Small Business Straight Talk

I walk you through my emotional journey over the past few weeks that has stretched me as a leader and a human being and made me have hope that we can all come out of this season stronger and kinder to one another. It's not a typical episode but it's an episode my heart insisted I record. I hope you find some value in it. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ My Gut Reaction When The Intense Conv...

I dive into how challenging it can be to jump back on the saddle after a fall but also why you should. I discuss how you can effectively use your past failures as a foundation for monumental growth when you choose to retackle those obstacles better equipped for success. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ How To Not Let Your Failures Get The Best Of You ✔ 4 Steps To Take Before Retackling Chal...

I dive into the topic of wrapping up conversations and meetings and discuss how if not done respectfully, wrapping up can seem abrupt or awkward. I go on to provide my favorite tips for wrapping up conversations effectively so both parties' voices can be heard and time respected. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ My Go-To Solutions For Wrapping Up Conversations ✔ What Wrapping Up On Time Say...

I dive into the topic of creating accountability to discuss how having others hold you accountable will never work unless you are already practicing self-accountability. That's because accountability starts and ends with you. Your spouse, coaches, friends, and kids are not babysitters. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The Kind Of Accountability You Need ✔ How You're Crossing The Line With Y...

I dive into how optimism is typically a positive trait but if you fail to reel it in when it comes to your business, being optimistic can outright sabotage your success. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ 4 Ways Business Owners Are Too Optimistic ✔ The Importance Of Being Realistic With What You Can Take On ✔ How To Stop Feeling Defeated At The End Of Each Day ✔ The Best Way To Budget Your Ti...

I dive into the topic of FOMO which most business owners suffer from occasionally, possibly even more so during this global pandemic. I discuss how I've personally been dealing with FOMO in my house, what I decided to do about it, and how you can prevent FOMO from taking a hold of your mindset now and in the future. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What FOMO Is And Why You're Experiencing I...

I dive deep into a) how to find, select, and execute on a contact relationship management (CRM) program if you don't have one and b) how to clean up and fully utilize your CRM if you do. Why? So you can make your database profitable by drumming up business for you.  What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The Benefits Of A Contact Management Database  ✔ How To Select The Best One For Your Business...

I dive into the topic of strategically building upon small wins in your business so you can generate unstoppable momentum and keep progressing toward your goals with energy and focus. What You'll Discover In Th is Episode: ✔ My Strategy To Build Big Momentum ✔ The Real Reason You're Procrastinating ✔ How Newton's First Law Applies To Productivity ✔ Why You Get Stuck And What To Do About It ✔ So Mu...

I sit down with interior designer Amber Cortes for a one-on-one strategy session. We work through Amber's challenges with not letting her life spin out of control when there's a ton of to-do's on her task list. We focus on creating a more manageable master task list that makes prioritizing a breeze, life less overwhelming, and the big picture not seem so scary. What You'll Discover In This Episode...

I sit down with Amanda Berlin, a publicity strategist who helps entrepreneurs tell their story, write content, and raise visibility. We discuss how despite the global crisis we're now facing, it's hardly the time to retreat, stop showing up, and refrain from sharing your voice. Instead, you should double down on the marketing water fountain that ultimately leads to sales. What You'll Discover In T...

I dive into the topic of strengthening your mindset because let's be honest… The world is in a super tough spot right now and no matter how great your business strategy is, it's going to be hard to move forward if you don't have a positive mindset. Your mindset is worth strengthening because it can be your most effective business tool in staying the course and coming out on top at the end of this....

I dive into the topic of navigating COVID-19 as small business owners so we can all make the tough decisions, embrace the necessary pivot, and move our lives and businesses forward during this time of uncertainty. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Ways I'm Navigating COVID-19 In My Business ✔ How I'm Communicating With My Team ✔ Why You Should Be Leaning On Your Trusted Advisory Council ✔ Ho...

I sit down with wife and husband team Jenny and Ben Slingerland, the Owner & Principal Designer and Chief Operating Officer of Black Ink Interiors, a full-service interior design firm operating out of Scottsdale, Arizona. We take an in-depth look behind the scenes in their business and discuss everything from Jenny being a quick start, naturally having too many ideas and not enough focus or time t...

I dive into the powerful practice of recommitting to your goals when you fall off track ( and we all do!) , so you can get right back on and work toward achieving them. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The Importance Of Recommitting ✔ A Great Way To Close The Productivity Gap ✔ How Negative Self-Talk Plays A Part ✔ The Greatest Gift You Can Give Yourself ✔ So Much More! And now, let's get t...

I sit down for an entrepreneurial case study interview with the President and Chief Storytelling Officer at Steller Collective, Kindra Hall. Kindra pulls back the curtain on her life as a jet-setting public speaker, delivering her message about strategic storytelling, while leading a double life as wife, mom, and business owner. We talk about establishing balance, boundaries, and how she pushes he...

I dive into a topic I'm passionate about and that's taking ownership of whatever is holding you back from success. I talk about not judging yourself, but observing then empowering yourself to change your circumstances for the better, starting with admitting you're the problem. Discover: ✔ Why Your Days Seem To Get Hijacked ✔ The Solution To Many Of Your Challenges In Business ✔ What Factors Influe...

I sit down with the Founder and CEO of the non-profit The Cupcake Girls, Joy Hoover. The Cupcake Girls provides confidential support to those involved in the sex industry, as well as those affected by domestic sex trafficking through holistic resources, case management, and after care. We discuss how Joy realized her calling to help change the world by building a business from the ground up that f...

I dive into the topic of identifying what necessary skills and talents you may be lacking so you can make wise investments and hiring decisions that will propel you toward your goals. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ How To Determine What Gaps Exist In Your Business ✔ How To Prioritize Filling Them ✔ What Creates An Unnecessary Pause In Your Business ✔ The # 1 Rule To Closing Your Gaps ✔ So...

In this episode, I sit down with Melissa Morris, a Business Operations Consultant who specializes in client processes, including client onboarding, management and offboarding. Melissa walks us through creating effective boundaries, communicating them in a way that ensures they're understood and respected, and enforcing them. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The Crucial Boundaries To Have Wi...

I dive into the topic of sabotaging yourself by creating goals that fail to align with each other and how you can work to create holistic goals that complement each other instead. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Why Some Of Your Goals Are Drowning ✔ The Importance Of Having Holistic Goals ✔ How To Create Goals In Alignment With Each Other ✔ So Much More!   To Access Resources And Links Fro...

I dive into the topic of topic of setting your sights on a financial goal above all else because in the end, success in business is measured by your ability to stay in business and you must have the profitability to do so. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Why Profitability Should Be Your Ultimate Goal ✔ How Profitability Affects Your Impact ✔ The Book That Changed My Business' Profitability...

I dive into the topic of why the holiday season can be so stressful both inside your business and out. I go on to discuss ways to create a holiday experience that feels lot less overwhelming and a lot more merry and bright. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Suggestions For Devising A Holiday Plan ✔ Why Some Traditions Are Meant To Be Broken ✔ Tips For Embracing The Unexpected ✔ Ways To Creat...

I dive into the topic of how most of us are hardwired to multitask and how our submission negatively affects our focus and productivity. I also discuss ways to stop multitasking in its tracks and execute the antidote. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Why You're Hardwired To Multitask ✔ The Damage It's Causing In Your Business ✔ How To Recognize Your Triggers ✔ The Antidote To Multitasking ✔...

I  dive into the topic of managing employee interruptions effectively so you can   stop getting hammered with questions throughout your day  when totally inconvenient  and reclaim time for the  money-making  activities you SHOULD be focusing on.   What You'll Discover  In  This Episode:   ✔   A Necessary, Often Overlooked Element  To  Set Yourself Up For Success   ✔  Tips  For  Establishing Bounda...

I dive into the topic of what you should be spending your time on in order to maximize profits and propel yourself toward achieving your business goals. I also focus upon on how much time and effort you should be putting into training and support. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Where You Should Be Spending Your Time ✔ What Bucket Support Belongs In ✔ Why I Rely On Just In Time Learning ✔...