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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. 


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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.


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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.




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  • The Methods Podcast. Communication through a soft skills culture. Episode 1 with CEO Richard Blank.

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    Welcome to The "Methods" Podcast, which takes a new outlook on todays success stories. We hope to empower young minds by delving into the journeys of contemporary leaders with a youthful perspective. From business moguls and lawyers, to aspiring entrepreneurs and lawyers, we're covering it all. Whether you're an established business owner or simply seeking inspiration, our podcast provides a valuable glimpse into the art of embodying success.Welcome to the first episode of The "Methods" podcast with your hosts Bowen Saylor and Sebastian Chen! In this episode, we're thrilled to have the self-made Richard Blank as our guest. Join us as we dive into Richard's journey, from training thousands of bilingual telemarketers in Costa Rica to his business success and commitment to education.https://youtu.be/Cx6Xy8cKWQQadvanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal soft skills, customer support, rhetoric, gamification, pinball machines, employee motivation, tell signs through phonetic micro expression reading, the pros and cons of A.I and finally, The Famous Buffer-Boomerang Technique 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/the methods podcast, Richard Blank,Costa Rica's Call Center, Outsourcing, Telemarketing Call Centre, BPO, Nearshore Contact Center, Sales, Entrepreneur, B2B, Business, Podcast, Gamification,Leadership, Marketing, CX, Guest, Money, B2C education, BPO trainer,#themethodspodcast #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow Communication through a soft skills culture. Episode 1 with CEO Richard Blank.The Methods Podcast.
  • Call Center Culture & Successful Phone Call with Richard Blank. The living numbers podcast #47

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    The interview podcast where successful people tell their stories to both teach and entertain. Expect laughter, life lessons, and a few numbers to tie it all together. Here the motto is, "Everyone is interesting if you ask the right questions."Why is burnout destroying education?This show is for exhausted educators who realize change is necessary to carry on in the field they love without sacrificing the life they live.This show will teach you actionable steps to help you overcome burnout before it's too late, give you practical advice on how to avoid the pitfalls of being an educator, and help you uncover essential skills needed to be successful in the changing world of education.Through parent calls, countless emails, and pointless meetings; Tony lives the difficult life of being a teacher, rather than waiting for help he's decided to use his experience (and the experience of others) to bring the help that's desperately needed to his fellow educators.Did you know that Richard Blank (CEO at Costa Rica's Call Center) has the largest collection of American pinball in Costa Rica with an impressive row of 11 classic machines on free play? Not only that, but it's actually the only retro video arcade game room for employees in the BPO industry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GrSSgJMBmUTune in every Monday and Thursday for impactful insights into overcoming burnout in the time it takes you to get ready for work.CEO and Founder of Costa Rica Call Center joins the show 0:00 Pre-show4:24 Intro6:32 Mr. Telemundo In Costa Rica, Old School Convertible16:49 Tri - Letter Athlete, Winning Mindset27:15 Empathy, Gamification & TikTok39:45 Top 5 Arcade Games44:20 Synergy w/People50:55 Double Down During Covid54:58 3 Whats!? Unpopular Opinions, Life Changes & Advice1:04:00 Where To Find Richard Blank
  • Leon Hornemann presents The Liberty Corner podcast. Moving to Costa Rica for a dream career with Richard Blank

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    Video Cutter und Content-Produzent. It's a place for entrepreneurs and businesses to exchange ideas and solve problems. The social media revolution has created amazing opportunities for entrepreneurs to market their businesses.The Liberty Corner is a Business and Marketing Podcast. But every revolution comes with its new challenges: What strategies will work in 2024? How do you manage your time between marketing and running a business? Does artificial intelligence make it easier or harder to run a business? Going into debt if you are starting a business has almost become normal. In Episode #003 Richard Blank did not do that. When he was 27 he moved to Costa Rica and built his company from scratch. On my podcast I talked to him about doing business in Costa Rica, what it really means to be wealthy, and his passion for pinball machines.https://youtu.be/u-p40dpMp_sThese are the questions that I intend to answer with the help of my guests.About Leon:Leon Hornemann is a video editor and entrepreneur from Germany. He started his career in 2017 producing corporate videos for small businesses. Since 2021 he has been working as an independent video editor for social media content.
  • A Learning Effect Team creation. Episode #45 with guest Richard Blank. The Learning Reinvented Podcast.

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    The Learning Reinvented Podcast aims to bring a variety of new and different voices to talk about the current and future state of learning at work. We want our conversations to be though provoking, useful and real world. We appreciate your thoughts and feedback to help achieve this.In this episode host James Poletyllo speaks to Richard Blank. Richard is the CEO of Costa Rica’s Call Center. He joins us to talk about his journey which has taken him from his childhood roots in Philadelphia to running a call centre business in Costa Rica. Along the way he has shared his knowledge and trained over 10 000 bilingual telemarketers. He shares with us the approaches he uses and advocates, the lessons he has learnt along the way and his philosophy on leadership and Setting Up Business Within a Different Culture. https://youtu.be/VzLwfIGXfos?si=VAWclb2vF_sT6kyHThe Learning Effect’s vision is to help companies create purposeful, consumer grade learning experiences which help you deliver your business goals and your team realise their potential. If you are looking to change your companies learning or for new learning technologies we should be your first call.The Learning Reinvented Podcast brought to you by the team at The Learning Effect. This podcast is based around all things learning, but with a difference. We've designed the podcast to provoke conversation and help drive change in the world of learning. We won't be speaking with the usual suspects, instead will be speaking with innovative players in the learning space, as well as those who are new to it. In addition to this podcast, we also have a Community aimed at learning professionals to collaborate and share best practice. 
  • The Inventive Journey. A Podcast For Entrepreneurs. "Fortune Favors The Brave" with Richard Blank.

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    Welcome to The Inventive Journey podcast, where we dive into the fascinating stories of startup and small business owners. Join us as we explore the twists and turns of their journey, from the halls of high school to the challenges and triumphs of today. Get inspired, gain insights, and learn from the experiences of entrepreneurs who dared to dream and turned their ideas into reality. Tune in for captivating conversations, valuable lessons, and the secrets behind building a successful venture. Subscribe now and embark on an inventive journey of your own!"Take a journey with different entrepreneurs and inventors on their path to startups and small businesses to hear their ups and downs, their successes and failures, and how their journey has been on the startup road. Fortune favors the brave. Those who take risks often reap great rewards; those who are courageous are often the most successful. Take a chance in order to get what you want.Fortune favors the brave. Those who take risks often reap great rewards; those who are courageous are often the most successful. Take a chance in order to get what you want.https://youtu.be/tsmSN5MvMDMWelcome to Miller IP Law - your friendly partner in safeguarding innovation for startups, side hustles, and small businesses! We're not your traditional law firm - we're all about making legal protection accessible and approachable for entrepreneurs like you.We are a nontraditional law firm focused on helping startups, small businesses, garage inventors, side hustles, and individuals protect and grow their businesses with affordable patents to protect inventions, trademarks to protect brands, and copyrights to protect creatives.In addition to having extensive legal experience: - Our attorneys have startup experience to offer both legal and startup advice- We offer transparent pricing with flat fees - We offer affordable options specifically tailored to each business's plans and goals
  • The Inventive Growth podcast with Devin Miller. Priceless Advice For Entrepreneurs by Richard Blank.

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    Welcome to 'The Inventive Growth' podcast, where we dive deep into the inspiring journeys of startup and small business owners who've paved their way to success. Join us as we uncover the strategies, challenges, and breakthrough moments that propelled their businesses forward. Get ready to be inspired and learn from the best in the business world!I'm typically affected most by the actions of third parties, a consequence I willingly accepted when I signed up for this journey. The toll includes stress, late nights, and early mornings, but what truly concerns me is the disappointment from individuals I've invested in or relied upon who don't follow through. While I don't expect lifelong commitment, certain responsibilities are crucial. My current focus is on my own well-being, resilience, and the need to decompress. I make time for myself by working out in the mornings, washing my convertible on Sundays, and indulging in my passion for classic pinball machines. Most importantly, I've learned not to be too hard on myself. "Balancing Commitments and Self-Care" Growth Advice For Entrepreneurs w/ Richard Blankhttps://youtu.be/Bpd6Yote8nYWelcome to Miller IP Law - your friendly partner in safeguarding innovation for startups, side hustles, and small businesses! We're not your traditional law firm - we're all about making legal protection accessible and approachable for entrepreneurs like you.We are a nontraditional law firm focused on helping startups, small businesses, garage inventors, side hustles, and individuals protect and grow their businesses with affordable patents to protect inventions, trademarks to protect brands, and copyrights to protect creatives.In addition to having extensive legal experience: - Our attorneys have startup experience to offer both legal and startup advice- We offer transparent pricing with flat fees - We offer affordable options specifically tailored to each business's plans and goals
  • The Inventive Founder podcast created by Miller IP. The "Just Not Take It Personal" business technique from Richard Blank

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    The "Inventive Founder" podcast is a riveting series that explores the founding journeys of startup visionaries and small business pioneers. Each episode features intimate conversations with founders who recount their experiences from the initial spark of an idea to the realization of their entrepreneurial dreams. Listeners will hear about the hurdles, triumphs, and lessons learned along the way, providing inspiration and practical insights for anyone looking to embark on their own business venture. "Inventive Founder" is the go-to podcast for stories of innovation, resilience, and the spiritJust not take it personal. I think the first time I experienced my first agent leaving me after investing so much time in them, it crushed me. But then the philosophy of 'me today, you tomorrow' kicked in. I'm not still at the first job I had back in Philadelphia working on Delaware Avenue. No, I'm not there anymore. People go through different stages, and they can move forward. And this is what I do know: if I fulfilled my obligation to them by respecting them, giving them stable employment, and investing in them, the outcome is okay with me because I just don't know, what's happening in their personal lives. There could be something that's influencing their decision that they're not telling me about.Explore the podcastThe one myth in the telemarketing industry is that every single telemarketer calls you during dinner. That is absolutely not true. Not every vertical sales talk is high-end real estate. There are some incredible individuals out there that making receives phone calls and do it ethically. They really are artists of speech, they really have honed their crafts and they believe in it.https://youtu.be/kO1acJUQ7xEWelcome to Miller IP Law - your friendly partner in safeguarding innovation for startups, side hustles, and small businesses! We're not your traditional law firm - we're all about making legal protection accessible and approachable for entrepreneurs like you.We are a nontraditional law firm focused on helping startups, small businesses, garage inventors, side hustles, and individuals protect and grow their businesses with affordable patents to protect inventions, trademarks to protect brands, and copyrights to protect creatives.
  • Miller IP Law presents The Inventive Experts Podcast. Art Of Speech Expert Advice For Entrepreneurs with Richard Blank

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    The one myth in the telemarketing industry is that every single telemarketer calls you during dinner. That is absolutely not true. Not every vertical sales talk is high-end real estate. There are some incredible individuals out there that making receives phone calls and do it ethically. They really are artists of speech, they really have honed their crafts and they believe in it.Welcome to Miller IP Law - your friendly partner in safeguarding innovation for startups, side hustles, and small businesses! We're not your traditional law firm - we're all about making legal protection accessible and approachable for entrepreneurs like you.We are a nontraditional law firm focused on helping startups, small businesses, garage inventors, side hustles, and individuals protect and grow their businesses with affordable patents to protect inventions, trademarks to protect brands, and copyrights to protect creatives.https://youtu.be/fWpandBrocYIn addition to having extensive legal experience: - Our attorneys have startup experience to offer both legal and startup advice- We offer transparent pricing with flat fees - We offer affordable options specifically tailored to each business's plans and goalsWHAT MAKES MILLER IP "THE STARTUP LAWYERS"Our attorneys focus on the clients other patent and trademark law firms ignore, startups & small businesses.Our Approach:At Miller IP Law, we understand that navigating the legal landscape can be daunting, especially for small businesses and startups. That's why we're committed to providing a warm, welcoming atmosphere where you feel comfortable discussing your ideas and concerns. Our team is passionate about innovation and dedicated to helping you protect your intellectual property with a smile.
  • Miller IP Law presents The Inventive Experts Podcast. Art Of Speech Expert Advice For Entrepreneurs with Richard Blank

    40:46|
    The one myth in the telemarketing industry is that every single telemarketer calls you during dinner. That is absolutely not true. Not every vertical sales talk is high-end real estate. There are some incredible individuals out there that making receives phone calls and do it ethically. They really are artists of speech, they really have honed their crafts and they believe in it.Welcome to Miller IP Law - your friendly partner in safeguarding innovation for startups, side hustles, and small businesses! We're not your traditional law firm - we're all about making legal protection accessible and approachable for entrepreneurs like you.We are a nontraditional law firm focused on helping startups, small businesses, garage inventors, side hustles, and individuals protect and grow their businesses with affordable patents to protect inventions, trademarks to protect brands, and copyrights to protect creatives.https://youtu.be/fWpandBrocYIn addition to having extensive legal experience: - Our attorneys have startup experience to offer both legal and startup advice- We offer transparent pricing with flat fees - We offer affordable options specifically tailored to each business's plans and goalsWHAT MAKES MILLER IP "THE STARTUP LAWYERS"Our attorneys focus on the clients other patent and trademark law firms ignore, startups & small businesses.Our Approach:At Miller IP Law, we understand that navigating the legal landscape can be daunting, especially for small businesses and startups. That's why we're committed to providing a warm, welcoming atmosphere where you feel comfortable discussing your ideas and concerns. Our team is passionate about innovation and dedicated to helping you protect your intellectual property with a smile.