Episode 181.5 – Green Apple Slice
7 Reasons why Organizational Culture is Important
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly “Green Apple Slices”, where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don’t miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app.
This week, John and Rachel discuss a Jostle article, “7 Reasons why Organizational Culture is Important” by Corey Moseley.
Episode 181 – Irina Morozova
Irina is a ballroom dancer and an auditor
Irina Morozova started dancing at the age of 7. By the age of 16, she was one of the principals of the prominent semi-professional contemporary company in Ufa, Russia. Irina Morozova started ballroom dancing competitively with Damian Pataluna in 2009. Together, Damian and Irina hold 5 Amateur National titles and 2 Star Quality Awards from the Dancing with the Stars judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli. In 2016, Irina introduced American smooth and blues dancing at Hot Winter in Siberia international dance festival in Russia, where she taught and performed. Irina holds a BS in Political Science with a minor in Philosophy and a Post Baccalaureate Accounting Certificate from the University of Louisville.
In this episode, John talks with Irina, an auditor at Strothman and Company who also serves as a dance partner for her own boss, Ray Strothman, who was featured in episode 158 of The Green Apple Podcast. Irina tells us how she became a professional ballroom dancer, pursuing employment in Strothman and Company, and how her experience in ballroom dancing is applied to her skills as an accountant!
Episode 180.5 – Green Apple Slice
Employers: Don’t Stop Your Team From Building Personal Brands
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly “Green Apple Slices”, where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don’t miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app.
This week, John and Rachel discuss a Forbes article, “Employers: Don’t Stop Your Team From Building Personal Brands” by Christine Michel Carter.
Episode 180 – Kevin Izevbigie
Kevin started his own business to travel the world
Kevin Izevbigie is an experienced B2B marketer that has a background as a qualified accountant. Founder of advisoryaccountant.com – We help Accountants & Tax Pros Attract Their Ideal Consulting Clients with Facebook & Direct Marketing. Kevin brings his experience as an accountant, a decade developing superior offers and 7-figures spent on marketing funnels to help businesses grow!
In this episode, Kevin and John talk about how important and beneficial it is for someone to take time to fulfil their needs to express themselves in their passions and satisfy that ‘itch’ we all have and how Kevin made his passion for a traveling a part of his own business!
Episode 179.5 – Green Apple Slice
How to Understand Your Current Company Culture
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly “Green Apple Slices”, where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don’t miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app.
This week, John and Rachel discuss a The Balance Careers article, “How to Understand Your Current Company Culture” by Susan M Heathfield.
Episode 179 – Phil Yaeger
Phil teaches accounting, collects baseballs, and talks to celebrities
Phil Yaeger is a seasoned accountant and well-rounded person who teaches accounting in CPA review, offers financial advice on the radio, collect baseball memorabilia, and talks to many celebrities. Phil tells John of going into accounting during the era of the Vietnam war, how he found teaching to be a way of enjoying accounting, and why it’s so easy for him to start a casual conversation with a celebrity!
Episode 178.5 – Green Apple Slice
5 Sure Signs You Work for a Great Company Comes Down to These Top-Notch Leadership Behaviors
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly “Green Apple Slices”, where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don’t miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app.
This week, John and Rachel discuss an Inc article, “5 Sure Signs You Work for a Great Company Comes Down to These Top-Notch Leadership Behaviors” by .
Episode 178 – Josh Hemmrich, Fred Lamb & Tonisha Spratte
Josh, Fred, and Tonisha spit hot fire
Josh Hemmrich, Fred Lamb, and Tonisha Spratte were encouraged to put together a rap video for their colleagues at Cherry Bekaert after one of the partners discovered they had this hidden talent. It started with Josh — and then Fred. After hearing the beat, Tonisha thought she could dig back to her college music days and come up with her own verse to contribute. And shooting the video really brought all the departments of their office together.
Tonisha and Josh are Senior Accountants at Cherry Bekaert LLP. Fred is a Staff Accountant at Cherry Bekaert LLP.
Episode 177.5 – Green Apple Slice
5 Tips for Keeping Your Remote Workers Engaged and Productive
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly “Green Apple Slices”, where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don’t miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app.
This week, John and Rachel discuss a Culture iQ article, “5 Tips for Keeping Your Remote Workers Engaged and Productive” by Kim Wolf.
Episode 177 – Dennis Sherrin
Dennis is an accountant and adventurer
Dennis provides audit, tax, business valuation and advisory services for clients primarily in hospitality, construction, wholesale and government as well as closely-held companies. Dennis concentrates his services to clients on strategy and development of organizations that utilize their collective talents to enhance operations. As a Kolbe Certified Consultant, Dennis helps organizations (including the firm) understand individual’s natural talents and better utilize those talents for company success and better work environments.
Dennis earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of South Alabama.
In this episode, Dennis talks to John about how he feels you can get the best productivity out of your team by encouraging them to build relationships with each other through sharing aspects of life outside of work. He also tells us some of the many places he has traveled to in his adventures!