Business Wingmen Podcast

Our current virus outbreak has radically re-shaped the American landscape from routine living to events, business and government operations. Once the damage is over, we will be able to return to life as usual. Maybe not! So Much has changed that we are headed into the new normal. What new customs will likely stick and what challenges will we all face.

Whether you’re trying to grow your sales, add new accounts, recapture old account or reassign orphaned accounts, having a strategy is a good first step. In this episode of the Business Wingmen show we’ll cover tips to help you get it done.

Working from home is not new. Many people and professions have been doing this for years. However, our recent virus outbreak is compelling just about all working people to do their jobs at home. While it’s necessary to comply with federal and state mandates, people new to this routine may find it adding to their anxiety. Today, your Business Wingmen discuss how employers and employees can optimize...

We’re all facing unprecedented effects of the corona virus. With so many edicts from government and anxiety in the workplace, how can you adapt and thrive while you weather this storm. In today’s episode, we talk about things you should do as a leader to strengthen focus and maintain productivity at all levels.

One way to improve yourself is by reading. But many people have trouble reading things that require retention. This episode of the Business Wingmen discusses 7 tips for being able to remember the contents of what you read so you can do a better job of putting your improvements into action.

Is the future full of surprises or just more of the usual. In today's episode, we talk about some of the more prominent trends in business to help you navigate things like the immergence of AI, all things internet, social media's direction and organizational flattening. Join your hosts Steve Smith and Will Robertson on another great flight with the Business Wingmen.

Today, we explore the changing landscape of soft skills in the workplace. As technology, industry, people and consumer demands change, 2020 will require a different set of soft skills to be successful. This topic is based on an article published on cnbc.com's 'Make-It' by Jennifer Liu.

Have you been feeling bored or frustrated at work lately? Or, do you work in an industry with falling job opportunities or wage stagnation? If you’re a mid-career worker considering switching careers for whatever reason, this episode will give you many things to consider before making your move.

According to Gallup, only 33% of U.S. workers are fully engaged in their jobs costing companies millions in unproductive behavior and low levels of operating efficiency. In this episode, we discuss how managers at all levels can increase their team's engagement and produce happier, more committed employees.

In this episode, we talk about the types of goals to consider based on what results you want to achieve in your business or executive position.

The New Year is upon us! Start on the right foot by thinking about these 5 areas that will enable you to transition into the new year by focusing on the primary things that affect a healthy business. Join your hosts Steve Smith and Will Robertson and get the motivation for a fast start to 2020.

One of the best ways to get support in your business and a reasonable cost is hiring a Virtual Assistant. This show discusses how to hire and manage VAs with Dave Braun, Chief Freedon Officer from HireMyVA.com. Listen in and learn the right way to get the most from your Virtual Assistant.

On today's show, we're going to talk about resolving employee conflict by listening to employee concerns to foster an open environment. Make sure you really understand what employees are saying by asking questions and focusing on their perception of the problem.

Human nature tends to reinforce the idea that telling people what they do wrong will get them to improve faster than reinforcing what they do well. Actually, when people are supported and acknowledged for their strengths and positive results, they develop and improve much better over time.

Your business's performance depends mainly on you knowing your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. This is SWOT and it is very useful for planning, strategic direction, utilization of resources and decision making along the way.

What really defines you? Work, hobbies, family, community? How much of your identity is influenced by the things you store, clutter or hording? When does one become another? In this episode, we discuss the effects of clutter on your self image.

On today's show, we're going to talk about how to get the people who run your business to work as a team. Your executives, your managers, etc. need to understand the value of coordinating and collaborating with each other instead of operating in a silo or running everything through you.

This episode will discuss why employees don't always accept responsibility for their jobs, their results or mistakes they make. We'll talk about how you, as a manager/ leader can establish a relationship and an environment that promotes taking responsibility.

In this episode, we're going to look at selling practices. Value is what causes people to give up something to get what they either want or need. We’re going to discuss the difference between sell value and price and offer some tips on how you can sell value instead of reducing your price.

Today, we are going to dive into the topic of training, it's benefits and what businesses need to do to enhance their investment of time and money. With tight job markets and millenials/ gen Zs being the predominant talent pool, companies need to understand what they need/ want from their new career choice.

In this episode, we talk about the proper way to establish goals. Goals that are not well defined have little chance of being achieved. Using the SMART system for setting goals helps you think through your goals and insure you have boundries and accountability supporting your success.

Saving money on health insurance is something business owners want to do. With the ongoing changes in state and federal legislation, increasing rates, and policy changes, owners need to know how the get best value for their hard earned money. We'd like to introduce Gene Heino. He's been an independent insurance broker for 30 years. He has some great ideas on how business owners can save money on t...

Losing an employee can be costly for the business as well as filling the position. In this episode, we discuss the reasons why employees leave and how you can learn from these unfortunate events so you can reduce future unplanned departures.

Today, we're going to discuss the pros and cons of using a Vision Board. How it works, why pyschiatry professionals down play it's use and how to make it a real asset to your business or career growth.

Every once in awhile, our attitudes get the best of us (or worst!). It happens when we least expect it and as a results of something prior that wrecked our disposition. This episode talks about five ways to restore a positive attitude so you can pursue your career, business or daily activities with clarity and confidence.