My ME Story
My ME Story is a response to Covid-19 and its effect on the event industry. It is meant to inspire business owners and their teams by sharing "real" stories, specific to both the successes and the struggles that come along with being an entrepreneur. This podcast will share stories of faith, family, and sheer grit that are necessary to succeed in life and grow your business!
Episodes
23 episodes
Impacting a Community for Positive Change with Karl Schmitt, Jr., President & CEO Louisville Sports Commission
Karl Schmitt, Jr. is all about teamwork-- both in the office and in the sports arena. As President & CEO of the Louisville Sports Commission, his goal is to increase teamwork so that their mission is accomplished-- a mission that ultimately...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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51:01
"Perseverance is Key to Success", with Ed Hart, “Business Development Entrepreneur”
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston ChurchillEd Hart defines an entrepreneur as someone who can achieve success in different industries, as opposed to a succe...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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53:37
"Keep Moving Forward", with Kim Baker, President/CEO of KY Center for the Arts
The Kentucky Center for the Arts is instrumental to our community. As stated on their website, "Through a coordinated effort and community support, the Fund for the Arts builds a stronger community by investing in world-class Ar...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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39:30
"Reinventing Your Legacy", with Sueanna Masterson, Co-Owner Masterson's Food & Drink Group
"According to The Family Firm Institute, only about 30 percent of family businesses survive into the second generation, 12 percent are viable into the third generation, and only about 3 percent of all family businesses
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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33:41
"Your 'Next Gen' Workforce-- Are You Ready?", with Cara Silletto, President & Chief Retention Officer, Magnet Culture
Team staffing solutions are tough enough! Factor in a pandemic, a roller coaster economy, and a diverse workforce and the solution is often times buried in operational challenges. Pre-Covid, Cara Silletto was already working with compan...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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42:12
"Getting You to the Other Side" with Stacy Roof, KY Restaurant Association
Kentucky Restaurant Association (KRA) has a tenacious leader who is determined to get her members to the other side of this pandemic! Stacy Roof, President and CEO, believes her job is to tell your story and continue fighting for Kentucky resta...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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45:25
"Forecasting Event Trends" with Lauren Brown and Kalye Beets, Michaelis Events
The event industry has taken a beating in 2020 to be sure. Large convention centers, art centers, concert halls... no one is the exception to the rule. Covid has impacted all large events and even affected what would be considered a...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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37:56
"Continuing to Delight Our Guest", with Simon Richards, CEO, Thornton's Inc.
Acquiring a family-owned company that has gained a national presence over the course of nearly 50 years requires a leader that can interact with team members to continue growth and encourage a positive culture in the midst of adversity. A...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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38:06
"Demonstrating Value and Leadership During a Crisis", with Sarah Davasher-Wisdom, GLI President
Demonstrating value and leadership for your members during a pandemic and civil unrest is a challenging task! Add the fact that you are only in your new role less than two months and most people would blame less than favorable results on the si...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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35:51
"A Non-profit on the Rise by Loving on Their Parents" with Jean Schumm, Founder/President Operation Parent
Starting a non-profit is quite the undertaking... especially if you are starting it because you are looking for guidance! Imagine feeling lost and embarrassed because you feel as if you have failed as a parent. Where do you turn? J...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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40:21
Growing Your Company Through Leadership Roles with David Adler, Chairman/Founder Bizbash
Leading a company can be a daunting task for any professional. Imagine stepping out of college and launching your own company at the age of 21! David Adler, Chairman and Founder of Bizbash did just that. While Bizbash was not his first business...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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40:53
"Building Your Foundation", with Denise & Robbie Jerome
It can be hard to find your "Center" at home, let alone on the job. How can you be effective and stay balanced? Is it possible?Life has disrupted Robbie and Denise's plan on a daily basis. Starting a new business 20 years ago, giving up...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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40:36
"Do It Well or Not at All!" with Cathy Zion, Zion Publications
Imagine leaving a secure and prestigious position in the corporate banking world to pursue your dream of a new business in journalism and realizing you may have to fold after only a few months.... How do you continue to do your best, when your ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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42:09
"Designing Today to Empower for Tomorrow" with Paige Battcher of Kismet Ideas
How often do we speak of empowerment in today's world or in our businesses? Do we act on our words or have we become numb to their everyday use? It has been said that "Leaders become great, not because of their power, but beca...
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44:14
"Everyday- What Should We Start Doing, Stop Doing, and Keep Doing?" with Chef David Danielson
Managing everyday change is hard enough in our businesses. However, can you imagine postponing an event that the world is watching and has watched for 145 years and on year 146, a crisis called COVID has disturbed the delicate balance? Now this...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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43:41
"Welcoming the Unexpected into Your Life" with Sarah Campbell and Jordan Marx of Intrigue Teaches and Intrigue Designs
Opportunities come our way each day... but do we welcome them into our lives and use them to our advantage? Especially if they push us outside of our comfort zone?Meet Sarah Campbell and Jordan Marx! They recently were offered an opport...
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38:02
"People Want An Experience" with Linda Ruffenach, Owner/Founder Execuity & Whisky Chicks
Companies must continually create an experience as part of their culture, both internally and externally. As an entrepreneur, maintaining that positive experience for your team and customers each day is perceived by many as an overwhelming init...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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44:44
Family in the Business
In this segment, Denise and Robbie Jerome, multi-business entrepreneurs, share their views on how to successfully run a business with family working there instead of the traditional "Family Business" mentality. Owning a company where your child...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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35:53
"Living The Dance" with David Tutera and Joey Toth
Life is more than just balance. It is a dance. Sometimes you waltz. Sometimes you tango. And sometimes you are just out of step. Growing a business into a brand over 30 years requires knowledge of a lot of dance moves. David Tutera, along with ...
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40:45
"What Happened FOR Me" with Dave Brewer, Middleby Corporation
Creating value for your shareholders year after year can be a daunting task, but Dave Brewer specializes in just that. Under his leadership as the COO and corporate officer of Middleby Corporation, a premier global corporation overseeing 80 ope...
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47:18
Color Your World with Liza Roeser at Fifty Flowers
Starting a company as a woman in a third world country takes a lot of courage! Today, Denise and Robbie have a conversation with Liza Roeser, "author" of Fifty Flowers. Learn how she disrupted the flower industry after completing a Peace Corps ...
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40:47
Top 5 Lessons Learned
This week we are kicking off our podcast series by introducing our hosts, Denise and Robbie Jerome, owners of Michaelis Events and four other businesses. They are sharing with us their triumphs and struggles, boiled down into their Top 5 Lesson...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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37:16
MyMEStory Kick-Off Preview
This week we are kicking off our podcast series and giving you a preview of our upcoming guest conversations! Denise and Robbie Jerome, owners of Michaelis Events, recognize COVID has been a tough struggle for the hospitality and events industr...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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