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This week on Next Week's Life, Mike welcome Frank Cannata. Frank has inspired many and has lived a lifetime of generosity for those in need. The son of Italian immigrants, Frank is the embodiment of the American Dream. Beginning as a Marine Corps officer, Frank transitioned into the copier industry, swiftly ascending to senior management roles at Apeco and Royal Business Machines. In 1979, he founded Marketing Research Consultants, aiding Japanese manufacturers entering the US market. He pioneered The Cannata Report, initially a newsletter, expanding it to include LIVE WIRE and the Annual Dealer Survey. With 42 years of industry expertise, he remains a stalwart in copier industry analysis, particularly focusing on the evolution towards managed services provision. Notably, his efforts extended beyond business, raising over $2.5 million for various charities like the V Foundation for Cancer Research, ChildHelp USA, Windows of Hope, Glide Foundation, Seton Hall University, Caltech University, St. Mary's College and Hackensack University Medical Center. Frank has also shown a lifelong commitment to supporting the Veteran community. He chats with Mike about the noble cause of raising money for the needy, as well as telling stories of a life in business. Tune in for a great episode with a great man, and don't forget to like and subscribe.
 
Guest Links
The Cannata Report: https://www.thecannatareport.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-g-cannata-b5730150/
 
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This week, Mike chats with Wes and Lisa McArtor. Wes has been a staple of the business world for over 30 years, and Lisa has supported him through it all. You'll hear about Wes's emotional journey battling cancer, and how Lisa was with him through it all. We'll take you back to where they first met and how they've built their life, family, and business as a team. We'll also travel to Africa to learn about the business they run together, TDK Safaris! They have some incredible stories of building a company from halfway around the world, and the trials and tribulations that come with taking risks in life to do something amazing. Miracles can happen! Listen and find inspiration as they share their journey!   Show LinksLearn more about Stramaglio Consulting: https://stramaglioconsulting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NextweekslifepodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextweekslifepodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-week’s-life-podcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEMWp0DB0L9yrKSQhhNniowGuest LinksTDK Safaris: https://tdksafaris.com/BEI Services: https://my.beiservices.com/howitworks.phpLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wes-mcartor-45b63112/
 
 

This week, Mike sits down with Chip Miceli, CEO of Pulse Technology. Hear from Chip on his philosophy of helping people succeed and using a rising tide to lift all boats. Chip is a seasoned veteran in the business and technology industries, and he feels strongly that you should NEVER give up and NEVER stop learning! He has built Pulse into an incredibly successful company, and he uses that success to give a better life to his employees, his family, and the community at large. Mike and Chip have known each other for a many years, so they have each influenced the other both in life and in business, leading to a great friendship and an ever-growing peer group. They discuss the rise in AI technology and its influence on the industry, returning to normalcy after the COVID-19 pandemic, and what we all should be doing to help the forgotten veterans in our country. Please enjoy the show, and don't forget to like and subscribe for more content!
 
 
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Learn more about Stramaglio Consulting: https://stramaglioconsulting.com/
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEMWp0DB0L9yrKSQhhNniow
Guest Links
Website: https://www.pulsetechnology.com/

Martin and Jennie are back for Part 2! On today's episode Mike, Martina and Jennie continue their conversation about preparing the next generation. Tune into this week's episode to learn more about GreatAmerica Financial Services and Martin and Jennie!
Check out Part 1 here!: https://nextweekslife.podbean.com/e/36-preparing-the-next-generation/?token=e01c1cf68548a46bbecef41cf5065ae0 
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Learn more about Stramaglio Consulting: https://stramaglioconsulting.com/
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEMWp0DB0L9yrKSQhhNniow 
Guest Links:
Website: https://www.greatamerica.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatamericafinancial/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greatamerica-financial-services/ 

It's not the business that you bring to the family, but the family that you bring to the business. This idea of multigenerational business is extremely important to GreatAmerica Financial services. On this episode of Next Week's Life Mike is joined by Martin Golobic and Jennie Fisher from GreatAmerica Financial Services. Together they discuss a variety of topics including encouraging engagement and providing tools to the younger generation, the importance of executive coaches and the problem with complacency in the workforce. They even throw in some hockey and Frank Sinatra! This is an episode you don't want to miss!
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Learn more about Stramaglio Consulting: https://stramaglioconsulting.com/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-week’s-life-podcast/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEMWp0DB0L9yrKSQhhNniow
Guest Links
Website: https://www.greatamerica.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatamericafinancial/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greatamerica-financial-services/

We are back! Fresh off the Executive Connection Summit ’24, Mike returns to followup on one of the standouts of the conference: Overwatch. An organization by and for veterans, Overwatch looks to leverage the talents of former servicemen and women to reshape the channel, and find vets fulfilling work in the technology space.
 
Leading this effort is President Kirk Offel and Chief Strategy Officer Joseph Pinzon. Today, they dive deeper into the philosphy behind their organization, and talk about how Overwatch is looking to change the way the channel sees technology.
 
This episode is brought to you in two parts. In the first part of our discussion, we learn about Overwatch's mission. In Part 2, we learn why Kirk and his team are striving so hard to reach the next level.
 

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEMWp0DB0L9yrKSQhhNniow
Guest Links
Website: https://weareoverwatch.com/