Friday, February 9, 2024

Beyond Business: Richard Blank on Creating Community and Connections

In this episode sponsored by Four Seasons Landscape & Construction Services, Rich Bennett engages in a profound conversation with Richard Blank, CEO of Costa Rica's Call Center. Richard shares his inspirational journey from his roots in Philadelphia to his entrepreneurial success in Costa Rica. He delves into how his passion for vintage jukeboxes and pinball machines isn't just a personal hobby but a cornerstone of his company culture, fostering a unique, engaging, and joyful work environment. Richard emphasizes the significance of building genuine connections, not only within his call center but extending into the broader community through educational scholarships and local engagement. He highlights the importance of empathy, effective communication, and maintaining a positive outlook, which are key to his personal and professional philosophy. This episode, supported by the dedicated services of Four Seasons Landscape & Construction Services, showcases how Richard Blank's approach to business goes beyond the conventional, integrating personal passions with a deep commitment to community and employee well-being, setting a vibrant example of leadership in the modern workplace.

Not Quite After Midnight Very Special Episode w/Richard Blank - 2023/12/14

I would like to thank my wonderful guest, Richard Blank, for putting up with my shenanigans and being on the show. We had a conversation that was both entertaining and meaningful. Richard is an ex-pat pinball and communication expert living in Costa Rica. He's the CEO of Costa Rica's Call Center, and has survived this show three times before. You can learn more about what he does on his website: https:costaricascallcenter.com The show is recorded "live-to-tape," so there's no telling what will happen. Be sure to listen in and share the show with others who might enjoy or benefit from it. The show is also available on Facebook (on the @NotQuiteAfterMidnight page) and all the major podcasting platforms. Enjoy.

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

No Pressure No Diamonds Podcast. Mastering Verbal Tell Signs and sharing...

No Pressure No Diamonds Podcast. Mastering Verbal Tell Signs with CEO Richard Blank Weekly Entrepreneurship talks. Tips to get going in business or get to the next level in business by people that are actually in the trenches every day. Elevate your experience, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and dive deeper into the world of business success. Join 'The Diamond Mind' today and be part of a thriving community that shares your passion for podcasting and personal growth! Welcome to The No Pressure No Diamonds Show, join C-suite minority entrepreneurs Alex Rose and Thomas Solano as they offer a unique glimpse into their remarkable business journey. With a wealth of experience and a passion for innovation, Alex and Thomas share invaluable insights on how they navigated the challenges of entrepreneurship. Gain firsthand knowledge of their strategic decision-making, leadership philosophies, and the diverse perspectives that have propelled their success. Tune in to discover the secrets behind their inspiring rise in the business world. Our Mission For Urban & Black Podcast Creators So easy to get distracted these days. With the world going through such a drastic shift how do we keep our focus? In this podcast you will hear from host Alex Rose and co-host Thomas Solano, fellow entrepreneurs that have dealt getting distracted and learned how to pivot to gain traction in their lives. This podcast is for the up and coming entrepreneur, work-preneur, that is hungry and wants to hear from someone ‘growing’ through DISTRACTION. Richard is a Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, 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 that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level.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. 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. 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’s journey in the call center space is filled with twists and turns. When he was 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. 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.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. While you are here, we would recommend taking an extra day of your trip to visit breathtaking virgin beaches, play golf next to the ocean, try your luck at deep sea fishing, explore tropical jungles, climb volcanos or just relax in natural hot springs. Come and see for yourself why call center outsourcing in Costa Rica is a perfect solution for your growing company and a powerhouse in the BPO industry.We encourage you to visit one of our call centers on your next personal vacation or business trip to Central America’s paradise, Costa Rica. Mastering Verbal Tell Signs with CEO Richard Blank. The No Pressure No Diamonds Podcast. https://youtu.be/GgjBqPD94YE?si=Z4cXCj5w2doW5FFQ #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #nopressurenodiamondspodcast https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/

Thursday, January 25, 2024

The Network of Awareness Podcast. Special guest Richard Blank's "Unconditional Salvation" with a bang.

Meet ORRA, a Podcaster, truth-seeker & visionary who understands that recognizing the presence of truth is essential to our awareness of the world we inhabit. ORRA starts Season 4 "Unconditional Salvation" with a bang interviewing Richard Blank a man on a mission to serve others and get's the most out of this experience called life The Network of Awareness offers listeners an authentic opportunity for critical thinking.Discussing Social, Spiritual & Self - Awareness with a Common-sense approach towards the challenging times in USA Society & Culture. In-depth interviews with interesting ppl from around the world. We pursue knowledge to expose toxic conditioning, propaganda and global lies, inspiring you to gain critical thinking for a meaningful reality rooted in universal truths and empowering awareness." Our mission is to explore conscious minds, by uncovering the intracaies of Social Science, Society and Culture, plus Spirituality. The Network of Awareness Radio Podcast that plays independent music of different genres & ORRA The Informationalist gives a common sense approach in revealing truths & lies in the USA & abroad, thru interviews, music & monologues.The world is place of uncertainty and lies! We present information for critical thinkers and listeners to gain an understanding of what is True! "It makes sense with common sense." About The Podcast & Our Mission Discussing Social, Spiritual & Self - Awareness with a Common-sense approach towards the challenging times in USA Society & Culture. In-depth interviews with interesting ppl from around the world. Knowing the truth and recognizing its presence is essential to our awareness of the world we are born on and come to know. The truth is that the world is not as perfect as we are inclined and led to believe. To find the absolute truth these days takes purposeful, intentional work. There is a lot of misinformation out on the web, and it can be hard to sort through all of it to find the truths we desire. The NOA Podcast offers a unique opportunity for critical thinkers and those with common sense who want to dig deeper into the next level of those truths and lies. Richard is a Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, 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 that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level.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. 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. 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’s journey in the call center space is filled with twists and turns. When he was 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008. 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.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. While you are here, we would recommend taking an extra day of your trip to visit breathtaking virgin beaches, play golf next to the ocean, try your luck at deep sea fishing, explore tropical jungles, climb volcanos or just relax in natural hot springs. Come and see for yourself why call center outsourcing in Costa Rica is a perfect solution for your growing company and a powerhouse in the BPO industry.We encourage you to visit one of our call centers on your next personal vacation or business trip to Central America’s paradise, Costa Rica. The Network of Awareness Podcast. Season 4 Episode 1. "Unconditional Salvation" with a bang. https://youtu.be/X5RO5KL4WcE #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO #networkofawareness https://youtu.be/1ksoMr5IxpA?si=nve-VmEbdqVoX9zf https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/outbound-bpo-campaigns/ https://www.tiktok.com/@orra_informationalist/video/7156252793047895342

The Network of Awareness Podcast. Season 4 Episode 1. "Unconditional Sal...

The Network of Awareness Radio Podcast that plays independent music of different genres & ORRA The Informationalist gives a common sense approach in revealing truths & lies in the USA & abroad, thru interviews, music & monologues.The world is place of uncertainty and lies! We present information for critical thinkers and listeners to gain an understanding of what is True! "It makes sense with common sense." ORRA starts Season 4 "Unconditional Salvation" with a bang interviewing Richard Blank a man on a mission to serve others and get's the most out of this experience called life.

The Network of Awareness podcast short clip. Richard Blank Costa Rica's ...