Five Minutes With Andy
By Professional Association Management Company | Virtual Inc.
Five Minutes With AndyMar 25, 2021
5 Minutes with Andy: How TED 2022 Altered How I Think
Tune into our latest 5 Minutes with Andy Podcast where Andy discusses all thing TED – with learning from the speakers on how we are going to colonize mars to learning from the audience and even what is going on in the world.
Finding Your Ikigai with Martha Fields
In this episode of 5 Minutes with Andy, he welcomes Martha Fields a Former Vice-President of a Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital. With Martha we find life, work, & healthy aging success in 2022 despite the 3 C's of change, COVID, and challenges.
5MWA Back to the Office & Summer Outing
In our latest episode of 5 Minutes with Andy discusses going back to the office, a recent TED Talk, and how to be flexible. Tune in to hear more!
Social Impact & The Jimmy Fund
Tune into our latest 5 Minutes with Andy -- hear about Team Russo and the Jimmy Fund and Virtual, Inc.’s commitment to both!
Lessons Learned
In this episode, Andy welcomes Leah Sibilia – Senior Director of Events, Margot Rodger – Vice President of Events and Meetings, and Julie Utano - Senior Director, Client Services. This podcast discusses lessons learned with returning to events. From preparedness, new ways of thinking, and so much
2021 - A Year in Review
In this episode, Andy discusses Virtual’s end of year wrap with what happened, how we made things happen, and looking toward 2022.
Why Standards Matter
In this episode, Andy welcomes Mauro Lance, Virtual Inc.'s Chief Financial Officer and Mike McCamon a Senior Consultant with Virtual Inc. This podcast discusses all things standards, from why standards matter, what works well and how groups have evolved.
Ransomware: Its Sources, Its Impact, & How To Prevent It
In this episode, Andy welcomes Justin Montville, Vice President of Applications and Infrastructure at Virtual, Inc. This podcast discusses all thing ransomware, from knowing what the benefits are to how to best protect yourself and your devices.
Social Media - "It's Not just for Kids Anymore"
In this episode of Five Minutes with Andy, Andy Freed is joined by Darya Behnia, Virtual Marketing Communications Specialist, Tayla Giuffrida, Marketing Communications Coordinator, as well as Carol Fusaro, Senior Marketing Communications Manager. Darya, Tayla and Carol discuss with Andy all things social media. From targeting your audience to knowing how to make a post aesthetically pleasing.
ROI Scorecard for Measuring Membership
In this episode of Five Minutes with Andy, Andy Freed is joined by Shannon Taylor, Virtual's VP of Client Services, as well as Brooke Weldon, Sr. Manager, Growth Programs. Brooke and Shannon discuss with Andy tips and tricks on ROI for membership and how it can be measured.
Events in the New World
In this episode of Five Minutes with Andy, Andy Freed is joined by Margot Rodger, Virtual's VP of Events and Meetings, as well as Jennifer Tombaugh, President of Tauck. During the COVID - 19 Pandemic, name badges and cocktail receptions have been replaced by ring lights and Zoom. Andy, Marogt, and Jennifer will discuss what will events look like in the future and take questions such as can face-to-face events be conducted safely? Are hybrid events effective? Is asking questions a good way to structure a webinar?
5 Minutes with Andy: Seven Transformations of Strategic Planning
In this episode of Five Minutes with Andy, Andy Freed is joined by Jay Vogt of Peoplesworth & Greg Kohn, Virtual’s Chief Growth Officer. During the COVID-19 pandemic, strategic planning became a critical need for many organizations. New challenges emerged. Interesting opportunities presented themselves. For some organizations, new financial realities required urgent action. Jay & Greg give us tips on how to facilitate Zoom meetings and how to strategically plan.
A Year In Review
In this episode of Five Minutes with Andy, Andy Freed discusses Virtual has grown over the last year and learned a lot about about one thing: Appreciation.
COVID-19 Business School
In this episode of Five Minutes with Andy, we learn about the ‘COVID-19 Business School’ and Andy focuses on the many challenges and opportunities related to the global pandemic in seven key categories. Andy teaches us the value of dancing in the rain and how to find opportunities.
Global Collaboration
In this episode of Five Minutes with Andy, Amanda Brien, Virtual’s Senior Program Manager, and Patricia Morin, Virtual’s Director of Client Services, discuss the practical challenges of collaborating globally.
Online Event Engagement During COVID-19.
In this episode of Five Minutes with Andy, Margot Rodger, Virtual’s Vice President of Events & Meetings Event Services returns to discuss the importance of keeping an audience engaged while attending online events. From yoga classes to magicians, Margot has tips to make your event successful.
The Importance of Being a Team Player (On and Off the Field)
In this episode of Five Minutes with Andy, we are joined by Gustavo Rodriguez, an operations manager at Virtual, Inc. to discuss two of Andy’s favorite things - baseball and business. Join Gustavo and Andy as they talk about the similarities between being a team player in baseball and at work. We also get to hear about Gustavo’s father, an MLL baseball player. Tune into this episode to learn more about how being a team player is key to winning in the business world.
Engaging Networking Experiences for Online Events
In this 5 Minutes With Andy, Margot Rodger our Vice President of Events shares her experience going virtual. From flying home from an event in the begging of quarantine to experimenting with online platforms to help our clients have successful online events. Margot shares her tips to make your virtual events engaging all while having a great experience.
Culture, Budgeting & the Bottom Line
In this 5 Minutes With Andy, we are joined by Terry Lowney our COO and CFO. Terry has been with Virtual for over 17 years and she shares her experiences. Terry explains the importance of a value based culture and how they are more than words on a plaque. She advises on company "health", daily tasks, meetings at her level and the importance between culture and the bottom line.
Strategies for Reassessing Programs During the Pandemic
Lessons Learned from COVID-19
Online Meetings
Make sure to listen in and get all the tips.
Andy’s Attic
Servant Leadership
Listen here to why Andy chose to incorporate servant leadership into our everyday culture!
The Importance of Culture
How Hidden Standards Impact Your Life
To hear more about Virtual’s role in standards click on the link and hear what Andy has to say!
Families and Companies
Here’s to our second family! Click on the link and hear what your CEO has to say!
Vision. Results. Strategy. An overview of the Virtual Way with special guest Craig Paxson
We invite you to sit back, relax and listen in. Enjoy!
Interns Gotta Eat!!! Five Minutes With Andy
Internships are valuable for college students and for companies if programs are performed well. “If the job of an intern is to be seen and not heard then you’re not taking advantage of the program,” says Andy.
We invite you to sit back, relax and listen in. Enjoy! And remember, interns gotta eat!
Five Minutes with Andy: Effective Event Planning Strategies
Welcome to the sixth episode of Virtual’s podcast, 5 Minutes with Andy, in which our CEO, Andy Freed, offers you tips, tricks, and insights into leadership, management, and business skills.
In Episode 6, Andy shares his advice on effective event planning strategies and considerations. He also explains why getting out from behind your desk and attending an event can help build meaningful relationships. “In a world where so much gets done online and by conference call, there’s still no substitute for sitting in the same room with folks,” says Andy.
We invite you to sit back, relax and listen in. Enjoy!
5 Minutes with Andy: Wow
Welcome to the fifth episode of Virtual’s podcast, 5 Minutes with Andy, in which our CEO, Andy Freed, offers you tips, tricks, and insights into leadership, management, and business skills.
In Episode Five, Andy explains how Virtual’s employee recognition program contributes to growing a stronger and happier workplace. “One of the deepest human needs is the need to be recognized,” says Andy. “I think it’s really important for folks to feel recognized and appreciated for what they do and that’s what we’re doing”.
We invite you to sit back, relax and listen in. Enjoy!
5 Minutes with Andy: The Power of Trust
Welcome to the fourth episode of Virtual’s podcast, 5 Minutes with Andy, in which our CEO, Andy Freed, offers you tips, tricks, and insights into leadership, management, and business skills.
In Episode Four, Andy discusses the power of trust within a company. This discussion explores how the power of trust can lead to better results and greater success within a company. “The only asset we have is our relationships,” says Andy. “It’s our relationships with one another as employees and our relationships between ourselves and our clients. Trust is the glue that holds those relationships together.
We invite you to grab a cup of coffee and listen in. Enjoy!
5 Minutes with Andy: Vacation, Performance and Taking the Time You Need
Welcome to the third episode of Virtual’s podcast, 5 Minutes with Andy, in which our CEO, Andy Freed, offers you tips, tricks, and insights into leadership, management, and business skills.
In Episode Three, Andy discusses vacation time and employee performance. This discussion explores how you can find balance in taking the time you need to succeed, while maintaining the integrity of your company’s professional services. “Our goal is to make sure employees are succeeding, energized, and ready to provide action for their clients,” says Andy.
We invite you to grab a cup of coffee and listen in. Enjoy!
5 Minutes with Andy: Fear, Coughdrops, and Getting Naked
Welcome to the second episode of Virtual’s new podcast, 5 Minutes with Andy, in which our CEO, Andy Freed, offers you tips, tricks, and insights into leadership, management, and business skills.
In Episode Two, Andy discusses Patrick Lencioni’s book Getting Naked, which explores the management of professional services and how you want to conduct yourself in any business. “I could see so much of who we are, and who we hope to be in the pages of this book,” says Andy.
We invite you to grab a cup of coffee and listen in. Enjoy!
Introducing Virtual’s New Podcast: 5 Minutes with Andy
Introducing the new Virtual podcast, 5 Minutes with Andy, in which Virtual, Inc.’s CEO, Andy Freed, will be offering you tips, tricks, and insights into leadership, management, and business skills.
In Episode One, Andy discusses the various benefits and lessons learned in Virtual joining forces with the Drohan Management Group out of Reston, VA and Professional Credential Services, Inc. out of Nashville, TN. Together, the combined companies deliver a broader set of enhanced services. Through a great deal of learning, listening, and understanding what’s possible, Virtual is trying to take the best aspects from each company, and to make something new, different and exciting.
We invite you to grab a cup of coffee and listen in. Enjoy!