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Employee Buy-in and CommitmentGetting employee buy-in and commitment can be a HUGE challenge when it involves making changes in the workplace. How do you get you people on board to make it work? That’s exactly what we’re going to talk about with Sean Fields, a licensed professional engineer who has seen first hand what happens to management change initiatives when management fails to get sufficien...

Improving Franchise GrowthIf you want to know how to become a thriving franchise superstar by improving franchise growth you’re in the right place because my next guest, Scott Greenberg, literally wrote the book on the subject. Scott is the author of http://www.thewealthyfranchisee.com/ (The Wealthy Franchisee) and he’s here to share some ways for improving franchise growth to help you unlock more...

Media Interview TipsYou need some powerful media interview tips if you want to put your best foot forward and communicate with influence and authority. Lucky for you today’s guest, Mr Ed Barks, is a high-powered Washington DC communications strategist who will give us an inside look into this rarified world and the media interview tips you need to be successful. What You’ll Discover About Media In...

OFFICE WORKPLACE POST-COVIDHow do you re-evaluate the value of your office workplace post-covid when the world for office workers has changed dramatically and working remotely has become common place? Today’s guest, real estate expert Chris Kane, has some powerful ideas about how to reimagine the workplace for the future . . . oh wait . . . the future is NOW. What You’ll Discover About the Office...

How do your promote your business expertise without going over the top or underselling yourself? Whether you’re an employee taking your career to the next level or an entrepreneur looking to stand out from the crowd, today’s guest is a business connection specialist who will answer those questions and more . . . she even has (free) gift for our listeners that she’ll tell us about at the end of the...

Serial entrepreneurs are exceptionally gifted in bringing new business ideas to the market. Today’s special guest, is a member of the serial entrepreneurs club, and he has built a continuous string of success that we’re going learn about to see how you too can develop business ideas into a successful venture. What You’ll Discover About Serial Entrepreneurs (highlights and transcript):https://busin...

Pink-Collar CrimeCould pink-collar crime be happening in the shadows of your business? Today’s guest, Pink-Collar crime expert Kelly Paxton, says embezzlement and fraud happen everywhere there’s trust. She explain how it happens and goes unnoticed and what you need to do to keep your business safe from pink-collar crime. What You’ll Discover About Pink-Collar Crime:* What pink-collar crime is [01:...

Autonomous WorkersAutonomous workers. Are they the key to your business success in a post-Covid world? Are they different from remote workers? Do they help or hurt your bottom line? Explore these important questions and concept of autonomous workers from a leadership perspective with special guest, Hannah Genton, co-founder of https://cgl-llp.com/ (CGL LLP). What You’ll Discover About Autonomous W...

If your business invoices aren’t being paid fast enough you might benefit from today’s invoicing tips so that you can improve your cash flow and get money rolling in sooner rather than later. And you’re in luck, today’s guest, Mary Schaeffer, puts the “payable” into accounts payable and her practical invoicing tips will have you running to see if you’re invoices reflect best practices. What You’ll...

Pressure Cooker StressIf you’re experiencing pressure cooker stress you’re not alone. No matter what size business you work in, the to do lists, the emails, the meetings, and the demands on your time feel non-stop. But the good news is that my next guest, Aimee Bernstein, is here to show you how you can achieve more and stress less. What You’ll Discover About Pressure Cooker Stress :* The differen...

Strategy Execution ProcessA business strategy execution process looks easy on paper, but when you start to follow your plan and put it all into action, stuff happens, hiccups happen, and you don’t always get the results you’d like to get. Today’s guest, Sean Ryan, can help us zero in on how to smooth those speed bumps. He’s an expert in helping organizations get to where they want to go. And he’ll...

Improvisation SkillsImprovisation skills in business sound counterintuitive. Afterall, there are strategic plans, goals, policies, procedures and other very carefully thought out activities. There doesn’t feel like much room for winging it. Yet today’s guest, Milo Shapiro, says using improvisation skills can actually make you a better business leader. What You’ll Discover About Improvisation Skill...

Workplace TrustWorkplace trust can ebb and flow like an ocean tide depending on what we say and how we say it. Little things can mean a lot, especially when it comes from someone in a position of authority. Getting it right means sharpening your soft skills and today’s guest, Anne Baum is going to share some soft skill secrets to help you build workplace trust more consistently. What You’ll Discov...

Project management skills are essential to getting things done in your organization; but all too often thing end up taking three time longer and cost twice as much as you thought. Today’s guest, Andrea Uvanni, has delivered multi-million-dollar projects on time and on budget with a never-ending focus on quality assurance and she’s here with some tips on how we can improve our project management sk...

Genuine diversity in the workplace is something that eludes many employers regardless of their size. After all, what good is diversity if it’s token, if it’s window dressing and there’s no genuine inclusion? Bridging the gap between diversity and inclusion is where the rubber meets the road. Today’s guest, Michelle Silverthorn, is a recognized organizational diversity expert with some tips on how...

Peak Performance PsychologyApplying peak performance psychology in a business setting can feel like a flavor of the month platitude at best and like pushing a mule up-hill at worst. Yet today’s guest, a peak performance coach who has worked with elite athletes says your mindset and mental training is what separates the truly exceptional from the also-rans and he’s here to tell you how to use it fo...

Boost Your BrandWhen you’re looking to boost your brand using social media, Pinterest is not necessarily the first thing that comes to mind. Yet today’s guest is an online marketer who says it’s the perfect tool for creating more brand awareness and driving more organic, not paid, traffic to your website. ♥ Share this episode with someone you think will benefit from it. ♥ What You’ll Discover Abou...

SALES REJECTIONIf sales rejection makes you uncomfortable, you’re not alone. It’s a big club. But today, my next guest, David Rose is going to show us how we can drop kick sales rejection and close more deals by revealing the most common forms of sales rejection and how to overcome them. ♥ Share this episode with someone you think will benefit from it. ♥ What You’ll Discover About Sales Rejection...

ETHICAL INFLUENCEEthical influence in business negotiations at first blush sounds like an excuse to pull a fast one. But let’s not forget, we’re talking about ethical influence. It’s a fancy phrase for persuasion. Today’s guest is a hypnotic influence expert who helps entrepreneurs and business owners to close more premium sales by teaching them how to use the right words in the right way. ♥ Share...

AMERICAN DREAMThe American Dream, the set of ideals that includes upward mobility and the opportunity for prosperity and success can sometimes feel out of reach if you’re a struggling entrepreneur or small business. That’s why on occasion this podcast likes to feature success stories to inspire us. Today’s guest, Adi Redzic, will share some tips on how to stay on track and achieve our OWN American...

Workspace organization can be a real challenge, especially if you’re in startup mode or a solopreneur, but these simple tips will help get you organized & more productive.

Finding the ideal business accountant can feel like a daunting process but retired CPA Maxine Stern makes it easy with her practical tips, including how to best utilize their expertise at all stages of your business journey.

Trust and collaboration are essential business leadership skills. Fortune 100 human resources expert Jill Ratliff shares how to get more of it.

Sales funnels can be confusing, but they're necessary if you want to make money while you sleep. Jason Wright shares how to crush it with sales funnels.

Managing a remote workforce is the new normal and the new management and leadership challenge. In the near term and also the long term. Today’s guest, Tom Libelt, has been living the remote life since before it became a thing. He lives in Chiang Mai, Thailand and has some valuable tips on best practices on managing a remote workforce.