111 episodes
WFH with 2 Guys Dennis Jackson and Benny Carreon
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- Business
Work From Home with 2 Guys introduces Benny and Dennis with their background of over 30 years in working for and with large organizations, and all the challenges and things they see that smaller businesses could benefit from. They look at technology, processes, people, and just how to be more competitive as a smaller organization. Their wide range of experiences help bring to light things that you as a business owner or decision maker can do to grow and help your team be more successful.
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Gaining Process Efficiencies through AI
Matt Kroll and Mir Ateeb Ali demonstrate how seamlessly AI integrates with processes, revolutionizing tasks once labor-intensive and data-scarce. Their insights unveil a transformative shift, rendering previously arduous processes streamlined and data readily accessible. With AI's continual evolution, the landscape of operations undergoes perpetual change. As a vigilant business owner/manager, staying abreast of these developments becomes imperative, as they invariably impact your business's trajectory.
Matt Kroll is principal and founder of Chalmers St. Consulting. Chalmers St. helps companies achieve their growth potential by aligning their operations with their aspiration and engaging their employees to achieve their full potential. Chalmers St. has return hundreds of thousand to millions of dollars back to client’s margins.
Mir has successfully implemented process improvement initiatives across various domains such as Technology, Healthcare, Supply Chain & Manufacturing, Fintech, etc. These projects have delivered millions of dollars in operations efficiency and growth enhancements. With a Masters's degree in Industrial Sytems Engineering and a Green Belt certification, Mir utilizes modern-day tools and technology to enhance solutions that fit the customer's needs.
Contact Information:
Website: http://www.chalmersst.com/
Matt Kroll: mattkroll@chalmersst.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewrkroll/
Mir Ateeb Ali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirateebali/
Benny Carreon- Velocity Technology Group- benny@velocitytechnology.group
Dennis Jackson-WorX Solution- dennisj@worxsolution.com
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Remote Working - Bringing Out the Best in Others
Acklen Avenue has been a remote work environment since they started back in 2011. What started as a 2 person business has grown to over 120 team members today - all working remotely. Colin shares some of the "experiments" they have done that has worked, and others that they have had to refine over time.
Key points are
1. Relationships being developed
2. Good listening
3. Having metrics that team members are measured against
4. Simply as cameras on for all meetings
5. Open communication
Most of these apply to any business but when you are remote - you have to make them your mission and commitment to create that environment that people thrive in.
Colin Callahan's passion lies in cultivating an environment conducive to employee flourishing. Serving as the CEO and co-founder of Acklen Avenue since its inception in 2011, he has dedicated himself to this endeavor. Hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, Colin relocated to Los Angeles at 21 to pursue studies at the Musician’s Institute. It was in 1999, while attending programming classes, that he unearthed his passion for software development. Subsequently settling in Nashville, he embarked on a career as a software engineer. Over the next decade, Colin noticed a scarcity of outstanding workplaces catering to software developers. Motivated by this realization, Colin and his business partner Byron Sommardahl founded Acklen Avenue with the vision of building an environment where employees would thrive.
Contact Information:
Colin Callahan- www.acklenavenue.com
Benny Carreon- Velocity Technology Group- benny@velocitytechnology.group
Dennis Jackson-WorX Solution- dennisj@worxsolution.com
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Solopreneur
Benny and Dennis exploring the various avenues of entrepreneurship, whether as a solo venture, partnership, or remaining within the corporate realm, involves weighing the advantages and disadvantages each offers.
When contemplating the leap into entrepreneurship, careful preparation and consideration are paramount. From drafting business plans to assessing financial viability, there's a plethora of essential tasks to undertake. Additionally, exploring unforeseen aspects and challenges that may not have initially crossed your mind is crucial for informed decision-making.
Join us as we delve into the nuances of these options, providing insights into the paths less traveled and the intricacies of forging your own way in the business world.
Contact Information
Benny Carreon- Velocity Technology Group- benny@velocitytechnology.group
Dennis Jackson-WorX Solution- dennisj@worxsolution.com
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How to Approach AI
AI can be like jumping into a swimming pool , but not knowing how to swim. Peter Mares shares with us an approach that applies to technology/AI.So like any person that wants to swim - you take lessons, and start with the basics and then work your way up to swimming laps. This applies to Technology and AI. There are basic things you have to learn and do well before you move to the next level.
The 4 key steps in Technology is
1. Descriptive - (the What)
2. Diagnostics - (the Why)
3. Predictive - (What is likely to happen)
4. Prescriptive - (What should I do now)
Steps 1 and 2 are the basics. You have to be able to do this well before you jump in for 3 and 4.
Peter J. Mares is a former partner at a “Big Four” accounting firm who brings an innovative and entrepreneurial background to the mid-market. He has a unique blend of consulting and corporate experience across a broad spectrum of industries. Peter is currently co-founder and Managing Member of G76.AI, a technology and advisory company that helps mid-market businesses grow sales and profits within their existing customer base by leveraging AI and applied analytics.
Contact Information
Peter Mares: https://g76.ai/about-us/#leadership or peterm@g76.ai
Benny Carreon- Velocity Technology Group- benny@velocitytechnology.group
Dennis Jackson-WorX Solution- dennisj@worxsolution.com
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The Role of AI in Process Improvement
Every organization is striving to grow sales, and lower cost plus be different than their competition. In the past it was all based on Human effort, and the products and services that we sold. But today, AI adds a new dimension to how companies can do more to impact these areas to be more effective and efficient. Dave Patterson shares how using AI can have a short term and long term impact on your business, and how being aware and knowledgeable will help you achieve more.
Dave Patterson is a Business Advisor, Realtor, and Investor. He has a diverse background spanning over 35 years in the start-up and growth of manufacturing and service companies, where he served as lead executive and Board member of the respective companies.
He founded and leads ClinchView Enterprises LLC (CVE), a company engaged in Management Consulting, Real Estate, and Investing. Through CVE, Dave leverages his experience and expertise to support companies and individuals in maximizing enterprise value. He invests in technologies that enable performance improvement and partners with other experts to cover all functional areas of a business. CVE is a Certified Implementor of the G76.ai platform that harnesses the power of Artificial Intelligence and Human Intelligence to help Mid-Market companies significantly improve their profits within existing customer bases.
Contact Information
Dave Patterson, President and CEO- Dave@ClinchView.net
Benny Carreon- Velocity Technology Group- benny@velocitytechnology.group
Dennis Jackson-WorX Solution- dennisj@worxsolution.com
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The Finish Line
Do you have a plan when you want to exit the business? There are lots of things to think about and do before that happens. Benny and Dennis today talk about what goes into those plans and who might be people that could help you now to get ready for the finish line.
Contact Information
Benny Carreon- Velocity Technology Group- benny@velocitytechnology.group
Dennis Jackson-WorX Solution- dennisj@worxsolution.com
www.wfhwith2guys.com