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Building Franchise Systems That Scale Culture, Not Just Operations | Next Level Careers
Featuring Mark Watson, Vice President of Franchise Development, Extraordinary Brands

Mark Watson, Vice President of Franchise Development at Extraordinary Brands, shares how culture drives scalable success across multi-unit franchises.

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Leadership Beyond Titles: Driving Impact and Owning Outcomes | Next Level Careers
Featuring Justin Schmitt, Vice President, Sales, GRASS America Inc

Learn how Justin Schmitt drives impact through accountability, authenticity, and trust, showing that leadership lives in all of us.

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The Brand Called You: How to Market Yourself Like a Fortune 500 Company | Next Level Careers
Featuring Jodi Kahn, Chief Innovator & Brand Strategist, 4Sight Focus

Brand strategist Jodi Kahn shares how to define your value, avoid common pitfalls, and build a personal brand that opens doors in your career.

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Thinking Like an Analyst: How to Strengthen Your Career with Financial Mindsets | Next Level Careers
Featuring Joel Anderson, Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel

Discover how Joel Anderson uses analytical mindsets, critical thinking, and data to strengthen careers in any industry.

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Rethinking the Role of Promotions in Guest Loyalty | Next Level Careers
Featuring Mat Grogan, Director of Special Events and Promotions, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel

Mat Grogan shares how to turn promotions from quick giveaways into loyalty-building experiences that connect guests, strengthen brands, and drive retention.

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Growing Strong Teams in High-Turnover Spaces | Next Level Careers
Featuring Morgan Rhule, Director of Food & Beverage, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel

Discover Morgan Rhule’s recipe for building trust, retention, and inspired teams in the high-turnover world of food & beverage.

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Lessons in Rejection: Turning “No” Into a Strategy | Next Level Careers
Featuring Andy Trattner, Co-Founder and COO of Shuffle

Startup founder Andy Trattner shares how failure, feedback, and fast iteration shaped his career—and why making 20 bets is better than chasing one win.

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Turning Strategy Into Results | Next Level Careers
Featuring Jeff Sears, Global Head of Strategy and Operations for the Communications and Investor Relations Division at Astellas Pharma

Discover how Jeff Sears bridges big ideas and real results through operational leadership, strategic thinking, and purpose-driven execution.

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Mapping the Employee Experience: How Intentionality Shapes Your Team’s Success | Next Level Careers
Featuring An Tran, Vice President of Human Resources at Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation

VP of Human Resources, An Tran, shares how trust, structure, and investment shape a more intentional and impactful employee journey.d