Business Sense (BS) with Brad

Brad Ward
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Business Sense (BS) with Brad

This podcast discusses trends that impact businesses and nonprofits: Expert guests are interviewed. We dive into topics such as economics and finance, employee motivation, business philosophy, and leadership theory. We try to make this a fun, yet relevant experience! Brad's Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-ward-b6a3751a2/ Brad's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Motivated-Worker-Managers-Improving-Satisfaction/dp/1476680213

  1. Jeremiah Cafe: Providing Employment Opportunities to the Autistic Community

    OCT 29

    Jeremiah Cafe: Providing Employment Opportunities to the Autistic Community

    On this episode I welcome Jennifer Sweet, owner of Jeremiah Cafe, located in Johnson City, Tennessee. Jeremiah Cafe's mission is "to create an inclusive environment for the autistic in our community." We talk about the mission, business formation and type (LLC vs Nonprofit), obstacles and opportunities. Note: The business hours changed from the video, Saturday is 8am-4pm (not 7am). Host Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-ward-dba-lssbb-b6a3751a2/ Book Page: https://www.amazon.com/Motivated-Worker-Managers-Improving-Satisfaction/dp/1476680213

    19 min
  2. Generative AI at a Fortune 500 Company: Philosophical and Practical Applications

    OCT 11

    Generative AI at a Fortune 500 Company: Philosophical and Practical Applications

    On this episode I welcome Andrew Ervin, Generative AI Manager at Eastman Chemical Company. We talk how it is being used in industry, what software and coding students should be learning, and dive into both the philosophical and practical aspects of AI moving forward.

    48 min
  3. Johnson City, TN Home Prices, Infrastructure, and Jobs: August 2024

    AUG 21

    Johnson City, TN Home Prices, Infrastructure, and Jobs: August 2024

    On this episode I interview City Commissioner Joe Wise, who was previously interviewed in 2022 by Yahoo Finance regarding Johnson City's emerging housing market, and local Realtor Rachel Smith. We discuss housing affordability, politics, infrastructure, jobs, and more! Can local residents afford to live in a city that is deemed #1 best place to live by USA Today? Host Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-ward-dba-lssbb-b6a3751a2/ Book Page: https://www.amazon.com/Motivated-Worker-Managers-Improving-Satisfaction/dp/1476680213

    39 min
  4. Six Sigma #Fails

    MAY 14

    Six Sigma #Fails

    On this episode I speak with Dr. Mark Cawman, professor and certified quality manager, about Six Sigma projects that failed and lessons learned. He also describes the impact AI will have on Six Sigma related jobs. Host Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-ward-dba-lssbb-b6a3751a2/ Book Page: https://www.amazon.com/Motivated-Worker-Managers-Improving-Satisfaction/dp/1476680213

    46 min

  5. MAR 13

    The Perils (and Promises) of Personality Testing for Career Placement

    On the episode I welcome Dr. Lori Mills, Professor of Psychology, to talk about the problems and uses of personality testing for career advancement. Should employers use them to help in recruiting and promoting? Should students use them to find their dream career/degree? The Big Five, Myers Briggs, Enneagram, DiSC, and Holland's Interest inventories will be explored.

    46 min
  6. Building Community > Advertising with Ryan Bartlett

    FEB 1

    Building Community > Advertising with Ryan Bartlett

    On this episode True Class Tees CEO Ryan Bartlett talks to a Business Strategy class about building community, the power of story, and business expansion.

    56 min
  7. Exponentially Increase Your Social Media Following with Slaughterhawk

    09/28/2023

    Exponentially Increase Your Social Media Following with Slaughterhawk

    On this episode I follow up with Slaughterhawk who has increased his social media following from 10k-70k followers in a year, all without paying to advertise! Slaugtherhawk resides in the small town of Cadillac, MI, yet his beaded hats and accessories have been worn by celebrities like Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks) and the cast of Reservoir Dogs. Podcast Website: https://www.businesssensejc.com/

    45 min
  8. Being Human in an AI World: Neural Networks, LLMs, and the Soul?

    08/28/2023

    Being Human in an AI World: Neural Networks, LLMs, and the Soul?

    On this episode I welcome Adam O’Neill, who owns Adam O’Neill and Associates located in Fairfax Virginia. He is a Psychiatric Physician Assistant and is author of The Mind After Eden: Psychiatry in a Post-Fall World. You can find out more about him at Aoavirginia.com. At the core of our episode, we discuss if neural networks truly represent the human brain and how machine "learning" will impact on our work. Can reality truly be broken down into 0s and 1s, mixed in with probabilities and feedback loops, to solve our problems?

    30 min
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This podcast discusses trends that impact businesses and nonprofits: Expert guests are interviewed. We dive into topics such as economics and finance, employee motivation, business philosophy, and leadership theory. We try to make this a fun, yet relevant experience! Brad's Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-ward-b6a3751a2/ Brad's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Motivated-Worker-Managers-Improving-Satisfaction/dp/1476680213

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