry, where he worked side by side with his first-generation Greek immigrant parents. He honed his skills in the hospitality sector while pursuing his education at the Merrick School of Business at the University of Baltimore. During this time, Manny not only earned a Bachelor of Science in Business but also obtained a Master of Science in Finance. This strong foundation served as a launchpad for pivoting into the corporate world of banking, where he gained invaluable experience before transitioning into consultancy. Manny's expertise have made him a sought-after luminary in the world of business consultancy and motivational speaking. With an innate ability to transform complex concepts into actionable strategies, he has become the go-to source for businesses looking to not only survive but to thrive and flourish in the ever-evolving landscape of commerce.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Luis Báez about how to inspire employees, build engagement, and drive real results.

Luis Báez is a Revenue Enablement Strategist + Sales Coach dedicated to serving executives and sales leaders at businesses. In 2017, after years of working in some of the biggest Silicon Valley startups (think LinkedIn, Google, Uber, Tesla, and more), Luis began to teach impassioned business owners how to scale their revenues and impact by creating and selling high-end offers. During that time, he was also invited to speak about leadership and personal branding at business schools across the country including Stanford, UC Berkeley and Bard. Today Luis is a published author through the internationally-recognized Madecraft organization, which includes an incredibly popular LinkedIn Learning course on personalized sales that has been taken by over 20K people to date. When it comes to podcasts, Luis has absolutely brought the beard & baritone to popular podcasts including ¿Quién Tú Eres?, The Online Business Show with Tyler McCall, Brand Master Flash and The Heather Sager Show among others.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ajay Malik about the common misconceptions or challenges that businesses face when incorporating AI into their workflows.

Ajay Malik is a visionary leader renowned for delivering cutting-edge technology products. Boasting a track record of successful execution, he prioritizes user-centric solutions and has formed top-tier teams. Accumulating over 90 patents, Ajay stands out as an innovator. As the author of "RTLS for Dummies" and "Artificial Intelligence for Wireless Networking," he showcases expertise in real-time location systems and AI-driven wireless networking. Ajay spearheads Secomind, a progressive company seamlessly integrating AI into products and workflows through the StudioX platform. StudioX offers tailored AI applications, positioning businesses at the forefront of their industries.

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