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The Orchid Black Dirt Podcast by Jim Barnish, Jr. A Pass to pitch using a positive escalation with Richard Blank A new kind of Business Podcast built to Grow Smart & Maximize Business Value. Have you ever wondered why other podcasts ask the same questions over and over again, expecting the same answers? And have you ever wondered why you only ever hear the same answers...? Not on THIS show! The Dirt is about getting real with businesses about the true state of their companies and going clear down to the dirt in solving their core needs as a business. Dive deep with your host Jim Barnish as we uncover The Dirt with some of the world's leading brands. Episode 17: Bootstrapping his way from just a desk and a single account to a large successful call center in Costa Rica, Founder and CEO Richard Blank joins Jim Barnish on this episode to share his insight on effective communication strategies, investing in his teams, and the power of positive escalation. With a track record for successful sales and training programs, Richard walks us through his key communication strategies that are beneficial not just for landing a sale, but also for every relationship in life. They discuss soft skill training instead of just hitting the sales goals; his “buffer boomerang technique” that keeps conversations constructive; “positive escalation” that builds relationships and pipelines, and boosts morale among teams; and how to hone your listening skill with “phonetic, micro expression reading. https://youtu.be/aofHSv9Vnxk?si=N8jwTrWOVedm9KdU Orchid Black’s approach is centered on transformative leadership that not only envisions but actively realizes tangible returns. From the outset, we harness strategic and operational expertise to convert potential into prosperity. As we integrate into your team, our seasoned fractional executives drive impactful change focused on enhancing your business’s bottom line. Our commitment is deeply rooted in a shared success model — we only triumph when you do. Join their conversation on reducing attrition by helping people grow, and in turn, growing the business. 3 Key Takeaways Invest in your teams not as a means to an end, but as individuals who will pay it forward in the organization for years to come. Have faith in your people. Use effective communication techniques that will not only land a sale, but build relationships that will last. Positive escalation is the practice of building (real) relationships with everyone in the organization that you speak with. Do this right, and you will stand out from every other person calling that company. Orchid Black’s X-factor multiplier is its people. We use our collective business intellect, insights and experience to interpret client company data and give it insight. Then, with this knowledge, our operators clear a path to alignment, healthy growth and results-driven success. Jim Barnish, Jr Founding Managing Partner Over the past twenty years, I've immersed myself in the tech industry, growing companies as an entrepreneur, operator, and consultant. At the helm of Orchid Black, my team and I specialize in propelling SaaS and tech-forward companies into new realms of growth and value. Our mission at Orchid Black is clear: to leverage our unparalleled track record to maximize growth and enterprise value. With a deep understanding of the tech landscape and a strategic approach, we navigate through the complexities of scaling businesses, ensuring our partners not only grow but thrive in competitive environments. My expertise lies in strategically positioning tech companies for success, from crafting and implementing innovative go-to-market strategies to managing the intricacies of mergers & acquisitions and fine-tuning operations through revenue operations. This focus is the cornerstone of my approach, guiding tech-forward companies to sustainable growth and industry leadership. Industry & Type Expertise Startups VC PE SaaS Mastery and Unique Skills Design Thinking Launches & GTM Mergers & Acquisitions RevOps Startups Strategy Value Creation Assessment (VCA) We start by dissecting market’s complexities to unearth authentic opportunities for growth. We meticulously evaluate your market position, customer dynamics, competitive landscape, and technological capabilities through the trained eye of an investor. This comprehensive analysis yields a clear strategy for both immediate growth and sustained expansion. From the Outside Looking in: A network of competing factors We analyze all external factors that put pressure on the company, including competition, industry trends, and customer demands, and identify strategies to mitigate risk From the Inside Looking Out: Analysis of business maturity Our VCA is designed to ensure functional alignment across all areas within the company, balancing effort distribution and removing bottlenecks within each function for scale Value Creation Roadmap Our tailored roadmap leverages data-driven strategies to prompt growth, aligning closely with your company’s unique characteristics. Align Products with Market Value Identify Revenue Opportunities Optimize Operating Model Create a Strategy for Scale Goal Enhance value and recognized worth of offering(s). Product roadmap and architecture Delivery model Customer experience framework Pricing & packaging Service model innovation Ideal customer Accelerate Growth Plan Acceleration Our fractional executives become key drivers of growth. Eschewing the conventional consultancy model, which typically ends with mere recommendations, we bring a proactive, ‘hands-on’ mindset. By serving as fractional leaders, we deliver executive expertise without the need for a full-time role, propelling your business towards its desired trajectory. We bring a broad spectrum of expertise, united by stringent standards. Our core values include: Agility Proactive, decisive, strategically adaptable, and cost-aware. Expertise Deeply informed, experienced, impartial, and meticulous. Harmony Attentive listening, guiding development, and market testing to validate outcomes. Go-To-Market Strategy Proven process, accelerated outcomes. Our process informs and accelerate yours go-to-market strategy, executing on insights during our initial assessment to make your product, brand, and go-to-market vision a reality. We uncover new opportunities for your technology, process, and people, then create a roadmap and package to bring your solution to its optimal market. Product We pinpoint opportunities to enhance your product with value-adding features and services, explore adjacent markets for expansion, strategize for intellectual property monetization, and craft pricing and packaging strategies designed to boost revenue and attract new customers. Deliverables Roadmap Technology architecture Scalable solutions Packaging & pricing Brand We position your company for category leadership with a brand strategy and messaging that reflects your unique value. We help your brand shine, transforming your identity to gain credibility, build momentum, and position for a transaction. Deliverables Brand foundations Positioning and messaging Product portfolio architecture Brand design system Go-To Market We swiftly tailor your offering to ideal targets, crafting a robust revenue strategy that enhances customer engagement through refined sales processes, impactful collateral, strategic partnerships, and targeted marketing. Our primary aim is to perfect the customer experience at every interaction. Deliverables Channels Quality of pipeline Sales strategy & CRM Communications strategy Harvest Securing Peak Value with Managed Risk Finally, in the harvest phase, we deploy our M&A experts and investor acumen to optimize your company’s market position for peak portfolio performance. Businesses refined through our process will emerge well-equipped for growth, featuring a scalable operating model, a solid pipeline, low-risk profile, and maximized enterprise value, all underpinned by robust technology and a unique brand identity. High Impact Capabilities for Harvesting Value Exit Readiness Value gap analysis Business plan consolidation Buyer research Marketing asset preparation Network access Investment Due Diligence M&A strategy Industry / market research Company analysis Risk assessment Growth plan Post Transaction Support Growth strategy Technology integration Business optimization Organizational transformation 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Costa Rica’s Call Center (CCC) is a state of the art BPO telemarketing outsource company located in the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica. Our main focus has been, and will always be to personally train each and every Central America call center agent so that we may offer the highest quality of outbound and inbound telemarketing solutions and bilingual customer service to small and medium sized international companies, entrepreneurs as well as fortune 500 companies. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #TheOrchidBlack #DirtPodcast #Jim Barnish #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow The Orchid Black, Dirt Podcast, Jim Barnish, Richard Blank, Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, A Pass to pitch using a positive escalation with Richard Blank. The Orchid Black Dirt Podcast by Jim Barnish, Jr. https://youtu.be/aofHSv9Vnxk

The Orchid Black Dirt Podcast by Jim Barnish, Jr. A Pass to pitch using a positive escalation with Richard Blank A new kind of Business Podcast built to Grow Smart & Maximize Business Value. Have you ever wondered why other podcasts ask the same questions over and over again, expecting the same answers? And have you ever wondered why you only ever hear the same answers...? Not on THIS show! The Dirt is about getting real with businesses about the true state of their companies and going clear down to the dirt in solving their core needs as a business. Dive deep with your host Jim Barnish as we uncover The Dirt with some of the world's leading brands. Episode 17: Bootstrapping his way from just a desk and a single account to a large successful call center in Costa Rica, Founder and CEO Richard Blank joins Jim Barnish on this episode to share his insight on effective communication strategies, investing in his teams, and the power of positive escalation. With a track record for successful sales and training programs, Richard walks us through his key communication strategies that are beneficial not just for landing a sale, but also for every relationship in life. They discuss soft skill training instead of just hitting the sales goals; his “buffer boomerang technique” that keeps conversations constructive; “positive escalation” that builds relationships and pipelines, and boosts morale among teams; and how to hone your listening skill with “phonetic, micro expression reading. https://youtu.be/aofHSv9Vnxk?si=N8jwTrWOVedm9KdU Orchid Black’s approach is centered on transformative leadership that not only envisions but actively realizes tangible returns. From the outset, we harness strategic and operational expertise to convert potential into prosperity. As we integrate into your team, our seasoned fractional executives drive impactful change focused on enhancing your business’s bottom line. Our commitment is deeply rooted in a shared success model — we only triumph when you do. Join their conversation on reducing attrition by helping people grow, and in turn, growing the business. 3 Key Takeaways Invest in your teams not as a means to an end, but as individuals who will pay it forward in the organization for years to come. Have faith in your people. Use effective communication techniques that will not only land a sale, but build relationships that will last. Positive escalation is the practice of building (real) relationships with everyone in the organization that you speak with. Do this right, and you will stand out from every other person calling that company. Orchid Black’s X-factor multiplier is its people. We use our collective business intellect, insights and experience to interpret client company data and give it insight. Then, with this knowledge, our operators clear a path to alignment, healthy growth and results-driven success. Jim Barnish, Jr Founding Managing Partner Over the past twenty years, I've immersed myself in the tech industry, growing companies as an entrepreneur, operator, and consultant. At the helm of Orchid Black, my team and I specialize in propelling SaaS and tech-forward companies into new realms of growth and value. Our mission at Orchid Black is clear: to leverage our unparalleled track record to maximize growth and enterprise value. With a deep understanding of the tech landscape and a strategic approach, we navigate through the complexities of scaling businesses, ensuring our partners not only grow but thrive in competitive environments. My expertise lies in strategically positioning tech companies for success, from crafting and implementing innovative go-to-market strategies to managing the intricacies of mergers & acquisitions and fine-tuning operations through revenue operations. This focus is the cornerstone of my approach, guiding tech-forward companies to sustainable growth and industry leadership. Industry & Type Expertise Startups VC PE SaaS Mastery and Unique Skills Design Thinking Launches & GTM Mergers & Acquisitions RevOps Startups Strategy Value Creation Assessment (VCA) We start by dissecting market’s complexities to unearth authentic opportunities for growth. We meticulously evaluate your market position, customer dynamics, competitive landscape, and technological capabilities through the trained eye of an investor. This comprehensive analysis yields a clear strategy for both immediate growth and sustained expansion. From the Outside Looking in: A network of competing factors We analyze all external factors that put pressure on the company, including competition, industry trends, and customer demands, and identify strategies to mitigate risk From the Inside Looking Out: Analysis of business maturity Our VCA is designed to ensure functional alignment across all areas within the company, balancing effort distribution and removing bottlenecks within each function for scale Value Creation Roadmap Our tailored roadmap leverages data-driven strategies to prompt growth, aligning closely with your company’s unique characteristics. Align Products with Market Value Identify Revenue Opportunities Optimize Operating Model Create a Strategy for Scale Goal Enhance value and recognized worth of offering(s). Product roadmap and architecture Delivery model Customer experience framework Pricing & packaging Service model innovation Ideal customer Accelerate Growth Plan Acceleration Our fractional executives become key drivers of growth. Eschewing the conventional consultancy model, which typically ends with mere recommendations, we bring a proactive, ‘hands-on’ mindset. By serving as fractional leaders, we deliver executive expertise without the need for a full-time role, propelling your business towards its desired trajectory. We bring a broad spectrum of expertise, united by stringent standards. Our core values include: Agility Proactive, decisive, strategically adaptable, and cost-aware. Expertise Deeply informed, experienced, impartial, and meticulous. Harmony Attentive listening, guiding development, and market testing to validate outcomes. Go-To-Market Strategy Proven process, accelerated outcomes. Our process informs and accelerate yours go-to-market strategy, executing on insights during our initial assessment to make your product, brand, and go-to-market vision a reality. We uncover new opportunities for your technology, process, and people, then create a roadmap and package to bring your solution to its optimal market. Product We pinpoint opportunities to enhance your product with value-adding features and services, explore adjacent markets for expansion, strategize for intellectual property monetization, and craft pricing and packaging strategies designed to boost revenue and attract new customers. Deliverables Roadmap Technology architecture Scalable solutions Packaging & pricing Brand We position your company for category leadership with a brand strategy and messaging that reflects your unique value. We help your brand shine, transforming your identity to gain credibility, build momentum, and position for a transaction. Deliverables Brand foundations Positioning and messaging Product portfolio architecture Brand design system Go-To Market We swiftly tailor your offering to ideal targets, crafting a robust revenue strategy that enhances customer engagement through refined sales processes, impactful collateral, strategic partnerships, and targeted marketing. Our primary aim is to perfect the customer experience at every interaction. Deliverables Channels Quality of pipeline Sales strategy & CRM Communications strategy Harvest Securing Peak Value with Managed Risk Finally, in the harvest phase, we deploy our M&A experts and investor acumen to optimize your company’s market position for peak portfolio performance. Businesses refined through our process will emerge well-equipped for growth, featuring a scalable operating model, a solid pipeline, low-risk profile, and maximized enterprise value, all underpinned by robust technology and a unique brand identity. High Impact Capabilities for Harvesting Value Exit Readiness Value gap analysis Business plan consolidation Buyer research Marketing asset preparation Network access Investment Due Diligence M&A strategy Industry / market research Company analysis Risk assessment Growth plan Post Transaction Support Growth strategy Technology integration Business optimization Organizational transformation 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Costa Rica’s Call Center (CCC) is a state of the art BPO telemarketing outsource company located in the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica. Our main focus has been, and will always be to personally train each and every Central America call center agent so that we may offer the highest quality of outbound and inbound telemarketing solutions and bilingual customer service to small and medium sized international companies, entrepreneurs as well as fortune 500 companies. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #TheOrchidBlack #DirtPodcast #Jim Barnish #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow The Orchid Black, Dirt Podcast, Jim Barnish, Richard Blank, Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, A Pass to pitch using a positive escalation with Richard Blank. The Orchid Black Dirt Podcast by Jim Barnish, Jr. https://youtu.be/aofHSv9Vnxk

The Orchid Black Dirt Podcast by Jim Barnish, Jr. A Pass to pitch using a positive escalation with Richard Blank A new kind of Business Podcast built to Grow Smart & Maximize Business Value. Have you ever wondered why other podcasts ask the same questions over and over again, expecting the same answers? And have you ever wondered why you only ever hear the same answers...? Not on THIS show! The Dirt is about getting real with businesses about the true state of their companies and going clear down to the dirt in solving their core needs as a business. Dive deep with your host Jim Barnish as we uncover The Dirt with some of the world's leading brands. Episode 17: Bootstrapping his way from just a desk and a single account to a large successful call center in Costa Rica, Founder and CEO Richard Blank joins Jim Barnish on this episode to share his insight on effective communication strategies, investing in his teams, and the power of positive escalation. With a track record for successful sales and training programs, Richard walks us through his key communication strategies that are beneficial not just for landing a sale, but also for every relationship in life. They discuss soft skill training instead of just hitting the sales goals; his “buffer boomerang technique” that keeps conversations constructive; “positive escalation” that builds relationships and pipelines, and boosts morale among teams; and how to hone your listening skill with “phonetic, micro expression reading. https://youtu.be/aofHSv9Vnxk?si=N8jwTrWOVedm9KdU Orchid Black’s approach is centered on transformative leadership that not only envisions but actively realizes tangible returns. From the outset, we harness strategic and operational expertise to convert potential into prosperity. As we integrate into your team, our seasoned fractional executives drive impactful change focused on enhancing your business’s bottom line. Our commitment is deeply rooted in a shared success model — we only triumph when you do. Join their conversation on reducing attrition by helping people grow, and in turn, growing the business. 3 Key Takeaways Invest in your teams not as a means to an end, but as individuals who will pay it forward in the organization for years to come. Have faith in your people. Use effective communication techniques that will not only land a sale, but build relationships that will last. Positive escalation is the practice of building (real) relationships with everyone in the organization that you speak with. Do this right, and you will stand out from every other person calling that company. Orchid Black’s X-factor multiplier is its people. We use our collective business intellect, insights and experience to interpret client company data and give it insight. Then, with this knowledge, our operators clear a path to alignment, healthy growth and results-driven success. Jim Barnish, Jr Founding Managing Partner Over the past twenty years, I've immersed myself in the tech industry, growing companies as an entrepreneur, operator, and consultant. At the helm of Orchid Black, my team and I specialize in propelling SaaS and tech-forward companies into new realms of growth and value. Our mission at Orchid Black is clear: to leverage our unparalleled track record to maximize growth and enterprise value. With a deep understanding of the tech landscape and a strategic approach, we navigate through the complexities of scaling businesses, ensuring our partners not only grow but thrive in competitive environments. My expertise lies in strategically positioning tech companies for success, from crafting and implementing innovative go-to-market strategies to managing the intricacies of mergers & acquisitions and fine-tuning operations through revenue operations. This focus is the cornerstone of my approach, guiding tech-forward companies to sustainable growth and industry leadership. Industry & Type Expertise Startups VC PE SaaS Mastery and Unique Skills Design Thinking Launches & GTM Mergers & Acquisitions RevOps Startups Strategy Value Creation Assessment (VCA) We start by dissecting market’s complexities to unearth authentic opportunities for growth. We meticulously evaluate your market position, customer dynamics, competitive landscape, and technological capabilities through the trained eye of an investor. This comprehensive analysis yields a clear strategy for both immediate growth and sustained expansion. From the Outside Looking in: A network of competing factors We analyze all external factors that put pressure on the company, including competition, industry trends, and customer demands, and identify strategies to mitigate risk From the Inside Looking Out: Analysis of business maturity Our VCA is designed to ensure functional alignment across all areas within the company, balancing effort distribution and removing bottlenecks within each function for scale Value Creation Roadmap Our tailored roadmap leverages data-driven strategies to prompt growth, aligning closely with your company’s unique characteristics. Align Products with Market Value Identify Revenue Opportunities Optimize Operating Model Create a Strategy for Scale Goal Enhance value and recognized worth of offering(s). Product roadmap and architecture Delivery model Customer experience framework Pricing & packaging Service model innovation Ideal customer Accelerate Growth Plan Acceleration Our fractional executives become key drivers of growth. Eschewing the conventional consultancy model, which typically ends with mere recommendations, we bring a proactive, ‘hands-on’ mindset. By serving as fractional leaders, we deliver executive expertise without the need for a full-time role, propelling your business towards its desired trajectory. We bring a broad spectrum of expertise, united by stringent standards. Our core values include: Agility Proactive, decisive, strategically adaptable, and cost-aware. Expertise Deeply informed, experienced, impartial, and meticulous. Harmony Attentive listening, guiding development, and market testing to validate outcomes. Go-To-Market Strategy Proven process, accelerated outcomes. Our process informs and accelerate yours go-to-market strategy, executing on insights during our initial assessment to make your product, brand, and go-to-market vision a reality. We uncover new opportunities for your technology, process, and people, then create a roadmap and package to bring your solution to its optimal market. Product We pinpoint opportunities to enhance your product with value-adding features and services, explore adjacent markets for expansion, strategize for intellectual property monetization, and craft pricing and packaging strategies designed to boost revenue and attract new customers. Deliverables Roadmap Technology architecture Scalable solutions Packaging & pricing Brand We position your company for category leadership with a brand strategy and messaging that reflects your unique value. We help your brand shine, transforming your identity to gain credibility, build momentum, and position for a transaction. Deliverables Brand foundations Positioning and messaging Product portfolio architecture Brand design system Go-To Market We swiftly tailor your offering to ideal targets, crafting a robust revenue strategy that enhances customer engagement through refined sales processes, impactful collateral, strategic partnerships, and targeted marketing. Our primary aim is to perfect the customer experience at every interaction. Deliverables Channels Quality of pipeline Sales strategy & CRM Communications strategy Harvest Securing Peak Value with Managed Risk Finally, in the harvest phase, we deploy our M&A experts and investor acumen to optimize your company’s market position for peak portfolio performance. Businesses refined through our process will emerge well-equipped for growth, featuring a scalable operating model, a solid pipeline, low-risk profile, and maximized enterprise value, all underpinned by robust technology and a unique brand identity. High Impact Capabilities for Harvesting Value Exit Readiness Value gap analysis Business plan consolidation Buyer research Marketing asset preparation Network access Investment Due Diligence M&A strategy Industry / market research Company analysis Risk assessment Growth plan Post Transaction Support Growth strategy Technology integration Business optimization Organizational transformation 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Costa Rica’s Call Center (CCC) is a state of the art BPO telemarketing outsource company located in the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica. Our main focus has been, and will always be to personally train each and every Central America call center agent so that we may offer the highest quality of outbound and inbound telemarketing solutions and bilingual customer service to small and medium sized international companies, entrepreneurs as well as fortune 500 companies. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #TheOrchidBlack #DirtPodcast #Jim Barnish #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow The Orchid Black, Dirt Podcast, Jim Barnish, Richard Blank, Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, A Pass to pitch using a positive escalation with Richard Blank. The Orchid Black Dirt Podcast by Jim Barnish, Jr. https://youtu.be/aofHSv9Vnxk

The Dead Pixels Society podcast. Mastering Customer Service Excellence with Richard Blank This podcast is for a business-to-business audience of entrepreneurs and companies in the photo/imaging retail, online, wholesale, mobile, and camera hardware/accessory industries. Embark with us on a journey to the heart of entrepreneurship as Richard Blank shares the vibrant tale of his rise to business success in Costa Rica. From his early days as a Spanish major, Blank's path diverged from family expectations, leading him to the lush tropics where he cultivated a top-tier bilingual call center. His story is one of embracing individuality, with a healthy dose of risk-taking, as he lays bare the trials and triumphs of building a business anchored in empathy and the genuine acknowledgment of his team's dedication. https://youtu.be/TIUS4cl829g In our dialogue, Blank unveils the crucial role of interpersonal relationships in business development and the art of fostering a customer service ethos that prizes personalized interactions over rote transactions. His approach to leadership—judging performance over a season and embedding 30-second checkpoints in conversations—reveals a philosophy that sees beyond the numbers to the people and passion that drives enduring success. MAY 02, 2024 RICHARD BLANK SEASON 5 EPISODE 164. Blank discusses his philosophy of workplace dynamics, emphasizing the symbiosis of discipline and understanding in nurturing a growth-centric environment. He underscores the enduring value of human engagement in an age where automation often overshadows the personal touch. The Dead Pixels Society podcast Published By Gary Pageau News, information and interviews about the photo/imaging business. This is a weekly audio podcast hosted by Gary Pageau, editor of the Dead Pixels Society news site and community. Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department. Gary Pageau: As the editor-in-chief of Dead Pixels Society, the leading photo/imaging industry newsletter and website, I combine my passion for photography and storytelling with my expertise in market research, media relations, and publishing. For over six years, I have been creating and editing engaging and informative content that reaches thousands of readers and subscribers across various platforms, including digital and social media. Gary Pageau is also the owner of InfoCircle LLC, a content marketing company that provides services for small businesses, such as social media marketing, corporate communications, industry research, and email marketing. He has helped several clients achieve their business goals by developing and implementing effective marketing strategies, such as launching new products, entering new market segments, and increasing sales and growth. Additionally, he is an adjunct professor at Jackson College, where he teaches entrepreneurship 101 to inmates in Michigan correctional facilities, sharing his knowledge and experience in starting and running a business 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Costa Rica’s Call Center (CCC) is a state of the art BPO telemarketing outsource company located in the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica. Our main focus has been, and will always be to personally train each and every Central America call center agent so that we may offer the highest quality of outbound and inbound telemarketing solutions and bilingual customer service to small and medium sized international companies, entrepreneurs as well as fortune 500 companies. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #GaryPageau #deadpixelssociety #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow Gary Pageau, dead pixels society, Richard Blank, Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, Mastering Customer Service Excellence with Richard Blank. The Dead Pixels Society podcast by Gary Pageau. https://youtu.be/TIUS4cl829g

The Dead Pixels Society podcast. Mastering Customer Service Excellence with Richard Blank This podcast is for a business-to-business audience of entrepreneurs and companies in the photo/imaging retail, online, wholesale, mobile, and camera hardware/accessory industries. Embark with us on a journey to the heart of entrepreneurship as Richard Blank shares the vibrant tale of his rise to business success in Costa Rica. From his early days as a Spanish major, Blank's path diverged from family expectations, leading him to the lush tropics where he cultivated a top-tier bilingual call center. His story is one of embracing individuality, with a healthy dose of risk-taking, as he lays bare the trials and triumphs of building a business anchored in empathy and the genuine acknowledgment of his team's dedication. https://youtu.be/TIUS4cl829g In our dialogue, Blank unveils the crucial role of interpersonal relationships in business development and the art of fostering a customer service ethos that prizes personalized interactions over rote transactions. His approach to leadership—judging performance over a season and embedding 30-second checkpoints in conversations—reveals a philosophy that sees beyond the numbers to the people and passion that drives enduring success. MAY 02, 2024 RICHARD BLANK SEASON 5 EPISODE 164. Blank discusses his philosophy of workplace dynamics, emphasizing the symbiosis of discipline and understanding in nurturing a growth-centric environment. He underscores the enduring value of human engagement in an age where automation often overshadows the personal touch. The Dead Pixels Society podcast Published By Gary Pageau News, information and interviews about the photo/imaging business. This is a weekly audio podcast hosted by Gary Pageau, editor of the Dead Pixels Society news site and community. Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department. Gary Pageau: As the editor-in-chief of Dead Pixels Society, the leading photo/imaging industry newsletter and website, I combine my passion for photography and storytelling with my expertise in market research, media relations, and publishing. For over six years, I have been creating and editing engaging and informative content that reaches thousands of readers and subscribers across various platforms, including digital and social media. Gary Pageau is also the owner of InfoCircle LLC, a content marketing company that provides services for small businesses, such as social media marketing, corporate communications, industry research, and email marketing. He has helped several clients achieve their business goals by developing and implementing effective marketing strategies, such as launching new products, entering new market segments, and increasing sales and growth. Additionally, he is an adjunct professor at Jackson College, where he teaches entrepreneurship 101 to inmates in Michigan correctional facilities, sharing his knowledge and experience in starting and running a business 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Costa Rica’s Call Center (CCC) is a state of the art BPO telemarketing outsource company located in the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica. Our main focus has been, and will always be to personally train each and every Central America call center agent so that we may offer the highest quality of outbound and inbound telemarketing solutions and bilingual customer service to small and medium sized international companies, entrepreneurs as well as fortune 500 companies. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #GaryPageau #deadpixelssociety #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow Gary Pageau, dead pixels society, Richard Blank, Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, Mastering Customer Service Excellence with Richard Blank. The Dead Pixels Society podcast by Gary Pageau. https://youtu.be/TIUS4cl829g

The Dead Pixels Society podcast. Mastering Customer Service Excellence with Richard Blank This podcast is for a business-to-business audience of entrepreneurs and companies in the photo/imaging retail, online, wholesale, mobile, and camera hardware/accessory industries. Embark with us on a journey to the heart of entrepreneurship as Richard Blank shares the vibrant tale of his rise to business success in Costa Rica. From his early days as a Spanish major, Blank's path diverged from family expectations, leading him to the lush tropics where he cultivated a top-tier bilingual call center. His story is one of embracing individuality, with a healthy dose of risk-taking, as he lays bare the trials and triumphs of building a business anchored in empathy and the genuine acknowledgment of his team's dedication. https://youtu.be/TIUS4cl829g In our dialogue, Blank unveils the crucial role of interpersonal relationships in business development and the art of fostering a customer service ethos that prizes personalized interactions over rote transactions. His approach to leadership—judging performance over a season and embedding 30-second checkpoints in conversations—reveals a philosophy that sees beyond the numbers to the people and passion that drives enduring success. MAY 02, 2024 RICHARD BLANK SEASON 5 EPISODE 164. Blank discusses his philosophy of workplace dynamics, emphasizing the symbiosis of discipline and understanding in nurturing a growth-centric environment. He underscores the enduring value of human engagement in an age where automation often overshadows the personal touch. The Dead Pixels Society podcast Published By Gary Pageau News, information and interviews about the photo/imaging business. This is a weekly audio podcast hosted by Gary Pageau, editor of the Dead Pixels Society news site and community. Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department. Gary Pageau: As the editor-in-chief of Dead Pixels Society, the leading photo/imaging industry newsletter and website, I combine my passion for photography and storytelling with my expertise in market research, media relations, and publishing. For over six years, I have been creating and editing engaging and informative content that reaches thousands of readers and subscribers across various platforms, including digital and social media. Gary Pageau is also the owner of InfoCircle LLC, a content marketing company that provides services for small businesses, such as social media marketing, corporate communications, industry research, and email marketing. He has helped several clients achieve their business goals by developing and implementing effective marketing strategies, such as launching new products, entering new market segments, and increasing sales and growth. Additionally, he is an adjunct professor at Jackson College, where he teaches entrepreneurship 101 to inmates in Michigan correctional facilities, sharing his knowledge and experience in starting and running a business 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Costa Rica’s Call Center (CCC) is a state of the art BPO telemarketing outsource company located in the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica. Our main focus has been, and will always be to personally train each and every Central America call center agent so that we may offer the highest quality of outbound and inbound telemarketing solutions and bilingual customer service to small and medium sized international companies, entrepreneurs as well as fortune 500 companies. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #GaryPageau #deadpixelssociety #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow Gary Pageau, dead pixels society, Richard Blank, Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, Mastering Customer Service Excellence with Richard Blank. The Dead Pixels Society podcast by Gary Pageau. https://youtu.be/TIUS4cl829g

The Business Of Meetings Podcast hosted by Eric Rozenberg.How to Leverage Call Centers with Richard Blank The #1 podcast for business owners in the meetings and events industry, The Business Of Meetings Podcast. If you are an independent business owner in the meeting and event space, this podcast is for you! Your host, Eric Rozenberg has created this show to bring you strategies, tips, and tactics to help your business grow. With more than 20 years in the event industry and planning events for Fortune 100 companies, Eric is prepared to let you in on the insider tactics so you can be successful too! Richard has had an amazing journey! In this episode 116, he talks about call centers, sales, people retention, life, and entrepreneurship. He explains how to leverage call centers to connect better with your customers and grow your business. https://youtu.be/DmEuOj1nuRQ?si=j1ozp_byHoT2tAf7 Dedicated to offering content to business owners in the Meetings & Events Industry, Event Business Formula features original interviews from The Business of Meetings Podcast and other videos of interest. Richard’s journey After graduating in 1991 from Abington High School in North East Philadelphia, Richard went to the University of Arizona. He majored in Spanish and Communication and focused on public speaking, non-verbal communication, and micro-expression reading. When he was 27 years old, a friend who had a call center invited him to go there to teach English, and he ended up working there for four years. Starting a call center In 2008, Richard decided to start a call center with his wife. They began with one seat and fifty hours. Today, fourteen years later, they are 150 strong. They are very selective and reject more accounts than they accept because Richard wants to ensure that he can fulfill his clients’ needs with the accounts that come in, and the agent will be comfortable enough to do the work. The agents’ experience Richard respects Costa Rican customs, culture, and native tongue. He also respects the bilingualism of his agents. He can mold brand-new agents, and with older agents, he sometimes has to get rid of bad habits. By properly preparing his agents, he feels he can put them all on a level playing field. The culture Sometimes, telemarketers and call center agents feel like numbers or robots, and they feel expendable. So before putting them on the phone, Richard gets to know their names and who they are. He also trains them to give them a base foundation to grow. Quality calls Richard likes his agents to focus on doing quality calls. About 30% of all calls come about through referrals. Much of their business happens because they do an excellent job on the first call. By working smarter rather than harder, they earn those referrals. Growing a business by working with call centers Growing a business has a lot to do with workforce management. Small business owners in the meetings and events industry can grow their businesses using omnichannel support and emails. By making phone calls, they also get the chance to do up-sales, get referrals, and answer questions. Put more effort into your communication Putting more effort into your communication, and making it warmer and more inviting, will separate you from others. If you make outbound calls, send an email, or leave a voicemail, take the time to look at the website or the CEO or business leaders’ LinkedIn profiles to get a sense of the tone or the company culture. Answering calls Have your best people answer calls. If there is an overflow, it is worth paying a little extra to work with a blended call center answering service so that you never have to miss that special call! Cold calls Doing cold calls represents half of their business. Their forte is appointment setting and lead generation, and they sometimes do surveys. Outbound calls Richard believes he has cracked a code for making outbound calls! The best approach for a phone call is to use anonymity (apart from mentioning the name of the company you represent) in the first three to five seconds of the call. The Buffer Boomerang technique If someone gives you a negative one, negative two, or a negative three-tone, reduce that tone and make it positive to reset the conversation. Then, show active listening by repeating the question. Land it back at them with a plus-two boomerang response. Positive escalation When your call gets transferred, it is the perfect time to give a positive verbal escalation (complimenting someone who works for you) to gain momentum and move forward. Concluding a call Calls consist of an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. To conclude, ask if there are any final questions, and then finish up with a military alphabet to double-check the email address of the person to whom you are talking. Follow up Follow up with a thank-you email that includes the name of the person who assisted you by transferring your call. Motivation Richard’s agents are properly prepared and well-rehearsed. He motivates his team by giving them prizes for meeting their goals. Working with good faith and good intentions also helps them weather the storms. Reading micro-expressions on the phone The purest form of communication is phonetics because congruence is where audio matches the visual. Phonetics can be broken down into four different sections: Tone Rate Pitch Duration Your tone is the one consistent variable you have when you read micro-expressions. Keep it confident and empathetic. Mirror imaging Focus on the speed and pitch of the person you are talking to. Read them initially to see if they are going faster, slower, louder, or softer. After about five minutes, you will notice if there is a spike or dip in their speech. Tone, rate, and pitch can be manipulated. Your ultimate tell-sign is your subconscious answering speed. Then it will be the ideal time for you to ask a tie-down, a pin-down, or a clarification question. Repetition Richard suggests that you repeat something from time to time to make sure that the person you are talking to is following along with you. It will also give them time to digest what you have been talking about. An exit interview Better phone calls sometimes include an exit interview. You could get five reasons why someone chose your competition or get a suggestion to enhance your services. OUR APPROACH To build a successful event business, you must be an artist who can play several instruments and smile at the camera all at the same time. The Event Business Formula™ is designed to help you clearly address 3 major success arenas: PEOPLE If you’re “alone at the top” putting out fires and saving the day, then it’s time to share your leadership challenges with experts and peers. The Event Business Formula will help you and your organization solve problems by ’brainstorming with other professionals who face the same challenges and collaborating one to one with top innovators and experts. STRATEGY You’re stellar at putting out fires and creating on the spot solutions. It’s part of your DNA, the very thing clients and colleagues have always praised you for doing, but it’s exhausting and not enough for you anymore! It’s time to stop the insanity and develop new strategies and processes that will move you and your organization to a more fulfilling and profitable position. TECHNOLOGY Ever wish you had more time to think, learn and grow? Do you spend countless hours doing business – not building business? Have you’ve heard about the powerful methodologies like Blue Ocean Strategy or Business Model Canvas? We’ll bring you up to speed on these and more, helping you transform your approach, making life easier and more rewarding for you, your clients and your team. OUR PROGRAMS Discover how we can help you grow your meetings and events business Through a combination of online training programs, private coaching, and in-person masterminds, we help entrepreneurs in the meetings and events industry grow and scale their business. 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Costa Rica’s Call Center (CCC) is a state of the art BPO telemarketing outsource company located in the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica. Our main focus has been, and will always be to personally train each and every Central America call center agent so that we may offer the highest quality of outbound and inbound telemarketing solutions and bilingual customer service to small and medium sized international companies, entrepreneurs as well as fortune 500 companies. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #Event Business Formula #TheBusinessOfMeetingsPodcast #EricRozenberg #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow Event Business Formula, The Business Of Meetings Podcast, Eric Rozenberg Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, Event Business Formula presents: The Business Of Meetings Podcast hosted by Eric Rozenberg. How to Leverage Call Centers with Richard Blank https://youtu.be/DmEuOj1nuRQ?si=j1ozp_byHoT2tAf7

The Business Of Meetings Podcast hosted by Eric Rozenberg.How to Leverage Call Centers with Richard Blank The #1 podcast for business owners in the meetings and events industry, The Business Of Meetings Podcast. If you are an independent business owner in the meeting and event space, this podcast is for you! Your host, Eric Rozenberg has created this show to bring you strategies, tips, and tactics to help your business grow. With more than 20 years in the event industry and planning events for Fortune 100 companies, Eric is prepared to let you in on the insider tactics so you can be successful too! Richard has had an amazing journey! In this episode 116, he talks about call centers, sales, people retention, life, and entrepreneurship. He explains how to leverage call centers to connect better with your customers and grow your business. https://youtu.be/DmEuOj1nuRQ?si=j1ozp_byHoT2tAf7 Dedicated to offering content to business owners in the Meetings & Events Industry, Event Business Formula features original interviews from The Business of Meetings Podcast and other videos of interest. Richard’s journey After graduating in 1991 from Abington High School in North East Philadelphia, Richard went to the University of Arizona. He majored in Spanish and Communication and focused on public speaking, non-verbal communication, and micro-expression reading. When he was 27 years old, a friend who had a call center invited him to go there to teach English, and he ended up working there for four years. Starting a call center In 2008, Richard decided to start a call center with his wife. They began with one seat and fifty hours. Today, fourteen years later, they are 150 strong. They are very selective and reject more accounts than they accept because Richard wants to ensure that he can fulfill his clients’ needs with the accounts that come in, and the agent will be comfortable enough to do the work. The agents’ experience Richard respects Costa Rican customs, culture, and native tongue. He also respects the bilingualism of his agents. He can mold brand-new agents, and with older agents, he sometimes has to get rid of bad habits. By properly preparing his agents, he feels he can put them all on a level playing field. The culture Sometimes, telemarketers and call center agents feel like numbers or robots, and they feel expendable. So before putting them on the phone, Richard gets to know their names and who they are. He also trains them to give them a base foundation to grow. Quality calls Richard likes his agents to focus on doing quality calls. About 30% of all calls come about through referrals. Much of their business happens because they do an excellent job on the first call. By working smarter rather than harder, they earn those referrals. Growing a business by working with call centers Growing a business has a lot to do with workforce management. Small business owners in the meetings and events industry can grow their businesses using omnichannel support and emails. By making phone calls, they also get the chance to do up-sales, get referrals, and answer questions. Put more effort into your communication Putting more effort into your communication, and making it warmer and more inviting, will separate you from others. If you make outbound calls, send an email, or leave a voicemail, take the time to look at the website or the CEO or business leaders’ LinkedIn profiles to get a sense of the tone or the company culture. Answering calls Have your best people answer calls. If there is an overflow, it is worth paying a little extra to work with a blended call center answering service so that you never have to miss that special call! Cold calls Doing cold calls represents half of their business. Their forte is appointment setting and lead generation, and they sometimes do surveys. Outbound calls Richard believes he has cracked a code for making outbound calls! The best approach for a phone call is to use anonymity (apart from mentioning the name of the company you represent) in the first three to five seconds of the call. The Buffer Boomerang technique If someone gives you a negative one, negative two, or a negative three-tone, reduce that tone and make it positive to reset the conversation. Then, show active listening by repeating the question. Land it back at them with a plus-two boomerang response. Positive escalation When your call gets transferred, it is the perfect time to give a positive verbal escalation (complimenting someone who works for you) to gain momentum and move forward. Concluding a call Calls consist of an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. To conclude, ask if there are any final questions, and then finish up with a military alphabet to double-check the email address of the person to whom you are talking. Follow up Follow up with a thank-you email that includes the name of the person who assisted you by transferring your call. Motivation Richard’s agents are properly prepared and well-rehearsed. He motivates his team by giving them prizes for meeting their goals. Working with good faith and good intentions also helps them weather the storms. Reading micro-expressions on the phone The purest form of communication is phonetics because congruence is where audio matches the visual. Phonetics can be broken down into four different sections: Tone Rate Pitch Duration Your tone is the one consistent variable you have when you read micro-expressions. Keep it confident and empathetic. Mirror imaging Focus on the speed and pitch of the person you are talking to. Read them initially to see if they are going faster, slower, louder, or softer. After about five minutes, you will notice if there is a spike or dip in their speech. Tone, rate, and pitch can be manipulated. Your ultimate tell-sign is your subconscious answering speed. Then it will be the ideal time for you to ask a tie-down, a pin-down, or a clarification question. Repetition Richard suggests that you repeat something from time to time to make sure that the person you are talking to is following along with you. It will also give them time to digest what you have been talking about. An exit interview Better phone calls sometimes include an exit interview. You could get five reasons why someone chose your competition or get a suggestion to enhance your services. OUR APPROACH To build a successful event business, you must be an artist who can play several instruments and smile at the camera all at the same time. The Event Business Formula™ is designed to help you clearly address 3 major success arenas: PEOPLE If you’re “alone at the top” putting out fires and saving the day, then it’s time to share your leadership challenges with experts and peers. The Event Business Formula will help you and your organization solve problems by ’brainstorming with other professionals who face the same challenges and collaborating one to one with top innovators and experts. STRATEGY You’re stellar at putting out fires and creating on the spot solutions. It’s part of your DNA, the very thing clients and colleagues have always praised you for doing, but it’s exhausting and not enough for you anymore! It’s time to stop the insanity and develop new strategies and processes that will move you and your organization to a more fulfilling and profitable position. TECHNOLOGY Ever wish you had more time to think, learn and grow? Do you spend countless hours doing business – not building business? Have you’ve heard about the powerful methodologies like Blue Ocean Strategy or Business Model Canvas? We’ll bring you up to speed on these and more, helping you transform your approach, making life easier and more rewarding for you, your clients and your team. OUR PROGRAMS Discover how we can help you grow your meetings and events business Through a combination of online training programs, private coaching, and in-person masterminds, we help entrepreneurs in the meetings and events industry grow and scale their business. 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Costa Rica’s Call Center (CCC) is a state of the art BPO telemarketing outsource company located in the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica. Our main focus has been, and will always be to personally train each and every Central America call center agent so that we may offer the highest quality of outbound and inbound telemarketing solutions and bilingual customer service to small and medium sized international companies, entrepreneurs as well as fortune 500 companies. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #Event Business Formula #TheBusinessOfMeetingsPodcast #EricRozenberg #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow Event Business Formula, The Business Of Meetings Podcast, Eric Rozenberg Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, Event Business Formula presents: The Business Of Meetings Podcast hosted by Eric Rozenberg. How to Leverage Call Centers with Richard Blank https://youtu.be/DmEuOj1nuRQ?si=j1ozp_byHoT2tAf7

The Business Of Meetings Podcast hosted by Eric Rozenberg.How to Leverage Call Centers with Richard Blank The #1 podcast for business owners in the meetings and events industry, The Business Of Meetings Podcast. If you are an independent business owner in the meeting and event space, this podcast is for you! Your host, Eric Rozenberg has created this show to bring you strategies, tips, and tactics to help your business grow. With more than 20 years in the event industry and planning events for Fortune 100 companies, Eric is prepared to let you in on the insider tactics so you can be successful too! Richard has had an amazing journey! In this episode 116, he talks about call centers, sales, people retention, life, and entrepreneurship. He explains how to leverage call centers to connect better with your customers and grow your business. https://youtu.be/DmEuOj1nuRQ?si=j1ozp_byHoT2tAf7 Dedicated to offering content to business owners in the Meetings & Events Industry, Event Business Formula features original interviews from The Business of Meetings Podcast and other videos of interest. Richard’s journey After graduating in 1991 from Abington High School in North East Philadelphia, Richard went to the University of Arizona. He majored in Spanish and Communication and focused on public speaking, non-verbal communication, and micro-expression reading. When he was 27 years old, a friend who had a call center invited him to go there to teach English, and he ended up working there for four years. Starting a call center In 2008, Richard decided to start a call center with his wife. They began with one seat and fifty hours. Today, fourteen years later, they are 150 strong. They are very selective and reject more accounts than they accept because Richard wants to ensure that he can fulfill his clients’ needs with the accounts that come in, and the agent will be comfortable enough to do the work. The agents’ experience Richard respects Costa Rican customs, culture, and native tongue. He also respects the bilingualism of his agents. He can mold brand-new agents, and with older agents, he sometimes has to get rid of bad habits. By properly preparing his agents, he feels he can put them all on a level playing field. The culture Sometimes, telemarketers and call center agents feel like numbers or robots, and they feel expendable. So before putting them on the phone, Richard gets to know their names and who they are. He also trains them to give them a base foundation to grow. Quality calls Richard likes his agents to focus on doing quality calls. About 30% of all calls come about through referrals. Much of their business happens because they do an excellent job on the first call. By working smarter rather than harder, they earn those referrals. Growing a business by working with call centers Growing a business has a lot to do with workforce management. Small business owners in the meetings and events industry can grow their businesses using omnichannel support and emails. By making phone calls, they also get the chance to do up-sales, get referrals, and answer questions. Put more effort into your communication Putting more effort into your communication, and making it warmer and more inviting, will separate you from others. If you make outbound calls, send an email, or leave a voicemail, take the time to look at the website or the CEO or business leaders’ LinkedIn profiles to get a sense of the tone or the company culture. Answering calls Have your best people answer calls. If there is an overflow, it is worth paying a little extra to work with a blended call center answering service so that you never have to miss that special call! Cold calls Doing cold calls represents half of their business. Their forte is appointment setting and lead generation, and they sometimes do surveys. Outbound calls Richard believes he has cracked a code for making outbound calls! The best approach for a phone call is to use anonymity (apart from mentioning the name of the company you represent) in the first three to five seconds of the call. The Buffer Boomerang technique If someone gives you a negative one, negative two, or a negative three-tone, reduce that tone and make it positive to reset the conversation. Then, show active listening by repeating the question. Land it back at them with a plus-two boomerang response. Positive escalation When your call gets transferred, it is the perfect time to give a positive verbal escalation (complimenting someone who works for you) to gain momentum and move forward. Concluding a call Calls consist of an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. To conclude, ask if there are any final questions, and then finish up with a military alphabet to double-check the email address of the person to whom you are talking. Follow up Follow up with a thank-you email that includes the name of the person who assisted you by transferring your call. Motivation Richard’s agents are properly prepared and well-rehearsed. He motivates his team by giving them prizes for meeting their goals. Working with good faith and good intentions also helps them weather the storms. Reading micro-expressions on the phone The purest form of communication is phonetics because congruence is where audio matches the visual. Phonetics can be broken down into four different sections: Tone Rate Pitch Duration Your tone is the one consistent variable you have when you read micro-expressions. Keep it confident and empathetic. Mirror imaging Focus on the speed and pitch of the person you are talking to. Read them initially to see if they are going faster, slower, louder, or softer. After about five minutes, you will notice if there is a spike or dip in their speech. Tone, rate, and pitch can be manipulated. Your ultimate tell-sign is your subconscious answering speed. Then it will be the ideal time for you to ask a tie-down, a pin-down, or a clarification question. Repetition Richard suggests that you repeat something from time to time to make sure that the person you are talking to is following along with you. It will also give them time to digest what you have been talking about. An exit interview Better phone calls sometimes include an exit interview. You could get five reasons why someone chose your competition or get a suggestion to enhance your services. OUR APPROACH To build a successful event business, you must be an artist who can play several instruments and smile at the camera all at the same time. The Event Business Formula™ is designed to help you clearly address 3 major success arenas: PEOPLE If you’re “alone at the top” putting out fires and saving the day, then it’s time to share your leadership challenges with experts and peers. The Event Business Formula will help you and your organization solve problems by ’brainstorming with other professionals who face the same challenges and collaborating one to one with top innovators and experts. STRATEGY You’re stellar at putting out fires and creating on the spot solutions. It’s part of your DNA, the very thing clients and colleagues have always praised you for doing, but it’s exhausting and not enough for you anymore! It’s time to stop the insanity and develop new strategies and processes that will move you and your organization to a more fulfilling and profitable position. TECHNOLOGY Ever wish you had more time to think, learn and grow? Do you spend countless hours doing business – not building business? Have you’ve heard about the powerful methodologies like Blue Ocean Strategy or Business Model Canvas? We’ll bring you up to speed on these and more, helping you transform your approach, making life easier and more rewarding for you, your clients and your team. OUR PROGRAMS Discover how we can help you grow your meetings and events business Through a combination of online training programs, private coaching, and in-person masterminds, we help entrepreneurs in the meetings and events industry grow and scale their business. 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Costa Rica’s Call Center (CCC) is a state of the art BPO telemarketing outsource company located in the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica. Our main focus has been, and will always be to personally train each and every Central America call center agent so that we may offer the highest quality of outbound and inbound telemarketing solutions and bilingual customer service to small and medium sized international companies, entrepreneurs as well as fortune 500 companies. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #Event Business Formula #TheBusinessOfMeetingsPodcast #EricRozenberg #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow Event Business Formula, The Business Of Meetings Podcast, Eric Rozenberg Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, Event Business Formula presents: The Business Of Meetings Podcast hosted by Eric Rozenberg. How to Leverage Call Centers with Richard Blank https://youtu.be/DmEuOj1nuRQ?si=j1ozp_byHoT2tAf7

The business brain podcast by ST Rappaport of LifePix University. A Fun-tastic Workplace Culture with Richard Blank. ST Rappaport - LifePix University If you’re an ADHD entrepreneur who wants to optimize your brain to grow your business with more ease, you’re in the right place. Here we discuss how to optimize ADHD by working on the core of the issue instead of putting on a band-aid. You're brain will learn how to understand time, be organized, get things done efficiently, and more, all while getting the incredible benefits of ADHD! Who says work has to be boring? Richard Blank shares with us how he built his cool business and building relationships at the same time. A Workplace Culture via play: Building a Thriving Business Environment. Get ready for some real change as with each episode we’ll discuss a real-life challenge, why you might be struggling with it, and give you practical strategies so all areas of your life will improve. https://youtu.be/95glWY7Fdic Hey! I'm ST Rappaport I help ADHD entrepreneurs optimize their brain to grow their business with ease. The reason you are struggling with ADHD is because some of your thinking skills are weak. You see, thinking is not one big thing. Thinking is made up of 28 thinking skills called cognitive functions. Naturally, we all have stronger and weaker cognitive functions. These weak cognitive functions can get in our way of doing what we want to do. But it doesn't have to stay that way! By improving the thinking skills behind the challenging tasks, it all becomes a lot easier. Yes, even focusing, time management and impulsivity! Subscribe to the channel to learn how to optimize your brain and run your business with more ease. Helping ADHD entrepreneurs optimize their brain to grow their business with more ease. | Brain Engineer Are you frustrated because your procrastination has led to a loss of business and opportunities? Imagine being an ambitious entrepreneur who has found a way to handle clients, business operations AND marketing with ease. You actually experience the freedom you started the business for. More time for family and friends. More time to do what you love. Not because you're playing it small. But because everything is in place. Podcast episodes for the next 3 months are recorded. Marketing emails for the next month are written. And short-form social media videos? Those were done ages ago! You connect with your clients in a way that others haven’t been able to. You understand them in deeper ways and serve them in the best way possible. Your clients get such high results that referrals are always coming in. And when those new clients come in? The onboarding process is smooth and meaningful. You focus on building the relationship right away because you don’t have to get bogged down with administrative tasks. Although you know problems will arise (‘cuz that’s part of life!), you never have to worry about them. You know you're equipped to deal with any challenging situation and will figure out a creative solution quickly. You have a team of employees who are well-trained and motivated to help run and expand the business. You developed a positive and productive work culture, where the employees get the work done on time, feel valued for who they are, and are willing to do anything for the company. You don't break a sweat. While everyone else panics, you stay calm. You're the walking embodiment of personal excellence and high performance… And because of that, you're in a goal-smashing cycle of achievement without limitations. In fact… You're so effective… so outrageously on top of your game… Those around you just want to know, “HOW DO YOU DO IT?!” Doesn’t this sound like bliss? Well, what if I told you that… This didn't have to be a dream. This could be you in real life. The only difference between you and the dream is training your brain for peak performance… Wondering how your brain is currently working? Take the Thinking Skills Assessment to find out: www.lifepixuniversity.com/cf Are you an entrepreneur with ADHD (or ADHD tendencies) who feels frustrated, stressed or overwhelmed? Take this FREE Thinking Skills Assessment to see what the real cause is. While many people suggest enhancing productivity, exploring new software, or attending motivational events, scientific research indicates that the root issue lies in specific gaps within your thinking skills that demand your attention. The first crucial step involves identifying how strong each of your 28 thinking skills are, determining which ones you can leverage effectively, and which ones require improvement. I'm ST Rappaport, a brain engineer and in 5th grade I still couldn't read properly. After endless hours of tutors that left nothing but high bills, it was time to take another approach. Let’s rewire the brain and solve the real problem. Usually, when a person has a problem, they solve what they see at the surface. Let’s say, for example, you never make the deadlines you set for yourself and it’s getting really frustrating, so you decided from now on you’ll finish all your tasks 24 hours early. It might work for a week or two but pretty quickly you’ll be late again. Why? This is because there is a reason WHY you are constantly being late. You’re not trying to but there’s another problem. Maybe it’s because you never know how to start or maybe it’s because once you get distracted it’s extremely difficult to refocus or maybe doing research just messes with your brain and you can’t seem to do it. When you solve the real core problem (and there might be a few!) then everything else will fall into place. You’ll not only be making your deadlines at work, you’ll also be making deadlines with your personal goals. How awesome is that? The way your brain is wired, and thinks is incredibly important. You see, there are 28 cognitive functions, 28 parts to thinking. When one or more of these cognitive functions are weak it affects many areas of your life. Do you ever get overwhelmed when you begin a new project? Not sure where to start? It may be because your cognitive function called “Focusing & Perceiving” is weak. It doesn’t mean you're bad. It doesn’t mean you’re incapable. It just means you’ve got a weak thinking skill and it can be fixed! Or maybe you decide to plan your day every morning but for some reason it’s not working out and you’re feeling really frustrated because you're putting in so much work. You’re trying really hard to implement a specific method to help more things done but your brain is just not able to do it. What's really happening here is you’ve got a cognitive deficiency. It doesn’t mean you're doomed, we all have them, but if we don’t fix the core problem, you’ll continue with the same struggles, day in and day out. The cool part is that as you improve your cognitive functions, all areas of your life begin to improve. I mean when do we not need to “Focus and Perceive” or use “2+ pieces of information”? By rewiring my brain and improving my 28 thinking skills, not only did my reading improve, but so did all other areas of my life. I did better in school, I made more friends and my favorite, my confidence went through the roof, But it didn't stop there- At 17 I started getting training in the Feuerstein method. During that time, I took Tony Robbin's RPM program, which I found really interesting, but struggled to implement. Don't get me wrong, I tried. I really did. I just couldn't do it. So, I dropped it. A few months later I took another training in the Feuerstein method that focused on improving the cognitive function of categorizations. Aha! This is the reason I couldn't do Tony's program. My cognitive function of categorizations was weak and getting the way. Once I improved the cognitive function, magic happened! I was now able to implement the program with ease. Have you ever taken a course or program & didn't get your desired result? It's possible you too got a weaker thinking skill getting in your way like I did. But it doesn't have to stay like that. As soon as you improve your cognitive functions, you'll see real magic your life too 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Costa Rica’s Call Center (CCC) is a state of the art BPO telemarketing outsource company located in the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica. Our main focus has been, and will always be to personally train each and every Central America call center agent so that we may offer the highest quality of outbound and inbound telemarketing solutions and bilingual customer service to small and medium sized international companies, entrepreneurs as well as fortune 500 companies. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #Thebusinessbrainpodcast #STRappaport #LifePixUniversity #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow The business brain podcast , ST Rappaport, LifePix University, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, A Fun-tastic Workplace Culture with Richard Blank.The business brain podcast by ST Rappaport of LifePix University. https://youtu.be/95glWY7Fdic

The business brain podcast by ST Rappaport of LifePix University. A Fun-tastic Workplace Culture with Richard Blank. ST Rappaport - LifePix University If you’re an ADHD entrepreneur who wants to optimize your brain to grow your business with more ease, you’re in the right place. Here we discuss how to optimize ADHD by working on the core of the issue instead of putting on a band-aid. You're brain will learn how to understand time, be organized, get things done efficiently, and more, all while getting the incredible benefits of ADHD! Who says work has to be boring? Richard Blank shares with us how he built his cool business and building relationships at the same time. A Workplace Culture via play: Building a Thriving Business Environment. Get ready for some real change as with each episode we’ll discuss a real-life challenge, why you might be struggling with it, and give you practical strategies so all areas of your life will improve. https://youtu.be/95glWY7Fdic Hey! I'm ST Rappaport I help ADHD entrepreneurs optimize their brain to grow their business with ease. The reason you are struggling with ADHD is because some of your thinking skills are weak. You see, thinking is not one big thing. Thinking is made up of 28 thinking skills called cognitive functions. Naturally, we all have stronger and weaker cognitive functions. These weak cognitive functions can get in our way of doing what we want to do. But it doesn't have to stay that way! By improving the thinking skills behind the challenging tasks, it all becomes a lot easier. Yes, even focusing, time management and impulsivity! Subscribe to the channel to learn how to optimize your brain and run your business with more ease. Helping ADHD entrepreneurs optimize their brain to grow their business with more ease. | Brain Engineer Are you frustrated because your procrastination has led to a loss of business and opportunities? Imagine being an ambitious entrepreneur who has found a way to handle clients, business operations AND marketing with ease. You actually experience the freedom you started the business for. More time for family and friends. More time to do what you love. Not because you're playing it small. But because everything is in place. Podcast episodes for the next 3 months are recorded. Marketing emails for the next month are written. And short-form social media videos? Those were done ages ago! You connect with your clients in a way that others haven’t been able to. You understand them in deeper ways and serve them in the best way possible. Your clients get such high results that referrals are always coming in. And when those new clients come in? The onboarding process is smooth and meaningful. You focus on building the relationship right away because you don’t have to get bogged down with administrative tasks. Although you know problems will arise (‘cuz that’s part of life!), you never have to worry about them. You know you're equipped to deal with any challenging situation and will figure out a creative solution quickly. You have a team of employees who are well-trained and motivated to help run and expand the business. You developed a positive and productive work culture, where the employees get the work done on time, feel valued for who they are, and are willing to do anything for the company. You don't break a sweat. While everyone else panics, you stay calm. You're the walking embodiment of personal excellence and high performance… And because of that, you're in a goal-smashing cycle of achievement without limitations. In fact… You're so effective… so outrageously on top of your game… Those around you just want to know, “HOW DO YOU DO IT?!” Doesn’t this sound like bliss? Well, what if I told you that… This didn't have to be a dream. This could be you in real life. The only difference between you and the dream is training your brain for peak performance… Wondering how your brain is currently working? Take the Thinking Skills Assessment to find out: www.lifepixuniversity.com/cf Are you an entrepreneur with ADHD (or ADHD tendencies) who feels frustrated, stressed or overwhelmed? Take this FREE Thinking Skills Assessment to see what the real cause is. While many people suggest enhancing productivity, exploring new software, or attending motivational events, scientific research indicates that the root issue lies in specific gaps within your thinking skills that demand your attention. The first crucial step involves identifying how strong each of your 28 thinking skills are, determining which ones you can leverage effectively, and which ones require improvement. I'm ST Rappaport, a brain engineer and in 5th grade I still couldn't read properly. After endless hours of tutors that left nothing but high bills, it was time to take another approach. Let’s rewire the brain and solve the real problem. Usually, when a person has a problem, they solve what they see at the surface. Let’s say, for example, you never make the deadlines you set for yourself and it’s getting really frustrating, so you decided from now on you’ll finish all your tasks 24 hours early. It might work for a week or two but pretty quickly you’ll be late again. Why? This is because there is a reason WHY you are constantly being late. You’re not trying to but there’s another problem. Maybe it’s because you never know how to start or maybe it’s because once you get distracted it’s extremely difficult to refocus or maybe doing research just messes with your brain and you can’t seem to do it. When you solve the real core problem (and there might be a few!) then everything else will fall into place. You’ll not only be making your deadlines at work, you’ll also be making deadlines with your personal goals. How awesome is that? The way your brain is wired, and thinks is incredibly important. You see, there are 28 cognitive functions, 28 parts to thinking. When one or more of these cognitive functions are weak it affects many areas of your life. Do you ever get overwhelmed when you begin a new project? Not sure where to start? It may be because your cognitive function called “Focusing & Perceiving” is weak. It doesn’t mean you're bad. It doesn’t mean you’re incapable. It just means you’ve got a weak thinking skill and it can be fixed! Or maybe you decide to plan your day every morning but for some reason it’s not working out and you’re feeling really frustrated because you're putting in so much work. You’re trying really hard to implement a specific method to help more things done but your brain is just not able to do it. What's really happening here is you’ve got a cognitive deficiency. It doesn’t mean you're doomed, we all have them, but if we don’t fix the core problem, you’ll continue with the same struggles, day in and day out. The cool part is that as you improve your cognitive functions, all areas of your life begin to improve. I mean when do we not need to “Focus and Perceive” or use “2+ pieces of information”? By rewiring my brain and improving my 28 thinking skills, not only did my reading improve, but so did all other areas of my life. I did better in school, I made more friends and my favorite, my confidence went through the roof, But it didn't stop there- At 17 I started getting training in the Feuerstein method. During that time, I took Tony Robbin's RPM program, which I found really interesting, but struggled to implement. Don't get me wrong, I tried. I really did. I just couldn't do it. So, I dropped it. A few months later I took another training in the Feuerstein method that focused on improving the cognitive function of categorizations. Aha! This is the reason I couldn't do Tony's program. My cognitive function of categorizations was weak and getting the way. Once I improved the cognitive function, magic happened! I was now able to implement the program with ease. Have you ever taken a course or program & didn't get your desired result? It's possible you too got a weaker thinking skill getting in your way like I did. But it doesn't have to stay like that. As soon as you improve your cognitive functions, you'll see real magic your life too 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Costa Rica’s Call Center (CCC) is a state of the art BPO telemarketing outsource company located in the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica. Our main focus has been, and will always be to personally train each and every Central America call center agent so that we may offer the highest quality of outbound and inbound telemarketing solutions and bilingual customer service to small and medium sized international companies, entrepreneurs as well as fortune 500 companies. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #Thebusinessbrainpodcast #STRappaport #LifePixUniversity #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow The business brain podcast , ST Rappaport, LifePix University, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, A Fun-tastic Workplace Culture with Richard Blank.The business brain podcast by ST Rappaport of LifePix University. https://youtu.be/95glWY7Fdic

The business brain podcast by ST Rappaport of LifePix University. A Fun-tastic Workplace Culture with Richard Blank. ST Rappaport - LifePix University If you’re an ADHD entrepreneur who wants to optimize your brain to grow your business with more ease, you’re in the right place. Here we discuss how to optimize ADHD by working on the core of the issue instead of putting on a band-aid. You're brain will learn how to understand time, be organized, get things done efficiently, and more, all while getting the incredible benefits of ADHD! Who says work has to be boring? Richard Blank shares with us how he built his cool business and building relationships at the same time. A Workplace Culture via play: Building a Thriving Business Environment. Get ready for some real change as with each episode we’ll discuss a real-life challenge, why you might be struggling with it, and give you practical strategies so all areas of your life will improve. https://youtu.be/95glWY7Fdic Hey! I'm ST Rappaport I help ADHD entrepreneurs optimize their brain to grow their business with ease. The reason you are struggling with ADHD is because some of your thinking skills are weak. You see, thinking is not one big thing. Thinking is made up of 28 thinking skills called cognitive functions. Naturally, we all have stronger and weaker cognitive functions. These weak cognitive functions can get in our way of doing what we want to do. But it doesn't have to stay that way! By improving the thinking skills behind the challenging tasks, it all becomes a lot easier. Yes, even focusing, time management and impulsivity! Subscribe to the channel to learn how to optimize your brain and run your business with more ease. Helping ADHD entrepreneurs optimize their brain to grow their business with more ease. | Brain Engineer Are you frustrated because your procrastination has led to a loss of business and opportunities? Imagine being an ambitious entrepreneur who has found a way to handle clients, business operations AND marketing with ease. You actually experience the freedom you started the business for. More time for family and friends. More time to do what you love. Not because you're playing it small. But because everything is in place. Podcast episodes for the next 3 months are recorded. Marketing emails for the next month are written. And short-form social media videos? Those were done ages ago! You connect with your clients in a way that others haven’t been able to. You understand them in deeper ways and serve them in the best way possible. Your clients get such high results that referrals are always coming in. And when those new clients come in? The onboarding process is smooth and meaningful. You focus on building the relationship right away because you don’t have to get bogged down with administrative tasks. Although you know problems will arise (‘cuz that’s part of life!), you never have to worry about them. You know you're equipped to deal with any challenging situation and will figure out a creative solution quickly. You have a team of employees who are well-trained and motivated to help run and expand the business. You developed a positive and productive work culture, where the employees get the work done on time, feel valued for who they are, and are willing to do anything for the company. You don't break a sweat. While everyone else panics, you stay calm. You're the walking embodiment of personal excellence and high performance… And because of that, you're in a goal-smashing cycle of achievement without limitations. In fact… You're so effective… so outrageously on top of your game… Those around you just want to know, “HOW DO YOU DO IT?!” Doesn’t this sound like bliss? Well, what if I told you that… This didn't have to be a dream. This could be you in real life. The only difference between you and the dream is training your brain for peak performance… Wondering how your brain is currently working? Take the Thinking Skills Assessment to find out: www.lifepixuniversity.com/cf Are you an entrepreneur with ADHD (or ADHD tendencies) who feels frustrated, stressed or overwhelmed? Take this FREE Thinking Skills Assessment to see what the real cause is. While many people suggest enhancing productivity, exploring new software, or attending motivational events, scientific research indicates that the root issue lies in specific gaps within your thinking skills that demand your attention. The first crucial step involves identifying how strong each of your 28 thinking skills are, determining which ones you can leverage effectively, and which ones require improvement. I'm ST Rappaport, a brain engineer and in 5th grade I still couldn't read properly. After endless hours of tutors that left nothing but high bills, it was time to take another approach. Let’s rewire the brain and solve the real problem. Usually, when a person has a problem, they solve what they see at the surface. Let’s say, for example, you never make the deadlines you set for yourself and it’s getting really frustrating, so you decided from now on you’ll finish all your tasks 24 hours early. It might work for a week or two but pretty quickly you’ll be late again. Why? This is because there is a reason WHY you are constantly being late. You’re not trying to but there’s another problem. Maybe it’s because you never know how to start or maybe it’s because once you get distracted it’s extremely difficult to refocus or maybe doing research just messes with your brain and you can’t seem to do it. When you solve the real core problem (and there might be a few!) then everything else will fall into place. You’ll not only be making your deadlines at work, you’ll also be making deadlines with your personal goals. How awesome is that? The way your brain is wired, and thinks is incredibly important. You see, there are 28 cognitive functions, 28 parts to thinking. When one or more of these cognitive functions are weak it affects many areas of your life. Do you ever get overwhelmed when you begin a new project? Not sure where to start? It may be because your cognitive function called “Focusing & Perceiving” is weak. It doesn’t mean you're bad. It doesn’t mean you’re incapable. It just means you’ve got a weak thinking skill and it can be fixed! Or maybe you decide to plan your day every morning but for some reason it’s not working out and you’re feeling really frustrated because you're putting in so much work. You’re trying really hard to implement a specific method to help more things done but your brain is just not able to do it. What's really happening here is you’ve got a cognitive deficiency. It doesn’t mean you're doomed, we all have them, but if we don’t fix the core problem, you’ll continue with the same struggles, day in and day out. The cool part is that as you improve your cognitive functions, all areas of your life begin to improve. I mean when do we not need to “Focus and Perceive” or use “2+ pieces of information”? By rewiring my brain and improving my 28 thinking skills, not only did my reading improve, but so did all other areas of my life. I did better in school, I made more friends and my favorite, my confidence went through the roof, But it didn't stop there- At 17 I started getting training in the Feuerstein method. During that time, I took Tony Robbin's RPM program, which I found really interesting, but struggled to implement. Don't get me wrong, I tried. I really did. I just couldn't do it. So, I dropped it. A few months later I took another training in the Feuerstein method that focused on improving the cognitive function of categorizations. Aha! This is the reason I couldn't do Tony's program. My cognitive function of categorizations was weak and getting the way. Once I improved the cognitive function, magic happened! I was now able to implement the program with ease. Have you ever taken a course or program & didn't get your desired result? It's possible you too got a weaker thinking skill getting in your way like I did. But it doesn't have to stay like that. As soon as you improve your cognitive functions, you'll see real magic your life too 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Costa Rica’s Call Center (CCC) is a state of the art BPO telemarketing outsource company located in the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica. Our main focus has been, and will always be to personally train each and every Central America call center agent so that we may offer the highest quality of outbound and inbound telemarketing solutions and bilingual customer service to small and medium sized international companies, entrepreneurs as well as fortune 500 companies. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #Thebusinessbrainpodcast #STRappaport #LifePixUniversity #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow The business brain podcast , ST Rappaport, LifePix University, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, A Fun-tastic Workplace Culture with Richard Blank.The business brain podcast by ST Rappaport of LifePix University. https://youtu.be/95glWY7Fdic

The Brazilian point of view podcast by Ana Tagliati. Pros and cons of Costa Rica with Richard Blank. For this week's episode, we have another one from the 'another episode, another country' series with Costa Rica. I invited Richard to talk about moving to Costa Rica, the lifestyle he takes in the country, wildlife, safety, cultural aspects and cuisine.He also gives many tips for visiting Costa Rica, what to see, where to go, do's and don'ts, pros and cons, misconceptions, and much more! Ana Tagliati, Journalist with a Master’s degree from Edinburgh Napier University, and Podcast Producer of The Brazilian point of view podcast. p. 165 - Moving to Costa Rica, living a simple and relaxing lifestyle, culture and cuisine, fresh food, wildlife, tips to visit Costa Rica, tourism in the country with Richard Blank Ana Tagliati is a 28-year-old Brazilian, who will discuss different matters of daily life and current situations, from a Brazilian point of view. Richard also gives many tips for visiting Costa Rica, what to see, where to go, do’s and don’ts, pros and cons, misconceptions, and much more! Recommendation: Remington Steele https://youtu.be/6S72brdzB3A Ana Tagliati is a podcast host and producer at The Brazilian point of view, a popular podcast that blends news and storytelling elements, with global appeal. She has a bachelor's degree in law from Faculdade Milton Campos and a master's degree in journalism from Edinburgh Napier University. Ana Tagliati has core competencies in broadcast media and news reporting. Ana Tagliati's current role: I have produced and hosted over 170 podcast episodes, successfully sourcing and interviewing international guests, demonstrating adeptness in using advanced recording equipment and editing software, and crafting seamless episode structures through proficient scriptwriting and meticulous audio editing. I have also monitored and managed different social media platforms for podcast and audience development, resulting in an increase in listenership of 71% from 2022 to 2023, according to Spotify statistics. Additionally, I have gained hands-on experience in radio and newspaper production through work placements at Radio Forth, The National Newspaper and BBC Radio Scotland, where I assisted in producing radio bulletins, conducting audio editing, preparing scripts, pitching and creating original compelling stories, and writing multiple news articles weekly. I am passionate about delivering and communicating stories in a simple, straightforward, and engaging manner, and I value collaboration, diversity, and innovation. I can bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the team, as I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish, and have studied and worked in different countries and cultures. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Costa Rica’s Call Center (CCC) is a state of the art BPO telemarketing outsource company located in the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica. Our main focus has been, and will always be to personally train each and every Central America call center agent so that we may offer the highest quality of outbound and inbound telemarketing solutions and bilingual customer service to small and medium sized international companies, entrepreneurs as well as fortune 500 companies. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #AnaTagliati #TheBrazilianpointofviewpodcast #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow Ana Tagliati, The Brazilian point of view podcast, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, The Brazilian point of view podcast by Ana Tagliati p. 165 - Moving to Costa Rica with Richard Blank https://youtu.be/6S72brdzB3A

The Brazilian point of view podcast by Ana Tagliati. Pros and cons of Costa Rica with Richard Blank. For this week's episode, we have another one from the 'another episode, another country' series with Costa Rica. I invited Richard to talk about moving to Costa Rica, the lifestyle he takes in the country, wildlife, safety, cultural aspects and cuisine.He also gives many tips for visiting Costa Rica, what to see, where to go, do's and don'ts, pros and cons, misconceptions, and much more! Ana Tagliati, Journalist with a Master’s degree from Edinburgh Napier University, and Podcast Producer of The Brazilian point of view podcast. p. 165 - Moving to Costa Rica, living a simple and relaxing lifestyle, culture and cuisine, fresh food, wildlife, tips to visit Costa Rica, tourism in the country with Richard Blank Ana Tagliati is a 28-year-old Brazilian, who will discuss different matters of daily life and current situations, from a Brazilian point of view. Richard also gives many tips for visiting Costa Rica, what to see, where to go, do’s and don’ts, pros and cons, misconceptions, and much more! Recommendation: Remington Steele https://youtu.be/6S72brdzB3A Ana Tagliati is a podcast host and producer at The Brazilian point of view, a popular podcast that blends news and storytelling elements, with global appeal. She has a bachelor's degree in law from Faculdade Milton Campos and a master's degree in journalism from Edinburgh Napier University. Ana Tagliati has core competencies in broadcast media and news reporting. Ana Tagliati's current role: I have produced and hosted over 170 podcast episodes, successfully sourcing and interviewing international guests, demonstrating adeptness in using advanced recording equipment and editing software, and crafting seamless episode structures through proficient scriptwriting and meticulous audio editing. I have also monitored and managed different social media platforms for podcast and audience development, resulting in an increase in listenership of 71% from 2022 to 2023, according to Spotify statistics. Additionally, I have gained hands-on experience in radio and newspaper production through work placements at Radio Forth, The National Newspaper and BBC Radio Scotland, where I assisted in producing radio bulletins, conducting audio editing, preparing scripts, pitching and creating original compelling stories, and writing multiple news articles weekly. I am passionate about delivering and communicating stories in a simple, straightforward, and engaging manner, and I value collaboration, diversity, and innovation. I can bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the team, as I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish, and have studied and worked in different countries and cultures. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Costa Rica’s Call Center (CCC) is a state of the art BPO telemarketing outsource company located in the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica. Our main focus has been, and will always be to personally train each and every Central America call center agent so that we may offer the highest quality of outbound and inbound telemarketing solutions and bilingual customer service to small and medium sized international companies, entrepreneurs as well as fortune 500 companies. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #AnaTagliati #TheBrazilianpointofviewpodcast #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow Ana Tagliati, The Brazilian point of view podcast, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, The Brazilian point of view podcast by Ana Tagliati p. 165 - Moving to Costa Rica with Richard Blank https://youtu.be/6S72brdzB3A

The Brazilian point of view podcast by Ana Tagliati. Pros and cons of Costa Rica with Richard Blank. For this week's episode, we have another one from the 'another episode, another country' series with Costa Rica. I invited Richard to talk about moving to Costa Rica, the lifestyle he takes in the country, wildlife, safety, cultural aspects and cuisine.He also gives many tips for visiting Costa Rica, what to see, where to go, do's and don'ts, pros and cons, misconceptions, and much more! Ana Tagliati, Journalist with a Master’s degree from Edinburgh Napier University, and Podcast Producer of The Brazilian point of view podcast. p. 165 - Moving to Costa Rica, living a simple and relaxing lifestyle, culture and cuisine, fresh food, wildlife, tips to visit Costa Rica, tourism in the country with Richard Blank Ana Tagliati is a 28-year-old Brazilian, who will discuss different matters of daily life and current situations, from a Brazilian point of view. Richard also gives many tips for visiting Costa Rica, what to see, where to go, do’s and don’ts, pros and cons, misconceptions, and much more! Recommendation: Remington Steele https://youtu.be/6S72brdzB3A Ana Tagliati is a podcast host and producer at The Brazilian point of view, a popular podcast that blends news and storytelling elements, with global appeal. She has a bachelor's degree in law from Faculdade Milton Campos and a master's degree in journalism from Edinburgh Napier University. Ana Tagliati has core competencies in broadcast media and news reporting. Ana Tagliati's current role: I have produced and hosted over 170 podcast episodes, successfully sourcing and interviewing international guests, demonstrating adeptness in using advanced recording equipment and editing software, and crafting seamless episode structures through proficient scriptwriting and meticulous audio editing. I have also monitored and managed different social media platforms for podcast and audience development, resulting in an increase in listenership of 71% from 2022 to 2023, according to Spotify statistics. Additionally, I have gained hands-on experience in radio and newspaper production through work placements at Radio Forth, The National Newspaper and BBC Radio Scotland, where I assisted in producing radio bulletins, conducting audio editing, preparing scripts, pitching and creating original compelling stories, and writing multiple news articles weekly. I am passionate about delivering and communicating stories in a simple, straightforward, and engaging manner, and I value collaboration, diversity, and innovation. I can bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the team, as I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish, and have studied and worked in different countries and cultures. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Costa Rica’s Call Center (CCC) is a state of the art BPO telemarketing outsource company located in the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica. Our main focus has been, and will always be to personally train each and every Central America call center agent so that we may offer the highest quality of outbound and inbound telemarketing solutions and bilingual customer service to small and medium sized international companies, entrepreneurs as well as fortune 500 companies. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #AnaTagliati #TheBrazilianpointofviewpodcast #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow Ana Tagliati, The Brazilian point of view podcast, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, The Brazilian point of view podcast by Ana Tagliati p. 165 - Moving to Costa Rica with Richard Blank https://youtu.be/6S72brdzB3A

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Cracking The Entrepreneur Bottleneck with Laurent Notin. A business created on grit by Richard Blank Interviews, Cracking The Entrepreneur Bottleneck. A successful business needs consistency and grit. The Secrets of Business Growth from 16 Years of Successful Entrepreneurship with Richard Blank https://youtu.be/XVp40w1oBm4 Laurent Notin is a Coach to entrepreneurs, start-up mentor, and the host of Inter:views, Cracking The Entrepreneurship Code podcast. Being an entrepreneur is a calling. You either have it in you, or you don’t. There's no alternative. And it’s one of the hardest jobs! You’ve got to wear many hats, acquire many skills, and make many decisions – fast. All whilst under extreme pressure to deliver quality work for your clients, take care of your employees, and ensure you don’t run out of cash flow. Your biggest risk? Becoming the bottleneck in your business. Many people will tell you it’s cash flow or unsuccessful marketing tactics. But it’s not. Having run several SMEs and mentored hundreds of business owners – I can tell you - the biggest risk your business will ever face is YOU! Why? Because as the entrepreneur, you are responsible for setting the company’s direction, ensuring everyone follows the course and delivers what’s promised. Everything relies on you. How much of the bottleneck in your business are you? Log on to my website and take The Bottleneck Index to find out. Studying the data and analyzing the charts to decide which part of the business needs delegation could take much time, or the CEO's ego might be stopping them from letting go of certain weights in the business. In this episode with Richard Blank, he tells us how we can navigate that with his 16+ years of business experience. 100% of Entrepreneurs will eventually be the bottleneck in their business. Not just once, but several times! The hardest bit? Identifying you're being one. The easy bit? Getting out of it. And that's all about awareness. This podcast is dedicated to getting you unstuck as an entrepreneur. In each episode, I invite seasoned entrepreneurs to speak candidly about how they overcame being the bottleneck in their business. I don't just hype up their success. I ask the questions you want the answers to but wouldn't dare ask! By listening to these episodes, you'll discover what it means to be a bottleneck, how it manifests, and most importantly, how to get out of it. This isn't fluff. We dive deep, get under the hood, and learn what it really takes to blast through the bottlenecks and scale a business. A successful business needs consistency and grit from setbacks, letting go of some weights that make you become the bottleneck, embracing change through trials and error while having fun, and not being too hard on yourself. However, most entrepreneurs still need help with this. Studying the data and analyzing the charts to decide which part of the business needs delegation could take much time, or the CEO's ego might be stopping them from letting go of certain weights in the business. In this episode with Richard Blank, he tells us how we can navigate that with his 16+ years of business experience. Richard Blank has been the Chief Executive Officer of Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. He holds a bachelor's degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a language proficiency certificate from the University of Sevilla, Spain. He is a keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, he was inducted into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business. Giving back to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students who plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Tune in. Key Highlights from The Show [03:40] Richard Blank & his collection of Pinball machines & antique Rockola Jukeboxes [04:34] Richard’s passion for pinball games [07:04] Bottlenecks in business explained [10:58] Why Richards's Startup sucked [16:35] How he deals with resistance to change in the call center business [19:37] Why letting go was his hardest bottleneck [25:49] Top 3 growth milestones for the growth of his business [33:28] Practical recommendations to other entrepreneurs [39:01] How to reach out and connect with Richard [40:24] Wrap up and calls to action Notable Quotes Do not be too hard on yourself. Bottleneck is really about letting go of certain weights in your business. You are only as good as your options. When you are vulnerable, you are powerful. Being an entrepreneur isn't just a career; it's a calling that demands resilience, adaptability, and the courage to lead. Yet, the journey comes with its unique challenges: Entrepreneurs juggle numerous roles, rapidly acquire diverse skills, and make critical decisions - fast - under the pressure of ensuring client satisfaction, employee welfare, and financial health. It's no wonder that the most significant risk to your business is YOU! Not cash flow or marketing tactics. It's the risk of becoming the bottleneck in your business. With extensive experience running SMEs—spanning 150 employees across three countries—and coaching countless business owners, I've witnessed firsthand that the primary obstacle to a business's growth often lies within the entrepreneurs themselves. When you're stuck, your business mirrors your stagnation. Do you recognize yourself here? Cannot let go and have difficulties to delegate? Lost in operational details, overlooking the strategic vision? Sacrificing personal well-being and social time for work? Constantly putting out fires instead of focusing on growth? Disconnected from your customers and staff? Giving more credit to the critical voice in your head? Addressing these bottlenecks is where transformation begins. As the Bottleneck Coach, I partner with entrepreneurs eager to thrive. Using effective questioning techniques, I help you step back and shift your perspective. The myth that entrepreneurs must go it alone is pervasive yet unfounded. True progress requires the right mindset, actionable strategies, and sometimes, a guiding hand. My aim? To equip you with the insights and tools to navigate past bottlenecks, unlock the full potential of your venture, and thrive. Together, we can propel your business to new heights. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Costa Rica’s Call Center (CCC) is a state of the art BPO telemarketing outsource company located in the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica. Our main focus has been, and will always be to personally train each and every Central America call center agent so that we may offer the highest quality of outbound and inbound telemarketing solutions and bilingual customer service to small and medium sized international companies, entrepreneurs as well as fortune 500 companies. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #CrackingTheEntrepreneurBottleneck #Laurent Notin #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow Cracking The Entrepreneur Bottleneck, Laurent Notin, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, Cracking The Entrepreneur Bottleneck with Laurent Notin.. The Secrets of Business Growth with Richard Blank https://youtu.be/XVp40w1oBm4

Cracking The Entrepreneur Bottleneck with Laurent Notin. A business created on grit by Richard Blank Interviews, Cracking The Entrepreneur Bottleneck. A successful business needs consistency and grit. The Secrets of Business Growth from 16 Years of Successful Entrepreneurship with Richard Blank https://youtu.be/XVp40w1oBm4 Laurent Notin is a Coach to entrepreneurs, start-up mentor, and the host of Inter:views, Cracking The Entrepreneurship Code podcast. Being an entrepreneur is a calling. You either have it in you, or you don’t. There's no alternative. And it’s one of the hardest jobs! You’ve got to wear many hats, acquire many skills, and make many decisions – fast. All whilst under extreme pressure to deliver quality work for your clients, take care of your employees, and ensure you don’t run out of cash flow. Your biggest risk? Becoming the bottleneck in your business. Many people will tell you it’s cash flow or unsuccessful marketing tactics. But it’s not. Having run several SMEs and mentored hundreds of business owners – I can tell you - the biggest risk your business will ever face is YOU! Why? Because as the entrepreneur, you are responsible for setting the company’s direction, ensuring everyone follows the course and delivers what’s promised. Everything relies on you. How much of the bottleneck in your business are you? Log on to my website and take The Bottleneck Index to find out. Studying the data and analyzing the charts to decide which part of the business needs delegation could take much time, or the CEO's ego might be stopping them from letting go of certain weights in the business. In this episode with Richard Blank, he tells us how we can navigate that with his 16+ years of business experience. 100% of Entrepreneurs will eventually be the bottleneck in their business. Not just once, but several times! The hardest bit? Identifying you're being one. The easy bit? Getting out of it. And that's all about awareness. This podcast is dedicated to getting you unstuck as an entrepreneur. In each episode, I invite seasoned entrepreneurs to speak candidly about how they overcame being the bottleneck in their business. I don't just hype up their success. I ask the questions you want the answers to but wouldn't dare ask! By listening to these episodes, you'll discover what it means to be a bottleneck, how it manifests, and most importantly, how to get out of it. This isn't fluff. We dive deep, get under the hood, and learn what it really takes to blast through the bottlenecks and scale a business. A successful business needs consistency and grit from setbacks, letting go of some weights that make you become the bottleneck, embracing change through trials and error while having fun, and not being too hard on yourself. However, most entrepreneurs still need help with this. Studying the data and analyzing the charts to decide which part of the business needs delegation could take much time, or the CEO's ego might be stopping them from letting go of certain weights in the business. In this episode with Richard Blank, he tells us how we can navigate that with his 16+ years of business experience. Richard Blank has been the Chief Executive Officer of Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. He holds a bachelor's degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a language proficiency certificate from the University of Sevilla, Spain. He is a keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, he was inducted into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business. Giving back to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students who plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Tune in. Key Highlights from The Show [03:40] Richard Blank & his collection of Pinball machines & antique Rockola Jukeboxes [04:34] Richard’s passion for pinball games [07:04] Bottlenecks in business explained [10:58] Why Richards's Startup sucked [16:35] How he deals with resistance to change in the call center business [19:37] Why letting go was his hardest bottleneck [25:49] Top 3 growth milestones for the growth of his business [33:28] Practical recommendations to other entrepreneurs [39:01] How to reach out and connect with Richard [40:24] Wrap up and calls to action Notable Quotes Do not be too hard on yourself. Bottleneck is really about letting go of certain weights in your business. You are only as good as your options. When you are vulnerable, you are powerful. Being an entrepreneur isn't just a career; it's a calling that demands resilience, adaptability, and the courage to lead. Yet, the journey comes with its unique challenges: Entrepreneurs juggle numerous roles, rapidly acquire diverse skills, and make critical decisions - fast - under the pressure of ensuring client satisfaction, employee welfare, and financial health. It's no wonder that the most significant risk to your business is YOU! Not cash flow or marketing tactics. It's the risk of becoming the bottleneck in your business. With extensive experience running SMEs—spanning 150 employees across three countries—and coaching countless business owners, I've witnessed firsthand that the primary obstacle to a business's growth often lies within the entrepreneurs themselves. When you're stuck, your business mirrors your stagnation. Do you recognize yourself here? Cannot let go and have difficulties to delegate? Lost in operational details, overlooking the strategic vision? Sacrificing personal well-being and social time for work? Constantly putting out fires instead of focusing on growth? Disconnected from your customers and staff? Giving more credit to the critical voice in your head? Addressing these bottlenecks is where transformation begins. As the Bottleneck Coach, I partner with entrepreneurs eager to thrive. Using effective questioning techniques, I help you step back and shift your perspective. The myth that entrepreneurs must go it alone is pervasive yet unfounded. True progress requires the right mindset, actionable strategies, and sometimes, a guiding hand. My aim? To equip you with the insights and tools to navigate past bottlenecks, unlock the full potential of your venture, and thrive. Together, we can propel your business to new heights. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Costa Rica’s Call Center (CCC) is a state of the art BPO telemarketing outsource company located in the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica. Our main focus has been, and will always be to personally train each and every Central America call center agent so that we may offer the highest quality of outbound and inbound telemarketing solutions and bilingual customer service to small and medium sized international companies, entrepreneurs as well as fortune 500 companies. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #CrackingTheEntrepreneurBottleneck #Laurent Notin #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow Cracking The Entrepreneur Bottleneck, Laurent Notin, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, Cracking The Entrepreneur Bottleneck with Laurent Notin.. The Secrets of Business Growth with Richard Blank https://youtu.be/XVp40w1oBm4

Cracking The Entrepreneur Bottleneck with Laurent Notin. A business created on grit by Richard Blank Interviews, Cracking The Entrepreneur Bottleneck. A successful business needs consistency and grit. The Secrets of Business Growth from 16 Years of Successful Entrepreneurship with Richard Blank https://youtu.be/XVp40w1oBm4 Laurent Notin is a Coach to entrepreneurs, start-up mentor, and the host of Inter:views, Cracking The Entrepreneurship Code podcast. Being an entrepreneur is a calling. You either have it in you, or you don’t. There's no alternative. And it’s one of the hardest jobs! You’ve got to wear many hats, acquire many skills, and make many decisions – fast. All whilst under extreme pressure to deliver quality work for your clients, take care of your employees, and ensure you don’t run out of cash flow. Your biggest risk? Becoming the bottleneck in your business. Many people will tell you it’s cash flow or unsuccessful marketing tactics. But it’s not. Having run several SMEs and mentored hundreds of business owners – I can tell you - the biggest risk your business will ever face is YOU! Why? Because as the entrepreneur, you are responsible for setting the company’s direction, ensuring everyone follows the course and delivers what’s promised. Everything relies on you. How much of the bottleneck in your business are you? Log on to my website and take The Bottleneck Index to find out. Studying the data and analyzing the charts to decide which part of the business needs delegation could take much time, or the CEO's ego might be stopping them from letting go of certain weights in the business. In this episode with Richard Blank, he tells us how we can navigate that with his 16+ years of business experience. 100% of Entrepreneurs will eventually be the bottleneck in their business. Not just once, but several times! The hardest bit? Identifying you're being one. The easy bit? Getting out of it. And that's all about awareness. This podcast is dedicated to getting you unstuck as an entrepreneur. In each episode, I invite seasoned entrepreneurs to speak candidly about how they overcame being the bottleneck in their business. I don't just hype up their success. I ask the questions you want the answers to but wouldn't dare ask! By listening to these episodes, you'll discover what it means to be a bottleneck, how it manifests, and most importantly, how to get out of it. This isn't fluff. We dive deep, get under the hood, and learn what it really takes to blast through the bottlenecks and scale a business. A successful business needs consistency and grit from setbacks, letting go of some weights that make you become the bottleneck, embracing change through trials and error while having fun, and not being too hard on yourself. However, most entrepreneurs still need help with this. Studying the data and analyzing the charts to decide which part of the business needs delegation could take much time, or the CEO's ego might be stopping them from letting go of certain weights in the business. In this episode with Richard Blank, he tells us how we can navigate that with his 16+ years of business experience. Richard Blank has been the Chief Executive Officer of Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. He holds a bachelor's degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a language proficiency certificate from the University of Sevilla, Spain. He is a keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, he was inducted into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business. Giving back to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students who plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Tune in. Key Highlights from The Show [03:40] Richard Blank & his collection of Pinball machines & antique Rockola Jukeboxes [04:34] Richard’s passion for pinball games [07:04] Bottlenecks in business explained [10:58] Why Richards's Startup sucked [16:35] How he deals with resistance to change in the call center business [19:37] Why letting go was his hardest bottleneck [25:49] Top 3 growth milestones for the growth of his business [33:28] Practical recommendations to other entrepreneurs [39:01] How to reach out and connect with Richard [40:24] Wrap up and calls to action Notable Quotes Do not be too hard on yourself. Bottleneck is really about letting go of certain weights in your business. You are only as good as your options. When you are vulnerable, you are powerful. Being an entrepreneur isn't just a career; it's a calling that demands resilience, adaptability, and the courage to lead. Yet, the journey comes with its unique challenges: Entrepreneurs juggle numerous roles, rapidly acquire diverse skills, and make critical decisions - fast - under the pressure of ensuring client satisfaction, employee welfare, and financial health. It's no wonder that the most significant risk to your business is YOU! Not cash flow or marketing tactics. It's the risk of becoming the bottleneck in your business. With extensive experience running SMEs—spanning 150 employees across three countries—and coaching countless business owners, I've witnessed firsthand that the primary obstacle to a business's growth often lies within the entrepreneurs themselves. When you're stuck, your business mirrors your stagnation. Do you recognize yourself here? Cannot let go and have difficulties to delegate? Lost in operational details, overlooking the strategic vision? Sacrificing personal well-being and social time for work? Constantly putting out fires instead of focusing on growth? Disconnected from your customers and staff? Giving more credit to the critical voice in your head? Addressing these bottlenecks is where transformation begins. As the Bottleneck Coach, I partner with entrepreneurs eager to thrive. Using effective questioning techniques, I help you step back and shift your perspective. The myth that entrepreneurs must go it alone is pervasive yet unfounded. True progress requires the right mindset, actionable strategies, and sometimes, a guiding hand. My aim? To equip you with the insights and tools to navigate past bottlenecks, unlock the full potential of your venture, and thrive. Together, we can propel your business to new heights. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Costa Rica’s Call Center (CCC) is a state of the art BPO telemarketing outsource company located in the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica. Our main focus has been, and will always be to personally train each and every Central America call center agent so that we may offer the highest quality of outbound and inbound telemarketing solutions and bilingual customer service to small and medium sized international companies, entrepreneurs as well as fortune 500 companies. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #CrackingTheEntrepreneurBottleneck #Laurent Notin #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow Cracking The Entrepreneur Bottleneck, Laurent Notin, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, Cracking The Entrepreneur Bottleneck with Laurent Notin.. The Secrets of Business Growth with Richard Blank https://youtu.be/XVp40w1oBm4

Cracking The Entrepreneur Bottleneck with Laurent Notin. A business created on grit by Richard Blank Interviews, Cracking The Entrepreneur Bottleneck. A successful business needs consistency and grit. The Secrets of Business Growth from 16 Years of Successful Entrepreneurship with Richard Blank https://youtu.be/XVp40w1oBm4 Laurent Notin is a Coach to entrepreneurs, start-up mentor, and the host of Inter:views, Cracking The Entrepreneurship Code podcast. Being an entrepreneur is a calling. You either have it in you, or you don’t. There's no alternative. And it’s one of the hardest jobs! You’ve got to wear many hats, acquire many skills, and make many decisions – fast. All whilst under extreme pressure to deliver quality work for your clients, take care of your employees, and ensure you don’t run out of cash flow. Your biggest risk? Becoming the bottleneck in your business. Many people will tell you it’s cash flow or unsuccessful marketing tactics. But it’s not. Having run several SMEs and mentored hundreds of business owners – I can tell you - the biggest risk your business will ever face is YOU! Why? Because as the entrepreneur, you are responsible for setting the company’s direction, ensuring everyone follows the course and delivers what’s promised. Everything relies on you. How much of the bottleneck in your business are you? Log on to my website and take The Bottleneck Index to find out. Studying the data and analyzing the charts to decide which part of the business needs delegation could take much time, or the CEO's ego might be stopping them from letting go of certain weights in the business. In this episode with Richard Blank, he tells us how we can navigate that with his 16+ years of business experience. 100% of Entrepreneurs will eventually be the bottleneck in their business. Not just once, but several times! The hardest bit? Identifying you're being one. The easy bit? Getting out of it. And that's all about awareness. This podcast is dedicated to getting you unstuck as an entrepreneur. In each episode, I invite seasoned entrepreneurs to speak candidly about how they overcame being the bottleneck in their business. I don't just hype up their success. I ask the questions you want the answers to but wouldn't dare ask! By listening to these episodes, you'll discover what it means to be a bottleneck, how it manifests, and most importantly, how to get out of it. This isn't fluff. We dive deep, get under the hood, and learn what it really takes to blast through the bottlenecks and scale a business. A successful business needs consistency and grit from setbacks, letting go of some weights that make you become the bottleneck, embracing change through trials and error while having fun, and not being too hard on yourself. However, most entrepreneurs still need help with this. Studying the data and analyzing the charts to decide which part of the business needs delegation could take much time, or the CEO's ego might be stopping them from letting go of certain weights in the business. In this episode with Richard Blank, he tells us how we can navigate that with his 16+ years of business experience. Richard Blank has been the Chief Executive Officer of Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. He holds a bachelor's degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a language proficiency certificate from the University of Sevilla, Spain. He is a keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, he was inducted into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business. Giving back to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students who plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Tune in. Key Highlights from The Show [03:40] Richard Blank & his collection of Pinball machines & antique Rockola Jukeboxes [04:34] Richard’s passion for pinball games [07:04] Bottlenecks in business explained [10:58] Why Richards's Startup sucked [16:35] How he deals with resistance to change in the call center business [19:37] Why letting go was his hardest bottleneck [25:49] Top 3 growth milestones for the growth of his business [33:28] Practical recommendations to other entrepreneurs [39:01] How to reach out and connect with Richard [40:24] Wrap up and calls to action Notable Quotes Do not be too hard on yourself. Bottleneck is really about letting go of certain weights in your business. You are only as good as your options. When you are vulnerable, you are powerful. Being an entrepreneur isn't just a career; it's a calling that demands resilience, adaptability, and the courage to lead. Yet, the journey comes with its unique challenges: Entrepreneurs juggle numerous roles, rapidly acquire diverse skills, and make critical decisions - fast - under the pressure of ensuring client satisfaction, employee welfare, and financial health. It's no wonder that the most significant risk to your business is YOU! Not cash flow or marketing tactics. It's the risk of becoming the bottleneck in your business. With extensive experience running SMEs—spanning 150 employees across three countries—and coaching countless business owners, I've witnessed firsthand that the primary obstacle to a business's growth often lies within the entrepreneurs themselves. When you're stuck, your business mirrors your stagnation. Do you recognize yourself here? Cannot let go and have difficulties to delegate? Lost in operational details, overlooking the strategic vision? Sacrificing personal well-being and social time for work? Constantly putting out fires instead of focusing on growth? Disconnected from your customers and staff? Giving more credit to the critical voice in your head? Addressing these bottlenecks is where transformation begins. As the Bottleneck Coach, I partner with entrepreneurs eager to thrive. Using effective questioning techniques, I help you step back and shift your perspective. The myth that entrepreneurs must go it alone is pervasive yet unfounded. True progress requires the right mindset, actionable strategies, and sometimes, a guiding hand. My aim? To equip you with the insights and tools to navigate past bottlenecks, unlock the full potential of your venture, and thrive. Together, we can propel your business to new heights. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Costa Rica’s Call Center (CCC) is a state of the art BPO telemarketing outsource company located in the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica. Our main focus has been, and will always be to personally train each and every Central America call center agent so that we may offer the highest quality of outbound and inbound telemarketing solutions and bilingual customer service to small and medium sized international companies, entrepreneurs as well as fortune 500 companies. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #CrackingTheEntrepreneurBottleneck #Laurent Notin #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow Cracking The Entrepreneur Bottleneck, Laurent Notin, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, Cracking The Entrepreneur Bottleneck with Laurent Notin.. The Secrets of Business Growth with Richard Blank https://youtu.be/XVp40w1oBm4

Cracking The Entrepreneur Bottleneck with Laurent Notin. A business created on grit by Richard Blank Interviews, Cracking The Entrepreneur Bottleneck. A successful business needs consistency and grit. The Secrets of Business Growth from 16 Years of Successful Entrepreneurship with Richard Blank https://youtu.be/XVp40w1oBm4 Laurent Notin is a Coach to entrepreneurs, start-up mentor, and the host of Inter:views, Cracking The Entrepreneurship Code podcast. Being an entrepreneur is a calling. You either have it in you, or you don’t. There's no alternative. And it’s one of the hardest jobs! You’ve got to wear many hats, acquire many skills, and make many decisions – fast. All whilst under extreme pressure to deliver quality work for your clients, take care of your employees, and ensure you don’t run out of cash flow. Your biggest risk? Becoming the bottleneck in your business. Many people will tell you it’s cash flow or unsuccessful marketing tactics. But it’s not. Having run several SMEs and mentored hundreds of business owners – I can tell you - the biggest risk your business will ever face is YOU! Why? Because as the entrepreneur, you are responsible for setting the company’s direction, ensuring everyone follows the course and delivers what’s promised. Everything relies on you. How much of the bottleneck in your business are you? Log on to my website and take The Bottleneck Index to find out. Studying the data and analyzing the charts to decide which part of the business needs delegation could take much time, or the CEO's ego might be stopping them from letting go of certain weights in the business. In this episode with Richard Blank, he tells us how we can navigate that with his 16+ years of business experience. 100% of Entrepreneurs will eventually be the bottleneck in their business. Not just once, but several times! The hardest bit? Identifying you're being one. The easy bit? Getting out of it. And that's all about awareness. This podcast is dedicated to getting you unstuck as an entrepreneur. In each episode, I invite seasoned entrepreneurs to speak candidly about how they overcame being the bottleneck in their business. I don't just hype up their success. I ask the questions you want the answers to but wouldn't dare ask! By listening to these episodes, you'll discover what it means to be a bottleneck, how it manifests, and most importantly, how to get out of it. This isn't fluff. We dive deep, get under the hood, and learn what it really takes to blast through the bottlenecks and scale a business. A successful business needs consistency and grit from setbacks, letting go of some weights that make you become the bottleneck, embracing change through trials and error while having fun, and not being too hard on yourself. However, most entrepreneurs still need help with this. Studying the data and analyzing the charts to decide which part of the business needs delegation could take much time, or the CEO's ego might be stopping them from letting go of certain weights in the business. In this episode with Richard Blank, he tells us how we can navigate that with his 16+ years of business experience. Richard Blank has been the Chief Executive Officer of Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. He holds a bachelor's degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a language proficiency certificate from the University of Sevilla, Spain. He is a keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, he was inducted into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business. Giving back to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students who plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Tune in. Key Highlights from The Show [03:40] Richard Blank & his collection of Pinball machines & antique Rockola Jukeboxes [04:34] Richard’s passion for pinball games [07:04] Bottlenecks in business explained [10:58] Why Richards's Startup sucked [16:35] How he deals with resistance to change in the call center business [19:37] Why letting go was his hardest bottleneck [25:49] Top 3 growth milestones for the growth of his business [33:28] Practical recommendations to other entrepreneurs [39:01] How to reach out and connect with Richard [40:24] Wrap up and calls to action Notable Quotes Do not be too hard on yourself. Bottleneck is really about letting go of certain weights in your business. You are only as good as your options. When you are vulnerable, you are powerful. Being an entrepreneur isn't just a career; it's a calling that demands resilience, adaptability, and the courage to lead. Yet, the journey comes with its unique challenges: Entrepreneurs juggle numerous roles, rapidly acquire diverse skills, and make critical decisions - fast - under the pressure of ensuring client satisfaction, employee welfare, and financial health. It's no wonder that the most significant risk to your business is YOU! Not cash flow or marketing tactics. It's the risk of becoming the bottleneck in your business. With extensive experience running SMEs—spanning 150 employees across three countries—and coaching countless business owners, I've witnessed firsthand that the primary obstacle to a business's growth often lies within the entrepreneurs themselves. When you're stuck, your business mirrors your stagnation. Do you recognize yourself here? Cannot let go and have difficulties to delegate? Lost in operational details, overlooking the strategic vision? Sacrificing personal well-being and social time for work? Constantly putting out fires instead of focusing on growth? Disconnected from your customers and staff? Giving more credit to the critical voice in your head? Addressing these bottlenecks is where transformation begins. As the Bottleneck Coach, I partner with entrepreneurs eager to thrive. Using effective questioning techniques, I help you step back and shift your perspective. The myth that entrepreneurs must go it alone is pervasive yet unfounded. True progress requires the right mindset, actionable strategies, and sometimes, a guiding hand. My aim? To equip you with the insights and tools to navigate past bottlenecks, unlock the full potential of your venture, and thrive. Together, we can propel your business to new heights. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Costa Rica’s Call Center (CCC) is a state of the art BPO telemarketing outsource company located in the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica. Our main focus has been, and will always be to personally train each and every Central America call center agent so that we may offer the highest quality of outbound and inbound telemarketing solutions and bilingual customer service to small and medium sized international companies, entrepreneurs as well as fortune 500 companies. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #CrackingTheEntrepreneurBottleneck #Laurent Notin #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow Cracking The Entrepreneur Bottleneck, Laurent Notin, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, Cracking The Entrepreneur Bottleneck with Laurent Notin.. The Secrets of Business Growth with Richard Blank https://youtu.be/XVp40w1oBm4

The Art of winning podcast with Ashton Levarek. More Than a Call: Genuine Relationships with Richard Blank This is the Art of winning podcast. Ashton has spent the last 21 years working with our nation's most elite athletes, leaders and warriors. Ashton has met men and women that live and even die by the phrase 'failure is not an option.' Join us as we explore the mental disciplines, physical practices, and financial tools employed by the true winners of our time, as well as have fun, exploring success and what it takes to win in this thing called life. What it takes to transform a small startup into a successful, people-centric business? In today’s episode, we explore the journey of Richard Blank, who ventured into the world of call centers in Costa Rica, fostering an atmosphere of camaraderie and compassion that turned his company into a family. https://youtu.be/-XQt7QNlH7I From valuable insights on leadership and employee motivation to the power of storytelling in business, Richard's experiences and wisdom offer a unique perspective on building a brand that's not just about numbers, but about connections. Discover how creating an environment of empathy and personal growth can unlock untapped potential in both employees and clients, making business not just profitable, but fulfilling. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and actionable advice from a business leader who believes that success is rooted in both self-love and giving back. Episode 116 on the Art of Winning podcast. Building a group of financially free veterans, independent leaders, husbands and fathers through superior mindset, training, and investing. From $25k to $90M in rentals The Art of Winning Podcast for more. Focused on creating cashflow through strategic real estate investments in order to sponsor Special Operations Veterans as they return home from war. Valkere Investment Group. Top Real Estate Investing and Investment Properties. Funding the fight against PTSD through strategic real estate investments. Twenty year Special Operations veteran, Experienced Team Lead with a demonstrated history of working in Special Operations. Skilled in Management, Military Operations, Leadership, Project Management, and Team Building. Strong emergency medical professional with a BS of Sports and Health Science focused in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from American Public University System. What it takes to transform a small startup into a successful, people-centric business? In today’s episode, we explore the journey of Richard Blank, who ventured into the world of call centers in Costa Rica, fostering an atmosphere of camaraderie and compassion that turned his company into a family. From valuable insights on leadership and employee motivation to the power of storytelling in business, Richard's experiences and wisdom offer a unique perspective on building a brand that's not just about numbers, but about connections. Discover how creating an environment of empathy and personal growth can unlock untapped potential in both employees and clients, making business not just profitable, but fulfilling. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and actionable advice from a business leader who believes that success is rooted in both self-love and giving back [00:00 – 18:08] Preserving the Art of Communication Richard’s success in the call center industry stemmed from his ability to leverage his second language skills for effective communication and relationship-building. Call centers retain value through personalized interactions that AI can't replicate, maintaining the importance of human touch and emotional connection. Successful telemarketing requires honing soft skills, such as active listening and using descriptive vocabulary to engage customers effectively over the phone. Richard aimed to preserve the art of speech in call centers, emphasizing the significance of genuine interactions and relationships for customer satisfaction and business growth. [18:09 - 37:48] Creating Connection Building rapport through positive tone, empathy, and personalized interaction is essential for effective communication. Effective cold calls involve due diligence, individualized approaches, and genuine interest in prospects. Integrating games and camaraderie in the workplace fosters teamwork, relaxation, and engagement among employees. Identifying deception by analyzing answering speed offers insight into genuine responses during conversations. [37:49 – 01:09:27] Embracing Life's Complexities The key to effective coaching and motivation lies in establishing personal connections with team members, fostering receptivity and growth. Sharing personal stories, triumphs, and experiences is a powerful tool to build rapport and motivate both employees and clients. Self-actualization, belief in oneself, and focusing on personal well-being are essential for sustained success and fulfillment. Life is like a Rube Goldberg machine, requiring continuous adjustments to ensure elements harmoniously contribute to forward movement and success. 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Costa Rica’s Call Center (CCC) is a state of the art BPO telemarketing outsource company located in the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica. Our main focus has been, and will always be to personally train each and every Central America call center agent so that we may offer the highest quality of outbound and inbound telemarketing solutions and bilingual customer service to small and medium sized international companies, entrepreneurs as well as fortune 500 companies. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #Art of winning #Ashton Levarek #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow Art of winning, Ashton Levarek, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, More Than a Call: Genuine Relationships with Richard Blank. The Art of winning podcast with Ashton Levarek. https://youtu.be/-XQt7QNlH7I

The Art of winning podcast with Ashton Levarek. More Than a Call: Genuine Relationships with Richard Blank This is the Art of winning podcast. Ashton has spent the last 21 years working with our nation's most elite athletes, leaders and warriors. Ashton has met men and women that live and even die by the phrase 'failure is not an option.' Join us as we explore the mental disciplines, physical practices, and financial tools employed by the true winners of our time, as well as have fun, exploring success and what it takes to win in this thing called life. What it takes to transform a small startup into a successful, people-centric business? In today’s episode, we explore the journey of Richard Blank, who ventured into the world of call centers in Costa Rica, fostering an atmosphere of camaraderie and compassion that turned his company into a family. https://youtu.be/-XQt7QNlH7I From valuable insights on leadership and employee motivation to the power of storytelling in business, Richard's experiences and wisdom offer a unique perspective on building a brand that's not just about numbers, but about connections. Discover how creating an environment of empathy and personal growth can unlock untapped potential in both employees and clients, making business not just profitable, but fulfilling. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and actionable advice from a business leader who believes that success is rooted in both self-love and giving back. Episode 116 on the Art of Winning podcast. Building a group of financially free veterans, independent leaders, husbands and fathers through superior mindset, training, and investing. From $25k to $90M in rentals The Art of Winning Podcast for more. Focused on creating cashflow through strategic real estate investments in order to sponsor Special Operations Veterans as they return home from war. Valkere Investment Group. Top Real Estate Investing and Investment Properties. Funding the fight against PTSD through strategic real estate investments. Twenty year Special Operations veteran, Experienced Team Lead with a demonstrated history of working in Special Operations. Skilled in Management, Military Operations, Leadership, Project Management, and Team Building. Strong emergency medical professional with a BS of Sports and Health Science focused in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from American Public University System. What it takes to transform a small startup into a successful, people-centric business? In today’s episode, we explore the journey of Richard Blank, who ventured into the world of call centers in Costa Rica, fostering an atmosphere of camaraderie and compassion that turned his company into a family. From valuable insights on leadership and employee motivation to the power of storytelling in business, Richard's experiences and wisdom offer a unique perspective on building a brand that's not just about numbers, but about connections. Discover how creating an environment of empathy and personal growth can unlock untapped potential in both employees and clients, making business not just profitable, but fulfilling. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and actionable advice from a business leader who believes that success is rooted in both self-love and giving back [00:00 – 18:08] Preserving the Art of Communication Richard’s success in the call center industry stemmed from his ability to leverage his second language skills for effective communication and relationship-building. Call centers retain value through personalized interactions that AI can't replicate, maintaining the importance of human touch and emotional connection. Successful telemarketing requires honing soft skills, such as active listening and using descriptive vocabulary to engage customers effectively over the phone. Richard aimed to preserve the art of speech in call centers, emphasizing the significance of genuine interactions and relationships for customer satisfaction and business growth. [18:09 - 37:48] Creating Connection Building rapport through positive tone, empathy, and personalized interaction is essential for effective communication. Effective cold calls involve due diligence, individualized approaches, and genuine interest in prospects. Integrating games and camaraderie in the workplace fosters teamwork, relaxation, and engagement among employees. Identifying deception by analyzing answering speed offers insight into genuine responses during conversations. [37:49 – 01:09:27] Embracing Life's Complexities The key to effective coaching and motivation lies in establishing personal connections with team members, fostering receptivity and growth. Sharing personal stories, triumphs, and experiences is a powerful tool to build rapport and motivate both employees and clients. Self-actualization, belief in oneself, and focusing on personal well-being are essential for sustained success and fulfillment. Life is like a Rube Goldberg machine, requiring continuous adjustments to ensure elements harmoniously contribute to forward movement and success. 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Costa Rica’s Call Center (CCC) is a state of the art BPO telemarketing outsource company located in the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica. Our main focus has been, and will always be to personally train each and every Central America call center agent so that we may offer the highest quality of outbound and inbound telemarketing solutions and bilingual customer service to small and medium sized international companies, entrepreneurs as well as fortune 500 companies. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #Art of winning #Ashton Levarek #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow Art of winning, Ashton Levarek, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, More Than a Call: Genuine Relationships with Richard Blank. The Art of winning podcast with Ashton Levarek. https://youtu.be/-XQt7QNlH7I

The Art of winning podcast with Ashton Levarek. More Than a Call: Genuine Relationships with Richard Blank This is the Art of winning podcast. Ashton has spent the last 21 years working with our nation's most elite athletes, leaders and warriors. Ashton has met men and women that live and even die by the phrase 'failure is not an option.' Join us as we explore the mental disciplines, physical practices, and financial tools employed by the true winners of our time, as well as have fun, exploring success and what it takes to win in this thing called life. What it takes to transform a small startup into a successful, people-centric business? In today’s episode, we explore the journey of Richard Blank, who ventured into the world of call centers in Costa Rica, fostering an atmosphere of camaraderie and compassion that turned his company into a family. https://youtu.be/-XQt7QNlH7I From valuable insights on leadership and employee motivation to the power of storytelling in business, Richard's experiences and wisdom offer a unique perspective on building a brand that's not just about numbers, but about connections. Discover how creating an environment of empathy and personal growth can unlock untapped potential in both employees and clients, making business not just profitable, but fulfilling. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and actionable advice from a business leader who believes that success is rooted in both self-love and giving back. Episode 116 on the Art of Winning podcast. Building a group of financially free veterans, independent leaders, husbands and fathers through superior mindset, training, and investing. From $25k to $90M in rentals The Art of Winning Podcast for more. Focused on creating cashflow through strategic real estate investments in order to sponsor Special Operations Veterans as they return home from war. Valkere Investment Group. Top Real Estate Investing and Investment Properties. Funding the fight against PTSD through strategic real estate investments. Twenty year Special Operations veteran, Experienced Team Lead with a demonstrated history of working in Special Operations. Skilled in Management, Military Operations, Leadership, Project Management, and Team Building. Strong emergency medical professional with a BS of Sports and Health Science focused in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from American Public University System. What it takes to transform a small startup into a successful, people-centric business? In today’s episode, we explore the journey of Richard Blank, who ventured into the world of call centers in Costa Rica, fostering an atmosphere of camaraderie and compassion that turned his company into a family. From valuable insights on leadership and employee motivation to the power of storytelling in business, Richard's experiences and wisdom offer a unique perspective on building a brand that's not just about numbers, but about connections. Discover how creating an environment of empathy and personal growth can unlock untapped potential in both employees and clients, making business not just profitable, but fulfilling. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and actionable advice from a business leader who believes that success is rooted in both self-love and giving back [00:00 – 18:08] Preserving the Art of Communication Richard’s success in the call center industry stemmed from his ability to leverage his second language skills for effective communication and relationship-building. Call centers retain value through personalized interactions that AI can't replicate, maintaining the importance of human touch and emotional connection. Successful telemarketing requires honing soft skills, such as active listening and using descriptive vocabulary to engage customers effectively over the phone. Richard aimed to preserve the art of speech in call centers, emphasizing the significance of genuine interactions and relationships for customer satisfaction and business growth. [18:09 - 37:48] Creating Connection Building rapport through positive tone, empathy, and personalized interaction is essential for effective communication. Effective cold calls involve due diligence, individualized approaches, and genuine interest in prospects. Integrating games and camaraderie in the workplace fosters teamwork, relaxation, and engagement among employees. Identifying deception by analyzing answering speed offers insight into genuine responses during conversations. [37:49 – 01:09:27] Embracing Life's Complexities The key to effective coaching and motivation lies in establishing personal connections with team members, fostering receptivity and growth. Sharing personal stories, triumphs, and experiences is a powerful tool to build rapport and motivate both employees and clients. Self-actualization, belief in oneself, and focusing on personal well-being are essential for sustained success and fulfillment. Life is like a Rube Goldberg machine, requiring continuous adjustments to ensure elements harmoniously contribute to forward movement and success. 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Costa Rica’s Call Center (CCC) is a state of the art BPO telemarketing outsource company located in the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica. Our main focus has been, and will always be to personally train each and every Central America call center agent so that we may offer the highest quality of outbound and inbound telemarketing solutions and bilingual customer service to small and medium sized international companies, entrepreneurs as well as fortune 500 companies. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #Art of winning #Ashton Levarek #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow Art of winning, Ashton Levarek, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, More Than a Call: Genuine Relationships with Richard Blank. The Art of winning podcast with Ashton Levarek. https://youtu.be/-XQt7QNlH7I

The Adaptive Executive Podcast by Greg Ballard. A Positive Call Centre Culture with Richard Blank. Your host, Greg Ballard, talks with Richard Blank of Costa Rica's Call Center. Costa Rica's Call Center is a state of the art BPO Telemarketing outsource company that personally trains call centers across Central America. They are bilingual and professionally trained and they can do the same for your staff. https://youtu.be/nDFhRVW3XXc?si=XhLnezaxHzYkpYO9 The Adaptive Executive podcast host, founder, and CEO of Five C Consulting Greg Ballard is based in Northern Virginia. Greg has 25+ years of extensive experience in management and leadership development for start-ups, corporate, entrepreneurial, and faith-based enterprises. Five C Consulting works with a diverse set of clients ranging from mid-size tech companies, large government agencies, military, and non-profits to radically improve strategic investments and organizational performance. Greg has led and managed over 300+ business units and has mentored more than 225 leaders. Listen in on “The Adaptive Executive” where they share stories from leading executives and discuss how to keep yourself and your organization adaptive and your employees engaged. In this episode, Greg Ballard and I discuss applying the mindset of being both adaptive as an executive and being innovative at the same time when working though organizational development processes and opportunities. Also hear why asking great questions can really have an impact on your team and the innovation in your organization. Check out the episode now! Greg Ballard is the founder and CEO of Five C Consulting, a boutique firm based in Washington, D.C. Metro. His company works with a diverse set of clients ranging from mid-sized tech companies, large government agencies, military, and non-profits to radically improve strategic people investments and organizational performance. With over 20+ years of experience, Greg has developed extensive experience in management and leadership development through start-up, corporate, entrepreneurial, and faith-based enterprises. In prior roles, Greg has led and managed business units of 300+ and has personally mentored over 225 leaders. Greg has facilitated 300+ classroom/workshop experiences and organized or supported 1,400 large event experiences. Over the past six years, Greg has actively worked with CEO’s, operational executives, mid-level managers, and small business owners to improve their mindset, business habits and overall approach to management and leadership. He has helped executive professionals improve productivity, communicating difficult feedback, navigating politics, influencing, strategic decision making, mindset, designing habits that last and other management and leadership challenges. Greg holds an undergraduate degree in Cross-Cultural Communications and has participated in or led eight foreign service trips around the world. Greg is active in his community, a member of a regional chamber, and support of several non-profit organizations. 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Costa Rica’s Call Center (CCC) is a state of the art BPO telemarketing outsource company located in the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica. Our main focus has been, and will always be to personally train each and every Central America call center agent so that we may offer the highest quality of outbound and inbound telemarketing solutions and bilingual customer service to small and medium sized international companies, entrepreneurs as well as fortune 500 companies. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #THEADAPTIVEEXECUTIVE #GREGBALLARD #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow the adaptive executive, greg ballard, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, https://youtu.be/nDFhRVW3XXc?si=XhLnezaxHzYkpYO9

Your host, Greg Ballard, talks with Richard Blank of Costa Rica's Call Center. Costa Rica's Call Center is a state of the art BPO Telemarketing outsource company that personally trains call centers across Central America. They are bilingual and professionally trained and they can do the same for your staff. https://youtu.be/nDFhRVW3XXc?si=XhLnezaxHzYkpYO9 The Adaptive Executive podcast host, founder, and CEO of Five C Consulting Greg Ballard is based in Northern Virginia. Greg has 25+ years of extensive experience in management and leadership development for start-ups, corporate, entrepreneurial, and faith-based enterprises. Five C Consulting works with a diverse set of clients ranging from mid-size tech companies, large government agencies, military, and non-profits to radically improve strategic investments and organizational performance. Greg has led and managed over 300+ business units and has mentored more than 225 leaders. Listen in on “The Adaptive Executive” where they share stories from leading executives and discuss how to keep yourself and your organization adaptive and your employees engaged. In this episode, Greg Ballard and I discuss applying the mindset of being both adaptive as an executive and being innovative at the same time when working though organizational development processes and opportunities. Also hear why asking great questions can really have an impact on your team and the innovation in your organization. Check out the episode now! Greg Ballard is the founder and CEO of Five C Consulting, a boutique firm based in Washington, D.C. Metro. His company works with a diverse set of clients ranging from mid-sized tech companies, large government agencies, military, and non-profits to radically improve strategic people investments and organizational performance. With over 20+ years of experience, Greg has developed extensive experience in management and leadership development through start-up, corporate, entrepreneurial, and faith-based enterprises. In prior roles, Greg has led and managed business units of 300+ and has personally mentored over 225 leaders. Greg has facilitated 300+ classroom/workshop experiences and organized or supported 1,400 large event experiences. Over the past six years, Greg has actively worked with CEO’s, operational executives, mid-level managers, and small business owners to improve their mindset, business habits and overall approach to management and leadership. He has helped executive professionals improve productivity, communicating difficult feedback, navigating politics, influencing, strategic decision making, mindset, designing habits that last and other management and leadership challenges. Greg holds an undergraduate degree in Cross-Cultural Communications and has participated in or led eight foreign service trips around the world. Greg is active in his community, a member of a regional chamber, and support of several non-profit organizations. 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Costa Rica’s Call Center (CCC) is a state of the art BPO telemarketing outsource company located in the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica. Our main focus has been, and will always be to personally train each and every Central America call center agent so that we may offer the highest quality of outbound and inbound telemarketing solutions and bilingual customer service to small and medium sized international companies, entrepreneurs as well as fortune 500 companies. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #THEADAPTIVEEXECUTIVE #GREGBALLARD #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow the adaptive executive, greg ballard, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, The Adaptive Executive Podcast. Positive Call Center Culture with Richard Blank. Episode 19. https://youtu.be/nDFhRVW3XXc?si=XhLnezaxHzYkpYO9

The Adaptive Executive Podcast by Greg Ballard. A Positive Call Centre Culture with Richard Blank. Your host, Greg Ballard, talks with Richard Blank of Costa Rica's Call Center. Costa Rica's Call Center is a state of the art BPO Telemarketing outsource company that personally trains call centers across Central America. They are bilingual and professionally trained and they can do the same for your staff. https://youtu.be/nDFhRVW3XXc?si=XhLnezaxHzYkpYO9 The Adaptive Executive podcast host, founder, and CEO of Five C Consulting Greg Ballard is based in Northern Virginia. Greg has 25+ years of extensive experience in management and leadership development for start-ups, corporate, entrepreneurial, and faith-based enterprises. Five C Consulting works with a diverse set of clients ranging from mid-size tech companies, large government agencies, military, and non-profits to radically improve strategic investments and organizational performance. Greg has led and managed over 300+ business units and has mentored more than 225 leaders. Listen in on “The Adaptive Executive” where they share stories from leading executives and discuss how to keep yourself and your organization adaptive and your employees engaged. In this episode, Greg Ballard and I discuss applying the mindset of being both adaptive as an executive and being innovative at the same time when working though organizational development processes and opportunities. Also hear why asking great questions can really have an impact on your team and the innovation in your organization. Check out the episode now! Greg Ballard is the founder and CEO of Five C Consulting, a boutique firm based in Washington, D.C. Metro. His company works with a diverse set of clients ranging from mid-sized tech companies, large government agencies, military, and non-profits to radically improve strategic people investments and organizational performance. With over 20+ years of experience, Greg has developed extensive experience in management and leadership development through start-up, corporate, entrepreneurial, and faith-based enterprises. In prior roles, Greg has led and managed business units of 300+ and has personally mentored over 225 leaders. Greg has facilitated 300+ classroom/workshop experiences and organized or supported 1,400 large event experiences. Over the past six years, Greg has actively worked with CEO’s, operational executives, mid-level managers, and small business owners to improve their mindset, business habits and overall approach to management and leadership. He has helped executive professionals improve productivity, communicating difficult feedback, navigating politics, influencing, strategic decision making, mindset, designing habits that last and other management and leadership challenges. Greg holds an undergraduate degree in Cross-Cultural Communications and has participated in or led eight foreign service trips around the world. Greg is active in his community, a member of a regional chamber, and support of several non-profit organizations. 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. Costa Rica’s Call Center (CCC) is a state of the art BPO telemarketing outsource company located in the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica. Our main focus has been, and will always be to personally train each and every Central America call center agent so that we may offer the highest quality of outbound and inbound telemarketing solutions and bilingual customer service to small and medium sized international companies, entrepreneurs as well as fortune 500 companies. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #THEADAPTIVEEXECUTIVE #GREGBALLARD #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow the adaptive executive, greg ballard, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, The Adaptive Executive Podcast. Positive Call Center Culture with Richard Blank. Episode 19. https://youtu.be/nDFhRVW3XXc?si=XhLnezaxHzYkpYO9

Tech Your Business Podcast by Peter Banigo. An Outsourcing Operations Overseas with Richard Blank. Tech Your Business A weekly podcast simplifying & amplifying tech trends and innovations for Business owners overwhelmed by Technology. In this episode of the Tech Your Business podcast, Peter Banigo chats with Richard Blank, CEO of the Costa Rica Call Center, about outsourcing operations like sales, customer service and back office support. Show #27. Outsourcing Operations Overseas. https://youtu.be/KyMPTWv_arc Get tips on outsourcing operations overseas from call center expert Richard Blank of the Costa Rica Call Center! In this episode, Richard shares 16+ years of lessons learned on managing remote teams effectively, competing with industry giants like Amazon, and the pros and cons of outsourcing vs handling operations in-house. Gain insights into building company culture, empathy and flexibility when leveraging global talent to drive efficiency and results for your business! Richard shares lessons learned from 16+ years running a call center abroad, including the importance of company culture, empathy, flexibility and frugality. They discuss strategies for competing with industry giants, tips for effective remote team management, and the pros and cons of outsourcing vs handling operations in-house. An insightful conversation on leveraging talent globally to improve efficiency and boost results! Hosted by Peter, an accomplished tech and business expert, the 'Tech Your Business' podcast is your go-to resource for all things tech, business, and growth. Brought to you by Target ICT Ltd, a leading provider of innovative tech solutions and consulting services dedicated to empowering businesses to reach new heights. If the Tech you use in your business overwhelms or frustrates you, if you want to learn about new ways to implement Technology to boost productivity and profitability without getting bogged down in technical jargon? This is the place for you. Target ICT was launched in 2018 after the founder's journey through 8 years of running multiple businesses. While tech tools offer a distinct advantage to every business, they are often presented in a way that makes them difficult and overwhelming to adopt, with an overload of industry jargon. This creates a situation where clients are unable to fully utilize these tools due to the added complexity. Target ICT was founded by someone who has owned both online and brick-and-mortar businesses and can fully empathize with the struggles and frustrations of fellow business owners. The Tech Your Business podcast was launched in 2022 as a free resource to help this demographic! Target ICT was started to apply the founder's decade of experience in using Tech to stay ahead in business. If you are tired of Tech providers who don't understand the needs of your business, too good to be true guarantees and fancy, jargon-filled presentations from service providers who don't deliver, You are in the right place. We are registered with the Companies House in England and Wales At Target ICT, our core values revolve around clarity, empathy, integrity, innovation and client satisfaction. We are committed to ensuring client fulfillment by providing clear, jargon-free communication and tailored solutions that genuinely address the unique needs of each business. We approach every interaction with empathy, recognizing the distinct challenges our clients face. Operating with transparency and honesty, we build trust through consistent and reliable service. By staying at the forefront of technology, we offer the most innovative solutions to help our clients achieve their business goals. One windy day in February, 2018, while taking a stroll down New Walk in the middle of Leicester, our founder got the idea for Target ICT Ltd. This was to combine his lifetime love for Technology, decade of starting businesses where technology gave an edge, ability to break down and communicate complex concepts simply as well as his love for problem solving. The Problem You start a business to render a service you're good at. In today's world, you typically need technology to get things running more efficiently and you end up spending so much time picking the right Tech or fixing Tech that breaks (which it does all the time). This can be a frustrating and time wasting experience for any business owner. More Of The Problem Many businesses turn to tech consultants for help. The issue? These consultants often have deep technical knowledge but lack business insight. This leads to communication gaps filled with jargon and solutions that don’t quite fit your needs. It’s a mismatch that costs time, money, and peace of mind. About Us After starting businesses in various continents in food, procurement, ecommerce, IT and Fashion over a decade where Tech was his unfair advantage, our founder saw the struggles others faced with technology. He started Target ICT to bridge this gap. We’re here to be your tech partner, speaking your language, and focusing on what matters most: your satisfaction. No jargon, just solutions that work for your business. We are registered with the Companies House in England and Wales with Company Number 11224642 and VAT Number GB 435228308. Our Mission At Target ICT, our mission is to empower businesses by making technology accessible and effective. We strive to provide clear, jargon-free communication and tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each business, ensuring they can focus on what they do best. Our Vision Our vision is to be the leading tech partner for forward thinking businesses globally. We aim to create a world where technology seamlessly supports business growth, innovation, and efficiency without causing stress or confusion.. Our Values How We Work At Target ICT, our core values revolve around clarity, empathy, integrity, innovation and client satisfaction. We are committed to ensuring client fulfillment by providing clear, jargon-free communication and tailored solutions that genuinely address the unique needs of each business. We approach every interaction with empathy, recognizing the distinct challenges our clients face. Operating with transparency and honesty, we build trust through consistent and reliable service. By staying at the forefront of technology, we offer the most innovative solutions to help our clients achieve their business goals. 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #techyourbusiness #PeterBanigo #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow tech your business podcast, Peter Banigo, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, An Outsourcing Operations Overseas with Richard Blank.Tech Your Business Podcast by Peter Banigo. https://youtu.be/KyMPTWv_arc

Tech Your Business Podcast by Peter Banigo. An Outsourcing Operations Overseas with Richard Blank. Tech Your Business A weekly podcast simplifying & amplifying tech trends and innovations for Business owners overwhelmed by Technology. In this episode of the Tech Your Business podcast, Peter Banigo chats with Richard Blank, CEO of the Costa Rica Call Center, about outsourcing operations like sales, customer service and back office support. Show #27. Outsourcing Operations Overseas. https://youtu.be/KyMPTWv_arc Get tips on outsourcing operations overseas from call center expert Richard Blank of the Costa Rica Call Center! In this episode, Richard shares 16+ years of lessons learned on managing remote teams effectively, competing with industry giants like Amazon, and the pros and cons of outsourcing vs handling operations in-house. Gain insights into building company culture, empathy and flexibility when leveraging global talent to drive efficiency and results for your business! Richard shares lessons learned from 16+ years running a call center abroad, including the importance of company culture, empathy, flexibility and frugality. They discuss strategies for competing with industry giants, tips for effective remote team management, and the pros and cons of outsourcing vs handling operations in-house. An insightful conversation on leveraging talent globally to improve efficiency and boost results! Hosted by Peter, an accomplished tech and business expert, the 'Tech Your Business' podcast is your go-to resource for all things tech, business, and growth. Brought to you by Target ICT Ltd, a leading provider of innovative tech solutions and consulting services dedicated to empowering businesses to reach new heights. If the Tech you use in your business overwhelms or frustrates you, if you want to learn about new ways to implement Technology to boost productivity and profitability without getting bogged down in technical jargon? This is the place for you. Target ICT was launched in 2018 after the founder's journey through 8 years of running multiple businesses. While tech tools offer a distinct advantage to every business, they are often presented in a way that makes them difficult and overwhelming to adopt, with an overload of industry jargon. This creates a situation where clients are unable to fully utilize these tools due to the added complexity. Target ICT was founded by someone who has owned both online and brick-and-mortar businesses and can fully empathize with the struggles and frustrations of fellow business owners. The Tech Your Business podcast was launched in 2022 as a free resource to help this demographic! Target ICT was started to apply the founder's decade of experience in using Tech to stay ahead in business. If you are tired of Tech providers who don't understand the needs of your business, too good to be true guarantees and fancy, jargon-filled presentations from service providers who don't deliver, You are in the right place. We are registered with the Companies House in England and Wales At Target ICT, our core values revolve around clarity, empathy, integrity, innovation and client satisfaction. We are committed to ensuring client fulfillment by providing clear, jargon-free communication and tailored solutions that genuinely address the unique needs of each business. We approach every interaction with empathy, recognizing the distinct challenges our clients face. Operating with transparency and honesty, we build trust through consistent and reliable service. By staying at the forefront of technology, we offer the most innovative solutions to help our clients achieve their business goals. One windy day in February, 2018, while taking a stroll down New Walk in the middle of Leicester, our founder got the idea for Target ICT Ltd. This was to combine his lifetime love for Technology, decade of starting businesses where technology gave an edge, ability to break down and communicate complex concepts simply as well as his love for problem solving. The Problem You start a business to render a service you're good at. In today's world, you typically need technology to get things running more efficiently and you end up spending so much time picking the right Tech or fixing Tech that breaks (which it does all the time). This can be a frustrating and time wasting experience for any business owner. More Of The Problem Many businesses turn to tech consultants for help. The issue? These consultants often have deep technical knowledge but lack business insight. This leads to communication gaps filled with jargon and solutions that don’t quite fit your needs. It’s a mismatch that costs time, money, and peace of mind. About Us After starting businesses in various continents in food, procurement, ecommerce, IT and Fashion over a decade where Tech was his unfair advantage, our founder saw the struggles others faced with technology. He started Target ICT to bridge this gap. We’re here to be your tech partner, speaking your language, and focusing on what matters most: your satisfaction. No jargon, just solutions that work for your business. We are registered with the Companies House in England and Wales with Company Number 11224642 and VAT Number GB 435228308. Our Mission At Target ICT, our mission is to empower businesses by making technology accessible and effective. We strive to provide clear, jargon-free communication and tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each business, ensuring they can focus on what they do best. Our Vision Our vision is to be the leading tech partner for forward thinking businesses globally. We aim to create a world where technology seamlessly supports business growth, innovation, and efficiency without causing stress or confusion.. Our Values How We Work At Target ICT, our core values revolve around clarity, empathy, integrity, innovation and client satisfaction. We are committed to ensuring client fulfillment by providing clear, jargon-free communication and tailored solutions that genuinely address the unique needs of each business. We approach every interaction with empathy, recognizing the distinct challenges our clients face. Operating with transparency and honesty, we build trust through consistent and reliable service. By staying at the forefront of technology, we offer the most innovative solutions to help our clients achieve their business goals. 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #techyourbusiness #PeterBanigo #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow tech your business podcast, Peter Banigo, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, An Outsourcing Operations Overseas with Richard Blank.Tech Your Business Podcast by Peter Banigo. https://youtu.be/KyMPTWv_arc

Tech Your Business Podcast by Peter Banigo. An Outsourcing Operations Overseas with Richard Blank. Tech Your Business A weekly podcast simplifying & amplifying tech trends and innovations for Business owners overwhelmed by Technology. In this episode of the Tech Your Business podcast, Peter Banigo chats with Richard Blank, CEO of the Costa Rica Call Center, about outsourcing operations like sales, customer service and back office support. Show #27. Outsourcing Operations Overseas. https://youtu.be/KyMPTWv_arc Get tips on outsourcing operations overseas from call center expert Richard Blank of the Costa Rica Call Center! In this episode, Richard shares 16+ years of lessons learned on managing remote teams effectively, competing with industry giants like Amazon, and the pros and cons of outsourcing vs handling operations in-house. Gain insights into building company culture, empathy and flexibility when leveraging global talent to drive efficiency and results for your business! Richard shares lessons learned from 16+ years running a call center abroad, including the importance of company culture, empathy, flexibility and frugality. They discuss strategies for competing with industry giants, tips for effective remote team management, and the pros and cons of outsourcing vs handling operations in-house. An insightful conversation on leveraging talent globally to improve efficiency and boost results! Hosted by Peter, an accomplished tech and business expert, the 'Tech Your Business' podcast is your go-to resource for all things tech, business, and growth. Brought to you by Target ICT Ltd, a leading provider of innovative tech solutions and consulting services dedicated to empowering businesses to reach new heights. If the Tech you use in your business overwhelms or frustrates you, if you want to learn about new ways to implement Technology to boost productivity and profitability without getting bogged down in technical jargon? This is the place for you. Target ICT was launched in 2018 after the founder's journey through 8 years of running multiple businesses. While tech tools offer a distinct advantage to every business, they are often presented in a way that makes them difficult and overwhelming to adopt, with an overload of industry jargon. This creates a situation where clients are unable to fully utilize these tools due to the added complexity. Target ICT was founded by someone who has owned both online and brick-and-mortar businesses and can fully empathize with the struggles and frustrations of fellow business owners. The Tech Your Business podcast was launched in 2022 as a free resource to help this demographic! Target ICT was started to apply the founder's decade of experience in using Tech to stay ahead in business. If you are tired of Tech providers who don't understand the needs of your business, too good to be true guarantees and fancy, jargon-filled presentations from service providers who don't deliver, You are in the right place. We are registered with the Companies House in England and Wales At Target ICT, our core values revolve around clarity, empathy, integrity, innovation and client satisfaction. We are committed to ensuring client fulfillment by providing clear, jargon-free communication and tailored solutions that genuinely address the unique needs of each business. We approach every interaction with empathy, recognizing the distinct challenges our clients face. Operating with transparency and honesty, we build trust through consistent and reliable service. By staying at the forefront of technology, we offer the most innovative solutions to help our clients achieve their business goals. One windy day in February, 2018, while taking a stroll down New Walk in the middle of Leicester, our founder got the idea for Target ICT Ltd. This was to combine his lifetime love for Technology, decade of starting businesses where technology gave an edge, ability to break down and communicate complex concepts simply as well as his love for problem solving. The Problem You start a business to render a service you're good at. In today's world, you typically need technology to get things running more efficiently and you end up spending so much time picking the right Tech or fixing Tech that breaks (which it does all the time). This can be a frustrating and time wasting experience for any business owner. More Of The Problem Many businesses turn to tech consultants for help. The issue? These consultants often have deep technical knowledge but lack business insight. This leads to communication gaps filled with jargon and solutions that don’t quite fit your needs. It’s a mismatch that costs time, money, and peace of mind. About Us After starting businesses in various continents in food, procurement, ecommerce, IT and Fashion over a decade where Tech was his unfair advantage, our founder saw the struggles others faced with technology. He started Target ICT to bridge this gap. We’re here to be your tech partner, speaking your language, and focusing on what matters most: your satisfaction. No jargon, just solutions that work for your business. We are registered with the Companies House in England and Wales with Company Number 11224642 and VAT Number GB 435228308. Our Mission At Target ICT, our mission is to empower businesses by making technology accessible and effective. We strive to provide clear, jargon-free communication and tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each business, ensuring they can focus on what they do best. Our Vision Our vision is to be the leading tech partner for forward thinking businesses globally. We aim to create a world where technology seamlessly supports business growth, innovation, and efficiency without causing stress or confusion.. Our Values How We Work At Target ICT, our core values revolve around clarity, empathy, integrity, innovation and client satisfaction. We are committed to ensuring client fulfillment by providing clear, jargon-free communication and tailored solutions that genuinely address the unique needs of each business. We approach every interaction with empathy, recognizing the distinct challenges our clients face. Operating with transparency and honesty, we build trust through consistent and reliable service. By staying at the forefront of technology, we offer the most innovative solutions to help our clients achieve their business goals. 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #techyourbusiness #PeterBanigo #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow tech your business podcast, Peter Banigo, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, An Outsourcing Operations Overseas with Richard Blank.Tech Your Business Podcast by Peter Banigo. https://youtu.be/KyMPTWv_arc

Tech Your Business Podcast by Peter Banigo. An Outsourcing Operations Overseas with Richard Blank. Tech Your Business A weekly podcast simplifying & amplifying tech trends and innovations for Business owners overwhelmed by Technology. In this episode of the Tech Your Business podcast, Peter Banigo chats with Richard Blank, CEO of the Costa Rica Call Center, about outsourcing operations like sales, customer service and back office support. Show #27. Outsourcing Operations Overseas. https://youtu.be/KyMPTWv_arc Get tips on outsourcing operations overseas from call center expert Richard Blank of the Costa Rica Call Center! In this episode, Richard shares 16+ years of lessons learned on managing remote teams effectively, competing with industry giants like Amazon, and the pros and cons of outsourcing vs handling operations in-house. Gain insights into building company culture, empathy and flexibility when leveraging global talent to drive efficiency and results for your business! Richard shares lessons learned from 16+ years running a call center abroad, including the importance of company culture, empathy, flexibility and frugality. They discuss strategies for competing with industry giants, tips for effective remote team management, and the pros and cons of outsourcing vs handling operations in-house. An insightful conversation on leveraging talent globally to improve efficiency and boost results! Hosted by Peter, an accomplished tech and business expert, the 'Tech Your Business' podcast is your go-to resource for all things tech, business, and growth. Brought to you by Target ICT Ltd, a leading provider of innovative tech solutions and consulting services dedicated to empowering businesses to reach new heights. If the Tech you use in your business overwhelms or frustrates you, if you want to learn about new ways to implement Technology to boost productivity and profitability without getting bogged down in technical jargon? This is the place for you. Target ICT was launched in 2018 after the founder's journey through 8 years of running multiple businesses. While tech tools offer a distinct advantage to every business, they are often presented in a way that makes them difficult and overwhelming to adopt, with an overload of industry jargon. This creates a situation where clients are unable to fully utilize these tools due to the added complexity. Target ICT was founded by someone who has owned both online and brick-and-mortar businesses and can fully empathize with the struggles and frustrations of fellow business owners. The Tech Your Business podcast was launched in 2022 as a free resource to help this demographic! Target ICT was started to apply the founder's decade of experience in using Tech to stay ahead in business. If you are tired of Tech providers who don't understand the needs of your business, too good to be true guarantees and fancy, jargon-filled presentations from service providers who don't deliver, You are in the right place. We are registered with the Companies House in England and Wales At Target ICT, our core values revolve around clarity, empathy, integrity, innovation and client satisfaction. We are committed to ensuring client fulfillment by providing clear, jargon-free communication and tailored solutions that genuinely address the unique needs of each business. We approach every interaction with empathy, recognizing the distinct challenges our clients face. Operating with transparency and honesty, we build trust through consistent and reliable service. By staying at the forefront of technology, we offer the most innovative solutions to help our clients achieve their business goals. One windy day in February, 2018, while taking a stroll down New Walk in the middle of Leicester, our founder got the idea for Target ICT Ltd. This was to combine his lifetime love for Technology, decade of starting businesses where technology gave an edge, ability to break down and communicate complex concepts simply as well as his love for problem solving. The Problem You start a business to render a service you're good at. In today's world, you typically need technology to get things running more efficiently and you end up spending so much time picking the right Tech or fixing Tech that breaks (which it does all the time). This can be a frustrating and time wasting experience for any business owner. More Of The Problem Many businesses turn to tech consultants for help. The issue? These consultants often have deep technical knowledge but lack business insight. This leads to communication gaps filled with jargon and solutions that don’t quite fit your needs. It’s a mismatch that costs time, money, and peace of mind. About Us After starting businesses in various continents in food, procurement, ecommerce, IT and Fashion over a decade where Tech was his unfair advantage, our founder saw the struggles others faced with technology. He started Target ICT to bridge this gap. We’re here to be your tech partner, speaking your language, and focusing on what matters most: your satisfaction. No jargon, just solutions that work for your business. We are registered with the Companies House in England and Wales with Company Number 11224642 and VAT Number GB 435228308. Our Mission At Target ICT, our mission is to empower businesses by making technology accessible and effective. We strive to provide clear, jargon-free communication and tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each business, ensuring they can focus on what they do best. Our Vision Our vision is to be the leading tech partner for forward thinking businesses globally. We aim to create a world where technology seamlessly supports business growth, innovation, and efficiency without causing stress or confusion.. Our Values How We Work At Target ICT, our core values revolve around clarity, empathy, integrity, innovation and client satisfaction. We are committed to ensuring client fulfillment by providing clear, jargon-free communication and tailored solutions that genuinely address the unique needs of each business. We approach every interaction with empathy, recognizing the distinct challenges our clients face. Operating with transparency and honesty, we build trust through consistent and reliable service. By staying at the forefront of technology, we offer the most innovative solutions to help our clients achieve their business goals. 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #techyourbusiness #PeterBanigo #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow tech your business podcast, Peter Banigo, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, An Outsourcing Operations Overseas with Richard Blank.Tech Your Business Podcast by Peter Banigo. https://youtu.be/KyMPTWv_arc

The Teatime with Miss Liz Podcast. Enjoying a hot cup with our Costa Rican expat guest Richard Blank Miss Liz Serves a different T-E-A with a humanitarian mission approach. Miss Liz page is to share and promote all fundraising events and to bring awareness to services who support her vision on making a difference with one cup of a tea at a time. IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE ENLIGHTENING WORLD OF REAL-LIFE T.E.A (TEACHING EDUCATIONAL AWARENESS) AS WE SAVOR THE DELIGHTS OF TEA AND KNOWLEDGE IN UNISON. https://youtu.be/u114-x0TJ0o Engage, rejuvenate, and evolve as we partake in the enriching ritual of tea, a companion through life's diverse passages. UNLEASH THE POTENTIAL OF T.E.A Ponder this: What does T.E.A represent for you? T - Treasure the moments. E- Embrace growth. A- Aspire toward a brighter future Miss Liz Teatime Embark on a journey with Miss Liz, a trailblazer committed to transforming T.E.A (Teaching Educational Awareness) by reimagining the power of storytelling. With appearances in various media outlets and global speaking engagements, Miss Liz is revered for her innovative approach to driving change, empowerment, and action. She embodies the resilience and authenticity within each individual, much like the symbolism of a robust infusion of tea. Miss Liz's Tea Parties was first started in 2015. She also created the TeaBag Story Award/ Junior Award along with **'s Wood Creations. Themes Tea and Food all match together. Miss Liz has done Bacon Tea Party, Chocolate Tea Party, Lemon Tea Party and Strawberry Tea Party to date. This includes dressing up in your best tea dress-up and colour-matching the theme. Fun for all ages, men, women and children, is always welcome. There is a little something for everyone. Starting in 2019 behind the scenes, then in 2020, virtual teatimes globally came to life with over 350 teatimes under her teapot belt. Miss Liz is spilling teas to bring awareness that we all can make a difference for humanity. In over 65 plus countries, her guests come in virtually from around the globe. Touching over 105 topics ranging from Abuse, Grief, Mental Health, Empowerment, Organizations, Authors, Actors and Leaders. ? Miss Liz is heard, seen and broadcast to multiple platforms through live streaming and recorded pass teatimes., radio stations, apps and podcast locations around the virtual land of the internet and airwaves. Miss Liz is also a content writer for feature business magazine sharing tea in a new perspective way. Spilling our authentic teas creates a ripple of difference in others' lives and brings back humanity in a new way. Miss Liz Her Mission Welcome to Miss Liz T-E-A Media, the groundbreaking platform that thrives on sharing real stories, experiences and opinions. Our mission is to promote empathy and understanding by sharing unique perspectives. We strive to create a community that encourages fruitful discussions and mutual growth. We have collected an array of diverse voices and ideas, so no matter who you are, you are sure to find someone who speaks to you. Join us for a cup of tea and passionate conversation. Miss Liz's magic mugs Her Vision I aim to use storytelling at Miss Liz's T-E-A media source to connect with people and foster community. Through our unique approach, we create content that resonates with each individual, making a meaningful impact in their lives. We believe in the power of stories to bring people together and to inspire change. Miss Liz’s Ideal customers are people who are looking for different out of the box experiences through her Tea Parties. Miss Liz’s also hosts Teatime with Miss Liz where she has guest on her Teatime that have created a change in the world ??. Miss Liz has open her platform to any organization, foundations, projects, services and individuals who may not be known to the world. Her ideal customer are ones who would like to be seen through a different layout and make a difference through a cup of tea. Break the stigma silence cycles and patterns that we so often are unaware of. Customer that are open to creative unique layouts that create a difference in the lives of everyone attended a Tea Party or Teatime. Miss Liz’s Tea Parties, in business since 2015, is a one-woman powerhouse podcast that serves a diverse audience aged 45-99. We specialize in collaborations, referrals, workshops, speaking engagements, and more. Our mission? To inspire through hard work, dedication, and consistency. We believe in making a difference, one story at a time. Miss Liz’s Tea Parties and Teatime are unique one of a kind events. Miss Liz bring a tea experience to a whole new level by bringing in unique themes and menus adding in topics of open discussion with guests from around the globe bringing the flavour to the table making each Tea Party a once in a lifetime journey. Through a new way of leading and serving T-E-A teaching educational awareness of diversity and inclusion across the globe. Miss Liz take you on a journey of connection TeaBag Stories that she has at each of her events. She creates changes and give the ripple effect through a cup of a tea. By bringing in a touch of Miss Liz’s flavour and creatively that thinking out of the box can make a difference. With Miss Liz’s Tea Parties and Teatimes she bring awareness to organizations, foundations, projects, services and individuals who made not always be known or aware of. Miss Liz raises money for different services etc. She break the cycles patterns stigma that is often put in the shadows and brings it to light. For more on Miss Liz Tea Parties making a difference check out the website at: www.misslizsteatime.com 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #TeatimewithMissLiz #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow Teatime with Miss Liz, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, Enjoy a hot cup while listening. The Teatime with Miss Liz Podcast with special guest Richard Blank. https://youtu.be/u114-x0TJ0o

The Teatime with Miss Liz Podcast. Enjoying a hot cup with our Costa Rican expat guest Richard Blank Miss Liz Serves a different T-E-A with a humanitarian mission approach. Miss Liz page is to share and promote all fundraising events and to bring awareness to services who support her vision on making a difference with one cup of a tea at a time. IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE ENLIGHTENING WORLD OF REAL-LIFE T.E.A (TEACHING EDUCATIONAL AWARENESS) AS WE SAVOR THE DELIGHTS OF TEA AND KNOWLEDGE IN UNISON. https://youtu.be/u114-x0TJ0o Engage, rejuvenate, and evolve as we partake in the enriching ritual of tea, a companion through life's diverse passages. UNLEASH THE POTENTIAL OF T.E.A Ponder this: What does T.E.A represent for you? T - Treasure the moments. E- Embrace growth. A- Aspire toward a brighter future Miss Liz Teatime Embark on a journey with Miss Liz, a trailblazer committed to transforming T.E.A (Teaching Educational Awareness) by reimagining the power of storytelling. With appearances in various media outlets and global speaking engagements, Miss Liz is revered for her innovative approach to driving change, empowerment, and action. She embodies the resilience and authenticity within each individual, much like the symbolism of a robust infusion of tea. Miss Liz's Tea Parties was first started in 2015. She also created the TeaBag Story Award/ Junior Award along with **'s Wood Creations. Themes Tea and Food all match together. Miss Liz has done Bacon Tea Party, Chocolate Tea Party, Lemon Tea Party and Strawberry Tea Party to date. This includes dressing up in your best tea dress-up and colour-matching the theme. Fun for all ages, men, women and children, is always welcome. There is a little something for everyone. Starting in 2019 behind the scenes, then in 2020, virtual teatimes globally came to life with over 350 teatimes under her teapot belt. Miss Liz is spilling teas to bring awareness that we all can make a difference for humanity. In over 65 plus countries, her guests come in virtually from around the globe. Touching over 105 topics ranging from Abuse, Grief, Mental Health, Empowerment, Organizations, Authors, Actors and Leaders. ? Miss Liz is heard, seen and broadcast to multiple platforms through live streaming and recorded pass teatimes., radio stations, apps and podcast locations around the virtual land of the internet and airwaves. Miss Liz is also a content writer for feature business magazine sharing tea in a new perspective way. Spilling our authentic teas creates a ripple of difference in others' lives and brings back humanity in a new way. Miss Liz Her Mission Welcome to Miss Liz T-E-A Media, the groundbreaking platform that thrives on sharing real stories, experiences and opinions. Our mission is to promote empathy and understanding by sharing unique perspectives. We strive to create a community that encourages fruitful discussions and mutual growth. We have collected an array of diverse voices and ideas, so no matter who you are, you are sure to find someone who speaks to you. Join us for a cup of tea and passionate conversation. Miss Liz's magic mugs Her Vision I aim to use storytelling at Miss Liz's T-E-A media source to connect with people and foster community. Through our unique approach, we create content that resonates with each individual, making a meaningful impact in their lives. We believe in the power of stories to bring people together and to inspire change. Miss Liz’s Ideal customers are people who are looking for different out of the box experiences through her Tea Parties. Miss Liz’s also hosts Teatime with Miss Liz where she has guest on her Teatime that have created a change in the world ??. Miss Liz has open her platform to any organization, foundations, projects, services and individuals who may not be known to the world. Her ideal customer are ones who would like to be seen through a different layout and make a difference through a cup of tea. Break the stigma silence cycles and patterns that we so often are unaware of. Customer that are open to creative unique layouts that create a difference in the lives of everyone attended a Tea Party or Teatime. Miss Liz’s Tea Parties, in business since 2015, is a one-woman powerhouse podcast that serves a diverse audience aged 45-99. We specialize in collaborations, referrals, workshops, speaking engagements, and more. Our mission? To inspire through hard work, dedication, and consistency. We believe in making a difference, one story at a time. Miss Liz’s Tea Parties and Teatime are unique one of a kind events. Miss Liz bring a tea experience to a whole new level by bringing in unique themes and menus adding in topics of open discussion with guests from around the globe bringing the flavour to the table making each Tea Party a once in a lifetime journey. Through a new way of leading and serving T-E-A teaching educational awareness of diversity and inclusion across the globe. Miss Liz take you on a journey of connection TeaBag Stories that she has at each of her events. She creates changes and give the ripple effect through a cup of a tea. By bringing in a touch of Miss Liz’s flavour and creatively that thinking out of the box can make a difference. With Miss Liz’s Tea Parties and Teatimes she bring awareness to organizations, foundations, projects, services and individuals who made not always be known or aware of. Miss Liz raises money for different services etc. She break the cycles patterns stigma that is often put in the shadows and brings it to light. For more on Miss Liz Tea Parties making a difference check out the website at: www.misslizsteatime.com 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #TeatimewithMissLiz #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow Teatime with Miss Liz, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, Enjoy a hot cup while listening. The Teatime with Miss Liz Podcast with special guest Richard Blank. https://youtu.be/u114-x0TJ0o

The Teatime with Miss Liz Podcast. Enjoying a hot cup with our Costa Rican expat guest Richard Blank Miss Liz Serves a different T-E-A with a humanitarian mission approach. Miss Liz page is to share and promote all fundraising events and to bring awareness to services who support her vision on making a difference with one cup of a tea at a time. IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE ENLIGHTENING WORLD OF REAL-LIFE T.E.A (TEACHING EDUCATIONAL AWARENESS) AS WE SAVOR THE DELIGHTS OF TEA AND KNOWLEDGE IN UNISON. https://youtu.be/u114-x0TJ0o Engage, rejuvenate, and evolve as we partake in the enriching ritual of tea, a companion through life's diverse passages. UNLEASH THE POTENTIAL OF T.E.A Ponder this: What does T.E.A represent for you? T - Treasure the moments. E- Embrace growth. A- Aspire toward a brighter future Miss Liz Teatime Embark on a journey with Miss Liz, a trailblazer committed to transforming T.E.A (Teaching Educational Awareness) by reimagining the power of storytelling. With appearances in various media outlets and global speaking engagements, Miss Liz is revered for her innovative approach to driving change, empowerment, and action. She embodies the resilience and authenticity within each individual, much like the symbolism of a robust infusion of tea. Miss Liz's Tea Parties was first started in 2015. She also created the TeaBag Story Award/ Junior Award along with **'s Wood Creations. Themes Tea and Food all match together. Miss Liz has done Bacon Tea Party, Chocolate Tea Party, Lemon Tea Party and Strawberry Tea Party to date. This includes dressing up in your best tea dress-up and colour-matching the theme. Fun for all ages, men, women and children, is always welcome. There is a little something for everyone. Starting in 2019 behind the scenes, then in 2020, virtual teatimes globally came to life with over 350 teatimes under her teapot belt. Miss Liz is spilling teas to bring awareness that we all can make a difference for humanity. In over 65 plus countries, her guests come in virtually from around the globe. Touching over 105 topics ranging from Abuse, Grief, Mental Health, Empowerment, Organizations, Authors, Actors and Leaders. ? Miss Liz is heard, seen and broadcast to multiple platforms through live streaming and recorded pass teatimes., radio stations, apps and podcast locations around the virtual land of the internet and airwaves. Miss Liz is also a content writer for feature business magazine sharing tea in a new perspective way. Spilling our authentic teas creates a ripple of difference in others' lives and brings back humanity in a new way. Miss Liz Her Mission Welcome to Miss Liz T-E-A Media, the groundbreaking platform that thrives on sharing real stories, experiences and opinions. Our mission is to promote empathy and understanding by sharing unique perspectives. We strive to create a community that encourages fruitful discussions and mutual growth. We have collected an array of diverse voices and ideas, so no matter who you are, you are sure to find someone who speaks to you. Join us for a cup of tea and passionate conversation. Miss Liz's magic mugs Her Vision I aim to use storytelling at Miss Liz's T-E-A media source to connect with people and foster community. Through our unique approach, we create content that resonates with each individual, making a meaningful impact in their lives. We believe in the power of stories to bring people together and to inspire change. Miss Liz’s Ideal customers are people who are looking for different out of the box experiences through her Tea Parties. Miss Liz’s also hosts Teatime with Miss Liz where she has guest on her Teatime that have created a change in the world ??. Miss Liz has open her platform to any organization, foundations, projects, services and individuals who may not be known to the world. Her ideal customer are ones who would like to be seen through a different layout and make a difference through a cup of tea. Break the stigma silence cycles and patterns that we so often are unaware of. Customer that are open to creative unique layouts that create a difference in the lives of everyone attended a Tea Party or Teatime. Miss Liz’s Tea Parties, in business since 2015, is a one-woman powerhouse podcast that serves a diverse audience aged 45-99. We specialize in collaborations, referrals, workshops, speaking engagements, and more. Our mission? To inspire through hard work, dedication, and consistency. We believe in making a difference, one story at a time. Miss Liz’s Tea Parties and Teatime are unique one of a kind events. Miss Liz bring a tea experience to a whole new level by bringing in unique themes and menus adding in topics of open discussion with guests from around the globe bringing the flavour to the table making each Tea Party a once in a lifetime journey. Through a new way of leading and serving T-E-A teaching educational awareness of diversity and inclusion across the globe. Miss Liz take you on a journey of connection TeaBag Stories that she has at each of her events. She creates changes and give the ripple effect through a cup of a tea. By bringing in a touch of Miss Liz’s flavour and creatively that thinking out of the box can make a difference. With Miss Liz’s Tea Parties and Teatimes she bring awareness to organizations, foundations, projects, services and individuals who made not always be known or aware of. Miss Liz raises money for different services etc. She break the cycles patterns stigma that is often put in the shadows and brings it to light. For more on Miss Liz Tea Parties making a difference check out the website at: www.misslizsteatime.com 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #TeatimewithMissLiz #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow Teatime with Miss Liz, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, Enjoy a hot cup while listening. The Teatime with Miss Liz Podcast with special guest Richard Blank. https://youtu.be/u114-x0TJ0o

The Teatime with Miss Liz Podcast. Enjoying a hot cup with our Costa Rican expat guest Richard Blank Miss Liz Serves a different T-E-A with a humanitarian mission approach. Miss Liz page is to share and promote all fundraising events and to bring awareness to services who support her vision on making a difference with one cup of a tea at a time. IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE ENLIGHTENING WORLD OF REAL-LIFE T.E.A (TEACHING EDUCATIONAL AWARENESS) AS WE SAVOR THE DELIGHTS OF TEA AND KNOWLEDGE IN UNISON. https://youtu.be/u114-x0TJ0o Engage, rejuvenate, and evolve as we partake in the enriching ritual of tea, a companion through life's diverse passages. UNLEASH THE POTENTIAL OF T.E.A Ponder this: What does T.E.A represent for you? T - Treasure the moments. E- Embrace growth. A- Aspire toward a brighter future Miss Liz Teatime Embark on a journey with Miss Liz, a trailblazer committed to transforming T.E.A (Teaching Educational Awareness) by reimagining the power of storytelling. With appearances in various media outlets and global speaking engagements, Miss Liz is revered for her innovative approach to driving change, empowerment, and action. She embodies the resilience and authenticity within each individual, much like the symbolism of a robust infusion of tea. Miss Liz's Tea Parties was first started in 2015. She also created the TeaBag Story Award/ Junior Award along with **'s Wood Creations. Themes Tea and Food all match together. Miss Liz has done Bacon Tea Party, Chocolate Tea Party, Lemon Tea Party and Strawberry Tea Party to date. This includes dressing up in your best tea dress-up and colour-matching the theme. Fun for all ages, men, women and children, is always welcome. There is a little something for everyone. Starting in 2019 behind the scenes, then in 2020, virtual teatimes globally came to life with over 350 teatimes under her teapot belt. Miss Liz is spilling teas to bring awareness that we all can make a difference for humanity. In over 65 plus countries, her guests come in virtually from around the globe. Touching over 105 topics ranging from Abuse, Grief, Mental Health, Empowerment, Organizations, Authors, Actors and Leaders. ? Miss Liz is heard, seen and broadcast to multiple platforms through live streaming and recorded pass teatimes., radio stations, apps and podcast locations around the virtual land of the internet and airwaves. Miss Liz is also a content writer for feature business magazine sharing tea in a new perspective way. Spilling our authentic teas creates a ripple of difference in others' lives and brings back humanity in a new way. Miss Liz Her Mission Welcome to Miss Liz T-E-A Media, the groundbreaking platform that thrives on sharing real stories, experiences and opinions. Our mission is to promote empathy and understanding by sharing unique perspectives. We strive to create a community that encourages fruitful discussions and mutual growth. We have collected an array of diverse voices and ideas, so no matter who you are, you are sure to find someone who speaks to you. Join us for a cup of tea and passionate conversation. Miss Liz's magic mugs Her Vision I aim to use storytelling at Miss Liz's T-E-A media source to connect with people and foster community. Through our unique approach, we create content that resonates with each individual, making a meaningful impact in their lives. We believe in the power of stories to bring people together and to inspire change. Miss Liz’s Ideal customers are people who are looking for different out of the box experiences through her Tea Parties. Miss Liz’s also hosts Teatime with Miss Liz where she has guest on her Teatime that have created a change in the world ??. Miss Liz has open her platform to any organization, foundations, projects, services and individuals who may not be known to the world. Her ideal customer are ones who would like to be seen through a different layout and make a difference through a cup of tea. Break the stigma silence cycles and patterns that we so often are unaware of. Customer that are open to creative unique layouts that create a difference in the lives of everyone attended a Tea Party or Teatime. Miss Liz’s Tea Parties, in business since 2015, is a one-woman powerhouse podcast that serves a diverse audience aged 45-99. We specialize in collaborations, referrals, workshops, speaking engagements, and more. Our mission? To inspire through hard work, dedication, and consistency. We believe in making a difference, one story at a time. Miss Liz’s Tea Parties and Teatime are unique one of a kind events. Miss Liz bring a tea experience to a whole new level by bringing in unique themes and menus adding in topics of open discussion with guests from around the globe bringing the flavour to the table making each Tea Party a once in a lifetime journey. Through a new way of leading and serving T-E-A teaching educational awareness of diversity and inclusion across the globe. Miss Liz take you on a journey of connection TeaBag Stories that she has at each of her events. She creates changes and give the ripple effect through a cup of a tea. By bringing in a touch of Miss Liz’s flavour and creatively that thinking out of the box can make a difference. With Miss Liz’s Tea Parties and Teatimes she bring awareness to organizations, foundations, projects, services and individuals who made not always be known or aware of. Miss Liz raises money for different services etc. She break the cycles patterns stigma that is often put in the shadows and brings it to light. For more on Miss Liz Tea Parties making a difference check out the website at: www.misslizsteatime.com 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #TeatimewithMissLiz #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow Teatime with Miss Liz, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, Enjoy a hot cup while listening. The Teatime with Miss Liz Podcast with special guest Richard Blank. https://youtu.be/u114-x0TJ0o

The Talkspan Podcast by Palindrome Communications. Empathy, digital marketing & call centers with Richard Blank. Palindrome -Let's talk about the future of blogs for businesses. Over 20 Years Of Combined Experience In Research-Driven Writing. https://youtu.be/f_dmjjBj_Yo?si=153j8EWKCjC5v4HR We have a proven methodology for research which includes using a network of advisors, carrying out surveys, using technology tools, and referring to some of the latest reports in the field.We study your business and produce written content for your industry, sector, and objective. Through timely and valuable content, companies can position themselves as leaders in their respective industries. Content creation can be an arduous process. Palindrome provides writing services at your fingertips.A palindrome is a phrase, sequence, or word that reads the same forwards and backwards (example: nurses run or madam). It stands for balance, competence, symmetry and constructing something with skill. 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We come up with content strategy, direction, content ideas, and produce your content inhouse with your business in mind.We’ve handled content for a variety of industries. Try our writing services today using our on-demand writing platform. Lobbying internal and external stakeholders to bring about change in the overall narrative We believe that narratives are dynamic and that for every overarching meta narrative out there, a counter narrative is waiting behind it. We use our expertise in communications, journalism, and research to identify key terms and topics that shape regional narratives in Southeast Asia. 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Stay informed and strategically shape your communication with insights from our groundbreaking study. Raising The Bar For Global Business Narratives The Semantic Sentiment Index (SSI) is Palindrome’s pioneering initiative to track and analyze the sentiments associated with specific words and how they impact business narratives. Conducted periodically, this study gauges industry sentiments and scores words based on their effectiveness and resonance within the business landscape. The SSI provides valuable insights for companies looking to refine their narratives, offering a benchmark for the most impactful language to use in corporate communication. By staying attuned to global narrative trends, businesses can better connect with their audiences and drive meaningful engagement. Writing Services With Relevant, Reliable Research A palindrome is a phrase, sequence, or word that reads the same forwards and backwards (example: nurses run or madam). It stands for balance, competence, symmetry and constructing something with skill. Our core team is made up of veteran content writers and copywriters. Looking for writers to produce content on a monthly basis? We have an entire dedicated team! We come up with content strategy, direction, content ideas, and produce your content inhouse with your business in mind. We’ve handled content for a variety of industries. Try our writing services today using our on-demand writing platform. Our Leadership Team (More Than 20 Years Of Combined Experience In Content) Khalid Fadzillah Khalid comes from a background in branding, content and copywriting and has done work for both small and large brands. He has been involved in the creation of content for businesses in a variety of industries including HR, property, healthcare, interior design, and more. As a speaker, he’s also delivered findings from research conducted in the field. He is one of the co-founders of Palindrome, a writing service. Rauf Fadzillah I’ve served as a digital content producer at New Straits Times, as a senior copywriter and strategist with digital marketing agencies and even mentored startups at AT&T’s Malaysia Developers Day (MYDD). Rauf is one of the co-founders of Palindrome, a writing service. Technical Lead Talhah Fadzillah Talhah comes from a background in creative media, content, art direction, HR and events. He is one of the co-founders of Palindrome, a writing service. 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #TalkspanPodcast #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow Talkspan Podcast, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, https://youtu.be/f_dmjjBj_Yo?si=153j8EWKCjC5v4HR

Talking with the Experts podcast with Rose Davidson. A wellspring of knowledge with Richard Blank. Dive into the universe of unparalleled expertise with "Talking with the Experts," a top-tier podcast that stands as an oracle of wisdom in the ever-evolving digital landscape. Launched in July 2020, the podcast has rapidly ascended the ranks, now boasting over 35,000 global listeners and holding a prestigious spot in the top 5% of all podcasts worldwide. In this episode, call centre expert Richard Blank provides advice on leadership, corporate culture, outsourcing, and success. He emphasises the importance of having a solid corporate culture and outlines how outsourcing can help call centres become more successful. https://youtu.be/56odkh_YZ3I Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #talkingwiththeexperts #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow Talking with the experts, Rose Davidson, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, Talking with the Experts 2022 EP #347 Richard Blank - Leadership and having a strong corporate culture https://youtu.be/56odkh_YZ3I

Talking with the Experts podcast with Rose Davidson. A wellspring of knowledge with Richard Blank. Dive into the universe of unparalleled expertise with "Talking with the Experts," a top-tier podcast that stands as an oracle of wisdom in the ever-evolving digital landscape. Launched in July 2020, the podcast has rapidly ascended the ranks, now boasting over 35,000 global listeners and holding a prestigious spot in the top 5% of all podcasts worldwide. In this episode, call centre expert Richard Blank provides advice on leadership, corporate culture, outsourcing, and success. He emphasises the importance of having a solid corporate culture and outlines how outsourcing can help call centres become more successful. https://youtu.be/56odkh_YZ3I Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #talkingwiththeexperts #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow Talking with the experts, Rose Davidson, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, Talking with the Experts 2022 EP #347 Richard Blank - Leadership and having a strong corporate culture https://youtu.be/56odkh_YZ3I

Think a Neurodiversity Journey. Take A Leap & Transform through the art of speech with Richard Blank Take A Leap & Transform: A Neurodiversity Journey Joseph K Muscat Every two weeks, my purpose is to bring you through a journey of Neurodiversity awareness and skillsets in the workplace and with entrepreneurs. This is all about transforming our mindset, finding purpose, discovering our superpowers, setting clear goals and creating solutions that will increase productivity and profitability by becoming more inclusive and diverse. I would like to illustrate how my new venture came about and to do that I have to tell you a bit more about myself and my journey. Hopefully, this will inspire you to accept yourself for who you are and you will be able to relate. I am neurodiverse... not sure what that is...? Well, simply put, it's a person who has been diagnosed with one or more learning disabilities. In my case, I have few; Visual Motor, Visual Perception, Working Memory, and Dyslexia. This has been both a struggle and a blessing for me; over the course of my education, relationships, employment and my various businesses. I was diagnosed with visual motor and visual perception at school age and to this day I am still trying to fully understand what they mean. Both my family and teachers were not able to offer me sufficient support. Struggling at school became the norm for me, but I persevered. Despite these challenges, I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University and then later on I continued on to study at Humber College, in Toronto Canada. My path was set. I would be a professional photographer... and I remained on that path for 20+ years. Over my years following this path, I developed my entrepreneurial skills in order to be able to consult many clients with their projects, objectives, social media marketing, business development and client relations. In 2014, we embarked on a new adventure out of Canada and moved to Malta as a family, to seek new challenges and opportunities for us. This is where I re-evaluated my path and took a step back from photography in order to focus on other business opportunities. I carved out a new path for myself where I worked with various companies in project management and business development. https://youtu.be/baQakoEZdgI 2018 was a turning point for me. I was in my third job on the island, which was very stressful, my learning disabilities were showing, I couldn’t hide them anymore. It affected me emotionally which in turn affected my family... Over the years I had searched for private support in relation to my learning disabilities. This was challenging as learning difficulties are often perceived as a childhood problem and thus there is very little support available to adults. Not being able to find the support I needed, led me to take the challenge upon myself and create a system that I could implement to help me in my entrepreneurship. It entailed lots of trial and error, many workshops and books to read. But in the end, I finally can say that I have created a Seven-Step Transformative Management Methodology (SSTMM) solution for adults with learning disabilities who are either running their own business or are employed. I believe that if it is implemented correctly it will greatly improve the working environment and provide a solution to their challenges. This was the birth of my consultancy business. Joseph K Muscat Take a leap & transform Throughout my extensive experience in entrepreneurship and various professional roles, I have encountered three significant challenges that have shaped my understanding of the importance of fostering Neurodivergent talent. Firstly, the lack of awareness and understanding among employers and managers regarding the unique thinking and working styles of individuals with Neurodivergent traits. Secondly, the need for comprehensive knowledge and strategies to provide appropriate accommodations, support, productivity strategies, and coaching tailored to Neurodivergent individuals. Lastly, the absence of management awareness, skills, and resources to effectively foster and cultivate Neurodivergent talent for the long-term benefit of both the individual and the company as a whole. These challenges have inspired me to dedicate my time to self-improvement and acquiring the necessary knowledge and skill set to overcome these obstacles. As someone who has personally experienced learning difficulties, I have become a passionate advocate for individuals facing similar challenges and a valuable resource for business owners seeking guidance in implementing transformative changes to accommodate Neurodivergent talent. I invite you to join me in taking a leap forward, embracing a new perspective, and unlocking the untapped potential within your organization. Do You feel you have a journey that you can share with our Take a Leap & Transform community? 1. We are looking for Neurodivergent talent to share their experiences. 2. We are looking for business leaders and coaches who can deliver DEI&B solutions to businesses. 3. We are looking for mindset professionals who can empower Nuerodivergent talent We all should know how to learn tonality and how to read people, especially over the phone. This is why I am happy to welcome Richard Blank to the podcast. Richard is the CEO of the largest Costa Rica Call centre. Richard has such a use of language that he naturally uses and trainers over 10,000 employees. Together we engage on how to develop and use such language and then jump into how business leaders can inspire and motivate through inclusion principles and practices. My name is Joseph K Muscat and my purpose is to bring you through a journey of Neurodiversity awareness and skillsets in the workplace and with entrepreneurs. This is all about transforming our mindset, finding purpose, discovering our superpowers, setting clear goals and creating solutions that will increase productivity and profitability by becoming more inclusive and diverse. I help companies, entrepreneurs and individuals develop strong: - Project Management Practices - grow their business with Business Development - Leadership Development - Productivity Strategies And I help develop Management create policies, communications, systems and strategies in living with and working with neurodiversity employees or individuals with Learning Difficulties (i.e. dyslexia, dyscalculia, working memory, etc) 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #Neurodiversity #JosephKMuscat #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO Neurodiversity, Joseph K Muscat, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, Take A Leap & Transform: A Neurodiversity Journey Podcast.The Art of Speech With Richard Blank. https://youtu.be/baQakoEZdgI

Think a Neurodiversity Journey. Take A Leap & Transform through the art of speech with Richard Blank My name is Joseph K Muscat and my purpose is to bring you through a journey of Neurodiversity awareness and skillsets in the workplace and with entrepreneurs. This is all about transforming our mindset, finding purpose, discovering our superpowers, setting clear goals and creating solutions that will increase productivity and profitability by becoming more inclusive and diverse. We all should know how to learn tonality and how to read people, especially over the phone. This is why I am happy to welcome Richard Blank to the podcast on episode 48. Richard is the CEO of the largest Costa Rica Call centre. Richard has such a use of language that he naturally uses and trainers over 10,000 employees. https://youtu.be/baQakoEZdgI Every two weeks, my purpose is to bring you through a journey of Neurodiversity awareness and skillsets in the workplace and with entrepreneurs. This is all about transforming our mindset, finding purpose, discovering our superpowers, setting clear goals and creating solutions that will increase productivity and profitability by becoming more inclusive and diverse. Do You feel you have a journey that you can share with our Take a Leap & Transform community? 1. We are looking for Neurodivergent talent to share their experiences. 2. We are looking for business leaders and coaches who can deliver DEI&B solutions to businesses. 3. We are looking for mindset professionals who can empower Nuerodivergent talent Together we engage on how to develop and use such language and then jump into how business leaders can inspire and motivate through inclusion principles and practices. I illustrate how my new venture came about and to do that I have to tell you a bit more about myself and my journey. Hopefully, this will inspire you to accept yourself for who you are and you will be able to relate. Throughout my extensive experience in entrepreneurship and various professional roles, I have encountered three significant challenges that have shaped my understanding of the importance of fostering Neurodivergent talent. Firstly, the lack of awareness and understanding among employers and managers regarding the unique thinking and working styles of individuals with Neurodivergent traits. Secondly, the need for comprehensive knowledge and strategies to provide appropriate accommodations, support, productivity strategies, and coaching tailored to Neurodivergent individuals. Lastly, the absence of management awareness, skills, and resources to effectively foster and cultivate Neurodivergent talent for the long-term benefit of both the individual and the company as a whole. I help companies, entrepreneurs and individuals develop strong: - Project Management Practices - grow their business with Business Development - Leadership Development - Productivity Strategies And I help develop Management create policies, communications, systems and strategies in living with and working with neurodiversity employees or individuals with Learning Difficulties (i.e. dyslexia, dyscalculia, working memory, etc) These challenges have inspired me to dedicate my time to self-improvement and acquiring the necessary knowledge and skill set to overcome these obstacles. As someone who has personally experienced learning difficulties, I have become a passionate advocate for individuals facing similar challenges and a valuable resource for business owners seeking guidance in implementing transformative changes to accommodate Neurodivergent talent. Richard Blank Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #Neurodiversity #JosephKMuscat #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO Neurodiversity, Joseph K Muscat, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, Take A Leap & Transform: A Neurodiversity Journey Podcast.The Art of Speech With Richard Blank. https://youtu.be/baQakoEZdgI

Think a Neurodiversity Journey. Take A Leap & Transform through the art of speech with Richard Blank My name is Joseph K Muscat and my purpose is to bring you through a journey of Neurodiversity awareness and skillsets in the workplace and with entrepreneurs. This is all about transforming our mindset, finding purpose, discovering our superpowers, setting clear goals and creating solutions that will increase productivity and profitability by becoming more inclusive and diverse. We all should know how to learn tonality and how to read people, especially over the phone. This is why I am happy to welcome Richard Blank to the podcast on episode 48. Richard is the CEO of the largest Costa Rica Call centre. Richard has such a use of language that he naturally uses and trainers over 10,000 employees. https://youtu.be/baQakoEZdgI Every two weeks, my purpose is to bring you through a journey of Neurodiversity awareness and skillsets in the workplace and with entrepreneurs. This is all about transforming our mindset, finding purpose, discovering our superpowers, setting clear goals and creating solutions that will increase productivity and profitability by becoming more inclusive and diverse. Do You feel you have a journey that you can share with our Take a Leap & Transform community? 1. We are looking for Neurodivergent talent to share their experiences. 2. We are looking for business leaders and coaches who can deliver DEI&B solutions to businesses. 3. We are looking for mindset professionals who can empower Nuerodivergent talent Together we engage on how to develop and use such language and then jump into how business leaders can inspire and motivate through inclusion principles and practices. I illustrate how my new venture came about and to do that I have to tell you a bit more about myself and my journey. Hopefully, this will inspire you to accept yourself for who you are and you will be able to relate. Throughout my extensive experience in entrepreneurship and various professional roles, I have encountered three significant challenges that have shaped my understanding of the importance of fostering Neurodivergent talent. Firstly, the lack of awareness and understanding among employers and managers regarding the unique thinking and working styles of individuals with Neurodivergent traits. Secondly, the need for comprehensive knowledge and strategies to provide appropriate accommodations, support, productivity strategies, and coaching tailored to Neurodivergent individuals. Lastly, the absence of management awareness, skills, and resources to effectively foster and cultivate Neurodivergent talent for the long-term benefit of both the individual and the company as a whole. I help companies, entrepreneurs and individuals develop strong: - Project Management Practices - grow their business with Business Development - Leadership Development - Productivity Strategies And I help develop Management create policies, communications, systems and strategies in living with and working with neurodiversity employees or individuals with Learning Difficulties (i.e. dyslexia, dyscalculia, working memory, etc) These challenges have inspired me to dedicate my time to self-improvement and acquiring the necessary knowledge and skill set to overcome these obstacles. As someone who has personally experienced learning difficulties, I have become a passionate advocate for individuals facing similar challenges and a valuable resource for business owners seeking guidance in implementing transformative changes to accommodate Neurodivergent talent. Richard Blank Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #Neurodiversity #JosephKMuscat #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO Neurodiversity, Joseph K Muscat, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, Take A Leap & Transform: A Neurodiversity Journey Podcast.The Art of Speech With Richard Blank. https://youtu.be/baQakoEZdgI

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The Swamp Talk Podcast. An awesome vintage pinball machine collector in Costa Rica joins the show! Hosted by the Dillon Street Boys (Sean Miller & Corey Busch, and Bret), three buds from the swamps of Brattlebrook who had a couple of drinks, and made a podcast. Hear about stupid people doing stupid things, facts about things you didn't know, things you don't care to know, but now you do. The boys have also started to invite other guests to join them. Meet new people while also hearing about dumb stuff. We are Podcasters, wrestlers and park rangers! Episode 68. We are joined by the awesome Richard Blank, CEO. In this episode we talked about Richard's pinball machine collection, which is the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America, and how Richard got started in career. Then we got to our usual shenanigans, like jobs, a man who got stuck in a pizza shop, Elon Musk's step mother-sister, Halloween, an Irish guy who bought a plane ticket to find his lost luggage, a guy who ran from police on a riding mower, and so much more! https://youtu.be/AjYjKYGMf90?si=GSDyGiGFfP6HYzAA 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #smallbusinesschronicles #successfulquitterspodcast #Swamptalk #dillonstreetboys dillon street boys, swamp talk podcast, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, The Dillon Street Boys. The Swamp Talk Podcast guest Richard Blank Costa Rica's Call Center. https://youtu.be/AjYjKYGMf90?si=GSDyGiGFfP6HYzAA

The Swamp Talk Podcast. An awesome vintage pinball machine collector in Costa Rica joins the show! Hosted by the Dillon Street Boys (Sean Miller & Corey Busch, and Bret), three buds from the swamps of Brattlebrook who had a couple of drinks, and made a podcast. Hear about stupid people doing stupid things, facts about things you didn't know, things you don't care to know, but now you do. The boys have also started to invite other guests to join them. Meet new people while also hearing about dumb stuff. We are Podcasters, wrestlers and park rangers! Episode 68. We are joined by the awesome Richard Blank, CEO. In this episode we talked about Richard's pinball machine collection, which is the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America, and how Richard got started in career. Then we got to our usual shenanigans, like jobs, a man who got stuck in a pizza shop, Elon Musk's step mother-sister, Halloween, an Irish guy who bought a plane ticket to find his lost luggage, a guy who ran from police on a riding mower, and so much more! https://youtu.be/AjYjKYGMf90?si=GSDyGiGFfP6HYzAA 1. Interpersonal Communication Conflict Management Strategy 2. Phonetic Micro Expression reading for mastering verbal tell signs. 3. The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique Advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation and phonetic micro expression reading. Richard’s vision quest journey is filled with twists and turns. At 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers over two decades. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #smallbusinesschronicles #successfulquitterspodcast #Swamptalk #dillonstreetboys dillon street boys, swamp talk podcast, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, The Dillon Street Boys. The Swamp Talk Podcast guest Richard Blank Costa Rica's Call Center. https://youtu.be/AjYjKYGMf90?si=GSDyGiGFfP6HYzAA

The Successful Quitters podcast. North American telemarketing style in Central America with Richard Blank. "AN AMERICAN SUCCESSFULLY TELEMARKETING FROM LATIN AMERICA" Interview w/ Richard Blank WHO IS A "SUCCESSFUL QUITTER"? An individual that has overcame obstacles and quit the bad to become successful in their arena. https://youtu.be/hMEUKX-aZbg As an entrepreneur, I have found myself looking for support in different podcasts. Some of my toughest moments, when I found no answers from the people that surrounded me, I was able to find what I was looking for in a conversation I heard through Spotify. As I continue to grow in my entrepreneurial journey, I want to provide a safe space, where people can find their answers through our interviews. They say that "once a quitter, always a quitter, " but I say that "without quitting the bad habits, there is no growth". I hope to encourage one another, and rise to the top together! Sara Nunez Bee Sara Nunez interviews Richard Blank, who shares his unique journey from the United States to Costa Rica and his experiences in telemarketing and restoring jukeboxes. Richard discusses the challenges and rewards of telemarketing, the importance of building rapport with customers, and strategies for dealing with rejection. He also shares his passion for restoring jukeboxes and his plans for the future, including creating educational toys for children. Throughout the conversation, Richard emphasizes the power of manners, energy, and listening in sales. The episode concludes with Richard's contact information for those interested in connecting with him. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Icebreaker 00:33 Fun Questions 01:09 Time Travel and Immortality 02:50 Introduction of Guest 03:20 Guest's Background and Move to Costa Rica 04:03 Childhood and Early Life 07:12 Relationship with Parents 08:51 Sports and Hobbies 09:24 Transition to Telemarketing 10:46 Passion for Restoring Jukeboxes 12:23 Telemarketing Strategies 15:03 Taking the Leap of Faith 17:59 Delivering the News to Parents 19:32 Finding Love in Costa Rica 21:25 Language Barrier in Telemarketing 23:17 Challenges and Rewards of Telemarketing 24:37 Passion for Jukeboxes and Pimble 26:41 Price Range of Jukeboxes 28:04 Telemarketing Tips 30:15 Importance of Building Rapport 32:29 Dealing with Rejection in Sales 33:37 Maintaining a Positive Attitude 34:46 The Power of Manners and Energy 36:18 Understanding the Customer's Perspective 37:20 The Importance of Listening 38:37 Giving Back through Scholarships 40:12 Teaching Children through Play 41:28 The Future and Goals 46:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 50:39 Contact Information Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #smallbusinesschronicles #successfulquitterspodcast #Saranunezbee Sara Nunez Bee, Successful quitters podcast, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, North America sales style in Latin America with Richard Blank.The Successful Quitters podcast. https://youtu.be/hMEUKX-aZbg

The Successful Quitters podcast. North American telemarketing style in Central America with Richard Blank. "AN AMERICAN SUCCESSFULLY TELEMARKETING FROM LATIN AMERICA" Interview w/ Richard Blank WHO IS A "SUCCESSFUL QUITTER"? An individual that has overcame obstacles and quit the bad to become successful in their arena. https://youtu.be/hMEUKX-aZbg As an entrepreneur, I have found myself looking for support in different podcasts. Some of my toughest moments, when I found no answers from the people that surrounded me, I was able to find what I was looking for in a conversation I heard through Spotify. As I continue to grow in my entrepreneurial journey, I want to provide a safe space, where people can find their answers through our interviews. They say that "once a quitter, always a quitter, " but I say that "without quitting the bad habits, there is no growth". I hope to encourage one another, and rise to the top together! Sara Nunez Bee Sara Nunez interviews Richard Blank, who shares his unique journey from the United States to Costa Rica and his experiences in telemarketing and restoring jukeboxes. Richard discusses the challenges and rewards of telemarketing, the importance of building rapport with customers, and strategies for dealing with rejection. He also shares his passion for restoring jukeboxes and his plans for the future, including creating educational toys for children. Throughout the conversation, Richard emphasizes the power of manners, energy, and listening in sales. The episode concludes with Richard's contact information for those interested in connecting with him. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Icebreaker 00:33 Fun Questions 01:09 Time Travel and Immortality 02:50 Introduction of Guest 03:20 Guest's Background and Move to Costa Rica 04:03 Childhood and Early Life 07:12 Relationship with Parents 08:51 Sports and Hobbies 09:24 Transition to Telemarketing 10:46 Passion for Restoring Jukeboxes 12:23 Telemarketing Strategies 15:03 Taking the Leap of Faith 17:59 Delivering the News to Parents 19:32 Finding Love in Costa Rica 21:25 Language Barrier in Telemarketing 23:17 Challenges and Rewards of Telemarketing 24:37 Passion for Jukeboxes and Pimble 26:41 Price Range of Jukeboxes 28:04 Telemarketing Tips 30:15 Importance of Building Rapport 32:29 Dealing with Rejection in Sales 33:37 Maintaining a Positive Attitude 34:46 The Power of Manners and Energy 36:18 Understanding the Customer's Perspective 37:20 The Importance of Listening 38:37 Giving Back through Scholarships 40:12 Teaching Children through Play 41:28 The Future and Goals 46:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 50:39 Contact Information Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #smallbusinesschronicles #successfulquitterspodcast #Saranunezbee Sara Nunez Bee, Successful quitters podcast, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, North America sales style in Latin America with Richard Blank.The Successful Quitters podcast. https://youtu.be/hMEUKX-aZbg

The Successful Quitters podcast. North America telemarketing style in Central America with Richard Blank. "AN AMERICAN SUCCESSFULLY TELEMARKETING FROM LATIN AMERICA" Interview w/ Richard Blank WHO IS A "SUCCESSFUL QUITTER"? An individual that has overcame obstacles and quit the bad to become successful in their arena. https://youtu.be/hMEUKX-aZbg As an entrepreneur, I have found myself looking for support in different podcasts. Some of my toughest moments, when I found no answers from the people that surrounded me, I was able to find what I was looking for in a conversation I heard through Spotify. As I continue to grow in my entrepreneurial journey, I want to provide a safe space, where people can find their answers through our interviews. They say that "once a quitter, always a quitter, " but I say that "without quitting the bad habits, there is no growth". I hope to encourage one another, and rise to the top together! Sara Nunez Bee Sara Nunez interviews Richard Blank, who shares his unique journey from the United States to Costa Rica and his experiences in telemarketing and restoring jukeboxes. Richard discusses the challenges and rewards of telemarketing, the importance of building rapport with customers, and strategies for dealing with rejection. He also shares his passion for restoring jukeboxes and his plans for the future, including creating educational toys for children. Throughout the conversation, Richard emphasizes the power of manners, energy, and listening in sales. The episode concludes with Richard's contact information for those interested in connecting with him. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Icebreaker 00:33 Fun Questions 01:09 Time Travel and Immortality 02:50 Introduction of Guest 03:20 Guest's Background and Move to Costa Rica 04:03 Childhood and Early Life 07:12 Relationship with Parents 08:51 Sports and Hobbies 09:24 Transition to Telemarketing 10:46 Passion for Restoring Jukeboxes 12:23 Telemarketing Strategies 15:03 Taking the Leap of Faith 17:59 Delivering the News to Parents 19:32 Finding Love in Costa Rica 21:25 Language Barrier in Telemarketing 23:17 Challenges and Rewards of Telemarketing 24:37 Passion for Jukeboxes and Pimble 26:41 Price Range of Jukeboxes 28:04 Telemarketing Tips 30:15 Importance of Building Rapport 32:29 Dealing with Rejection in Sales 33:37 Maintaining a Positive Attitude 34:46 The Power of Manners and Energy 36:18 Understanding the Customer's Perspective 37:20 The Importance of Listening 38:37 Giving Back through Scholarships 40:12 Teaching Children through Play 41:28 The Future and Goals 46:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 50:39 Contact Information Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #smallbusinesschronicles #successfulquitterspodcast #Saranunezbee Sara Nunez Bee, Successful quitters podcast, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, North America sales style in Latin America with Richard Blank.The Successful Quitters podcast. https://youtu.be/hMEUKX-aZbg

Street Smart Business Leaders Podcast. Understanding virtual consumers mindset with Richard Blank. On Street Smart Business Leaders, your host, Michon Ellis, encourages entrepreneurs and business leaders to share their expertise and stories of adjusting to ever-evolving consumer habits. We cover topics like business challenges, client success stories, and of course, how and what products our guests are passionate about. We also let our guests share on the subjects they’re well-known for. No matter the topic, you’ll be hearing real stories from real people. Episode #16. Your host, Michon Ellis, talks with Richard Blank of Costa Rica Call Center. Costa Rica Call Center is a state-of-the-art BPO telemarketing outsource company. CRCC's crew is bilingual and capable of handling any size BPO while offering expansion or staying in contact of customers without stress or added time to hire and train telemarketers yourself. Michon Ellis: Entrepreneur, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer; Growth Driver, GTM Strategist - Former McDonald’s Director of Global Communications A growth-oriented Chief Communications Officer with more than 25 years of global and domestic corporate communications and public relations experience. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture.Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. Mr. Richard Blank holds a bachelors degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a certificate of language proficiency from the University of Sevilla, Spain. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, entered into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business along side other famous alumni. Paying it forward to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level. https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #smallbusinesschronicles #Street SmartBusinessLeadersPodcast #Michon Ellis Michon Ellis, Street Smart Business Leaders Podcast, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing, BPO, Nearshore, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business,Podcast,Gamification,Leadership,Marketing, Radio, Guest, Money, education, trainer, Understanding virtual consumers mindset with Richard Blank. Street Smart Business Leaders Podcast. https://youtu.be/36rIzAlj4c0