"Tony Horwath - Founder and CEO, Sales Focus" Ep104
Have you ever met someone at work and thought, I’d like to try that job! For Tony Horwath, that eureka moment meant changing his career path from engineering to sales. And then, moving into a founding role for a whole new business pioneering sales outsourcing. In this episode of Biz-eWerk, Tony tells us about his career shift ultimately leading to the establishment of his business, Sales Focus, in 1998. He explains the core mission of Sales Focus: helping clients grow through dedicated sales teams with a process and adaptability that works across various industries, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Tony also shares insights on the evolution of sales and the impact of technology like AI and offers advice for entrepreneurs facing growth challenges.
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"Jonathan Kish - CEO, Queen Street Hospitality Group" Ep103
What’s in a name? For the Queen Street Hospitality Group, the restaurant, 82 Queen, and the location, 82 Queen Street, are front and center. Plus, 82 Queen was founded in 1982 – an alignment that makes things easy to remember. In this episode of Biz-eWerk, Jonathan Kish, CEO, shares his journey in the finance and restaurant industries, discussing the history of Queen Street Hospitality Group and his careerprogression from server to managing multiple restaurants. Highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced during the pandemic, as well as the importance of adaptability, hard work, and staying informed about industry trends and political factors affecting the business, Jonathan emphasizes the significance of staffing, employee benefits, and balancing expansion plans with economic factors in the restaurant industry.
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"Welcome to Biz-eWerk Season 5!" Ep102
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"Jake Kozmor - Koz Films" Ep101
When’s the best time to start a business? Jake Kozmor, founder of the Charleston-based video production company Koz Films, began his entrepreneurial journey in 7th grade with a GoPro camera and has continued developing his creative and business skills ever since. In this episode, Biz-eWerk speaks with Jake about his video production process emphasizing storytelling and client collaboration. He also describes his involvement with the American Marketing Association and his upcoming projects, including a new web series. Check out Instagram @kozfilms for more info.
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Biz-eWerk 100!
Happy 100th (episode) Biz-eWerk! Join us as we celebrate our podcast journey and reflect on the challenges of being "busy." Listen in as Biz-eWerk shares the difficulties and learning experiences encountered along the way and gives thanks at Thanksgiving to all the people who have taken the time to support the show – guests and listeners alike.
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Have you ever been told (or told someone else) to Mind Your Own Business? Normally, that means you’re getting into something you shouldn’t. But here at Biz-eWerk, our sole focus is helping you Mind Your Business. How? By keeping you updated on the latest economic, business, technology, and career news with interviews and special episodes focused on our dynamic and ever-changing world. Biz is where it’s at. Biz-eWerk – Mind Your Business.
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