Nurture Small Business

Rarely do women deal with the monster that money is in their heads. What is the money monster? Listen as business consultant Olivia Jaras takes us through an exercise that uncovers your feelings about money. Until you start owning how you relate to money, you will have limited success with funding your business and approaching investors.   Olivia strongly recommends reaching out directly to those...

When you put your company mission first, it will shape every facet of your business. That’s how Ryan Margolin , CEO of Professional Hair Labs , grew his family business to the industry exemplar it is today. Pro Hair Labs began with two words in mind: consumer safety. This value made such a splash in the company that its ripples are still felt throughout the beauty industry. Their integrity has inf...

Let’s be honest: the state of the world can feel like a dumpster fire. The pressure entrepreneurs face to maintain a business, a family, and our own lives can build up to a mountain of stress. And when stress snowballs into illness, we can’t always afford that sick day. Ellen Leonard , stress management consultant, knows what that’s like. She’s developed the StressLess Method Ⓡ for business owners...

Hackers are finding more creative ways to hold your data hostage every day. To keep them at bay and protect your business, every team member needs to be in the know about your security plan. Denis O’Shea , founder of Mobile Mentor , sheds light on what dramatic changes in business tech could mean for you. Once central to security, passwords are phasing out in favor of multi-factor authentication a...

Are you ready to save hours on documentation? Ken Babcock is making it much easier for business owners to document procedures with Tango . His company has developed a browser extension that automatically records your process, step by step, so you don’t have to worry about the details. Inspired by his experience at Uber with quick growth and turnover, Ken cares deeply about making knowledge sharing...

Research shows that your mindset creates your reality. Did you know 90% of your thoughts are the same each day, and many can be negative? What if you could turn those thoughts into positive ones? Elizabeth Louis is a mental health therapist who teaches her clients positive psychology skills. She has healed from trauma and created a positive mindset for herself, and you can too. It all starts with...

If you had two extra hours each day, how would you spend them? As business owners, it’s easy to get stuck working in your business instead of on it. Between last minute meetings, projects and errands, how do you make time for yourself? Blaine Oelkers , America’s only Chief Results Officer®️, is an expert in unlocking productivity and building great habits. With clever planning, some mental shortcu...

As one of the top podcasters worldwide, Jeremy Ryan Slate has faced a rocky road to get where he is today. Rather than being discouraged by past hurdles, he took valuable lessons from each adventure.   Now, his show Create Your Own Life is listened to by millions! Sitting comfortably in the iTunes Top 100, Jeremy has attributed his success to smart social media marketing. He shares some hard-won k...

Editors can turn an author’s vision into a masterpiece. But sometimes, it takes the right kind of editor to understand the author’s intent. That’s why CaTyra Polland specializes in editing the works of Black writers. Every author she works with gets the care and attention their story deserves. To CaTyra, her work is a service to the Black community, elevating their voices and experiences.   Catyra...

There is an art to being memorable when you speak. Having the right conversation can create lasting relationships with clients. This week, become a memorable speaker with LeeAnn Shattuck , aka The Car Chick . We discuss her history in podcasting and radio, racing and selling cars, and how improv helps businesses. Speaking doesn’t just improve your self-esteem, but also builds your business’s trust...

You don’t necessarily need a five year plan for business expansion. As we’ll learn this week, you might not need a plan at all! Matt Davis , the founder of Davis Business Law , rolled up his sleeves to tackle unexpected challenges in expanding his firm. The once fledgling law firm is now well on its way to meeting the goal of 30 locations by 2030. His hands-on approach and careful attention to met...

Your body is your temple; treat it as such! Sedentary environments and chaotic eating schedules can wreak havoc on a person’s body. This week, rediscover wellness with us and Elizabeth Colen , owner of MsFitOne . We discuss total wellness, her personal fitness journey, and strategies to recharge your health. As Elizabeth always says, if you’re not taking care of your body, you’re not taking care o...

Watch the full video podcast on YouTube  here! The 2020 market crash is still fresh in our minds. Many business owners want to plan for the worst-case scenario, but they are also hoping for something better. Inspired by Big Debt Crises by Ray Dalio, Colin Bowman uses data from past recessions to advise today’s businesses. Colin is a business advisor with Cultivate Advisors who has advised business...

In the new media landscape, podcasting has become the name of the game, and many people are playing it in different ways and at different levels. As a business owner or creator, it can be difficult to break into the podcasting space. How do you take the first step as a podcaster? Corinna Bellizzi, host of Care More Be Better and creator of The Mediacasters has in depth experience with all things p...

Trust is a two way street. In business, how do you foster trust between leaders and team members? This week we’re joined by Liz Cortes , cofounder of RebelFish , to share horror stories of broken trust. Missing paychecks, steamrolled boundaries, and unfulfilled promises add up to unstable working relationships. But it’s not all doom and gloom; we also dive into ways to strengthen the trust in your...

As the market landscape continues to evolve, flexible leaders stay afloat. Sarah Miller , CEO of Axis Entertainment , has firsthand experience navigating rapidly changing business plans. As a strategic public relations company, Axis creates unique brand experiences for their clients’ best merits to shine through. Hear the story of how she created the Media Excellence Awards , started her own PR fi...

Your business needs help, but how do you attract the ideal candidate for the job? Jamie Van Cuyk , owner of Growing Your Team , knows the ins and outs of hiring the right team members. The key is knowing the ROI of each hire. Is this a role that will bring your business more revenue or bring you more sanity? How can your job posting attract the right candidates, and also deter the wrong ones? Why...

As business owners and entrepreneurs, it can be easy to be obsessive about our work and forget to take care of ourselves and the other aspects of life. Join us and Colin McIntosh of Sheets and Giggles as we discuss steps you can take to optimize your mental health! Our work is important, but it should be viewed as a means to an end, not the desired outcome itself. We explore the importance of taki...

Organizational change doesn't have to be a painful process. Bladen Group CEO and Change Management Advanced Practitioner Nikki Rogers explains how to navigate change management. Along with being the wonderful host of Women Thriving in Business , she’s an expert in organizational transformation. She takes a top-down approach to create change roadmaps for companies in transition. How do you nav...

Reels, highlights, and stories are all key features that Instagram offers. They’re also the most underutilized by businesses. Prithvi Madhukar , aka The Marketing Nomad , is here to show us how to work your Instagram profile! Show your audience a whole new side to your business by sharing behind the scenes posts. Capture their attention using short videos to showcase your product or service. Learn...

Every year, businesses around the world lose over $4 trillion to fraud. Without the right safeguards, it’s easy for fraud to slip between the cracks. GrowthForce President and CEO Stephen King help business owners spot opportunities to fix those cracks. Whether you run a multimillion-dollar enterprise or a fledgling nonprofit, separation of duties is a must. As Stephen puts it, the person who writ...

Every day, John and Mark X. Cronin show what people with differing abilities can do. Not only is he the co-founder of the world’s largest sock store, John’s Crazy Socks , but John also has Down Syndrome. He and his father, Mark, have created a business dedicated to spreading happiness. Their relationship-first approach to sales leaves their customers pleased; their business boasts over 29,000 five...

If your business connects with the environment, it should connect with consumers, too. Corinna Bellizzi, host of Care More Be Better , has extensive experience with responsible brands. Her trade show experiential strategies have helped brands form emotional connections with consumers. Corinna’s newest venture, Örlö Nutrition , creates algae-based products that can heal the environment. Listen in t...

Who you are is inseparable from what your business provides. Shawn Askinosie, founder of Askinosie Chocolate , knows this better than most. He tells the story of the human connections that helped him start his chocolate business. Shawn began with an advisory board of trusted acquaintances to fill in his knowledge gaps. Now, Askinosie Chocolate is recognized as one of the 25 Best Small Companies in...

Visionaries can be a great source of creativity, but they can also clash with more practical-minded folks. How do you lead visionaries effectively? Dream Team Architect Veronica Romney shares her experience in team management and working with visionary clients. When your team visionary starts to brainstorm, don’t bring an umbrella. Take notes instead! With planning and organization, you can transf...