Category Archives: Episodes

How to be a top-shelf mentor…and how to stand for something good – LOB 316

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What does a top-shelf mentor bring to the table?

And how does a restaurant stand for something good?

The Language of Business Podcast host Greg Stoller talks with Rocky Romanella, CEO of 3SIXTY, Director, Keynote Speaker, Executive Advisor and expert in Leadership Development about the attributes it takes to become an effective mentor. Plus, Mark Leavitt, Co-Founder of Enlightened Hospitality Fund talks about what a restaurant like Shake Shack can do to build a loyal following.

Host Greg Stoller

Rocky Romanella

Mark Leavitt

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Really learning a new language and getting that first job – LOB 315

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The Language of Business Podcast looks at a new way to really learn a language…and how the path to get that first job has changed from both the applicant and employer’s viewpoints.

Did you take Spanish for four years but can’t speak a word? Here’s a solution: Host Greg Stoller talks with Mati Amin, founder of LIT, an input-based language acquisition tool. Plus, Erin Murdock, Financial Manager and student advisor at the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University looks at the way companies hire in 2022.

Host Greg Stoller

Mati Amin

Erin Murdock

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Finding the right people for children and family services…and jumping into real estate – LOB 314

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The Language of Business Podcast looks at the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families – better known as the DCF – that works to help keep children safe from abuse and neglect. Running the DCF is no easy task…but the biggest challenge is not securing funding. It’s finding the right people to do the important work. Host Greg Stoller talks with Denis Pilotte, area manager for the Mass DCF. Plus, recent BU graduate Ashish Ramesh immediately jumps into the commercial real estate business at Watermark Lodging Trust.

Host Greg Stoller

Ashish Ramesh

Denis Pilotte

 

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Earned Media in PR and earning good money as a social media influencer – LOB 313

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“Earned Media” in Public Relations can really pay dividends…and how being a social media influencer can pay money.

The Language of Business Podcast looks at how the world of public relations is evolving, and “earned media” is one important tool. Plus, making good money as a social media influencer. Host Greg Stoller talks with Oliver Pour, recent graduate of the School of Communications at Boston University and now Account Executive at Luminance and with Nikki Huang, Social Media Influencer and Merchandising Consultant at Rustans Commercial Corporation.

Host Greg Stoller

Oliver Pour

Nikki Huang

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Teaching the art of professional writing – LOB 312

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Writing an admission essay that will get you into the college of your choice is no easy task. But help is available. Teaching people how to write professionally is not just an important skill…it’s also a business.

The Language of Business Podcast looks at the business of teaching professional writing. First, Host Greg Stoller talks with Steve Graham, Write Center Professor at Arizona State University about how writing develops, how to teach it effectively and how writing can be used to support reading and learning…and how you can make money teaching it. Then we meet Brad Schiller, Founder of Prompt, who specializes in helping people become better communicators, writers and thinkers. His goal: Coach aspiring college students on how to write an effective admission essay.

Host Greg Stoller

Steve Graham

Brad Schiller

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Teaching resources, Seaweed – LOB 311

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It’s a labor of love when a woman conceives and founds a company not based on making money, but on a mission they’re passionate about. What happens then?

The Language of Business Podcast looks at two completely different startups run by women and the impressive contributions they make. Host Greg Stoller talks with Sarah Bernadette Ottow, Founder and CEO of Confianza, a mission-driven, woman-owned small business working to break down silos and elevate the voices of those who are historically not heard and to help non-profit missions committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. And Ann Ruddy, CEO of Red Rose Developments about the amazing powers and potential of seaweed.

Host Greg Stoller

Sarah Bernadette Ottow

Ann Ruddy

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For-profit vs. non-profit business…are challenges similar? – LOB 310

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Running a for-profit business has obvious challenges in any economy, but especially so in 2022. How different is it for a non-profit?

The Language of Business Podcast looks at the similar challenges. Host Greg Stoller talks with Charley Cummings, CEO at Walden Mutual Bank and expert in both for-profit and nonprofit businesses. Then we learn about nonprofit challenges from Asjah Monroe, Cultural Researcher at Serial Empath and Founder of Small House Inc. homeless shelter in Boston.

Host Greg Stoller

Charley Cummings

Asjah Monroe

 

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E-commerce secrets…Amazon vs. Google – LOB 309

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I want to make money through e-commerce. But what are the tricks that Amazon uses? And what about Google?

The Language of Business Podcast looks at the secrets behind a successful e-commerce store on Amazon and on Google. Host Greg Stoller gets some insights on how the Amazon algorithm works from Jason Boyce, CEO of Avenue 7 Media, a partner in profitable Amazon growth, but not an Amazon partner. Plus, Jen Seregos, e-commerce expert and Owner of Athena Digital, helping grow online businesses.

Host Greg Stoller

Jason Boyce

Jen Seregos

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Real Estate is crazy – LOB 308

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As we slowly pull out of the pandemic the Real Estate market is going crazy – both residential and commercial. The Language of Business Podcast looks what’s happening when to comes to buying or selling a home: Sky-high prices and houses selling well over asking, but hardly anything is actually on the market. On the commercial side, companies are downsizing because so many are working from home or on a hybrid schedule…and retail is reeling from the home delivery boom. Host Greg Stoller talks with Rick McCready, Co-President of The Davis Companies about the picture in the Boston market…and Michael Goldman, President of MGA Commercial Real Estate in DC.

Host Greg Stoller

Rick McCready, Co-President, Davis Companies

Michael Goldman, President, MGA

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Looking for funding, looking to fund – LOB 307

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A startup is looking for funding…and an Angel Investor is looking for startups to fund. Could it be a match?

 

The Language of Business Podcast looks at both sides of the startup investing conundrum. Host Greg Stoller talks with Brock Nelson, CEO of CoStudy, a group that helps startups find grant money. Then we hear from Angel Investor Ben Littauer, who is looking for startups to mentor – and if it’s a good fit – invest in.

Host Greg Stoller

Brock Nelson, CoStudy CEO

Ben Littauer, Angel Investor

 

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