Don't Call It Small...Business

Episode 52 is dedicated to sharing the latest in business news, starting first with the updates within Foreman & Associates, LLC, and then continuing to news related to tech, fintech, fast food, corporate pledges, and more. We then dedicate the balance of the show to highlighting businesses and professionals that we think you should support such as: Maaaad Mike's BBQ (Oklahoma City, OK) IG: @maaaa...

Episode 51 explores the benefits of cross-training in business, and it takes you into the first layers of establishing a cross-training program for your company. We discuss the importance of creating a win-win-win scenario for the trainers, trainees, and the company. We deal with the stigma that is often tied to cross-training, discuss some of the do's and don'ts with planning and implementation,...

Episode 50 discusses the Do's and Don'ts of interviewing, from the perspective of the interviewer and interviewee. Natasha shares her assessment of clients and former college students she has helped through the process. She outlines: - What they didn't know, - What they don't do - Mistakes they make - Lessons they learned She shares some of the statistics and research findings about recruiting, in...

In this episode we talk about: - Setting and chasing down goals - The difference between dreams and goals, - The New Year resolution trap - Lessons from COVID-19 - Mission/vision related goals - Characteristics of goals - How many goals are enough or too much? - Goal must-do's - Goal tracking and accountability - How to side-step BURNOUT - Signs and symptoms of burnout - How to get help - Tools an...

In Episode 48 we discuss the history, evolution, and destructive nature of ageism (also known as age discrimination) in the workplace. This episode touches on the discrimination of younger workers and the bridges, ladders, and leveraged opportunities that have better positioned younger people to be catapulted into career positions. What we focus mostly on in this episode is the subtle, overt, and...

Episode 47 discusses "Supporting the Entrepreneur in Your Life". We're rolling up our sleeves and outlining the Do's and Don'ts of supporting entrepreneurs, business owners, and small businesses. We explore the ways family and friends can be most and least supportive. We talk about some of the quirks, nuances, and mad scientist antics that entrepreneurs display, that can cause confusion, frustrati...

Episode 46 shares Q3 Business News about various businesses and industries, with some inspiring updates about business startups, and lifelines for the cruise industry and NYC restaurants. This episode also shares some awesome announcements about Foreman & Associates, LLC launching a book publishing imprint, D.O.M.E. Life Publishing. In this episode we share details about the imprint and about the...

Last month, July 3rd to be exact, served as the one-year anniversary of this podcast. We want to dedicate this episode to reflecting over the past 13 months, the effort put into the process of delivering these episodes, highlighting the business news that we covered and the changes that have resulted due to COVID-19. In this episode we share: - How we develop our shows - Business news shared from...

In this episode, we interview DBE Manager, Emmanuella Mrythil, and have her share insights about federal contracting as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). Questions we're asking are centered around: - What exactly a DBE is and the benefits of becoming one - GDOT programs and projects - Advice for non-traditional businesses considering pu...

In today's episode, we're joined by Dr. Steve Woodsmall, who we highlighted in Episodes 7 and 11 of our podcast. Dr. Woodsmall speaks with Natasha about his 19-year military career in the US Air Force, and the lessons that he learned not only throughout his military career but while working at the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Federal Aviation Administration, several corporate management...

In today's episode, we dive deep into the topics and issues surrounding: - diversity and inclusion - nontraditional labor pools: older workers, single parents, workers with disabilities or differently-abled, welfare-to-work candidates, long-term unemployed, previously incarcerated, veterans, multi-racial and multi-ethnic candidates. - Getting Talent Back to Work Pledge (brought to you by SHRM) - i...

In Episode 41 we're joined by the owner of LadySonya Music Studio, the one and only, LadySonya! In today's episode we discuss her background, how she got her start, her motivation for starting and growing her music studio, the mission of her Music Is Giving Foundation, and the various services that her company offers—such as: Private piano lessons Private voice lessons Private and group producer's...

Today’s episode is going to address leadership, our character, values, and what defines us. You will ask and answer the question of what defines you. We talk about leaders and leadership, but do we truly know what leadership is and what it means to be a leader? If you look in a dictionary for the definition of leadership it will only confuse you. We usually think of certain traits and characterist...

There is not one career in the world that does not need business principles to succeed. Architect, scientist, astronaut, politician, pastor, hairstylist, barber, dentist, lawyer, doctor, construction worker, flagman, event planner, engineer, computer programmer, gamer, coder, graphic artist, seamstress, cosmetologist, athlete, entertainer, artist, etc. K-12 education needs to be overhauled to make...

Episode 38 begins with a moment of silence for Allen Green, there are birthday shout outs to LaVon Cabey and Milton Little, and a recap of Episode 37 business highlights. We also announced that Atlanta Technical College in Atlanta, GA is hosting a virtual open house from 7am to 7pm ET beginning Monday, April 27th to Saturday, May 2nd on Facebook.com/AtlantaTechnicalCollege Then we gave a shout out...

Episode 37 starts out with shout-outs to the following businesses and professionals: Monica Fenderson, architectural designer, and the powerhouse behind MOSA Architects—which is a design firm specializing in commercial, interior design, sustainable architecture, and real estate development. They are located in Grayson, GA Visit their website at mosadesignstudios.com you can also follow on IG at @m...

Episode 36 features DL White the author of: Brunch at Ruby’s Dinner at Sam’s Beach Thing A Thin Line Same Time Next Week Leslie’s Curl & Dye Anonymous Unexpected: A Holiday Short “Second Time Around: A Potter Lake Holiday Short” “The Guy Next Door: A Potter Lake Novel” [released in 2019] In this interview, DL White shares her passion for reading and writing books, how she chose her genre, and how...

Episode 35 shares news about the stock market, US economy, the impact of COVID-19 on small and big retailers, and the commitments made by Target, Walmart, and other corporations to serve as testing sites for COVID-19. Our episode focuses today on Target Corporation and the power moves they have been making over the years and recently. We discuss their strategic partnerships with Disney, Toys R Us,...

Episode 34 looks at leading and managing during the 3 phases of crisis: pre, during, and post along with the 6 stages that make up the phases: 1) warning 2) risk assessment 3) response 4) management 5) resolution 6) recovery We align in the phase of management the 4 functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling—explaining each function and how it intertwines with manageme...

Today on our Don't Call It Small...Business Podcast, we brought you Episode 33, where we start off with shout outs to four female entrepreneurs, one of which we've mentioned several times and even interviewed in Episode 23, Billie Harris [TheVinoVanLLC.com]. The other three entrepreneurs include Princess Peoples [Style Eccentric Souls], Pepsi Caligone [PepsiCaligone.com], and Jeryn Turner [JerynTu...

Episode 32 of the Don't Call It Small...Business Podcast is about finding and selecting the right team members for your organization. Our CEO and host, Natasha Foreman, shares her early experience as a young executive in 1997, as she was tasked with recruiting, hiring, training, managing, and firing her first employees. She then explains in great detail the 8 Steps that managers and business owner...

Do you really know what your employees think, feel, and believe about their job, you, and their role in your company? Do you really know what your employer thinks, feels, and believes about you and your role in the company? Do you really know what your employer is focused on, frustrated about, and fears? Today's episode looks through the lens of two perspectives: Employees and Employers We share t...

This week's episode shares some ideas for creative and innovative benefit packages, that can be alternatives or additions to your company's current plan. From gift cards to discount programs, free meals, to quarterly oil changes, and much more. Listen in for details on how to come up with fun, interesting, and helpful ways to celebrate and reward your team members. SHOW INFORMATION: Company: Forem...

In this episode, we share 4 lessons learned in 2019, that are actually timeless in many ways. You can use these lessons for your academic, personal, or professional life.: 1. FOLLOW THROUGH. FOLLOW UP. 2. LACK OF DISCIPLINE IS THE PERFECT INGREDIENT FOR FAILING MISERABLY 3. STOP BEING AFRAID TO BE YOU 4. YOU AREN’T YOUR NUMBERS SHOW INFORMATION: Company: Foreman & Associates, LLC Website: ForemanL...

Episode 28's topic is "How to Kick Off Q1 With a Bang!" Event Promo: UAVs: Infrastructure & The Future Jan 30th 9a-11:30am ATDC 75 5th Street, Atlanta, GA Hodges Room UAVInfrastructure.eventbrite.com to register Using sports analogies, specifically U.S. football and track and field, we look through the lens of team leaders and athletes and how they prepare for a season and each game/meet. Then we...