Pivoting Through Life

Work Culture is one of the most important pieces to the business. It's the heart of the business and it becomes a guide to how your team and employees behave in the office. There are many companies out there are have fantastic culture and you can see it within the people who work there. Culture creates massive growth within a company because everyone has drank the Kool-Aid, they have bought in...

Pivoting Through Life is all about making necessary changes within life and business so that you can grow and become successful. Today, we talk about three companies whose business is completely different now than what they had initially started out. This wraps up Season 3, The Pivot. I hope you enjoyed this season as much as I did. Season 4, The Buy In is coming soon... Love you guys, see you in...

Took a bit of a break to spend time with family and welcome some new additions to the family! We are back and better than ever. Today we pick up with the future of roofing in the state of Florida. We talk about solar, the implications of e-verify with immigrants, and the mess insurance companies are creating for homeowners. . Solar panels have become increasingly popular and I believe they will on...

Today we are talking about how to tap into a new industry. Breaking through and finding success in a market where you may not be the expert in can be scary, but very doable. The key to success when you're trying new things is being okay with hiring the experts and letting go of control. . This isn't a new concept. Many investors want a piece of the pie when they see an emerging market prov...

It's important to know who is in your market and who is your competition. Today we discuss the silent killers within your industry. These are the people are making crazy money, but may not spend a ton on publicity and marketing. How do companies succeed without marketing? .I'm excited to discuss the characteristics of these companies and how they can continue to improve. Hope you enjoy the...

Small businesses and startups go in and out of business all the time, but why? There are three main reasons why a business may go bankrupt. Today we discuss how to avoid being under capitalized, mismanagement, and allocation. The most important thing to your business are the people that make it up. You need to understand the players you are bring into your business and what role they play within t...

A change in the pecking order can make or break a company. There's a couple of leadership styles that can help define key roles in each department, but you need to understand who the employees are and what works well with your manager. A change in leadership can be seamless or it can be troublesome. If you're getting acquired, you might want to give your employees a heads up and reassure t...

This episode is all about traction. Traction in your business can come in many different forms. One of the best indicators that you are onto something is revenue. If you're looking for funding from a bank and/or investors, they will want to know how much your making. Cash flow is super important for a business. It can be the quickest way to see if your business is gaining momentum. You can bui...

Today's episode is a fun one! We've all been asked at least once in out lives, "What would you do with a million dollars?" We'll first off, a million dollars isn't what it used to be, especially with the current inflation. As a business owner, I would probably invest the million dollars. I asked a couple of my children what they would do with the money. Having three diffe...

No one likes getting ripped off, but what do you do when you get ripped off? There are many options out there: you can resort to violence (I do not recommend), legal routes (can be costly), or good ole negotiations. Whatever route you take, will depend on your situation. With 7 billion people in this world, and counting, there will always be someone trying to rip your idea off of you, especially i...

Life has so much to offer, but many times people get stuck trying to find what they really want to do or secure a job that they can't stand just because they need something to pay the bills. They say the average person will change their career 3-7 times. With the increase in job opportunities online, now, more than ever, people are able to find what they want to do, travel the world, all while...

With so many technology advancements, AI being one of them, it has people wondering what this will mean for them and their jobs. Although AI (chatGPT and others) made a big splash, but it's not where it needs to be in order to replace people's jobs. Big tech companies have disrupted many industries. Enjoy! Today, I'm joined by guest, Bob Hansen, founder of Simple. Biz. Simple. Biz is a...

Welcome to Season 3: The Pivot! This season I want to discuss more real-world situations, talk about more abstract topics, and have my network of friends chime in on a few episodes. Why did I name this season, "The Pivot?" Well, in business and in life, people are constantly asking you to pivot, to adapt. As new markets arise and more competition is being presented, it's important to...

Leadership. It's a skill that needs to be developed. Not everyone is a leader. Not everyone will be a good leader. Every successful company needs to have a fearless leader. Great leaders are able to manage their people, motivate them, and implement resources to achieve measurable goals. I'm sure we've all experienced a bad manger at some point in our lives. Why were they bad? Today, I...

Negotiations are a part of life. We negotiate, give and take, everyday. Today, I talk about the four most common negotiation strategies. Perhaps they may be considered more mindsets, than tactics, but they are prevalent nonetheless. We go over Compete, Collaborate, Compromise, and Accommodate and some examples for each. Some deals are easier or harder than other, depending on what strategy or mind...

You've worked hard, built your company into a huge success, now what? There's so many different ways to make a transition out of the company. Today, we discuss the top four most common ways business owners release their responsibilities within their company. If you're not ready to fully retire, there's still a way for you to keep being involved with your company. This may look like...

So many different ways to make money in today's landscape. Technology is booming and now, more than ever, people are able to start, grow, and transform their hobbies into full-on companies and businesses. Even if not your primary income, you can create a start-up and automize the process. The possibilities are endless. This video goes over various ideas that are low barrier to entry because th...

What's the price you need to sell your small business? Is legacy important to you? Are you willing to be a sell out? Selling or getting acquired by another company has immense opportunities and there's nothing wrong with it. This episode discusses how to scale your business and set it up for potential buyout. Business has a natural cycle and I go in-depth with how new small businesses ente...

We see it, we hear it all the time on Shark Tank... "Your company isn't worth 8M..." The question is... what is a realistic value of myself and the company I own? This episode is all about the common multiples of popular industries typically have regarding valuations, how we find a way to give value to our employees starting out, and how to find your value in the market you're in...

Small Businesses are the back bone of America and many of them are family owned and operated. Numerous business owners want to know how to level up their family operated venture and today we touch on the importance of Procedures and Policies. You need to have them in place if you are going to grow with your family business. Hiring, firing, working with, and working for family can be tough at times...

Today we discuss what is a mentor and how that differs from a coach. Mentors come and go, but they are meant to provide us with invaluable insight on an industry that we are in or closely related to. Finding a mentor can be tough at times, but in all in the approach. We need to be genuine with our intentions, go into the interaction with the notion of making friends. Understanding that not everyon...

So many different ways to make money and today's online boom makes it even easier! Whatever your business is, selling a product or providing a service, you need to know and understand how you make money. Business models do just that... Subscriptions, Affiliate Links, and Razor and Blades are just a few popular ones that we see in the day-to-day. Some models are better than others, depending on...

As a Business man who received his MBA in Finance, I loved making this episode! There are so many different ways to come up with money to fund your business. Today, we discuss six very viable options for you regarding financing and funding. The most common way to fund businesses are Friends and Family and Personal Finances. There are different options for different scenarios, you need to decide wh...

Product vs. service... both have their pros and cons. With technology today, people can sell their products online from the comfort of their home. Service businesses can be an excellent way to create value for your clients and be compensated for it. There may be more work involved in the service industry, but there may be more of an emphasis on logistics with products. Both can be pretty lucrative...

Season 2, babbyyy!! I'm so excited and happy to continue to share my passion for business and sharing my knowledge and experience. Today we discuss the idea of Proof of Concept. You should go through a phase where you execute what your business is going to be, but at a smaller scale. This ensures that there is demand for your product or service. Many ways to scale down and test it out! . . Lis...