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Discover a world where everyone’s influence matters. Welcome to Daily Influence, co-hosted by Brian Smith, founder and managing partner at IA Business Advisors and author of the 'I in Team' series, along with IA Business Advisors Partner Gregg Brooke Koleno. Each day, Brian and Gregg craft episodes designed to elevate your influence and transform it into a force for positive and responsible influence. Every episode is a journey through real-life experiences, transformative concepts, and powerful tools that help you FIND, BE & BUILD Your Influence. We aim to help you radiate your unique influence, find balance, celebrate victories, and shape your reality. The podcast highlights the art of leading yourself and those around you, remaining humble and composed, learning effectively, and embracing true diversity. Whether you tune in during your morning coffee, mid-day break, or your evening wind-down, Daily Influence is your daily dose of inspiration and upliftment, relevant to your everyday life. The goal is not just to influence you but to equip you with insights you can share within your sphere of influence. Join Brian and Gregg as they explore the principles and practices that align with IA Business Advisors' S.M.A.R.T. Management Consulting Methods, offering practical advice and thought-provoking discussions. Remember, it’s not just about being part of the team; it’s about finding the ‘I’ in every team. So, listen, learn, share, and expand your influence with Daily Influence. Tune in and discover how to make your influence matter, every day.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    662. From Reactive to Intentional: How Leaders Stop Managing Fire Drills

    Most leaders don’t wake up planning to react all day — but urgency keeps winning. Emails pull focus. Problems demand attention. Decisions stack up faster than they can be made. In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explains why reactivity isn’t a leadership flaw — it’s a systems signal. He explores how a lack of structure creates urgency, how leaders unintentionally become bottlenecks, and why disciplined cadence and accountability are the keys to moving from constant firefighting to intentional leadership. This conversation reframes leadership away from rescue and toward rhythm — showing how SMART, when practiced as both a framework and a discipline, creates calm, predictability, and steady progress even in uncertain environments. Leadership doesn’t scale through constant presence. It scales through systems that work when you step back.

    7 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    661. The Charismatic Advantage: Designing Connection Through Social Energy and Presence

    Connection is not accidental — it’s intentionally designed. In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Aaron Smalls, host, DJ, Experience Architect, and creator of Charismatic Advantage: The Art of Social Energy. From his early days at Nickelodeon to commanding stages and designing high-trust experiences for audiences of 50 to 50,000, Aaron shares how presence, intention, and awareness shape meaningful influence. Together, they explore what responsible influence truly means — leading without ego, reading the room with integrity, and creating environments where people feel seen, safe, and empowered to be themselves. Aaron reveals how influence is less about performance and more about stewardship, reminding others of who they already are. They also dive into: • How social energy impacts leadership, communication, and trust • Why influence is an energy exchange, not a spotlight • Using AI as preparation — not replacement — for human presence • Protecting your energy in high-pressure environments • Why every moment, conversation, and space can be a stage for positive impact Aaron leaves listeners with a powerful reminder: influence doesn’t require a platform — just presence, care, and intention. Whether you’re leading a team, hosting an event, or connecting one-on-one, this episode will challenge you to think differently about how your energy shapes the experiences you create. Connect with Aaron: Website: https://aaronsmalls.com/ Social Links: Instagram: @CuriouslyTalented & @TheAaronSmalls https://www.linkedin.com/in/theaaronsmalls/

    23 min

  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    660. The Accountability Gap: Why Expectations Aren’t Enough Anymorex

    Most leaders believe they’ve been clear. Expectations were set. Goals were communicated. “Good” was explained. And yet — execution still breaks down. In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores why the real breakdown isn’t effort or intent — it’s accountability. He unpacks why expectations without ownership create frustration, how accountability has been misunderstood as control, and why disciplined accountability actually frees people instead of pressuring them. This conversation reframes accountability as clarity with follow-through, shows how SMART makes accountability visible rather than emotional, and explains why strong accountability protects high performers while allowing leaders to step out of rescue mode. Expectations set direction. Accountability is what moves the work forward.

    6 min

  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    659. Building Emotionally Intelligent Leaders from the Inside Out

    In this powerful episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Arianna Rose and Soleil Laurent, the visionary founders of Equality Education, an organization redefining how emotional intelligence is taught across schools, communities, and organizations. What began as a serendipitous friendship in Brooklyn during the pandemic has grown into a movement impacting over 100 New York City schools, partnering with major brands like Puma, Meta, NBC, and Bellevue Hospital, and placing more than 100,000 personal development workbooks into the hands of learners of all ages. In this conversation, Arianna and Soleil share: • Why emotional intelligence should be foundational in education—for students, parents, and leaders alike • How self-agency and self-love create ripple effects that transform relationships, teams, and communities • A deeply moving real-world story of how their affirmation tools helped a child in crisis • Their thoughtful approach to responsible AI use, balancing technology with human development • Practical encouragement for anyone who wants to create positive change—starting right where they are This episode is a reminder that meaningful influence begins within. When we understand ourselves, we lead better, love better, and build stronger communities—together. Connect with Equality Education Website: https://www.theequalityeducation.com/ Instagram (Equality Education): https://www.instagram.com/theequalityedu/ Instagram (Friends Who Want You to Win): https://www.instagram.com/friendswhowantyoutowin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEqualityEducation/

    21 min

  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    658. Aging Influence: What Whiskey Teaches Us About Patience, Process, and Leadership

    Speed gets attention. Patience builds trust. In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith sits down with Mike Hinds, co-founder of Nashville Barrel Company, to explore what building a premium whiskey brand can teach us about leadership, influence, and long-term thinking. Mike shares how Nashville Barrel Company grew from handwritten labels on a coffee table to distribution in 36 states—without sacrificing quality, culture, or credibility. From resisting the pressure to scale too fast, to protecting brand identity in a crowded market, to treating people with the same care as product, this conversation is a masterclass in intentional influence. Whether you lead a company, a team, or simply yourself, this episode reminds us that the best results—like the best whiskey—can’t be rushed. https://www.nashvillebarrelco.com https://louisvillerickhouse.com/

    14 min

  6. 30 JAN

    657. Discipline Beats Motivation: Why Execution Is the Real Leadership Skill

    Motivation gets us started — but it rarely gets us to the finish line. In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores why execution has become the defining leadership skill in 2026, and why discipline — not motivation — is what sustains progress when energy fades, distractions rise, and uncertainty increases. Brian breaks down the critical difference between emotional motivation and operational discipline, why most execution failures are structural (not personal), and how disciplined systems like SMART Management create clarity, calm, and predictable progress — even in volatile times. If execution feels heavy, this episode challenges leaders to stop pushing harder and start designing better systems.

    8 min

  7. 29 JAN

    656. From Science to Hope: How Brain Health, Choice, and Lifelong Learning Shape Our Influence

    In this powerful episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Eric Collett, CEO of A Mind for All Seasons, nationally recognized brain health expert, educator, and advocate for proactive cognitive care. Eric shares his unexpected journey from running assisted living and memory care communities to becoming a sought-after speaker and consultant in brain health, dementia care, and caregiver education. With a blend of science, compassion, and leadership, Eric explains how addressing root causes—not just symptoms—can dramatically improve cognitive outcomes and quality of life. Listeners will hear a remarkable story of hope involving early-onset Alzheimer’s, learn practical lifestyle and mindset strategies to support long-term brain health, and explore how responsible influence is less about control and more about creating conditions for better choices. This conversation is a reminder that influence doesn’t have to be loud or grand—it often shows up in education, service, and taking the next right step. Key takeaways include: • Why brain health is deeply connected to daily choices and lifelong learning • The role of biomarkers, lifestyle, and mindset in cognitive resilience • How leaders and caregivers can influence others by empowering choice • Why small, thoughtful actions often create the greatest impact Whether you’re a caregiver, leader, lifelong learner, or someone thinking about your own cognitive health, this episode offers insight, clarity, and hope. Connect with Eric Collett or learn more Website: https://amindforallseasons.com

    17 min

  8. 28 JAN

    655. Leading Through Economic Uncertainty: Beyond Resilience to Strategic Influence

    Economic uncertainty is no longer an occasional disruption—it’s the environment leaders are operating in every day. Tariffs, market volatility, geopolitical pressure, AI disruption, and shifting consumer confidence have changed how leadership must show up. In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores why resilience alone isn’t enough—and how strategic influence becomes the defining leadership skill when conditions are unpredictable. You’ll hear: Why people watch leaders more than plans during uncertainty How calm, clarity, and stability outperform forced optimism What influential leaders do differently to turn volatility into strategic advantage This episode is a practical and timely conversation for leaders navigating pressure, ambiguity, and constant change—without losing trust, momentum, or direction.

    7 min
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Discover a world where everyone’s influence matters. Welcome to Daily Influence, co-hosted by Brian Smith, founder and managing partner at IA Business Advisors and author of the 'I in Team' series, along with IA Business Advisors Partner Gregg Brooke Koleno. Each day, Brian and Gregg craft episodes designed to elevate your influence and transform it into a force for positive and responsible influence. Every episode is a journey through real-life experiences, transformative concepts, and powerful tools that help you FIND, BE & BUILD Your Influence. We aim to help you radiate your unique influence, find balance, celebrate victories, and shape your reality. The podcast highlights the art of leading yourself and those around you, remaining humble and composed, learning effectively, and embracing true diversity. Whether you tune in during your morning coffee, mid-day break, or your evening wind-down, Daily Influence is your daily dose of inspiration and upliftment, relevant to your everyday life. The goal is not just to influence you but to equip you with insights you can share within your sphere of influence. Join Brian and Gregg as they explore the principles and practices that align with IA Business Advisors' S.M.A.R.T. Management Consulting Methods, offering practical advice and thought-provoking discussions. Remember, it’s not just about being part of the team; it’s about finding the ‘I’ in every team. So, listen, learn, share, and expand your influence with Daily Influence. Tune in and discover how to make your influence matter, every day.

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  • Creator
    IA Business Advisors
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    664
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