web02.fireside.fm Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:26:10 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Mitch Gray Show - Episodes Tagged with “Business” https://themitchgrayshow.fireside.fm/tags/business Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0600 We believe in giving people hope. We believe in inspiring people to thrive. Our goal is to create messages that will engage, inspire and equip leaders to empower those within their influence. The Mitch Gray Show gives leaders practical, thought-provoking content to ignite growth within themselves. en episodic Bringing the Art of Humanity Back to Leadership Mitch Gray We believe in giving people hope. We believe in inspiring people to thrive. Our goal is to create messages that will engage, inspire and equip leaders to empower those within their influence. The Mitch Gray Show gives leaders practical, thought-provoking content to ignite growth within themselves. no inspire, leadership, positive, leader, art, mental health, entrepreneurship, business, manager, develop Mitch Gray mitchgraymedia@gmail.com Episode 103: Building a Culture of Sales w/ Brandon Ficara http://themitchgrayshow.fireside.fm/103 5bbe4525-1ab3-4dd4-86f7-e4626b3deddc Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0600 Mitch Gray full Mitch Gray What does a culture of sales look like? Is it possible to develop a culture of sales that empowers everyone? Brandon Ficara says 'yes!' and will show you how...and why. 45:09 no What does it take to build a vibrant, empowering, successful sales culture? In today’s episode, Brandon Ficara shares strategies and tips for designing and implementing a culture of sales that will not only lead to more opportunity, but greater hope for your sales team. Brandon's book 90 Days of Failure and Some Success is available on Amazon and anywhere you order books: https://www.amazon.com/90-Days-Failure-Some-Success/dp/1949318443/ref=sr11?crid=2S9X9RTZ2EKCB&keywords=Brandon+ficara&qid=1654215483&sprefix=brandon+ficar%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1 Special Guest: Brandon Ficara . sales, team, business, culture What does it take to build a vibrant, empowering, successful sales culture? In today’s episode, Brandon Ficara shares strategies and tips for designing and implementing a culture of sales that will not only lead to more opportunity, but greater hope for your sales team.

Brandon's book 90 Days of Failure and Some Success is available on Amazon and anywhere you order books: https://www.amazon.com/90-Days-Failure-Some-Success/dp/1949318443/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2S9X9RTZ2EKCB&keywords=Brandon+ficara&qid=1654215483&sprefix=brandon+ficar%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1

Special Guest: Brandon Ficara .

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Brandon's book 90 Days of Failure and Some Success is available on Amazon and anywhere you order books: https://www.amazon.com/90-Days-Failure-Some-Success/dp/1949318443/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2S9X9RTZ2EKCB&keywords=Brandon+ficara&qid=1654215483&sprefix=brandon+ficar%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1

Special Guest: Brandon Ficara .

]]> Episode 101: Creating a Business Fitness Revolution w/ Brad Tornberg http://themitchgrayshow.fireside.fm/101 3950dc57-8d5f-4733-9592-66efb66c3fd0 Fri, 03 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0600 Mitch Gray full Mitch Gray Creating a fit business is at the top of every business leaders mind. But how do you actually develop a fit business? Brad Tornberg shares his strategies and how a fit business relates to the human body. 27:50 no How does a business reflect the human body and how can this reflection empower your business? Brad Tornberg shares with us how to create a fit business, design a healthy culture, and make sure you are setting your organization up for real success. Brad's book Business Fitness Revolution is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Business-Fitness-Revolution-Brad-Tornberg/dp/1500953997/ref=sr11?crid=2SAJYT8SQ28FH&keywords=brad+tornberg&qid=1654193997&sprefix=brad+tornberg%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-1 Special Guest: Brad Tornberg. business, leadership, fitness, health How does a business reflect the human body and how can this reflection empower your business? Brad Tornberg shares with us how to create a fit business, design a healthy culture, and make sure you are setting your organization up for real success.

Brad's book Business Fitness Revolution is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Business-Fitness-Revolution-Brad-Tornberg/dp/1500953997/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SAJYT8SQ28FH&keywords=brad+tornberg&qid=1654193997&sprefix=brad+tornberg%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-1

Special Guest: Brad Tornberg.

]]> How does a business reflect the human body and how can this reflection empower your business? Brad Tornberg shares with us how to create a fit business, design a healthy culture, and make sure you are setting your organization up for real success.

Brad's book Business Fitness Revolution is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Business-Fitness-Revolution-Brad-Tornberg/dp/1500953997/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SAJYT8SQ28FH&keywords=brad+tornberg&qid=1654193997&sprefix=brad+tornberg%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-1

Special Guest: Brad Tornberg.

]]> Episode 81: Building a Framework for Business Vitality w/ Catherine Cantey http://themitchgrayshow.fireside.fm/81 ed26be98-1b98-427d-94c5-629732883962 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 14:00:00 -0600 Mitch Gray full Mitch Gray Building a framework for success and sustainability is critical when growing an organization. Catherine has developed a system that will help leaders do exactly that. 38:13 no Examining your culture, vision and strategy is vital to laying the foundation of success for your organization. Building stronger collaborations that open the door to opprotunity and solving client struggles builds a bridge of sustainability toward the future. Creating smoother stories that give a clear call to action for others who work with you will set your organization up for growth. In this episode of The Mitch Gray Show, Cathering Cantey shares insight into how each of these pieces of the puzzle fit into your plan and strategy and how you can begin applying these principles to successful business today! Special Guest: Catherine Cantey. business, growth, culture, work, development Examining your culture, vision and strategy is vital to laying the foundation of success for your organization.
Building stronger collaborations that open the door to opprotunity and solving client struggles builds a bridge of sustainability toward the future.
Creating smoother stories that give a clear call to action for others who work with you will set your organization up for growth.

In this episode of The Mitch Gray Show, Cathering Cantey shares insight into how each of these pieces of the puzzle fit into your plan and strategy and how you can begin applying these principles to successful business today!

Special Guest: Catherine Cantey.

]]> Examining your culture, vision and strategy is vital to laying the foundation of success for your organization.
Building stronger collaborations that open the door to opprotunity and solving client struggles builds a bridge of sustainability toward the future.
Creating smoother stories that give a clear call to action for others who work with you will set your organization up for growth.

In this episode of The Mitch Gray Show, Cathering Cantey shares insight into how each of these pieces of the puzzle fit into your plan and strategy and how you can begin applying these principles to successful business today!

Special Guest: Catherine Cantey.

]]> Episode 80: Designing Your Culture with Intention w/ Mitch Gray http://themitchgrayshow.fireside.fm/80 d739563f-53ba-4f78-98c3-fadd158ea6f3 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -0600 Mitch Gray full Mitch Gray People know one thing for sure: culture matters. How you design and implement a culture of empowerment changes everything in your organization. 26:50 no Designing positive, strengths based culture takes strategy, planning and an intentional perspective on how you would like people to function within your organization. It takes bringing more voices to the table that just your own. Taking the time to design a culture of empowerment is one of the greatest investments you can make. It will yield success, high performance, and a team that truly enjoys what they do. Special Guest: Mitch Gray. culture, workplace culture, development, leader, business, intention Designing positive, strengths based culture takes strategy, planning and an intentional perspective on how you would like people to function within your organization. It takes bringing more voices to the table that just your own.

Taking the time to design a culture of empowerment is one of the greatest investments you can make. It will yield success, high performance, and a team that truly enjoys what they do.

Special Guest: Mitch Gray.

]]> Designing positive, strengths based culture takes strategy, planning and an intentional perspective on how you would like people to function within your organization. It takes bringing more voices to the table that just your own.

Taking the time to design a culture of empowerment is one of the greatest investments you can make. It will yield success, high performance, and a team that truly enjoys what they do.

Special Guest: Mitch Gray.

]]> Episode 77: Why Social Media Matters When Building Your Business w/ Danyah Aossey http://themitchgrayshow.fireside.fm/77 d237aaa6-68d1-4f09-9590-ec19be48d679 Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0600 Mitch Gray full Mitch Gray When you're building a business, the thought of social media can often feel overwhelming. Learning when to post, what to post, and where to post are all decisions business builders have to make. Danyah shares with us simple actions you can take TODAY to begin building your business through social media. 40:38 no How should you use social media to support your business or organization? What content should you share? How can you tell the story of your brand through social media? On this episode, Danyah allows us to tap into her years of experience and gives simple, actionable steps you can take today to build your brand through social media. Special Guest: Danyah Aossey. YouTube, instagram, twitter, tiktok, social media, marketing, brand, business How should you use social media to support your business or organization?
What content should you share?
How can you tell the story of your brand through social media?

On this episode, Danyah allows us to tap into her years of experience and gives simple, actionable steps you can take today to build your brand through social media.

Special Guest: Danyah Aossey.

]]> How should you use social media to support your business or organization?
What content should you share?
How can you tell the story of your brand through social media?

On this episode, Danyah allows us to tap into her years of experience and gives simple, actionable steps you can take today to build your brand through social media.

Special Guest: Danyah Aossey.

]]> Episode 74: How YouTube Can Change Your Business w/ Bhav Sharma http://themitchgrayshow.fireside.fm/74 de8dd2bb-c28f-4765-bf20-cf594bf019c8 Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:00:00 -0600 Mitch Gray full Mitch Gray Have you ever wondered how you can market your business better....for free? YouTube is a great platform to market your company, engage your customers, and grow your business. And it's free! 43:17 no In 'How YouTube Can Change Your Business', Bhav Sharma shares with us the power of YouTube and how you can use it to grow your business today! This episode is full of tips, tricks, case studies and how-to's that will give you the tools needed to market your business on YouTube! Special Guest: Bhav Sharma. YouTube, business, growth, market, promote In 'How YouTube Can Change Your Business', Bhav Sharma shares with us the power of YouTube and how you can use it to grow your business today! This episode is full of tips, tricks, case studies and how-to's that will give you the tools needed to market your business on YouTube!

Special Guest: Bhav Sharma.

]]> In 'How YouTube Can Change Your Business', Bhav Sharma shares with us the power of YouTube and how you can use it to grow your business today! This episode is full of tips, tricks, case studies and how-to's that will give you the tools needed to market your business on YouTube!

Special Guest: Bhav Sharma.

]]> Episode 73: Why Culture Matters w/ Mitch Gray http://themitchgrayshow.fireside.fm/73 2b3c5159-9c7b-49de-b75b-795e25be2646 Sat, 10 Jul 2021 16:00:00 -0600 Mitch Gray full Mitch Gray Learning why culture matters and how to design your culture is critical for the success of your organization. Mitch shows you how to understand culture, the value of culture and why it matters in building success. 28:15 no The idea of culture is being thrown around so much. But do you really understand why culture means and why it matters? In Why Culture Matters- Mitch defines culture, explains the value of culture and helps you understand why a positive, strengths based culture is the key to building sustainable success in your business. Special Guest: Mitch Gray. culture, business, leadership, hiring, development The idea of culture is being thrown around so much. But do you really understand why culture means and why it matters?

In Why Culture Matters- Mitch defines culture, explains the value of culture and helps you understand why a positive, strengths based culture is the key to building sustainable success in your business.

Special Guest: Mitch Gray.

]]> The idea of culture is being thrown around so much. But do you really understand why culture means and why it matters?

In Why Culture Matters- Mitch defines culture, explains the value of culture and helps you understand why a positive, strengths based culture is the key to building sustainable success in your business.

Special Guest: Mitch Gray.

]]> Episode 71: The Power of Finding Great People w/ Mitch Gray http://themitchgrayshow.fireside.fm/71 d5703aa9-247b-471f-ad97-8f7cf88b1196 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0600 Mitch Gray full Mitch Gray 'I just can't find good people.' I hear this statement often from hiring and recruiting leaders. The reality is you can find great people. They are all around. You just need to learn how. 32:06 no In 'The Power of Finding Great People,' Mitch teaches you how to develop the most critical elements needed before you can recruit and hire great people. There are amazing people all around ready to work hard for great organizations. You just need to learn how to find. Special Guest: Mitch Gray. hiring, recruiting, leadership, clarity, business In 'The Power of Finding Great People,' Mitch teaches you how to develop the most critical elements needed before you can recruit and hire great people. There are amazing people all around ready to work hard for great organizations. You just need to learn how to find.

Special Guest: Mitch Gray.

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Special Guest: Mitch Gray.

]]> Episode 64: The Power of Building a Brand with Christian Klepp http://themitchgrayshow.fireside.fm/64 615d1e19-8e82-4ab5-949a-649863310523 Fri, 01 Jan 2021 18:00:00 -0700 Mitch Gray full Mitch Gray Marketers and business owners alike sometimes get too tempted with the “nitty gritty” parts of marketing and branding that they lose sight of the big picture. Christian gives great insight into how to design and develop a brand that goes deeper than logos and slogans. 1:09:19 no Christian is the Co-Founder and the Director of Client Engagement at EINBLICK Consulting. He has more than 13 years of B2B branding, marketing and communications experience across different markets, and has worked closely with companies such as Henkel, Philips Lighting, Caterpillar, DSM, ArcelorMittal, UPM, Samsung Display, Logitech, and National Instruments to help them develop the right brand strategy and marketing campaigns. Christian has also been invited to speak and give presentations at B2B industry events in Germany, Austria, and China. Special Guest: Christian Klepp. marketing, brands, business, leaders Christian is the Co-Founder and the Director of Client Engagement at EINBLICK Consulting. He has more than 13 years of B2B branding, marketing and communications experience across different markets, and has worked closely with companies such as Henkel, Philips Lighting, Caterpillar, DSM, ArcelorMittal, UPM, Samsung Display, Logitech, and National Instruments to help them develop the right brand strategy and marketing campaigns. Christian has also been invited to speak and give presentations at B2B industry events in Germany, Austria, and China.

Special Guest: Christian Klepp.

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Special Guest: Christian Klepp.

]]> Episode 62: Building Business Through Marketing with Joe Apfelbaum http://themitchgrayshow.fireside.fm/62 68d62977-1943-43a6-b8c9-175ccfa5568d Thu, 17 Dec 2020 14:00:00 -0700 Mitch Gray full Mitch Gray Joe Apfelbaum is the CEO of Ajax Union, a B2B digital marketing agency based in Brooklyn, NY. Joe is a business strategist, marketing expert and certified Google trainer. Joe enjoys speaking and writing about marketing, business networking and personal development in his seminars, webinars and articles. Joe is the host of the popular podcasts, The Breakthrough Maze, INC 5000 Podcast and CEO Mojo. Joe has been featured on popular podcasts including the Entrepreneur.com Podcast and the B2B Revenue Podcast. He is the producer of GrowTime.tv and has published over 500 Mojovational Street Talk videos on YouTube. Joe is a contributing member of the National Speakers Association a group of over 4000 professional speakers in the US and an active member of Executives Association, a premiere business networking organization in NYC. 39:48 no Joe Apfelbaum wants to empower you to tell your story well. He is passionate about teaching people to learn the ability of marketing and messaging in a way that people listen. Joe is a man of many talents and passions and is manifesting those in a variety of ways. To learn more about marketing and building your business check out Ajax Union: https://www.ajaxunion.com To learn more about the power of LinkedIn and networking check out Evyrgreen: https://www.evyrgreen.com In his books, Joe shares his experiences about self awareness, purpose, goals and how you can have a better life. Books are available on Amazon. High Energy Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/High-Energy-Purpose-your-truth/dp/B08NDT3H75/ High Energy Answers: https://www.amazon.com/High-Energy-Answers-Questions-teachers/dp/1091696500/ High Energy Secrets: https://www.amazon.com/High-Energy-Secrets-pounds-higher/dp/1948363003/ Subscribe to Joe's podcast: http://www.joeapfelbaum.com/category/the-breakthrough-maze/ marketing, business, branding, message, LinkedIn, books, podcast, inspiration Joe Apfelbaum wants to empower you to tell your story well. He is passionate about teaching people to learn the ability of marketing and messaging in a way that people listen.

Joe is a man of many talents and passions and is manifesting those in a variety of ways.

To learn more about marketing and building your business check out Ajax Union: https://www.ajaxunion.com
To learn more about the power of LinkedIn and networking check out Evyrgreen: https://www.evyrgreen.com
In his books, Joe shares his experiences about self awareness, purpose, goals and how you can have a better life. Books are available on Amazon.
High Energy Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/High-Energy-Purpose-your-truth/dp/B08NDT3H75/
High Energy Answers: https://www.amazon.com/High-Energy-Answers-Questions-teachers/dp/1091696500/
High Energy Secrets: https://www.amazon.com/High-Energy-Secrets-pounds-higher/dp/1948363003/
Subscribe to Joe's podcast: http://www.joeapfelbaum.com/category/the-breakthrough-maze/

]]> Joe Apfelbaum wants to empower you to tell your story well. He is passionate about teaching people to learn the ability of marketing and messaging in a way that people listen.

Joe is a man of many talents and passions and is manifesting those in a variety of ways.

To learn more about marketing and building your business check out Ajax Union: https://www.ajaxunion.com
To learn more about the power of LinkedIn and networking check out Evyrgreen: https://www.evyrgreen.com
In his books, Joe shares his experiences about self awareness, purpose, goals and how you can have a better life. Books are available on Amazon.
High Energy Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/High-Energy-Purpose-your-truth/dp/B08NDT3H75/
High Energy Answers: https://www.amazon.com/High-Energy-Answers-Questions-teachers/dp/1091696500/
High Energy Secrets: https://www.amazon.com/High-Energy-Secrets-pounds-higher/dp/1948363003/
Subscribe to Joe's podcast: http://www.joeapfelbaum.com/category/the-breakthrough-maze/

]]> Episode 57: Business Cards, LinkedIn and Nuts with Ryan Christopher http://themitchgrayshow.fireside.fm/57 85ddfd89-1a51-4c2e-b329-87b0fdbd6a9e Mon, 16 Nov 2020 18:00:00 -0700 Mitch Gray full Mitch Gray Ryan Christopher loves to show people his nuts. It's his calling card per se. Ryan is also the creator/founder of Quadmeets and a Jedi gif master. He loves being a connector of connectors and shares some great insights for networking. 53:58 no Ryan Christopher has a passion for coaching people. Taking from his years of coaching basketball, Ryan has applied that experience to become a master sales coach. Ryan enjoys watching his team members achieve their goals. Seeing them grow and develop is incredibly rewarding. In his search to unlock the power of LinkedIn, Ryan created Quadmeets and wrote two ebooks, Link In with LinkedIn & Engaging Engagement, where he shows you how to have explosive growth on the LinkedIn platform. Ryan also has an enormous passion in meeting with business owners to discuss strategies that will help them achieve their business goals. He loves to talk about growth or profit challenges and then find new ways at looking for solutions that elevate their brand, their team, and their company. Ryan is also co-owner of Anything on Anything, LLC. Find Ryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanchristopher33/ Visit Anything on Anything, LLC: https://www.anythingonanything.com business, leadership, linkedin, books, entrepreneur, owner, inspiration, faith Ryan Christopher has a passion for coaching people. Taking from his years of coaching basketball, Ryan has applied that experience to become a master sales coach. Ryan enjoys watching his team members achieve their goals. Seeing them grow and develop is incredibly rewarding.

In his search to unlock the power of LinkedIn, Ryan created Quadmeets and wrote two ebooks, Link In with LinkedIn & Engaging Engagement, where he shows you how to have explosive growth on the LinkedIn platform.

Ryan also has an enormous passion in meeting with business owners to discuss strategies that will help them achieve their business goals. He loves to talk about growth or profit challenges and then find new ways at looking for solutions that elevate their brand, their team, and their company.

Ryan is also co-owner of Anything on Anything, LLC.

Find Ryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanchristopher33/
Visit Anything on Anything, LLC: https://www.anythingonanything.com

]]> Ryan Christopher has a passion for coaching people. Taking from his years of coaching basketball, Ryan has applied that experience to become a master sales coach. Ryan enjoys watching his team members achieve their goals. Seeing them grow and develop is incredibly rewarding.

In his search to unlock the power of LinkedIn, Ryan created Quadmeets and wrote two ebooks, Link In with LinkedIn & Engaging Engagement, where he shows you how to have explosive growth on the LinkedIn platform.

Ryan also has an enormous passion in meeting with business owners to discuss strategies that will help them achieve their business goals. He loves to talk about growth or profit challenges and then find new ways at looking for solutions that elevate their brand, their team, and their company.

Ryan is also co-owner of Anything on Anything, LLC.

Find Ryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanchristopher33/
Visit Anything on Anything, LLC: https://www.anythingonanything.com

]]> Episode 56: Cannabis and Loving Business with Mike Pachan http://themitchgrayshow.fireside.fm/56 bb715ce0-a04c-4b01-a16c-fd71fe18a3a8 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0700 Mitch Gray full Mitch Gray Today's conversation is with Mike Pachan, CEO of Mountain Made - a CBD and fitness company in Colorado. Mike is a startup junky, entrepreneurial addict, team builder, functional fitness enthusiast, dog dad and loyal husband. 1:23:59 no Mike brings his over 15 years of cannabis and business experience to the table to chat with us about leadership, start ups and how to make sense of running a business. Mike's common sense and passionate approach to business has lead him to much success over the years, but not without struggle and challenge. Mike is very open and transparent during our conversation about what it truly takes to create, build and lead a company and gives you the truth about being an entreprenuer. If you love business, are curious about cannabis and love to listen to a passionate story, Mike is ready to give you just that! cannabis, cbd, leadership, entrepreneur, leader, business, fitness, mental health, company Mike brings his over 15 years of cannabis and business experience to the table to chat with us about leadership, start ups and how to make sense of running a business. Mike's common sense and passionate approach to business has lead him to much success over the years, but not without struggle and challenge. Mike is very open and transparent during our conversation about what it truly takes to create, build and lead a company and gives you the truth about being an entreprenuer.

If you love business, are curious about cannabis and love to listen to a passionate story, Mike is ready to give you just that!

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If you love business, are curious about cannabis and love to listen to a passionate story, Mike is ready to give you just that!

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