Morning Coffee and Mimosas

Have you ever been in the presence of “that” person? You know, the person who is always talking about him or herself? The person who always has the better story, and has to let everyone know it? Join us as we banter away about “Me Monsters,” and how you can come out way ahead of them in the minds of everyone around you.

If you sell anything, you’ll want to listen to this Episode.  During their conversation, Cristina, a VP of Business Development, asks Joe, a real buyer, what he looks for in a salesperson during the sales process.  You’ll be shocked to hear about simple things that make a difference, yet simply don’t happen, as well as one of Joe’s secret tricks to set yourself apart. Join us as we banter away on...

In this episode, Cristina and Joe are joined by their good friend, who also happens to be a role model for anyone yearning towards entrepreneurship. You'll journey with Steven Cortopassi through his evolution from the corporate grind in LA mortgage sales and Wall Street Hedge Funds to ultimately leaving that all behind to “Hustle” for reasons all his own.  In this episode, we explore that ther...

In this episode, Cristina and Joe talk about what motivates them and what they’ve learned about motivating anyone-employees, peers, family, or friends. Motivating yourself and others is probably the single most powerful tool in your success arsenal. This episode delivers simple info to transform yourself and your relationships for maximum benefit. What motivates you?  (SPOILER ALERT - Joe proves o...

In this episode, Cristina and Joe talk about their favorite hacks from the last year of work from home.  Listen to hear about how you can make the most of any environment to be productive and fulfilled- from home! As a bonus, Joe also reveals a budget-friendly dating tip. And to recap-Cristina still can’t count. Cheers to laughing and learning together today!

In this fun and informative episode, Cristina and Joe tackle the challenges and reveal the opportunities of remote selling. In their own special way, this topic is explored using questioning as the skill, personality as the differentiator, and humor for the close. No matter what position you hold in business or simply for your personal life, this episode will move you forward. As an added bonus, J...

In this episode, we explore a practical, down-to-earth, approach to Process Improvement from Joe's experience. Joe reveals the basics of the actual steps he has used successfully for years to streamline and improve processes for businesses of all sizes. Whether it's 6, 7, or 8 steps, Process Improvement is less about counting the steps than it is about following them. You'll be sure to...

We all have comfort zones. Obviously, we are most comfortable there, but comfort doesn't equal happiness or satisfaction, or fulfillment.  When we're not fulfilled, we often feel a tug towards whatever it is that might fulfill us, thus making us happier and more satisfied with our lives. To get from our comfort zone, to where the tug is pulling us, requires moving to a potential "un-co...

This episode reveals the importance of following your passion, identifying and seizing opportunities, and letting your career evolve along the way. I’ve known my dad for my whole life, and in this episode learned so much more about the career and life lessons that ultimately lead to sitting together and recording this podcast - today.  Listen as we take a trip down memory lane. We dig into experie...

This is our welcome podcast. You'll get to know a little about us, and why you'll want to listen every week. We are a father-daughter discussing business and life, over coffee and mimosas.