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Learn how to systematically and consistently create profound innovation. Break through traditional thinking! Scott Amyx is a globally renowned expert in product innovation that integrates exponential technologies, out-of-the-box thinking and proven science and research methodologies to create breakthrough new innovations for organizations. On his Forbes column and now on this podcast, he shares research-based best practices on how to generate profound, new-to-the-world innovations that have ...
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What would a law firm built by the founders of Disney, Four Seasons, Amazon, and Zappos look like? Lawyers (and other professionals) aren't in the same "service" industry as those companies, but that doesn't mean we can't benefit from employing their rigorous service mindsets. We give you inspiration and tactics to smooth out your processes, bolster your reputation, and increase your revenue - every episode of Five Star Counsel has actionable tips for you to build the firm that clients rave ...
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Bilingual Avenue with Marianna Du Bosq
Interviews with experts and parents sharing best practices for raising and teaching bilingual children.
Bilingual Avenue is a podcast created for parents raising bilingual children and educators teaching dual language learners. The Bilingual Avenue podcast is a guide on what to do, how to do it and what to expect when working with multilingual children. Tune in for insightful interviews with experts and parents as they share best practices, failures, obstacles and inspiration to guide your journey with bilingual children. If you are looking for resources, strategies and actionable tips, Biling ...
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Metrics that Matter: Using Data to Measure What Counts at Advisory Firms
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Lisa Salvi, Managing Director of Advisor Services at Schwab, manages advisor benchmarking studies that have collected data for over a decade on key business metrics for financial advisory practices. Listen as she shares focus areas for firms to measure and what actually matters for performance. She also discusses how firms differentiate when it com…
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Interview with Hortense le Gentil, Author of The Unlocked Leader
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Hortense le Gentil is the author of THE UNLOCKED LEADER: Dare to Free Your Own Voice, Lead with Empathy, and Shine Your Light in the World, who reveals how anyone can learn to shift their sights from the impossible-to-achieve superhero leader ideal to an effective human leader.By Scott Amyx
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Smooth Scaling: Navigating the Murky Waters of Hiring, Outsourcing, and Partnerships to Manage Growth
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Ben Slater of Buckingham Strategic Partners works closely with advisory firms that are near critical growth points and considering outsourcing or partnering to manage the expansion. As you approach the next level of growth, you may ask questions around when to hire, what functions to outsource, and how you can thrive as you grow. Hear how to evalua…
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Interview with Debra Lam, Founding Director of the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation
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The Partnership for Inclusive Innovation is a public-private partnership that launched in 2020 to lead coordinated, statewide efforts to position Georgia as the Technology Capital of the East Coast. Dedicated to advancing innovation, opportunity, and shared economic success across the state, the organization’s focus on community research, student e…
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What’s in a Dream Team: Key Characteristics of Highly Effective Teams
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Shandel Sutherland and Liv Olson share more than four decades of combined experience helping build highly effective teams. In this episode, they define key characteristics of those teams, ways to identify gaps in your own firm, and actionable steps to enhance performance. Learn why they believe investing in employee and team development is an essen…
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Interview with Meredith Broussard, Associate Professor at NYU
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Meredith Broussard is an associate professor at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute of New York University and the research director at the NYU Alliance for Public Interest Technology. She is the author of More Than a Glitch: Confronting Race, Gender, and Ability Bias in Tech (MIT Press, 2023).…
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Interview with Karthee Madasamy, Managing Partner at MFV Partners
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Early stage venture fund in Silicon Valley targeting technology disruptions in traditional industries.By Scott Amyx
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Interview with David McFarland, CEO of Coterie Insurance
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Today I am joined by David McFarland, co-founder and CEO of Coterie Insurance, an insurance technology company that is rethinking the way small business insurance operates by incorporating speed, simplicity, and service into the commercial insurance experience.By Scott Amyx
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Astor Perkins Panel on Climate Activism April 2023
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Today I am joined by Nick Engelfried, Activist & Author and Ilana Cohen, Youth Climate Activist and Freelance Climate Journalist at Harvard on the role of climate activism on legislation and capital.By Scott Amyx
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Today I am joined by Dr. Dave Coleman, CEO of PickNik Robotics, Jordan Kretchmer, CEO of Rapid Robotics and Dr. Wesley Zheng, CEO of Posh Robotics.By Scott Amyx
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“Geeking Out” on the Past, Present, and Future of Finance
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Robin Wigglesworth, editor of FT Alphaville and author of Trillions, describes his career as “geeking out” on all things finance, writing to great depths on investing and markets. Hear how he connected with some of the greatest minds in finance to tell the origin story of index funds, his take on integrating corporate cultures through M&A, and what…
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Astor Perkins Panel on Space Debris Removal April 2023
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Today I am joined by Luc Piguet, CEO of ClearSpace.By Scott Amyx
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Astor Perkins Panel on SpaceX's Starship April 2023
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Today I am joined by Dr. Abhishek Tripathi, Director of Mission Operations, UC Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory and Dr. Andy Lapsa, CEO of Stoke Space.By Scott Amyx
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Astor Perkins Keynote on Methane Emissions April 2023
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Today I am joined by Professor Steven Wofsy, Abbott Lawrence Rotch Professor of Atmospheric and Environmental Science, Harvard University.By Scott Amyx
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The Bionic Advisor: Using Technology to Serve, Scale, and Succeed
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Nirav Batavia, co–managing partner and chief technology officer of Forum Financial has used technology to build systems and processes that increase efficiency, enhance the employee and client experience, and scale the business, all while maintaining a focus on profitability. He shares his expertise on how advisors can combine technology with human …
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Interview with Ido Savir, CEO of SuperMeat
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SuperMeat is a food-tech company working to supply the world with high-quality meat grown directly from animal cells.By Scott Amyx
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Interview with Kristina Simmons, Managing Partner of Overwater Ventures
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Overwater Ventures is an early-stage VC firm.By Scott Amyx
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The Evolution to Ensemble: The Challenges and Rewards of Building a Multiprofessional Firm
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Michael Goodman, president of Wealthstream Advisors, founded a lifestyle practice that evolved into a $1 billion ensemble practice after combining the skills of multiple professions and taking on partners to facilitate the firm’s growth over the past three decades. Hear the pros and cons of running an ensemble practice; how hiring, team structure, …
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Interview with Atif Rafiq, President, Board Member, Author
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Former CXO at McDonald’s, Volvo, and MGM Resorts and author of DECISION SPRINT: The New Way to Innovate into the Unknown and Move from Strategy to Action.By Scott Amyx
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Interview with Rick Tellez, Co-Founder of KlearNow
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KlearNow is a go-to digital supply chain solution for businesses that trade across borders.By Scott Amyx
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Spring Break! Plus, a Practical Guide to Come in Season 3...
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The Five Star Counsel podcast is prepping for a little break while we wrap up season two and prepare for season three, which will focus on the practical implementation of building a modern, high-level legal firm. As we dive into the day-to-day nuts and bolts, we'll share a range of tools and methods, from budget-friendly to more costly options. We …
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Referral-Worthy Relationships: Nurturing a Long-Term Mindset Throughout Client Life Stages
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Peter Lazaroff, CIO at Plancorp, knew from a young age that he would have a career in investments and wealth management. Now, he helps deliver financial planning advice to clients in various life stages and offers his perspective on how advisors can engage with clients in ways that foster a long-term investment mindset and referability. Hear how he…
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Interview with Dr. Barbara Sladek, Managing Director of Biome Diagnostics
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Biome Diagnostics is a medtech company founded with the mission to advance precision oncology by providing world-class microbiome tools.By Scott Amyx
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Interview with Lars Wilde, CEO of Pangea Botanica
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Pangea Botanica is a company that is accelerating the discovery and development of therapeutics inspired by naturally occurring compounds and traditional remedies.By Scott Amyx
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Interview with Lucas Marchesini, CEO/CTO of Manta Aircraft
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Manta Aircraft is an aircraft design and technology development company, focused on performance V/STOL architecture for urban air mobility and special missions.By Scott Amyx
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Securing Your Legacy through Succession: Tips for Passing an Advisory Firm to a Family Member
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Joe Stephan of Stephan Independent Advisory experienced a familial succession firsthand when his father passed his advisory firm on to him. The transition left him with a desire to help other advisors in strategically planning for succession, either within the family or externally. He shares key considerations for advisors preparing for succession,…
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S2 E13. Answering Our Show's Big Question
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Our show has tackled client service by framing it around one big question: "What would a firm created by the founders of Disney, Amazon, and Four Seasons look like?" Today we try to summarize our Five Star Bootcamp by answering that question. Building a law firm requires starting with the business foundations of mission, vision, and values. The mis…
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mHUB is one of the nation’s fastest growing hardtech innovation centers in Chicago.By Scott Amyx
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Interview with Andrew Adams, Managing Partner of Oak HC/FT
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Oak HC/FT focuses on growth equity and early-stage venture opportunities in healthcare.By Scott Amyx
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How do you handle client-facing mistakes? As much as we try to avoid them, mistakes are inevitable, even for us perfectionist attorneys. And because they are inevitable, attorneys need to have a plan for how to respond when they happen. My experience working at the Four Seasons provided a great framework for how to deal with mistakes, using "glitch…
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Interview with Jeff Wong, EY Global Chief Innovation Officer
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Jeff Wong, EY’s Global Chief Innovation Officer.By Scott Amyx
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Going Above and Beyond: How to Capture Clients' Voices to Improve Satisfaction and Engagement
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Julie Littlechild, founder and CEO of Absolute Engagement, has spent over 25 years finding ways to measure the client experience in financial advisory firms. She shares how advisors can analyze feedback from clients around engagement and satisfaction to anticipate needs and wants, and ultimately help clients drive business growth through referrals.…
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Interview with Dr. Martin-Immanuel Bittner, CEO of Arctoris
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Arctoris is a biotech company combining automated wet lab operations and machine learning for accelerated small molecule discovery.By Scott Amyx
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Interview with Liz Centoni, EVP, Chief Strategy Officer & GM, Applications at Cisco
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Liz Centoni, EVP, Chief Strategy Officer and General Manager, Applications at CiscoBy Scott Amyx
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Interview with Caroline Winnett Executive Director of UC Berkeley SkyDeck
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UC Berkeley’s startup accelerator, Berkeley SkyDeck.By Scott Amyx
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Interview with Sebastian Brunemeier General Partner at Healthspan Capital CEO of ImmuneAGE Pharma
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ImmuneAGE Pharma is a drug discovery platform for immune system rejuvenation.By Scott Amyx
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There's a common misconception and fear we see in attorneys. Attorneys can fall prey to thinking that becasue they're well-paid and well-respected, they don't need to think about making their service better. Many risk-averse, pessimist, perfectionist attorneys simply fear the potential failure that comes with change and growth. Neither of these is …
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Designing a Deal: How Advisory Firm Buyers and Sellers Can Prepare for an M&A Transaction
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Allen Darby of Alaris Acquisitions and Jason Carver of Pure Financial Advisors have sat on both sides of the M&A table and experienced some of the recent, record-breaking years of deals done across the wealth management industry. They share their thoughts on when and how to start planning for a deal and searching for a partner, what each side consi…
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Interview with Ben Goertzel CEO of SingularityNET Foundation
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Ben Goertzel is the CEO and founder of the SingularityNET Foundation and he is one of the world’s foremost experts in artificial general intelligence.By Scott Amyx
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S2 E10. Maintaining Your Service Consistency
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Now that you have addressed your standards, and you've implemented processes that should lead to those standards being met, how do you make sure your firm is hitting your standards on an ongoing basis? Standards won't do much for you if they're never being met. I'll walk through the ways you can think about consistency in your service, ways to meas…
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Interview with Larry Williams President and CEO of Technology Association of Georgia
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The Technology Association of Georgia is one of North America's biggest and most active technology associations with more than 35,000 members.By Scott Amyx
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Now that we've discussed the components of our firm's service, it's time to think about how we measure successful service. Setting these standards not only helps you track that everything is happening correctly, but helps your employees know if they're doing a good job. Most importantly, it helps ensure a consistent and high-quality experience for …
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NASA Space Programs at Astor Perkins Oct 2022
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NASA Space Programs Andre Doumitt, Director of Innovation Development at The Aerospace Corporation Dr. Maxwell Briggs, NASA SBIR Entrepreneurial Portfolio ManagerBy Scott Amyx
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UCLA Space Institute Panel at Astor Perkins Oct 2022
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UCLA Space Institute Jeff Scheinrock, Assistant Dean and Faculty Director, MBA Applied Management Programs, UCLA Anderson School of ManagementBy Scott Amyx
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Sustainable, Cultivated Seafood Panel at Astor Perkins Oct 2022
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Sustainable, Cultivated Seafood Mihir Pershad, CEO of Umami MeatsBy Scott Amyx
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Transitions: What Advisors Should Know about Changing Firms, Going Independent, and Planning for Succession
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Louis Diamond, of Diamond Consultants, guides advisors through major career transitions like launching RIA firms, scaling independent businesses, and succession planning. He joins Dimensional’s Catherine Williams to discuss how advisors can prepare for movement across the industry, best practices for building a successful advisory firm, and what st…
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S2 E8. Your People: Hiring, Training, and Managing
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We've built the pieces of the machine for great service, but now it's time to focus on the fuel - your employees. People are the most important thing in your business, and we can't skimp on it. I break this episode down into two main parts: how to hire and how to train and manage. The most crucial single point is in your hiring process - most law f…
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