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Why should you have a mentor? How can you go about finding the right person and asking them to help guide your career? We spoke with Tatia Zuloaga, a mentor relationships expert, to find out. Tatia co-founded Upnotch to encourage mentorships in the Seattle community, and she shared her invaluable advice in our latest podcast interview. We’ve all heard of mentors, but not everyone understands the f...

In our last sales podcast, sales leader Patrick Carter joined our CEO Lynn Whitbeck for the first installment of a new 12-part series. That episode introduced their acronym, “PERFORMANCE,” highlighting the top 11 power skills you need to boost your sales career. Today, Patrick and Lynn dive into that first P in PERFORMANCE : Problem Solving. What do you do when you’re confronted with an issue? How...

Last year, we had the pleasure of speaking with LM Bennett about how to get your ish together – inspired by her book, Get Your Ish Together: A Workbooks for the Purpose-Driven Life . So we were more than happy to have LM back for another discussion. In our new podcast, we spoke about time management – an issue many of us still struggle with! – and how being selectively selfish can finally get you...

In 2019, we were glad to have sales leader Patrick Carter join us for a podcast about the retail apocalypse. That discussion went so well that we now get Patrick back for a whole 12-part series! To kick off this series, he and our CEO Lynn introduce listeners to the 11 power skills you need to boost your sales career.  It all comes down to PERFORMANCE, an acronym that will help you remember each v...

Do you love traveling? What if you could turn your passion for exploring the world into a successful career? That’s exactly what Kelly English did when she founded Explore California Travel. After incredible trips around the world, she returned to her original home in the Golden State to create memorable experiences for travelers to California. In our new podcast interview, Kelly English tells us...

We all have a comfort zone, a set of habits and places where we feel most at ease. But as great as comfort zones are, it’s necessary to step out of them sometimes. How else will you grow as a person? Treading into the unknown can lead you to learn new skills, meet new people, and discover new interests. It leads to self-improvement and memorable experiences. Even so, for many people, stepping outs...

How can you achieve sales success this 2020? It starts with laser focus and the right tools. Lynn spoke with sales expert Gresham W. Harkless Jr. on how entrepreneurs, business owners, and people with a side hustle can find new opportunities and sales leads for their organizations. Ring in the new year with these unmissable tips. Gresh manages a community of niche business blogs and content called...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to start and run your own travel company? Matilde Melendez did just that, founding Conquer Peru and arranging trips to her home country, Peru. We spoke to Matilde about her experiences and advice for others who want to follow in her footsteps. In our new interview, Matilde first describes how she first found the inspiration to start Conquer Peru. She de...

Self-care is so important, yet many of us don’t practice it enough, especially when we need it the most. How can you take care of #1 (that’s you!) even when you’re feeling burned out? Even when you’re so busy that just the thought of adding one more item to your to-do list stresses you out? We’ve all been there… and continue to be there. But we’ve learned some tricks along the way. In our new podc...

How do you obtain customers and effectively manage relationships with them in the tech industry? We spoke with Dennis Sullivan, a sales expert and relationship ninja who leads from the heart to build strong, lasting connections. Although the sales profession has changed a lot over the years, Dennis’s unique approach in the tech field has helped him secure continued success. In our new podcast inte...

So many people are burnt out from their rigid 9-to-5 grind. You wake up early, drive through rush hour traffic, sit through 8+ hours of work, drive through rush hour traffic again, and have a finite amount of time to spend time with your family, cook and clean, and maybe pursue your own hobbies. It can feel exhausting and like there’s not enough time for the people and things you love. But what if...

In the past few years, it seems that being politically aware and involved is becoming more and more common, and it’s great to see women and young people play a bigger role in this important sphere. But even as we see a growing presence of women, people of color, people of religious minorities, and millennials in politics, many of us still don’t feel confident enough to join in ourselves. Even if w...

Sales careers are dependent upon having a strong network of clients. How do you build up this network? One of the best ways is through referrals. Referrals are highly coveted and a vital way to boost your sales career, but it can be daunting to seek them out. How do you ask for referrals without coming across as desperate? What does it take to earn them from your best clients? We spoke to Patrick...

Humans have a natural capacity and desire to create – to invent . Have you ever wanted to indulge this instinct and become a bona fide inventor? Real-life inventors like Hedy Lamarr, Grace Hopper, Deepika Kurup and movie heroes such as Dr. Ryan Stone from Gravity and Shuri from Black Panther make amazing role models, and we can’t blame you if you want to emanate their inventive genius. But how do...

Have you ever wanted to write a book? Do you feel under-qualified, overwhelmed, and unsure how to start? We have some aspiring writers here at Petite2Queen, and trust us, we’ve been there. So many people dream of writing a book… yet many of us don’t know where to start or where to find the confidence to do so. Whatever you want to write, we want you to be empowered to put pen to paper (or, er, fin...

Networking is a key part of growing in your career, and yet so many of us dislike it. Or perhaps a stronger word is more appropriate? It’s not uncommon for people to say they hate networking and will avoid it at all costs. But it doesn’t have to be this way! In our newest podcast, Lynn shares how you can unlock your networking potential – no matter how bad you think you are at it. Read More Suppor...

How much does your attitude impact your career? Quite a lot, as it turns out. You shouldn’t underestimate the power of the mind and how important thoughts can be in your job ascendance. Chelsea Behrens, a consultant, thought leader, speaker, and motivator of positive change, recently spoke to us about the influence of our thoughts. (We previously spoke with Chelsea about finding the courage to pur...

Do you feel stuck and like you don’t know where to even start? Whether it’s regular growing pains or an actual quarter-life crisis, learning how to overcome hurdles and handle issues like an adult is hard. And trust us, we’ve been there. But you don’t have to go through it alone! We recently spoke to LM Bennett, the author of Get Your Ish Together: A Workbooks for the Purpose-Driven Life , to lear...

Sales isn’t just the art of convincing people to buy the product or service you’re selling. In fact, the foundation of sales lies in quality communication: You must learn to actively listen so you understand what your customer wants and needs. But this is easier said than done. Luckily, we got some key tips to improve your communication fundamentals. In our new podcast interview with Casey Boggs,...

We recently had the opportunity to speak to Vicki Fenton, the Vice President of Core Services at Viacom, the American media conglomerate. Vicki is responsible for facilities, construction, real estate, and special events for Viacom’s West Coast Headquarters. In our new interview, Vicki reveals how she got started in the entertainment industry and climbed the corporate ladder. With her years of exp...

In the last few years, probably all of us have heard of the pink tax. A major point of conversation lately is about what products men and women use and the cost differences between them. Why is it that women’s deodorant often costs more than men’s deodorant? Why the price difference between razor blades for men vs. women? We at Petite2Queen have certainly noticed these discrepancies – the “pink ta...

Lately, you can’t escape discussions about how artificial intelligence – AI – will inevitably disrupt and even end retail sales. We’re already seeing the rise of self-checkout stands at grocery stores, and chatbots are an increasingly common part of online purchasing experiences. Are we on the verge of a retail sales apocalypse? We spoke to Patrick Carter, a sales leader passionate about helping p...

Most of us have been there: a relationship comes to a dramatic end and you’re left broken-hearted and alone. Breakups can suck, but they don’t have to be that bad! In fact, they can actually lead to new levels of self-love and confidence. How do you get such a positive change out of something so catastrophic? We spoke to Lady Jasmine Love, who specializes in love and spiritual transformation consu...

Depending on your career and personal needs, job sharing may be an ideal option for you. Even in sales, job sharing is possible! But how can you pursue this option in your sales position? In a new interview, Lynn spoke to two sales women who successfully job shared for over a decade. After all that time, Liz Pearl and Tari Gordon know quite a few secrets to make a clean shift into this alternative...

So many of us have amazing ideas that we want to turn into lucrative careers. But starting your own business takes a lot of work! What should you know before becoming an entrepreneur? Our first tip in learning about this career path is to listen to our new podcast interview with two guests who know a thing or two about starting a successful business: Michael Maloof and Michelle Dickman. Michael an...