Talent Empowerment with Tom Finn Tom Finn

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Mark Effinger, the Chief Product Officer at Nootopia, shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his early ventures in laser light shows to building successful companies. He discusses his bootstrap funding approach and the importance of recognizing opportunities. Mark also shares stories of overcoming challenges, negotiating venture capital, and building partnerships. He emphasizes the need for balance and finding a success rhythm as an entrepreneur.

This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated leadership development platform that guarantees and nurtures the growth and potential of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ 

Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 

📌TALKING POINTS
03:05 Bootstrap Funding Approach
08:33 Transition to New Ventures
13:38 Overcoming Obstacles and Innovating
19:05 Finding Balance and Success Rhythm
23:35 Dealing with Setbacks and Rebuilding
36:26 Overcoming Adversity and Taking Risks
41:31 Building Relationships and Seizing Opportunities
46:30 Controlling Stress as an Entrepreneur

🌟ABOUT MARK EFFINGER
Mark Effinger (Chief Product Officer) - Mark, aka Mr. Noots, is a business powerhouse with an unmatched background in technology product development and marketing. Having raised over $50 million in Angel and Venture Capital funding for startups, Mark's expertise is second to none. His personal journey, from tragedy to triumph, led him to create groundbreaking nootropic supplements that have achieved a mind-boggling 11,700% growth in just five years.

🔗CONNECT WITH MARK
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markeffinger/ Nootopia Website: http://www.nootopia.com/ Nootopia IG: https://www.instagram.com/nootopiabrain/ 
🔗CONNECT WITH TOM
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation
🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST
Every week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

This Thursday, Mark Effinger, the Chief Product Officer at Nootopia, shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his early ventures in laser light shows to building successful companies. He discusses his bootstrap funding approach and the importance of recognizing opportunities. Mark also shares stories of overcoming challenges, negotiating venture capital, and building partnerships. He emphasizes the need for balance and finding a success rhythm as an entrepreneur.

This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated leadership development platform that guarantees and nurtures the growth and potential of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ 

Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 

Christy Pretzinger, President & CEO of WriterGirl, shares her insights on creating a workplace where people can thrive. She emphasizes the importance of measuring cultural balance and turnover rates as indicators of a thriving environment. Christy discusses the benefits and challenges of implementing policies such as unlimited PTO and two weeks off at the end of the year. She also highlights the significance of self-awareness, vulnerability, and listening to feedback in leadership. Additionally, Christy addresses the impact of artificial intelligence on content creation and the need for human connection in a digital age.

This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated leadership development platform that guarantees and nurtures the growth and potential of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ 

Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 

📌TALKING POINTS
03:53 Creating a Space for People to Thrive
08:05 Unlimited PTO and Managing Employee Responsibility
11:02 Hiring and Developing People
13:14 Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
19:06 Navigating Change and Challenging Beliefs
21:59 The Importance of Vulnerability and Self-Reflection
24:13 The Power of Self-Awareness in Leadership
27:46 The Role of Trust in an Organization
30:46 The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Content Creation
36:23 The Importance of Human Connection in a Digital Age

🌟ABOUT CHRISTY PRETZINGER
Christy Pretzinger is a dynamic, visionary innovator who has transformed the landscape of healthcare content creation. She and her team originated an entirely new category in digital content — and now many other firms are duplicating her model. As the owner and CEO of WriterGirl, Christy has built an industry-leading organization that delivers top-notch content and strategy to the healthcare industry nationwide.

Along with her drive to strengthen healthcare communications, Christy is passionate about creating an environment where people can truly thrive.

As she transitioned from freelancing to owning a business, Christy intentionally focused on building a business based on kindness. This unusual approach has proven to be not only good for people, but also great for the bottom line. Over time, Christy discovered her true calling: to create a workplace that nurtures personal and professional growth. A profound belief in lifelong learning fuels her understanding that personal development is the key to unlocking professional success.

🔗CONNECT WITH CHRISTY 
X: https://twitter.com/WriterGirlAssocLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/writergirl-&-associates YouTube: @writergirlassociates
🔗CONNECT WITH TOM
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation
🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST
Every week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

This Thursday, Christy Pretzinger, President & CEO of WriterGirl, shares her insights on creating a workplace where people can thrive. She emphasizes the importance of measuring cultural balance and turnover rates as indicators of a thriving environment. Christy discusses the benefits and challenges of implementing policies such as unlimited PTO and two weeks off at the end of the year. She also highlights the significance of self-awareness, vulnerability, and listening to feedback in leadership. Additionally, Christy addresses the impact of artificial intelligence on content creation and the need for human connection in a digital age.

This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated leadership development platform that guarantees and nurtures the growth and potential of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ 

Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation

Dustin Baker, President of BioProtein Technology, discusses the benefits of BioPro Plus, a non-synthetic alternative to prescription human growth hormone. He explains the difference between synthetic and non-synthetic hormone replacement and the importance of maintaining optimal growth hormone levels. He also discusses his journey and the importance of mentorship.

This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated leadership development platform that guarantees and nurtures the growth and potential of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ 

Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 

📌TALKING POINTS
02:12 - Synthetic vs. Non-synthetic Hormone Replacement
04:02 - Gender and Age Factors in Growth Hormone
10:52 - Effects of Growth Hormone on Energy Levels
11:35 - Other Benefits of Growth Hormone
16:01 - Normal Ranges of IGF-1
18:45 - Dustin's Personal Journey and Mentorship

🌟ABOUT DUSTIN BAKER
Dustin Baker is the President of BioProtein Technology and creator of BioPro+. With years of experience working intimately with some of the world's most elite professional athletes, trusted physicians, and even international private security / military personnel his passion remains the same, to help individuals maximize their physiological and cognitive potential safely. For years Dustin has been instrumental in the product design and brand development for rx drug alternative products in the professional athletics, fitness, and medical supply categories.

🔗CONNECT WITH DUSTIN
Instagram: @bioproteintech
🔗CONNECT WITH TOM
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation
🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST
Every week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

This Thursday, Dustin Baker, President of BioProtein Technology, discusses the benefits of BioPro Plus, a non-synthetic alternative to prescription human growth hormone. He explains the difference between synthetic and non-synthetic hormone replacement and the importance of maintaining optimal growth hormone levels. He also discusses his journey and the importance of mentorship.

This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated leadership development platform that guarantees and nurtures the growth and potential of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ 

Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation