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So they've asked you to become a manager - isn't that great? There's an art and an effort to being a really good manager - we asked Eric Girard about his experiences becoming a new manager and how he failed at it. He failed so hard he owns a consultancy that teaches people just coming into ...

In this episode of Dial It In, hosts Dave Meyer and Trygve Olsen sit down with Juliette Watt, an inspiring author, TED Talk speaker, and compassion fatigue advocate. Juliette shares her incredible life journey, from being a former Playboy Bunny to becoming an expert in compassion fatigue. They ...

Jonathan Porter-Wissman, author of "The Sales Boss," discusses the secrets to hiring and managing a successful sales team. The team discusses the challenges of finding good hires and the importance of data-driven analysis in the hiring process. Jonathan shares his expertise as the head of WhoHire ...

In this episode, we discuss the college recruitment process for student-athletes, including the different divisions of collegiate sports, the skills and experience that can be translated to different sports, the importance of social media presence, creating highlight reels, evaluating college ...

You know the old saying, never judge a book by its cover? Meet Cora. Mother of four, appreciator of dad jokes, likes baseball. Oh, and she's completely reinvented three different markets at the same time. Better living through chemistry while giving someone the tools to make a better world? Better ...

In this episode of Dial It In, Dave and Trygve interview Tim Smith from HeartCert, a Twin Cities Fire Captain and EMT. Tim shares insights on process improvements and tricks for growing businesses. He discusses the founding of HeartCert and its growth over the years. Tune in to learn from Tim's ...

In this episode of Dial It In, Dave and Trygve interview Buffie Blesi, the founder and CEO of Rock What You Got. Buffie is a social enterprise entrepreneur who is known for her energy and ability to crush any business challenge. While she may not be a mystical creature killer like Buffie from the ...

In this episode of Dial It In, Dave and Trygve interview Denis Champagne, a sales and sales coaching expert with over 30 years of experience. They discuss the importance of modesty and expertise, and how true experts often downplay their knowledge. Denis shares his insights on sales and the ...

In this episode of Dial It In, Dave and Trygve interview Ed Thompson, an expert in workplace neuro inclusivity and author of the book "Hidden Force: Unlocking the Potential of Neurodiversity at Work." They discuss the concept of neurodiversity and its importance in creating inclusive workplaces. Ed ...

In this episode of Dial It In, hosts Dave and Trygve explore the concept of customer experience and its importance in business. They are joined by Melissa Gunn, the director of customer experience at Proposify, who shares her insights and strategies for delivering exceptional customer experiences. ...

The truth doesn't always hurt, but sometimes it tastes a little funny. Today we talk to Hersh Rephun about creating a genuine authenticity in your approach to the business world, including laughter, branding, and how hard, yet how critically important it is to be funny today.

Meet Nick. He's Canadian, fully employed, about to be married...and slowly taking over the gaming world: people actively pay to watch him play video games. The guys spend time learning how to play video games for money, including learning about building a community, defining and playing to your ...

What happens when you get the gift of putting all of your stuff from your desk in a box and take it home? Losing a job and then rebounding your own self worth is challenging for the best of us. George tells us how to build a cadence, how to rebuild your confidence, and how to re-create your own ...

It's harder and harder to raise parents today. As we're aging into being the "sandwich" folks, we're doing more and more research on how to take care of our folks, so we're bringing in an expert: how do you help someone find help without them knowing they need help? Tom, Trygve and Dave talk about ...

Listen, we don't do video production, and there's a good reason for it. It's a lot of work, and in today's marketplace it's multidimensional and as critical as ever. So we're talking to Todd Vaske, a longtime video producer, about the why questions: Why is video so important in 2023? What does it ...

In this episode of "Dial It In," hosts Dave and Trygve discuss their ability to deal with change and bring on an expert to prove their point. They interview Sayre Darling, a change management expert, who shares insights on how businesses can successfully navigate change. The hosts and guest discuss ...

How do you get through to that perfect prospect? Are the leads weak, or is it what you do with them? Join Professor Scott Plum with the Minnesota Sales Insitute as we put the dialing back into DialItIn. Learn essential techniques for making connections, gaining trust, and creating collaborative and ...

The guys are joined by Josh Fedie of SalesReach as we discuss sales enablement, tips and tricks on how to use CRM for growth, and much more. Josh started in a marketing agency, transitioned to custom software development, and found success in selling creative services. If you love sales and ...

I mean, WE know all about the "supply chain" and what it all means, but, asking for a friend...what is that, and why does it matter, and why does everybody and everything get blamed for it? Join us and expert Emily LeVasseur teaches Dave and Trygve the basics of Supply Chain and how it affects you ...

This episode of Dial It In features Mark the Mad Dog McDowell, half of the American Bulldogs tag team and co-owner of 3X Wrestling in Des Moines, Iowa. Mark talks about how he started his career in wrestling - from watching Bulldog Rob Brown with his grandfather to researching training camps and ...

This episode of Dial It In features Ruben of StructureTech, a home inspection business that receives between five and seven million hits to its website each year. Ruben is beloved by DIYers and homeowners alike for his expertise and helpful articles. The hosts discuss Ruben's success and the tricks ...