How can leaders sharpen their decision-making skills while being aware of bias and the influence of others? Alan Seymour is on the show today, talking about his experience in leadership and how he processes decisions – whether on to purchase a business or how to manage employees. Brittany is back in the studio, and we …
How do business leaders identify the most engaged and promising employees in their company? By adapting the “Blue Lobster” technique! Chuck is joined today by Deb Mills-Scofield, owner of Mills-Scofield LLC, a strategy and innovation consulting firm. Deb shares her Blue Lobster theory and how the key to innovation always has been and always will …
AKRON, Ohio – (December 9, 2019) – Apple Growth Partners (AGP), award-winning accounting and business advisory firm, proudly announces tax principal Mark Lapikas, CPA, CGMA, MTax, MBA, as one of the upcoming National Sales & Marketing Executives (NSME) Akron/Canton™ Achievements in Excellence Award™ recipients for 2020. Lapikas will be recognized during the 48th annual Accent …
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AKRON, Ohio – (October 21, 2019) – Apple Growth Partners (AGP), award-winning accounting and business advisory firm, announced a newly created leadership role in response to the firm’s rapid growth over the past three years. Jeff Stinson, CFA, MBA, will join the firm as the director of strategic core services. During the last three years, …
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Managing a family business creates unique dynamics amongst family members and co-workers. At the end of the day, family and business can become blended, which could create conflict or miscommunication. Today, we’re joined by Dr. Cecil Bergen, a marriage and family counselor that specializes in family business relationships. Dr. Bergen shares with Chuck & Brittany …
It’s an aspect all business leaders need to be proficient in, but yet, it may cause the most anxiety or stress – public speaking. Today, Chuck and Brittany are joined by Leslie Ungar, president of Electric Impulse Communications – a pre-eminent source for coaching, consulting, and confidence building in the workplace. Leslie is a master …
What’s the most effective way to measure the success of a leader? Our guest today – Mike Rao – tells us how and much more in an insightful conversation. Mike is an expert in professional development, career coaching, emotional and social intelligence, and employee engagement. After 15 years in the corporate world, Mike tells Chuck …
By Bethany Dria, Senior Associate Despite ride-share services, like Uber and Lyft, shifting how people are transported place to place, car ownership is still on the rise, including the demand for used vehicles. Car dealerships should evolve the sales process to different audiences, including generational and gender differences, in response to the consumer’s continued need …
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AKRON, Ohio – (March 25, 2019) – Apple Growth Partners (AGP), award-winning accounting and business advisory firm, is proud to announce two employees received honors designated for female professionals. Krista Steedly, supervisor in audit and assurance, was featured in the Notable Women in STEM list produced by Crain’s Cleveland Business. Encouraging young women to explore …
Apple Growth Partners Receives Regional Awards for Female Leaders Read More »
by Bethany Dria, Senior Associate, Business Valuation Business owners preparing a succession plan should consider the five W’s: who will take over the business, when will you retire, what will happen to the company, where will the company be regarding growth, customers, and innovation when you decide to retire, and why, which is simple… to …
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