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Mark Gregson left a well-paid job in the middle of Covid and started his first business Impact Working.  It certainly seems to suit his "pirate" nature but also brings a lot of additional stress.  In this interview, Mark opens up about working very anti-social hours in response to his imposter syndrome and how his values and his family make it all worthwhile.
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In this podcast episode, Marisa Kamall and Priyanka Sengar discuss the challenges of gender bias in the workplace, sharing their personal experiences and observations. Priyanka highlights her journey as a CEO leading Women First Jobs. Her mission with the organization is to empower women in the workplace by creating opportunities and fostering an inclusive work environment. Priyanka emphasizes the importance of effective communication, teamwork, and supportive partnerships in enabling women to achieve their goals. She shares her vision of transforming the workplace into a more equitable space for women, reflecting on the positive impact of her recruitment firm dedicated to female empowerment.
Find Priyanka's Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyanka-sengar-ps2/
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Socially Responsibly - Community Invested
Mecklenburg County Liquor Control Board is more than what most people think!!
Yes, they need to sell liquor in Mecklenburg County lawfully but they also deal with many of the same issues as private businesses...
Hiring, developing, and retaining quality people (please cut the piece of video where Keva debates the # of people in his org starting at 42:30)
Continuous improvement using customer and employee input
Growing their "profits" so they can give more dollars back to the community in the form of funding for our libraries, Anuvia Prevention & Rehabilitation Center, and other non-profit organizations that focus on the prevention of substance abuse.  They have given back ~$1.5B over their 76 years in existence!!
CEO Keva Walton shares many insights into why he enjoys his role, how his team continually improves their business, and how his organization serves the people of Mecklenburg County.
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Krista and Bill discussed Regel Tech, an injectable gel for patients with degenerative disc disease, and its development, as well as Bill's leadership style and entrepreneurial ventures.
Bill expressed his enthusiasm for startup culture and his enjoyment in working closely with doctors and patients to improve medical devices and procedures, particularly those that offer less invasive options. He shared that his interest in the sciences and healthcare was sparked by his mother's stories as a nurse. 
Krista and Bill discussed the complexities and challenges of the healthcare market, especially for companies introducing new products, and strategies for overcoming these hurdles. 
They also explored the complexities of the healthcare market, strategies for business growth, and the importance of networking. The discussion concluded with Bill sharing his experiences with Regel Tech, particularly their work in conducting remote surgeries during the pandemic, and plans for a follow-up meeting and further networking.
To learn more about ReGelTec go to: https://regeltec.com/
To contact Bill Niland: bill@nilandllc.com
Bill's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-niland-4424538/
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Sun Rock's Business Model and Time Management Strategies
In this episode of Top Floor, Krista welcomed Claire Broido Johnson, Co-founder, Operating Advisor, and Board Member of Sun Rock. Claire explained her company's business model, which provides power purchase agreements for small and medium-sized businesses to install solar on their roofs, offering a fixed, lower rate than their utility provider. She also discussed her career path, experiences in the industry, and her role in supporting women in the field. Furthermore, she shared her approach to time management based on recognizing patterns and learning from past experiences, emphasizing the importance of avoiding saying 'yes' to everything to instead offer alternatives when unable to fulfill a request.
 
Discussing Science, Technology, and Business Intersections
Krista and Claire also discussed the intersections of science, technology, and business. Claire shared her role as an environmental scientist with an emphasis on operations, strategy, and business development, and highlighted the importance of self-confidence, understanding one's skill sets, and building trust within teams. Trust and the trust triangle of authenticity, logic, and empathy. She also suggested creating a "Career Ingredients list" to prioritize personal and professional requirements. Additionally, Claire expressed her enthusiasm for scaling up organizations and creating focus, drive, and purpose. She described her her leadership style, admitting to being too authentic at times, but believing in honesty, trust, and authenticity as key values.
 
Krista highlighted Claire's advice about building self-confidence and reducing defensiveness as key takeaways from their discussion. Claire also invited listeners to learn more about her company's offerings and how they could benefit from solar energy at https://www.sunrockdg.com/
Claire's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-broido-johnson/
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We're fortunate today to speak with Gabe Chrismon, a West Point graduate who has had the entrepreneurial bug since third grade! Gabe is based in the Nashville area and is Co-Founder of My Home which fills a gap in the home service industry by providing a marketplace app to easily and digitally resolve home maintenance needs. The need for this type of business was identified through his first business where he is CEO and Founder of Adroit Restoration, which he's been able to grow and scale as a solution for biohazard / restoration/ mold issues. Gabe shares that his biggest surprise as an entrepreneur, in inspiring and managing his teams, is that 'no one is going to love it like you do...that's just not reality'. Some other great business lessons and tips shared in our interview. For more info about Gabe's businesses, check out https://myhomeservices.io/ and https://adroitrestoration.com/. 
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