In this episode, Deb Coviello offers key insights into how leaders can get their resumes noticed and into the 'yes' pile. She emphasizes the importance of strategic wording, the power of networking, and projecting oneself at the next level. Deb shares tips on formatting resumes to engage both humans and AI tools, turning the resume into a conversation starter, and ultimately landing interviews. She also underscores the value of acting like an authentic leader now and using positive and influential language. 



Episode Highlights:

01:34 How to Get Your Resume Noticed

03:26 Networking and Elevator Pitches

04:29 Leadership Tips and Tricks

07:57 Resume Tips: Continue, Start, Change



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In this episode, Deb Coviello offers key insights into how leaders can get their resumes noticed and into the 'yes' pile. She emphasizes the importance of strategic wording, the power of networking, and projecting oneself at the next level. Deb shares tips on formatting resumes to engage both humans and AI tools, turning the resume into a conversation starter, and ultimately landing interviews. She also underscores the value of acting like an authentic leader now and using positive and influential language. 
 
Episode Highlights:
01:34 How to Get Your Resume Noticed
03:26 Networking and Elevator Pitches
04:29 Leadership Tips and Tricks
07:57 Resume Tips: Continue, Start, Change
 
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Secrets to Getting Your Resume Noticed

In this episode Paul Visokey shares his journey of starting Stony Hill Advisors in 2010 and provides insights into how he helps small business owners prepare for and execute successful mergers and acquisitions. The discussion delves into the importance of succession planning, making businesses independent, and ensuring smooth transitions for employees. Paul emphasizes the need for advanced preparation, ideally over a thousand days, to address potential issues and maximize business value. The conversation also highlights the human-centric approach Stony Hill Advisors takes, focusing on both business and personal readiness of the owners for retirement and the future.



Episode Highlights:

02:26 The Importance of Succession Planning

03:44 Challenges and Solutions in Business Transitions

06:43 Ideal Clients and Market Focus

08:37 Preparing for a Successful Business Exit

09:34 The Thousand-Day Transition Plan

14:00 Real-Life Success Stories

19:18 Building Relationships and Marketing Strategies



Paul Visokey, CEO of Stony Hill Advisors, brings a wealth of experience in M&A advisory, business valuations, and exit planning for small businesses. With a background in marketing, business development, and IT from roles at ROLM, IBM, and Nuance Communications, he blends practical sales knowledge with technical expertise. Paul's Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and MBA degrees drive his strategic approach, ensuring maximum value for clients. Certified in M&A, business brokerage, and value building, Paul coaches business owners to achieve optimal outcomes. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, bridge, and time with his family in Stamford, CT.



How to connect with Paul:

Website: www.stonyhiilladvisors.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1149854/admin/dashboard/



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In this episode Paul Visokey shares his journey of starting Stony Hill Advisors in 2010 and provides insights into how he helps small business owners prepare for and execute successful mergers and acquisitions. The discussion delves into the importance of succession planning, making businesses independent, and ensuring smooth transitions for employees. Paul emphasizes the need for advanced preparation, ideally over a thousand days, to address potential issues and maximize business value. The conversation also highlights the human-centric approach Stony Hill Advisors takes, focusing on both business and personal readiness of the owners for retirement and the future.
 
Episode Highlights:
02:26 The Importance of Succession Planning
03:44 Challenges and Solutions in Business Transitions
06:43 Ideal Clients and Market Focus
08:37 Preparing for a Successful Business Exit
09:34 The Thousand-Day Transition Plan
14:00 Real-Life Success Stories
19:18 Building Relationships and Marketing Strategies
 
Paul Visokey, CEO of Stony Hill Advisors, brings a wealth of experience in M&amp;A advisory, business valuations, and exit planning for small businesses. With a background in marketing, business development, and IT from roles at ROLM, IBM, and Nuance Communications, he blends practical sales knowledge with technical expertise. Paul's Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and MBA degrees drive his strategic approach, ensuring maximum value for clients. Certified in M&amp;A, business brokerage, and value building, Paul coaches business owners to achieve optimal outcomes. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, bridge, and time with his family in Stamford, CT.
 
How to connect with Paul:
Website: <a href="http://www.stonyhiilladvisors.com/">www.stonyhiilladvisors.com</a>
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/1149854/admin/dashboard/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/1149854/admin/dashboard/</a>
 
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Paul Visokey: The Thousand-Day Transition Plan

In this episode Mark O’Brien shares his inspiring journey from feeling lost in life to founding his brand management firm and hosting a show focusing on life's trials and triumphs. The conversation dives into the importance of self-faith, interpreting life signals, the role of fear as an energy to channel, and the impact of societal labels on creativity and learning. Mark also discusses the lessons he learned from his battle with depression and how it shaped his positive outlook and understanding of human connections.



Episode Highlights:

02:43 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Change

08:09 The Entrepreneurial Convulsion

11:02 The Power of Self-Faith and Authenticity

16:26 Navigating Neurodivergence and Education



Mark O’Brien is the owner and principal of O’Brien Communications Group, a B2B brand-management and marketing-communications firm he founded in 2004. He’s the host of The Anxious Voyage, a program about life’s trials and triumphs, on the globally syndicated Dreamvisions 7 Radio & TV Network. He’s also a lifelong writer. You can find his published work on Amazon under his full name, Mark Nelson O’Brien. You can find him on LinkedIn and Facebook. And his first graphic novel is in the process of being published.



How to connect with Mark:

Website: https://obriencg.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markobrien/
Radio: https://dreamvisions7radio.com/the-anxious-voyage/
Books: https://tinyurl.com/mvx3n8wm



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In this episode Mark O’Brien shares his inspiring journey from feeling lost in life to founding his brand management firm and hosting a show focusing on life's trials and triumphs. The conversation dives into the importance of self-faith, interpreting life signals, the role of fear as an energy to channel, and the impact of societal labels on creativity and learning. Mark also discusses the lessons he learned from his battle with depression and how it shaped his positive outlook and understanding of human connections.
 
Episode Highlights:
02:43 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Change
08:09 The Entrepreneurial Convulsion
11:02 The Power of Self-Faith and Authenticity
16:26 Navigating Neurodivergence and Education
 
Mark O’Brien is the owner and principal of <a href="https://obriencg.com/">O’Brien Communications Group</a>, a B2B brand-management and marketing-communications firm he founded in 2004. He’s the host of <a href="https://dreamvisions7radio.com/the-anxious-voyage/">The Anxious Voyage</a>, a program about life’s trials and triumphs, on the globally syndicated Dreamvisions 7 Radio &amp; TV Network. He’s also a lifelong writer. You can find his published work on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00BNGGJIW/allbooks?ingress=0&amp;visitId=5380aded-b050-45fd-848f-af5872a665e9&amp;ref_=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1">Amazon</a> under his full name, Mark Nelson O’Brien. You can find him on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/markobrien/">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mark.obrien.125">Facebook</a>. And his first graphic novel is in the process of being published.
 
How to connect with Mark:
Website: <a href="https://obriencg.com/">https://obriencg.com/</a>
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/markobrien/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/markobrien/</a> Radio: <a href="https://dreamvisions7radio.com/the-anxious-voyage/">https://dreamvisions7radio.com/the-anxious-voyage/</a> Books: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/mvx3n8wm">https://tinyurl.com/mvx3n8wm</a>
 
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Mark O’Brien: Navigating Life’s Anxious Voyage

In this episode Brian Petro, a seasoned marketing professional with 20 years of management experience, shares his extensive background in digital marketing, managing multi-million dollar promotions, and mentoring marketing teams. The conversation delves deep into the nuances of understanding one's value, human connection, and marketing strategies. Brian emphasizes the importance of aligning responsibilities with authority in leadership roles and shares his personal experiences of transitioning from traditional employment to fractional consulting. This episode provides valuable insights for C-Suite leaders and those looking to make a meaningful impact in their careers.



Episode Highlights:

02:21 Brian's Journey: From Entrepreneurial Roots to Marketing Expert

03:55 The Importance of Understanding Your Unique Value

05:58 Crafting a Distinctive LinkedIn Profile

08:33 Navigating Career Crossroads and Job Interviews

21:15 The Dynamics Between Sales and Marketing



Brian Petro is a seasoned marketing professional with over 20 years of experience in leadership roles. He has expertly managed multi-million-dollar digital campaigns across various industries, from Fortune 500 companies to startups. Known for developing high-performing marketing teams of 100+ employees and contractors, Brian has earned a perfect 5-star rating on Glassdoor for his leadership. His work has helped elevate brand visibility, drive product sales, and significantly increase company valuations. With a proven track record in both B2B and B2C markets, Brian is a trusted expert in delivering impactful marketing strategies that fuel business growth.



How to connect with Brian:

Website: brightproductions.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bpetro/



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In this episode Brian Petro, a seasoned marketing professional with 20 years of management experience, shares his extensive background in digital marketing, managing multi-million dollar promotions, and mentoring marketing teams. The conversation delves deep into the nuances of understanding one's value, human connection, and marketing strategies. Brian emphasizes the importance of aligning responsibilities with authority in leadership roles and shares his personal experiences of transitioning from traditional employment to fractional consulting. This episode provides valuable insights for C-Suite leaders and those looking to make a meaningful impact in their careers.
 
Episode Highlights:
02:21 Brian's Journey: From Entrepreneurial Roots to Marketing Expert
03:55 The Importance of Understanding Your Unique Value
05:58 Crafting a Distinctive LinkedIn Profile
08:33 Navigating Career Crossroads and Job Interviews
21:15 The Dynamics Between Sales and Marketing
 
Brian Petro is a seasoned marketing professional with over 20 years of experience in leadership roles. He has expertly managed multi-million-dollar digital campaigns across various industries, from Fortune 500 companies to startups. Known for developing high-performing marketing teams of 100+ employees and contractors, Brian has earned a perfect 5-star rating on Glassdoor for his leadership. His work has helped elevate brand visibility, drive product sales, and significantly increase company valuations. With a proven track record in both B2B and B2C markets, Brian is a trusted expert in delivering impactful marketing strategies that fuel business growth.
 
How to connect with Brian:
Website: <a href="http://brightproductions.com/">brightproductions.com</a>
Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bpetro/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/bpetro/</a>
 
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