Business Confidential Now with Hanna Hasl-Kelchner

If you’re well into your career and wondering if it’s too late to be your own boss and run your own business you’re going to love today’s guest. He’s the “mid-life entrepreneur expert,” Bill Seagraves, author of Be Your Best Boss: Reinvent Yourself From Employee to Entrepreneur. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER ABOUT BECOMING A MID-LIFE ENTREPRENEUR:  * How to know if you’re ready to make the leap to and beco...

Business myths can hold you back by wasting your precious time and money.  They’re the perfect example of business issues hiding in plain view that matter to your bottom line. Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she recalls memorable excerpts from some of this year's expert guests that bust the business myth of top down leadership. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER ABOUT THE TOP DOWN LEADERSHIP BUSINESS MYTH:  *...

How DO you grow a family owned business without hating the people you love? They say blood is thicker than water, but business has a way of making waves. What’s the answer? Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcomes family owned business specialist, Janna Hoiberg. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER ABOUT A FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS:  * Why the startup phase of a family owned business is easier than the grownup p...

A multi-generation workforce can be a blessing or a nightmare, depending on how you manage it. What’s the best way to nurture a high performance team? To build bridges instead of walls? Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcomes leadership guru Ron Carucci. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER ABOUT THE MULTI-GENERATIONAL WORKFORCE:  * The biggest challenges facing executives, managers and entrepreneurs when m...

erl Business records and information management in the digital age of hackers and lawsuits is more important than ever before. How do you keep your business records secure and easy to find? Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcomes Carrie Peele, owner of The File Depot – Raleigh and learn more.  WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER ABOUT BUSINESS RECORDS:  * What business record are. * Why business records ma...

Inspiring accountability in the workplace, driving employee engagement, and getting people to step up and take more ownership of their role in your organization is often easier said than done. Good Authority author Jonathan Raymond says it’s because we’re using outdated assumptions and he has a radically simple way to help you turn things around. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER ABOUT ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE WO...

Burnout can happen any time: when you’re working non-stop around the clock on a startup, pushing the limits in scaling your business, or when holidays and other personal obligations get piled on top of an over committed schedule and you feel overwhelmed and crushed by your "to do" list. Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcomes award winning social psychologist, and Build the Strength Within a...

Does “making the ask,” asking for what you want when closing the sale, make you uneasy? Maybe a little self-conscious or uncomfortable because you’re feeling sales-y? But what if you had a simple, easy, and no pressure way of achieving the perfect close 95% of the time? Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner whose next guest says he can do exactly that. He's James Muir, author of the new Amazon best-seller...

Power in organizations, and especially the abuse of power, can destroy employee engagement, productivity and turn your business culture toxic. It’s a serious issue, yet often taboo.  Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcomes leadership expert Professor Mabel Miguel and exposes the underbelly of power in organizations and how it's a good thing when used responsibly. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER ABOUT P...

Small business HR sounds like small potatoes, but each year small businesses around the US get fined by government agencies, sued by former employees, and end up paying hundreds of millions of dollars. That’s definitely NOT small potatoes. Join host Hanna Hasl as she welcomes small business HR expert Lori Kleiman who explains what you need to look out for. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER ABOUT SMALL BUSINESS...

Email and the need for speed in business is a challenge we all face. It’s also what makes the convenience of electronic gadgets so seductive and alluring. But email convenience has a dark side. Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she sheds light on that dark side and the unwanted legal liability that goes with it.   WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER ABOUT EMAIL BLIND SPOTS:  * How one sneaky email blind spot crea...

An employee background check can surface potential problems before they lead to huge organizational financial and reputation losses. Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcomes Candice Tal who helps businesses sidestep those headaches with high quality investigations. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER ABOUT A BACKGROUND CHECK:  * The biggest problem with a "do it yourself" online background check.  * The 5 e...

Want to know how to REALLY connect with buyers and thrive in today’s marketplace? Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcomes sales expert and author Deb Calvert, who says, "stop selling." Is that crazy or what?  WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER ABOUT HOW TO CONNECT WITH BUYERS:  * 3 powerful ways to build trust and connect with buyers.  * How to find out what really matters to buyers. * How asking salient...

Events can spice up your business development. But, without the right event marketing you could end up with an empty room and extra food that goes home with your employees. How do you go from writhing in agony to thrivin' ‘n rockin’ the house? Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcomes entertainment event producer, Louie La Vella, to explore the event marketing strategies you can use in your bu...

The new employee orientation process can quickly go from on-boarding to waterboarding if you're not careful. How do you strike the right balance to help new hires hit the ground running and not trip up? Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcomes The Big Book of HR author, Cornelia Gamlem, who has the answers and explains how you can optimize this special window of time.  WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER AB...

Can your business afford to be the victim of business fraud? No one expects it to happen to them and especially not by a trusted employee. Yet a recent survey by Kroll Inc found that 81% of those surveyed experienced fraud at the hands of an insider. What can you do to protect your business? Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcomes business fraud prevention expert, Andy Greenberg.  DISCOVER: ...

Does the idea of corporate governance makes you choke because the politics of bureaucracy is the reason you started your own business in the first place? Hang on. Effective corporate governance and high performance business cultures go hand in hand. How can you have your cake and eat it too? Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcomes corporate governance expert Nancy Falls. She'll explain how t...

Do you fantasize about entrepreneurship? About starting your own business? But stop short of taking the leap? What if you could crack the entrepreneurship code and increase your chances of a safe landing? Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcome serial entrepreneur Chris Heivly who shares the key to entrepreneurial success. DISCOVER:  * How Mapquest went from startup to a $1.2 billion exit.  *...

Could hidden, but free publicly available, government business programs and resources help your biz grow? Olalah Njengo says absolutely yes. Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she explores what Olalah is talking about and how you can tap this buried treasure trove for your own business growth and success. DISCOVER:  * The assumptions we make that blind us to the existence of no cost government busin...

"What business structure should I use?" It’s probably the most common startup legal question that gets asked. What are your choices and how do you decide what’s right for your particular business? Join No Nonsense Lawyer and host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she explores the different business structures available in the U.S. and offers insight on how to narrow the list have a more productive conversati...

Building a family business is tough and handing over the reins of a family business can be even tougher. Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcomes Vincent Curatola who has some practical tips for how to navigate it successfully and protect your family legacy along the way. Hear his amazing story. DISCOVER:  * The backstory of his 3 generation family business.  * The perils of fast money.  * Ho...

Everyone has encountered the elephant in the room, that obvious problem, or risk, that nobody wants to talk about. It creates awkward situations and sometimes paralysis. Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcomes communications expert Diane A. Ross, who has a solution for how to conquer the beast and restore harmony and productivity to your business.  DISCOVER:  * The most important question yo...

Creating a memorable marketing message that sets your business apart from the competition can be serious challenge for many small and mid-size businesses. It’s easy to bounce from one “marketing idea of the week” to the next with little to show for your efforts except frustration. Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcomes Duct Tape Marketing guru, John Jantsch, who has a better solution and a...

A super connector always seem to know all the right people. What's their secret sauce? Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcomes networking expert, Joyce Layman, author of Your Connecting Advantage to Business Confidential Now. DISCOVER:  * How a super connector leverages the art of business connecting.  * How connecting differs from networking.  * The biggest obstacle business professionals f...

Effective listening is challenging. Have you ever been introduced to someone at work only to forget their name 10 seconds later? Join the club. Also join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcomes listening expert, and author of Listen Up, Dr. Kittie Watson, who says the same thing happens with all kinds of other business information and it’s costing your company more than you know. DISCOVER:  * How...