MOJO: The Meaning of Life & Business

Hello, and welcome to another episode of MOJO: The Meaning of Life and Business. On the last episode, we spoke about leading with passion, but let's talk today about developing those leadership skills that we need in our business. There's a couple of issues that we really need to be thinking about when we look at developing those leadership skills. We know first of all, what are some of th...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of MOJO: The Meaning of Life & Business! In today's episode, we will dive into the important topic of leading with passion. As a small business coach specializing in leadership and training, I firmly believe that passion is the driving force behind successful leadership. When leaders are passionate about their work, it permeates everything they do,...

Welcome to another episode of MOJO: The Meaning of Life and Business. I'm your host, Jennifer Glass, and today we have a special episode focused on reviews. Yes, reviews - those powerful nuggets of feedback that can make or break a business. In this episode, we'll dive deep into the art of asking for reviews effectively. It's not just about boosting our own ego, but about providing val...

Welcome to another episode of MOJO: The Meaning of Life and Business. I'm your host, Jennifer Glass, and in today's episode, we're diving deep into the world of numbers and financials. Yes, we're talking all about the importance of knowing the facts and your numbers when it comes to running a successful business. Have you ever wondered why understanding the financials of your busin...

In this episode, we'll explore the power of incorporating current events into your brand strategy. We'll discuss how a simple mishap on the Game of Thrones finale, with a Starbucks cup making an unexpected appearance, drew attention and sparked conversations. We'll also hear a personal anecdote from our speaker, who successfully utilized a story about a French restaurant to capture med...

On this episode of MOJO: The Meaning of Life and Business, host Jennifer Glass dives deep into the topic of readiness and its profound impact on achieving desired outcomes. Jennifer emphasizes that being ready is not just an academic question, but a responsibility that lies with the individual. She asks thought-provoking questions like, 'Are you ready to make a change?' and encourages list...

On this episode of MOJO: The Meaning of Life and Business, host Jennifer Glass explores the power of gratitude and its impact on our lives and businesses. Join her as she discusses the benefits of taking a walk outside to reduce stress and gain a fresh perspective. Jennifer expresses her gratitude for the support of loyal listeners, highlighting how it allows the show to bring new and exciting gue...

On this episode of MOJO: The Meaning of Life and Business, host Jennifer Glass dives into the world of digital marketing tactics. She starts by highlighting the effectiveness of email marketing in engaging prospects. By sending targeted messages to subscribers, businesses can educate, inform, and present products and services, ultimately nurturing prospects into becoming brand advocates. Jennifer...

On this episode of MOJO: The Meaning of Life and Business, we dive into the importance of community involvement and participation. We encourage you, our loyal listener, to consider how you can make a positive impact in your own communities, and emphasize that individuals play a significant role in shaping the future. We also highlight the significance of customers, stating that they are the boss,...

On this episode of MOJO: The Meaning of Life and Business, we discuss the struggle many business owners face with being concise and clear when introducing themselves. The introduction is a crucial aspect of networking and meeting new people, and it's critical to make a memorable first impression. Jennifer advises listeners to keep their introductions concise and easy to remember, encouraging t...

On this episode of MOJO: The Meaning of Life and Business show, Jennifer Glass discusses the importance of creating a user-friendly website. She emphasizes the need for testing and market research to differentiate from competitors and to avoid investing in ads before having customers. Jennifer also provides tips on how to optimize a website for conversions and shares her experience with dissatisfi...

On this episode of MOJO: The Meaning of Life and Business, host Jennifer Glass interviews guest Ethan Poetic about his journey of resilience and self-publishing. Poetic emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and having a process for achieving goals. We learn about his experience of creating his own publishing team and navigating the world of self-publishing. Poetic also shares his passi...

On this episode of MOJO: The Meaning of Life and Business, I speak with my guest, SJ Barakony, about the importance of lifelong learning in both personal and professional growth. From playing a unique game with his family and friends to taking honors physics and doing equations on roller coasters, SJ is no stranger to learning in unconventional ways. SJ stresses the importance of discovering what...

On this episode of MOJO: The Meaning of Life and Business, Jennifer Glass and her guest, Jane Moughon, speak about the importance of listening to employees and keeping them happy. Glass gives examples of companies, like Zappos and a local restaurant, that prioritize employee happiness and have seen success as a result. She also stresses the importance of companies having a social good component an...

On this episode, I speak with Robin Dreeke, a retired FBI special agent and executive coach, where we talk about the importance of building trust in relationships, both personal & business-related. We delve into how trust is crucial in sales & marketing and how salespeople often overlook the importance of building a relationship before selling. Robin also shares his insights into the proce...

What does it mean to network and create relationships? Is it simply going out and giving out business cards or is it more than that? Depending on your age can also determine how you feel about networking! But, if you really want to get networking done right and get more relationships than business cards, listen into this conversation with my guest, Kurt Schmidt, as we talk about networking and his...

What does it mean to be a corporate spy? Is it anything like the spies we see on TV or in the movies? What about espionage - whether for a state, business or other entity - makes us all so interested? And, how do we keep our secrets safe? That's what we discuss on this episode with my guest, Robert Kerbeck, who takes us through his story of being recruited to spy on other companies and the kin...

How much do you know about your hormones and how they regulate so many different areas of your body? According to my guest, hormones even tell us if we're early risers or night owls! And, if you're at a job or you own a business, your hormones are responsible for when you may be your most creative or productive and when you're going to be crashing - whether or not we go for that 3 PM c...

Many of us have probably heard the term work smart, not hard. But, according to my guest, that statement may be a lie! My guest says that the less you work the more you make and knowledge doesn't make a difference. He also says that being focused on getting things done lowers your income and gives us some ideas on how to change that to make more and work less! About my guest: Jarrod Haning is...

Many entrepreneurs and professionals are always trying to figure out how to integrate their work and personal lives. Sometimes we end up missing important meetings or events because we didn't properly prioritize, or maybe we chose one over the other to get something bigger out of what we chose. But how do we really figure out how to balance our lives? That's where my guest comes in to shar...

As small business owners, we often find ourselves taking on too many tasks that can often be outsourced to others to allow us to focus on the big picture. But, many of us also are "perfectionists" or those who are so stuck in the weeds, we often forget or know what we can give someone else to do to free up our time. How do we get there and how do we know that when we hand off a project t...

Have you ever felt anxious or that something wasn't right? For many people, in general, and more so for entrepreneurs, anxiety and imposter syndrome are a real part of life. In this episode, I talk with Tara Hayes about how she started addressing her own anxiety issues and ended up becoming a multi-published author helping other women in their quest to find solace and happiness while dealing w...

In business, there are so many areas that a business owner needs to focus on as s/he goes through his/her day. One area many business owners forget though is tax planning and that can have disastrous consequences for the business! Listen in as I sit down with William (Bill) DeMarco and we talk about tax planning, succession plans, and business protection in this episode. About my guest: William (B...

There are some times that we simply need to take a step back and listen to what we're feeling and how we're looking at life if we really want to get ahead. It's when we completely ignore these thoughts and feelings that we end up getting reckless and stop thinking straight as my guest did before he started listening to what was going on inside. About my guest: Layne Gneiting has lived two lives. &...

One of the best investments that we're always told about is real estate.  Owning land has always been one of those generational wealth builders and so it probably makes sense for everyone to at least know of options when it comes to owning land. Sometimes, owning undeveloped land and holding onto it for a while can be a big gain and that's where my guest, Brad Warren comes in.  Brad has...