The Stramaglio Show

37: Part 2: Preparing the Next Generation

Martin and Jennie are back for Part 2! On today's episode Mike, Martina and Jennie continue their conversation about preparing the next generation. Tune into this week's episode to learn more about GreatAmerica Financial Services and Martin and Jennie!
Check out Part 1 here!: https://nextweekslife.podbean.com/e/36-preparing-the-next-generation/?token=e01c1cf68548a46bbecef41cf5065ae0 
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Guest Links:
Website: https://www.greatamerica.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatamericafinancial/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greatamerica-financial-services/ 

36: Part 1- Preparing the Next Generation

It's not the business that you bring to the family, but the family that you bring to the business. This idea of multigenerational business is extremely important to GreatAmerica Financial services. On this episode of Next Week's Life Mike is joined by Martin Golobic and Jennie Fisher from GreatAmerica Financial Services. Together they discuss a variety of topics including encouraging engagement and providing tools to the younger generation, the importance of executive coaches and the problem with complacency in the workforce. They even throw in some hockey and Frank Sinatra! This is an episode you don't want to miss!
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Guest Links
Website: https://www.greatamerica.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatamericafinancial/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greatamerica-financial-services/

35: Data is the New Currency w/ Overwatch

We are back! Fresh off the Executive Connection Summit ’24, Mike returns to followup on one of the standouts of the conference: Overwatch. An organization by and for veterans, Overwatch looks to leverage the talents of former servicemen and women to reshape the channel, and find vets fulfilling work in the technology space.
 
Leading this effort is President Kirk Offel and Chief Strategy Officer Joseph Pinzon. Today, they dive deeper into the philosphy behind their organization, and talk about how Overwatch is looking to change the way the channel sees technology.
 
This episode is brought to you in two parts. In the first part of our discussion, we learn about Overwatch's mission. In Part 2, we learn why Kirk and his team are striving so hard to reach the next level.
 
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEMWp0DB0L9yrKSQhhNniow
Guest Links
Website: https://weareoverwatch.com/

34: Don’t Be So Serious w/ Mike & Producer Grant

This week, Mike is in the hot seat! Producer Grant is flipping the script and interviewing our host about life, music, the channel, and much more. Our conversation stretches from the beginnings of Mike’s career, where he cut his teeth selling copiers on Michigan Avenue, to today, where he now prepares to host the Executive Connection Summit ’24 January 14-17 (sign up at the links below!). Get the latest insights on the channel as we turn the page to 2024, and learn why so many of us are excited for the future of the industry.
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Executive Connection Summit Information:
Website: https://www.executiveconnectionsummit.com/
Purchase Tickets: https://share.hsforms.com/1PwHSJgVqSmSkEYStCcboTw12b7e

A Special Look into Next Week’s Life: ECS, Industry Updates, and More!

We are mixing things up! With the Executive Connection Summit fast approaching, and a ton of news in the channel, Mike hosts a special update to brief the industry on the latest developments as we close out ’23. This time, Mike invites his producer Grant onto the podcast to talk ECS, Sinatra, and more! We hope you have a wonderful, restful Thanksgiving and we look forward to sharing more Next Week’s Life with you soon.
Learn more about ECS at the links below!
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Executive Connection Summit Information:
Website: https://www.executiveconnectionsummit.com/
Purchase Tickets: https://share.hsforms.com/1PwHSJgVqSmSkEYStCcboTw12b7e

33: Lead Excited w/ Anthony DelGrosso

If you want to change the imaging channel, then according to Milner South RVP Anthony DelGrosso, you need to start at the top. In this episode of Next Week's Life, Anthony joins the show to talk about the principles, lessons, and failures that paved the way for his success in the channel. Key among today's topics is the changing of the guard; How is the industry doing as it transitions to a new generation? Mike and Anthony discuss the changes - and the universal constants - of doing good business, including:
What words do Anthony and Mike live by? Never embarrass your family, and your word is your bond: Anthony and Mike reflect on the traditional values that have guided them in business and in life.
Anthony believes you learn from every leader you encounter, both the good and the bad. He and Mike zero in on the most important aspects of leadership in business.
What's the hardest part about recruiting young talent? Anthony weighs in on how leaders can build interest in the channel.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEMWp0DB0L9yrKSQhhNniow
Guest Links
Milner Website: https://www.milner.com/
Anthony's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-delgrosso-jr-%F0%9F%9A%80-567a6114/

32: The Family Recipe w/ Bob & Greg Goldberg

After 46 years in the channel, Bob Goldberg is retiring as BTA General Counsel and turning over the title to his son, Greg. And Greg is ready to cook.
Welcome back to Next Week’s Life! This week, Greg and Bob “Judge” Goldberg join Mike to talk about this passing of the torch. As incoming general counsel, Greg shares his thoughts on AI, the erosion of 9-5 workdays, and other issues that will mark this new era in the channel. In today's episode, we both look back on Bob’s long career and turn towards the future, where it’s Greg’s turn to blaze a trail. High notes from this show include:
Greg is one of many young, talented people who’ve been welcomed into the channel. Mike and Bob emphasize the need for new talent in a venerable industry.
Elegance and grace: Mike and Bob talk about taking the high road, even when it isn’t easy.
Is AI coming for your job? Greg says “terrestrial beings” will still be the dominant life form on Earth for a bit longer.
Plus, we get to know the Goldbergs! We wish Greg the best, and we are excited to share this conversation with you!
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Guest Links
Website: https://www.bta.org/

31: Never Stop Learning w/ Kate Kingston

Kate Kingston is a student of the game. As the founder of Kingston Training Group, Kate spends much of her time helping salespeople develop the skills they need to win clients… but that’s only half of it. She also dedicates six hours every week to educating herself on how to further hone her craft. And, this week, the dynamic Kate Kingston is once again back in the hot seat!
 
In this episode, Kate describes how proper training and education pushes the channel forward, and offers some insights from her storied career. Highlights include:
Schedule Learning: Kate Kingston devotes six scheduled hours each week to mastering her craft. Are you making education a central part of your routine?
Kate shows off her insight by offering some easy tips for both hiring and integrating new salespeople.
In a fun bit, Mike finally reveals why Sinatra is so important to him.
Show Links
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Guest Links
Website: https://www.kingstontraining.net/
Email: kkingston@kingstontraining.com