MOJO: The Meaning of Life & Business

We've all likely faced this problem... those times when nothing seems to be going your way. What we do and how we react to those changes really make a big difference in our ability to get by. And what does the way that we handle these situations say about our leadership style and ability to lead others? What about understanding where we fit into the overall picture of a company - are we operating...

When you think about passion, what do you think of? Very often, we start forgetting what we need or really want out of life or business and simply go through the motions of making things happen (or not).  But how do we start getting what we want and making our dreams and passions a reality? That's where my guest comes in and we dive into what is it that we really want, how can we make it happ...

What does it mean to be joyful? What does it mean to be doing business with joy? What is the world like now post Covid? What does it mean to have real relationships these days? How does ikigai fit in with our lives? Are we still the same people that we were when we were younger or does life change us? These are some of the topics AJ Sue and I talk about on this episode as we unpack a lot about lif...

Have you thought about writing a book? A lot of entrepreneurs look at writing books as a way to get the word out about them and to, in their minds, get more business. What goes into writing a book though and what about getting to a #1 Bestseller status? That's where my guest, Doug Crowe, comes in. In this episode, Doug and I discuss different areas that you want to focus on as you begin researchin...

What does it mean to live, eat and work for the future? To some, this may mean that we need to pay attention to what we are doing today and how it impacts our future selves. But it could also be about how we address the environmental and ecological issues of what we do today that could have a broad impact on our collective tomorrows.  As my guest, Donna Maltz, put it: if we don't address the...

What's the difference between a referral partner and a champion in business networking?  A champion is more intentional and helps a business grow in a more consistent way than a regular referral partner, who helps based on timing and opportunity.  For someone starting out in business and new to networking, they should focus on being prepared and intentional at networking events. They sho...

How many times have you forgotten about the joy in what you do?  Or being authentic in business? What about learning from mentors and your failures (if any) to help you do better? In this episode, I talk with Rod Bourn about many of these types of issues and how Rod went about finding a mentor to improve himself in various aspects of life, such as being a better spouse, parent, professional,...

It is important for entrepreneurs to understand their target audience and tailor their messaging and approach to effectively communicate with them. Focusing on the buyer's journey and identifying ways to help them succeed can help to build trust and establish a stronger connection with potential customers. This can ultimately lead to more opportunities and potential sales. My guest on this episode...

Whether you work in the for-profit world or the non-profit sector, there are a lot of truths involved in how you run your organization and the people that you have on your team. In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Hyman and we talk about some of the ways that non-profit organizations function and some interesting stories of boards that sometimes may not connect the dots and those that get the po...

How much are you focused on your own personal and professional development? How much do you pay attention to your own needs when you're looking at how you may need to grow? Are you actively investing in training, programs, self-care, and more to focus on what you need or are you letting the world tell you what to be doing next? If you're not focused on what you need to know, you're going to lose m...

What does it mean to have a hobby business and how would one go about moving from a hobby business to a thriving full-time business?  Early on in a business's life cycle, there are many decisions that need to be made and thoughts about how to generate interest.  If any of these pieces are not done, it may end up being a severe threat to your business's ultimate success. And once we're in...

For many people, the thought of getting old is scary, but in reality, it doesn't have to be. As the saying goes, "age is just a number" can really apply here IF we are focused on what it is that we need to be doing.   My guest, Christine A Smith , talks about her new book, " The Act of Aging " and the prompts that she includes in the book to help us deal with the challenges that we may face a...

Did you know that as an author that has a podcast too, you can potentially dramatically increase your reach?  That's what we talk about on this show - and how you can have a little bit of fun while you're doing your shows too with the "king of Dad jokes!" A few years back, I had the privilege of being a guest on Dominick (Dom) Brightmon's show, the "Going North Podcast" where Dom and I talked...

For many people, speaking in front of a large room is really scary.  As the saying goes, many people would prefer to be IN the coffin instead of giving the eulogy! But, you do not need to dread speaking in front of rooms or groups of people when you have a heart-centered focus on what you do which is exactly what my guest on this show, Nikól Rogers, and I discussed. Pulling on Nikól's experie...

There is a famous quote, "Man's mettle is tested both in adversity and in success" that really sums up the conversation in this podcast that I had with Martha Hoy.   Martha has had so many challenges and struggles in her life, thus far, and have helped to shape Martha's present and future.   Known as Mother Martha to many children in Uganda, Martha has set out to change the world, one ch...

Some entrepreneurs believe that all that is necessary to succeed is putting a product out on the market and that miraculously, people will buy it. The truth is there are many more steps needed to ensure that your product or service will be desired by the marketplace. In this episode, I talk with David Fradin from Spice Catalyst about the keys to product success - from topics like how to use the ri...

With approximately 250 million hours of video being watched daily on YouTube every day and many more hours on other video streaming services, it's no wonder that businesses and brands have been producing videos for people to consume. How though do you know what to say in a video and does it matter how it looks? What about getting people to see your content? Jeanne Willson and her business partner,...

Many of you probably know that we need to share stories of how our customers use our product or service to help others see how they too can utilize what we offer. But how do we really get the story across without it seeming "salesy?" That's where case studies come in and how we utilize them can make a world of difference when we attempt to get our prospective clients to see the value and know how...

It seems that everywhere you look, we're being hit with negative news. Whether it's the war in Ukraine, inflation, Covid, or crime... The list goes on and on. What can we do to avoid negativity?  How can we "see the light?" That's where my guest, Brielle Wohlenhaus, comes in! Brielle and I discussed so many great ideas in this episode including some information about an upcoming event that th...

Recently, many brands have come under attack for changing their loyalty programs.  Some have changed simply because of inflation, while others are changing to make things better for us. But, is loyalty a one-way street, or do we need to see loyalty going both ways? Listen in as we dive into that very idea and how paying attention to loyalty can be a major win for brands and businesses.

For many new entrepreneurs, marketing in and of itself is often left to be done when they have time. Marketing is also thought of as an afterthought and the biggest piece of marketing, having a clear market dominating position- something that sets you apart from your competitors and tells people they have to be foolish to not work with you - is something that is not even thought of. And it’s not y...

Many times, people get hung up on the idea that they have to be big or famous in order to speak at events. Many events, however, are looking for speakers on a regular basis. Event organizers are also looking for sponsors for those events as well. What you do to get in as a speaker, or a sponsor of an event, can really dictate the kind of success that you may see as a result of being part of that e...

There are many aspects of a business that are somewhat important to be paying attention to. These metrics typically are known as Key Performance Indicators or KPIs, but NONE of the metrics are as valuable as the ones we discuss here - leads, conversions, transactions, pricing & profit.  Combined, these five areas account for about 80% of your revenue and should be the primary focus of you...

In this episode, we learn more about what feminine and masculine energies are - how they work together and how each of us may have a bit of both in our businesses. But being in a position to harness your feminine powers can lead to greatness and help you reach your ideal clients that much easier. About my guest: Eugenia Oganova is a Business Strategist, Personal Transformation expert, and Quantum...

Many people think that leaving a legacy is only what they do after they pass, however, legacy can be so much more than that. Listen in, as we discussed ways that you can be thinking about leaving behind information and value about you, and your business, even while you are still here.