Raincatcher

There is a shortage of talent right now. Business owners struggle to find workers, leaving them in various difficult positions. They are either offering too much to attract (only to rescind them because they could not afford it) or tolerating their existing ones with bad work behavior to avoid losing them. Either way, the business is hanging on a tightrope. In this episode, we have Amanda HarNess,...

Creating a leadership culture and knowing your numbers are the key to any successful business. But how do you cultivate leaders? Cristy O’Connor , a senior business advisor in Cultivating Advisors , shares her insights on how cultivating leaders affects the business in driving it forward. She explains that giving your team a high level of leadership will trickle down to whoever those top leaders a...

Having an excellent public image helps a company establishes its brand as it appears in the public. This is true for both B2B and B2C companies. Public relations plays a critical role in maintaining a company’s visibility and reputation. We learn more about PR today with Lizzy Harris , the president and founder of  Pipit Communications , an online public relations and communications company that h...

Planning for retirement is crucial! When you don't plan, all sorts of problems and false assumptions arise. Financial advisor John Stoj joins Marla DiCarlo and Susan Frew to discuss why planning for your retirement must be done as early as you can if you want it to be as smooth as possible. He discusses managing a profitable business exit once you retire and addresses financial planning's biggest...

Selling a business is not easy for a business owner to make. After all, they have likely put a lot of time, energy, and money into building the business. However, there are times when selling the company is the best option for the owner. But how can you get the best value for your business? Business valuation is Kate McMahon 's line of expertise. Kate is a Financial Analyst at Raincatcher . She is...

Go out there and breathe the breath of your horse. Do what you’re meant to do. Listen to this episode as your hosts Susan and Marla DiCarlo sit down for a conversation with Kami Guildner about raising women’s voices, visibility, and business. Kami’s entrepreneurial journey was sparked by the breath of a horse over a decade ago. This magical epiphany moment led Kami to discover her purpose of leadi...

When talking about selling your business, the ending goal shouldn’t just be the highest price. There are personal and emotional obstacles that we need to also focus on apart from just the financial. Joining Marla DiCarlo in this episode is speaker and author Denise Logan . With a background as a lawyer and a mental health professional, and as a business owner herself, Denise offers insight on exit...

Being an entrepreneur can feel lonely and at there are time when you just don’t know where to ask for help. Here to offer honest business advice you need is Carrie Stein of Raincatcher. She is small business specialist, growth expert and serial entrepreneur. With her experience and background, she offers straightforward and practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Tune in to get useful tips th...

It’s very important to incorporate authenticity into your business growth and success. In this episode, our guest Amber Swenor discusses her principle in teaching and coaching leaders and business owners to expand their businesses through the Soul Seed strategy. This strategy helps businesses with strategic brand strategy, marketing services, and business coaching. Furthermore, Amber shares her ex...

How do you find the right franchise business for you? Marla DiCarlo interviews Greg Macchia , a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) and Host of Franchise Hounds . Greg talks about how you’re paying for the system when you buy a franchise. It’s crucial to follow the process because it already works. But to succeed, you need to put in the work. Continue to challenge yourself and get outside your com...

Growing up, Jason Baer saw the financial struggles of his parents trying to make ends meet. He saw how, at the root of it, it was meeting the wrong people that kept them from their goals. They needed a financial quarterback. Learning from this, Jason became that person to others. He specializes in holistic wealth management planning and comprehensive portfolio management. Together with his partner...

It's never too early to start thinking about selling your business.  Paul Reiser  is here to join Susan Frew and Marla DiCarlo to share why. For the past 20 years, Paul was President of  Reiser Group Sonic Management Company , owned by his family for 45 years, and operated 38 stores across four states. In 2021, he and his partners sold the entire business. In this episode, Paul outlines the whole...

Knowing whether you'll be fine in the next five years financially is a scary thought. This is why wealth management is key to your peace of mind. Times are unpredictable, and you should always take into account the worst-case scenario. Join Marla DiCarlo as she talks to  Aaron Leatherwood  about wealth management. Aaron is a Wealth Advisor at  Centerpiece Wealth Advisors . His goal is to provide h...

Small business owners have the unenviable task of finding the right business model. Franchising remains a popular model, promising great success. So how can franchising for small business owners pay off? Susan Frew and Marla DiCarlo dig deep with the help of  Gary Wofford , Senior Broker from Raincatcher. Gary shares his experiences running small businesses and franchising. He also shares valuable...

Focusing on the revenue kills the culture. What companies need is to make “growing together” the primary goal. Marla DiCarlo introduces Debra Sunderland , the CEO and founder of Sunderland Coaching . When a company raises revenue as the highest value, it creates a toxic fear and shame culture. We fail to realize that income naturally increases with the right culture that connects and nourishes peo...

Building a business isn't the easiest of tasks. There are a lot of things to consider, but the reward is often worth it. We get cracking as Susan Frew and Marla DiCarlo talk shop with small business expert Gene Marks.  Gene talks about the things you need if you want to start a business. From planning to communication to hiring the right people, Gene has got you covered. Ready to create your brand...

What does great leadership mean? How does a great leader deal with abrupt changes and tough decisions? Listen to this episode as Karyn Ruth White shares the key concepts of leadership and solving problems. Karyn is a keynote speaker, public speaking, and speech writing coach who helps professionals thrive and have fun doing it. She emphasizes the importance of tapping into your resources and valui...

Are you looking to sell your business? Not sure what you need or where to start?  Stan Doida  is here to help you out! Stan is the co-founder & Managing Attorney at  Doida Crow Legal . He sits down with host Marla DiCarlo to share his legal insight on what most owners overlook when selling their business. It doesn’t matter if you’re a large corporation or a small business owner. It’s important...

People need to have the mindset of a fighter pilot. You need to be able to learn from your mistakes and never give up. Have the ability to leave your problems behind and focus on the task at hand. This is the mindset of Tracy LaTourrette . Tracy is Colorado’s “First Lady” fighter pilot and one of the first women in the world to fly fighter aircraft. She is now a speaker and an executive consultant...

High trust organizations outperform low trust organizations by roughly 300%. Marla DiCarlo and Susan Pruitt welcome Jason O. Harris , a keynote speaker passionate about helping organizations create a culture of “No Fail Trust.” Join in the conversation as Jason explains how you need to build trust to have a great team. To do so, commitment and accountability are two essential values you need to im...

People struggle when they don't have a plan or a positive mindset. They are just passive when they could be going on the offense. Start building that positive mindset with your Marla DiCarlo and her guest,  Steven Kohnke . Steven is the CEO of  Denver Business Coach . Discover how he went from managing restaurants to becoming an expert on change management. Learn how he coaches other leaders on ho...

How can you sell your online business in a profitable way? Get a broker who knows the digital market in and out. Susan Frew and Marla DiCarlo's guest today is none other than Raincatcher 's Digital Division Managing Director, Mark Woodbury . Join in the conversation and discover how Mark successfully sold his websites for thousands of dollars before coming to Raincatcher. Mark explains that if you...

How do you succeed in the new normal? Don't use the old stuff in the new environment. It doesn't work! Marla DiCarlo and Susan Frew present John Register , a Paralympic Silver Medalist, Combat Army Veteran, and Bestselling Author. In this episode, John shares with Marla and Susan how you need to grow where you're planted. For John, "normal" refers to the rituals that lead you into a rhyt...

It takes more than one individual to lead a business to success. More often than not, learning to ask for help and rely on others is the key. Joining Susan Frew and Marla DiCarlo in this episode is Jim Gilbert , Managing Principal of Jim Gilbert CPA . Jim shares how having business advisors has helped his business grow and prosper and why he's recommending clients the same. They also discuss the i...

What helps business owners shortcut their way to success? Mentors! Susan Frew and Marla DiCarlo's guest today is Bob Roark , the President of RS Asset Management , which provides "wealth financial planning and wealth management services to business owners." Bob talks about how having coaches is a form of investment that shortcuts the timeframe. You can succeed independently, but you'll a...