GreatConversations with GreatAmerica

Hello, and welcome to GreatConversations, a podcast about leadership and life from GreatAmerica Financial Services. Our host for this series talks with thought leaders and innovators from across the business world.

GreatConversations with GreatAmerica is a business podcast hosted by GreatAmerica Financial Services, with 8 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

GreatAmerica Financial Services hosts GreatConversations with GreatAmerica, a business show with 8 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  The Importance of Culture - Leading with Empathy | Lauren Hanna, Blue Technologies Smart Solutions

  Feb 10, 202541 minS1

  <p>In today’s episode, we are joined by Lauren Hanna, President of Blue Technologies Smart Solutions based in Cleveland, Ohio, a hardware, managed IT, managed print, and enterprise content management provider. Lauren discusses her journey through an entry level sales rep position to leadership and growing a family-built company. Lauren explains moving away from her dream of being a doctor and moving into the business world after her sophomore year of college and remembering the “Aha” moment that came over her. Communication has been pivotal in Laurens growth as a leader and a team member with understanding the needs of her...

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  Episode #7

  Leadership, Mentorship, and Taking Next-Generation Leaders to the Next Level | Gregory Jacobs, Infomax

  Jan 13, 202532 minS1

  <p>On today's episode our guest is just down the road from us in West Des Moines, Iowa, Gregory Jacobs, President of Infomax Office Systems, a premium printer, copier, production and managed IT office systems and solutions. Gregory explains the nature of growing up with the family business and what that meant to him as a kid, from going into the office on weekends with his father to having an internship while in college to get a new perspective on the business. Gregory was faced with the hard choice of joining the family business or working for another company, which...

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  Episode #6

  Siblings to Business Partners - | Kennedi Aguilar-Varing and Sloan Varing, IBE Digital

  Dec 9, 202430 minS1

  <p>In this episode, we are joined by our first sibling duo all the way from California! It is obvious the bond that Kennedi Aguilar-Varing, <b>Controller</b>, and Sloan Varing, <b>Vice President</b>, hold as siblings. They share how they manage their bond into their business, IBE Digital, an office technology business offering everything from IT hardware and printers to managed IT and cloud services. Kennedi and Sloan describe growing up 13 months apart in a family business with strong support from their father. As Kennedi and Sloan embarked on two separate paths after college, they each eventually found...

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  Episode #5

  From Customer to President – Grigsby’s Unique Journey to Leadership | Tyler Grigsby, Fisher’s Technology

  Nov 11, 202431 minS1

  <p>In this episode, Mitch chats with Tyler Grigsby, President at Fisher’s Technology, an office technology business out of Boise, Idaho that focuses on managing IT environments, selling and servicing copiers and printers, and streamlining business operations with document management and related software solutions. Though currently serving as President at Fisher’s, Ty shares his unique story of how he started out as a Fisher’s customer before joining the team. He talks about his strong background in finance and accounting, but also shares how he believes his development of soft skills has really helped shape his leadership ability, primin...

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  Episode #4

  When NextWave Meets Legacy: Changing of the Guard and Developing Confidence | Jenna (Stramaglio) Miner, ConnectWise

  Oct 7, 202431 minS1

  <p>If you are in the Office Technology industry, it’s likely you will know today’s guest! Jenna Stramaglio) Miner joins Mitch on today’s episode of GreatConversations. As Channel Development Manager at ConnectWise, and daughter of industry icon, Mike Stramaglio, Jenna has grown up in the business. For nearly two decades, Jenna has become entrenched in the industry, juggling a rigorous travel schedule to stay in-tune to the ever-evolving office technology landscape. She shares some of the lessons she’s learned when it comes to developing her confidence and overcoming anxiety around public speaking. Jenna also offers her perspect...

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