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A business owner's focus is usually on the company's day-to-day operations, not their development. Yet, professional development is a must for anyone who wants to grow because it is a lifelong pursuit.  The benefits of professional development are enhanced creativity, improved problem-solving skills, higher levels of energy and alertness, and increased productivity.

The fourth quarter is a time for taking stock, planning for the future and getting ready to make changes. This is the best time of year to set goals and create a plan to take you into 2023 with momentum. This episode will help you with a simple process to plan your next three months, including setting goals and developing actionable steps. Bonus: Grab your copy of the Q4 planning guide Full show n...

Life throws all sorts of curveballs at us and when you are a small business owner, you often have to keep it moving.  When life gets hard, one of the best things you can do for yourself and your business is to ask for help. Listen in as I share 3 strategies for your business when life is hard.  Show notes: https://www.the516collaborative.com/podcast/49

If you're launching a product, service, or anything else to the public, you need to measure and collect data for your launches. Determining what data you will measure and collect before your launch ensures you have the information you need before, during, and after your launch for your desired success.  Episode transcript found at:  https://www.the516collaborative.com/podcast/48

Remote work is on the rise, and it has plenty of benefits. Building a culture that teams want to work in is more important than ever. But without the right strategy in place, remote teams can fail. Listen in today as we share ways to make your remote team feel like they're part of the company and how engaged workers are more productive. Show notes: https://www.the516collaborative.com/podcast/47

Preparing a new product or service for launch is an exciting task that often requires the full attention of its creators. It requires careful planning and preparation to deliver a successful launch.  Today, Willemijn Maas, a certified launch strategist, shares tips to help you prepare, avoid common mistakes, and manage your energy for a successful and profitable launch.  Show notes: https://www.th...

Let's empower women to live life on their terms! Every woman should play an active role in understanding her business numbers, embracing a money mindset, and planning for her financial future. Show notes: https://www.the516collaborative.com/podcast/45

It's always a good time to improve the customer experience. With good customer experience, you never go out of style - because every season is customer experience season. Full show notes: https://www.the516collaborative.com/podcast/44

Your team is an essential part of your business. Don't let team dysfunction derail your success. Instead, learn how to build a supportive and engaged team. Full show notes: https://www.the516collaborative.com/podcast/43

Birthdays are a time for reflection.  Today, I share three birthday life lessons that have served me well.  Happy Birthday to me! Full show notes: https://www.the516collaborative.com/podcast/42

All things are not equal.  As your business grows, you will reach a point where you will have to learn to let things burn for growth and clarity.  No, it's not easy, but it is necessary.  Full show notes: https://www.the516collaborative.com/podcast/41

Recessions come and go, but solid business practices can help weather economic storms.  Listen in as I share five tips to help strengthen your business for whatever is on the horizon.  Full show notes: https://www.the516collaborative.com/podcast/40

Julie Broad of Book Launchers shares her insights into writing and marketing a self-published book. Julie's favorite hashtag - #noboringbooks.  Whether you are in the process of writing a book or have been thinking of one for years, listen in as Julie shares how you can self-publish and succeed. Full show notes: https://www.the516collaborative.com/podcast/39

GA4 was a big update, and it's easy to get lost in all the changes. Let's face it; Google Analytics provides a lot of information. The information is excellent, but most important is what YOU do with it to improve your business. Today we dive into how you can use the information to save money, time, and sanity.  Full show notes: https://www.the516collaborative.com/podcast/38

At the end of each quarter, many business owners wonder what went right and wrong and where they should focus their efforts the next quarter. This episode will help you with a simple process to plan your next three months, including setting goals and developing actionable steps. Bonus: Grab your copy of the Q3 planning guide Full show notes: https://www.the516collaborative.com/podcast/37

Today's Throwback Thursday episode is with my friend, Meagan Beltekoglu of New Leaf Digital.  Meagan is a Certified Director of Operations and Vetted ClickUp Consultant who helps women-owned small businesses and agencies with their businesses' back end so they can spend more time making a difference in the world. It can be challenging to stay organized and get things done in today's fast-paced wor...

Today's Throwback Thursday episode features the brilliant legal mind of my friend, Nicole Cheri Oden. Nicole says that legal is self-care for your business and I couldn't agree more. How do you know if you or your business needs legal help? What are the best contracts for your business? How can trademarks help protect your brand? Legal is a must for all small businesses. Legal will help you preven...

Excited for this "Throwback Thursday" episode! Join me and Karen for a candid account of what it's like to take on a new venture as a woman in her 50s. Full show notes are available at https://www.the516collaborative.com/podcast/33.

Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart, but it can be rewarding.  Today, I commiserate with you as we discuss all things planning, marketing, data analysis, servicing clients, and most importantly, continuing to serve our businesses. Full show notes are available at https://www.the516collaborative.com/podcast/32.

When it comes to balancing data and intuition, many people believe either can be correct on its own. But the truth is that they work in tandem because without gut instinct, there would be no insight into what data to look at or how to analyze it. Listen in today as we talk about the "both/and" that is data and intuition. Full show notes are available at https://www.the516collaborative.com/podcast/...

A good bra is comfortable, flattering, and makes you feel good.  How you run your business should also be comfortable, flattering, and feel good.  Yet, many of us are doing things that are the opposite.  Listen in as I dive in to the connection between bras and business.  Full show notes are available at https://www.the516collaborative.com/podcast/30.

A successful business is one that can use data to make informed decisions. With a dashboard, you can track performance and see trends, patterns, and potential.  Today, I nerd out with a fellow metrics and measurement lover as we talk about how dashboards give you insight into all areas of your business. Full show notes are available at https://www.the516collaborative.com/podcast/29.

We may all agree that data is the foundation of excellent decisions. But what happens when the data doesn't lead to action? The data, by itself, data doesn't tell a story. So, it's up to you to turn your data into something meaningful for your customers and prospects. Full show notes are available at https://www.the516collaborative.com/podcast/28.

Hiring is a challenge for any size company. Here is a collection of my thoughts and what I learned from my recent hiring process. The talent pool is deepening; make sure you put your best foot forward. Full show notes are available at https://www.the516collaborative.com/podcast/27.