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🚙 Nate Dunning was just a freshman at Occidental College when he and his collegiate soccer teammate, Ethan Glass, set out to solve the problem of parking near the Los Angeles Coliseum. They started out as day-lease event parking operators who maximized revenue by listing parking spaces across as many third-party reservation platforms ("aggregators") as possible. To continue to scale the company, Nate led the creation of a reliable internal software tool that made managing multiple aggregators more efficient, prevented slippage and misuse, & saved hours of employee training. When COVID-19 hit, events stopped, and Nate and Ethan faced a choice: give up or see if their internal tool could benefit other parking operators. The founders chose to find out. On our blog, learn how Nate's journey to product market fit helped make Ocra what it is today. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eQur2wyn #parkingleaders #parkingleadership #parking #parkingindustry #startupleaders #parkingoperators #parkingtechnology #parkingtech

Started off yesterday with a great panel from Cincinnati Business Courier regarding the Future of Cincinnati. Lee Crume, Kimm Lauterbach, Darryl Haley with Sorta, and Michael Schuster of MSA. Fascinating dialogue about what has been accomplished, what is in the pipeline, what's to come or needs to come, and who we don't want to be as much as who we want to be as a region. Thanks Jamie Smith for bringing everyone together with an eye on the future of #Cincinnati #NKY and our entire region. Cool fact - Metro ridership is 110% since pre-pandemic. Talking about leading the way on innovation regarding connectivity, access, and collaboration for our communities. Kudos SORTA! And, as usual from my perspective - GO TEAM GO! #economicdevelopment

This deserves a re-share. #SuperstarsinBusiness Core Values: Customer First, Grit, Team, Own It https://lnkd.in/gY8c-wc9

It’s Friday morning, and as the working week begins to draw to a close, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐃𝟏𝟎𝟎  is still busy with nominations - and the race is on! Who’s your 𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐃, driving success with skill and delivering outstanding results? Who's steering through challenges and driving your business across the finishing line? Start your engines 🏎️ for our latest lineup of BD champions: • Nic Alford at BBH London • Sarah Lunan Raffles at WPP • Ilana Angel at M&C Saatchi UK • Christopher Green at Gray Matters • Chloe Martin at Paradise Take a pit stop 🏁 to check out the cheers: • Has elevated the business development function in the business with their hardworking attitude, adoption of new technology and ability to drive results. • A new business superstar - project managed a winning pitch from start to end, which ended up with 7 client meetings - one of which in NY. - has created a weekly tracker for all activity within new business and marketing to remain focused against our brief of hustling - has great relationships with key intermediaries. • So impressed by progress made over the last couple of years, a real rising star in the industry • They are a perfect example of how to excel in new business and marketing. Their energy, positive attitude and determination makes them one of the best I've ever worked with. What makes them stand out is how they're always looking for how best they can help others to develop and succeed in their careers. • They have been instrumental in the success of the last 3 months of business at the agency. They have a proven strategy on how to convert leads into orders, and practice this on a daily basis. Who’s 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐩𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐃, navigating every turn and accelerating your business to victory? Who’s hitting top gear with relentless drive and precision? Let’s rev up the recognition! 🏎️ 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤👇 ...𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐭! 🏁 👉 𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 - https://lnkd.in/djtPhPf DNA Recruit, jfdi, Propeller Group, Kulea MA ALF Insight #BD100 #BusinessDevelopment #Growth #AgencyLife

The countdown is on!  Not many days left to chart the course for nominations - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐃𝟏𝟎𝟎 is geared up and ready to honour🏆 the captains of the 𝐁𝐃 industry! ⚓️ - bring it on! Sneak a peek at today’s crew of 𝐁𝐃 stars: • Alex Pittson at 72Point  • Luisa Orlandi at Billion Dollar Boy • Sean Pelser at Because • Chris Cavey at Tata Consultancy Services • Joseph Duffy at WongDoody And here’s the praise - 👏 a round of applause for these trailblazers! • Their efforts have not only brought in major clients but also strengthened our market position and credibility. Their management has streamlined processes and fostered a seamless workflow , enhancing our operational efficiency. Their leadership, strategic thinking, and ability to forge strong partnerships have significantly impacted our business development efforts. • Excellence in BD • Hustles new business hard in this challenging economic time and with unmatched passion, grit and determination. They truly deserve this award. •They were critical in sealing the largest pitches of the year, helping the agency secure over 30 new brands. This contributed to our recognition as one of the industry’s fastest-growing agencies.  Their ability to orchestrate multiple competitive pitches with a lean team is incredible. • A dynamic and visionary leader who has made significant contributions to the field of brand and commercial strategy. Their innovative thinking, strategic acumen, and collaborative spirit make them a deserving candidate for the BD100 recognition. Now who are the brightest beacons you know, navigating the waters of new business? Who’s been making waves 🌊 in the 𝐁𝐃 world? Don’t let their brilliance stay below deck—nominate them now! 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 👇 to give them the recognition they truly deserve! ✨ 👉 𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 - https://lnkd.in/djtPhPf Thank you, partners! DNA Recruit, jfdi, Propeller Group, Kulea MA ALF Insight #businessdevelopment #BD100 #agencynewbusiness #Growth

🎉 Today, we celebrate a milestone that began on January 22, 2020—a journey that started just weeks before the world faced unprecedented challenges. 🌍 J3 Management Group was built on the foundation of family, fueled by resilience, and driven by our commitment to customer-centricity, industry excellence, and community impact. What started as a vision in Decatur, Georgia, has grown into a premier fleet management support headquarters, doubling our service footprint and reaching clients from coast to coast. 🚛✨ Over the past five years, we’ve embraced every challenge and opportunity, evolving from a small startup to becoming recognized leaders in the industry. From graduating top of our SBA Thrive cohort to contributing to associations like AFLA and Women in Fleet, we’ve proven that perseverance, passion, and partnership can pave the way to incredible growth. 💼💪 This journey is a testament to the power of collaboration, tenacity, and a people-first philosophy. And while we’re proud of how far we’ve come, we know this is only the beginning. 🚀 Thank you to our clients, partners, and community for trusting us to deliver excellence every step of the way. Here’s to the next chapter of innovation, opportunity, and success! 🥂 #Anniversary #FleetManagement #WomenOwned #BusinessGrowth #CustomerFirst #CommunityImpact

Each fall, our CEO students are tasked with launching a business venture. Together, they must plan, design and execute a product or service (or event). The lessons learned along the way in finance, marketing, organization, and teamwork...are endless! Details for this year's venture have just been released! Check it out! Edwardsville CEO presents... 𝓙𝓾𝓶𝓹𝓼𝓽𝓪𝓻𝓽 𝓽𝓸 𝓙𝓸𝔂 - 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑾𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏!

The year was 1955, and homeowners couldn’t imagine adjusting their furnace from across the room, let alone through a mobile app on their drive home. Long before our everyday lives became digital, siblings Bob and Maurice Bell founded Bell Brothers, their heating and cooling business in Des Moines, Iowa. Back then, the brothers simply followed the installation of natural gas lines throughout the city to build their business, converting furnaces from burning coal to gas. Today, everything about the business has changed. Bell Brothers employs 90 people working on vastly different equipment, and the company is in the hands of its second family of ownership, the Gassmanns. Chuck Gassmann, 65, started working at Bell Brothers in 1995 and took over in 2011. Last year, the company hit a staple milestone for small businesses everywhere: a business succession. His son, Jason Gassmann, 42, bought the company from him. Strong succession plans are focused on 6-key steps. Timing: Decide when to transition out. ⏱️ Price: Determine what your business is worth. 💰 Successor: Identify a buyer. Partners: Hire expertise outside your company. Path: Choose how to sell your business. Personnel: Consider key employees who will help power the company’s future. There’s more to this story… check out the link! https://lnkd.in/gb9CWmGH

Rapid Circle has appointed George Stavrakakis as its new Managing Director, while co-founder Daniel McPherson returns to take up the CTO role » https://lnkd.in/gNS7c97e

Cox & Kings has appointed Suresh Victor 🚀 as Senior Vice President to lead its Technology vertical. Read More :- https://lnkd.in/gCWrhq9x #CoxAndKings #TechLeadership #DigitalTransformation #TravelTechnology #InnovationInTravel #LeadershipUpdate