Don't Call It Small...Business

In this episode we address one of the biggest stigmas attacking students and families— the belief that technical education and attending technical, trade, and community colleges is inferior to attending a four-year college or university. Career and Technical Education classes (CTE) have been stigmatized for decades, yet we're seeing that people are lacking the technical skills to pursue and succee...

As promised, we're revisiting the topic "Doing Business With Family" addressed in Episode 66 of our Don't Call It Small...Business podcast. In Episode 76, we're looking at the pros and cons of hiring and working for family. In Episode 66 we looked at the customer-seller perspective. In Episode 76 we're looking at hiring a family member to work for you or choosing your family member's business as a...

Today's episode deals with the three D's: divorce, death, and (other) devastation. This isn't an episode of drab and gloom but one of inspiration and hope. When we get clobbered by life we tend to feel and see the ramifications in all areas and aspects of our personal world. So let's talk about how we can face the things and circumstances that have caused us so much pain and rebuild through healin...

Since we tend to spend more time at work and with coworkers, than we do at home with family, it's understandable that we find ourselves sharing more of our personal experiences with those we work with. In many ways, they're like your extended family or a different category of friends. Hence why people say things like, "That's my work wife/husband". It's natural to share, commune, and connect. We'r...

A questioned was posed as to how someone could become a better manager-leader, so we addressed it in today's episode. We share what you should do for yourself, your team, and your organization. We provide various tools, resources, and tips that you can use. We outline how to revamp your thinking, approach, practice, and habits (especially the annoying ones). We share the ways to engage with other...

Let's talk about the red flags that pop up whenever someone says, "But we don't have any competition". We examine monopolies, being ahead of the market, a too narrow definition of competition and target market, and not having what customers want. We discuss several benefits of competition, the types of competitors, how to identify them, and the downfall of obsessing over competition. We shouted ou...

Do you have questions about selecting the right mentor, coach, or consultant? Are you overwhelmed or confused with the sea of ads flooding social media, promoting this type and that type of coach? Do you think that they're only for entrepreneurs, the wealthy, and super successful people? Do you even know the difference between a mentor, coach, and consultant? In today's episode we are going to dif...

Are you contemplating taking on a second job or starting a business, while employed? Is that new job to replace the current one or just be a second stream of income? Is the new business going to be positioned to replace your current job? Or will it be something that you run part-time while you're employed full-time with your 9-to-5? What's your motivation for making these career moves? What's your...

We're catching up on business news, looking at Apple, Etsy, and Kmart. We're sharing business events and shouting out some awesome professionals and companies. BUSINESS EVENTS Consciously Funded 2022 Summer Fellowship for HBCU & Tribal College students https://bit.ly/22cffellowship Application deadline April 30th Small Business Administration (SBA) National Virtual Summit (as part of National Smal...

Do you have feelings of inadequacy? That you don't have what you want? That you've made the wrong choices or fallen short in certain areas of your life? Do you sometimes think that other people have what you want, and that makes you feel even less accomplished, satisfied, adequate, or good enough? Have you found yourself scrolling through social media posts in awe of other people's lives? Have you...

Today's episode is focusing on workplace inconsistencies and how we can reduce and eliminate them. Whether it's inconsistencies within the employee handbook, enforcement of policies and procedures, or inconsistency with getting work done at the time, quality, attention expected, and for the intended purpose—inconsistency unravels the fabric of relationships (professional and personal). Inconsisten...

Doing business with family...is it an "Uh oh", "Oh no", or an "Oh yeah"? Episode 66 is briefly exploring the three pathways that we usually find ourselves doing business with family members: 1) Starting a business with family 2) Working for the family business 3) Being a customer/client of a family member Today's episode shares: 1) How the proverb of "familiarity breeds contempt" runs in both dire...

This episode is focused on some of the layers that goes into recruiting underrepresented groups (URGs) such as those distinguished by ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, the differently-abled, and the previously incarcerated. We look through the historical lens and take into consideration the growing trend within companies to address Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DE...

This episode is speaking directly to Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964) but let's be clear, Gen X (born 1965-1980), you're right behind them and can learn a great deal about repositioning, reimagining, and rewiring before, during, and after retirement. So you need to listen too! Today's episode shares the numbers, statistics, and insights from industry professionals and agencies. Did you know that the...

Today's episode is for those of you who struggle with selling; cringe at the thought of selling, pitching, overcoming objectives, facing rejection from people who say no to your product/service. This episode is for those of you who say, "I suck at selling. I'm not a salesperson". Yep, this episode is for you. Get something to write with, grab a snack, put your devices in sleep mode or on "do not d...

Welcome to Episode 62, part 2 of our professional development discussion on making career moves. We thank you for joining us. In Episode 61 we focused on the 4 career paths or tangents. Two employment branches segmented by our knowledge, function, or a blend of the two. And we discussed freelance work and the world of entrepreneurship, doing it alone, with a partner, a team, with or without employ...

Get your notebooks and something to write with. Grab something to drink and snack on, because we're about to get real with your career, about your career, and about YOU. In this episode and next week’s episode, we’re going to look at your professional development and some paths that you consider, and the barriers and opportunities before you. Episode 61 will lay the groundwork and we will start pe...

This episode is focused on sharing the latest business news in technology, finance, investing, HR, and more. Did you hear about the PPP fraud case in the state of Georgia? What about the latest with Facebook and their parent company Meta? Did you know that Ulta Beauty is making big investment and collaboration moves this year? What about the most recent senior-level resignations at various large c...

Get something to take notes with because this won't be a passive listening experience. Come ready to learn, to laugh, to shout at your device, and to roll up your sleeves and get down to the business of business. This episode is going to peel back the layers and have you look inside of yourself to see what's driving your confidence upward or causing it to spiral out of control. We're going to cut...

We have made it almost a full week into 2022 and I have to ask you, now that you're in a new year, whatcha doing differently than last year, previous years? We've discussed change and how it's not only a given, it's imperative that we're the predictors and drivers of change. So what are you changing personally, professionally, spiritually in your world to bring about the type of change that you wo...

Are you ready to take a trip down memory lane, looking back over the past 12 months? Oh the highs and lows, ins and outs, and absolute chaos and confusion of 2021, yes, let's dive in together in Episode 57 of the Don't Call It Small...Business podcast. This is our final episode for 2021 so we wanted to bring something that will make you more reflective, grateful, and possibly hopeful as we wrap up...

Many of us have heard and said, "the customer is always right" and with that statement comes a level of understanding that customers can do and say whatever they want, and the workers and company must comply to meet their wishes, with hopes of having a satisfied and returning customer. Today's episode is going to explore, dissect, and pivot from this approach to customer engagement and relationshi...

Today's episode is discussing time management strategies for working smarter and getting more done. We've got some great tips and suggestions, and of course we're sharing lessons learned from plenty of blunders. Listen in now! SHOW INFORMATION: Company: Foreman & Associates, LLC Website: ForemanLLC.com IG: @ForemanLLC FB: @ForemanAndAssociates Twitter: @ForemanLLC Podcast Twitter: @ItAintSmall You...

Today's episode is reflecting on a November 2021 blog post by Foreman & Associates, LLC that questioned if some companies are pushing heavily for Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) positions and initiatives out of a realigned mission towards justice in all areas and walk of life or because they're just on a "let's be on the right side of history" bandwagon. The episode explores this post and: - to...

After a long absence, we return with Episode 53 "Checking In & Catching Up", starting with relevant quotes from Alan Watts and Kate Douglas Wiggin. Then, knowing you have wondered where in the world we have been, Natasha shared a little background about her and our absence, and she gives a sneak peek into the remaining 7 episodes of the year. The episode continues by highlighting the highs and low...