The Small Business Mindset

The Ritz Carlton hotels create an experience for their guests that is a unique level of luxury. From the moment you walk in the door, to the extra touches provided by their entire staff, it is truly an experience that you can fold right into your own business.  We discuss how to take this level of luxury and incorporate in your every day interactions with clients. Kirsten Flory is the President &...

Devon Kim is the CEO of Haase & Long , who is a provider of physician and health care system accounts receivable services.  She is a strategist and key note speaker for regional and national organizations to develop plans for growth, efficiencies and understanding of the health care system.  We dive into what elements have made Devon's company thrive during and after COVID, where she draws her ins...

There will be times in our business when the phone isn't ringing, sales are stagnant, and we are feeling unmotivated.  How can you get unstuck from this stalemate?  I share some ideas that you can implement now to get the ball moving in the right direction for you.   Kirsten Flory is the President & CEO of Foundations Commercial Real Estate and host of The Small Business Mindset podcast www.kirste...

Creating growth within yourself and for your business can be built around a simple formula.  I call it: The I CAN Consciousness.  It focuses on some basic strategies that you can implement today to boost your productivty, your efforts and ultimately your results.  The I CAN Consciousness is broken down into a few steps: What are you capable of? The power of doing Asking questions Having an abundan...

Anyone can be good enough.  What sets us apart from others to take the "good enough" to "excellent"?  There are several strategies that you can incorporate into your life and business that will immediately level you up.  They include: Follow up Just do it Meeting your clients where they are Know what you do best and maximize it Telling your story   Kirsten Flory is the President & CEO of Foundatio...

Leadership can come in the smallest moments, from interactions with your family, friends, colleagues and community. How you show up with your words and actions everyday is leadership to others. Kirsten Flory is the President & CEO of Foundations Commercial Real Estate and host of The Small Business Mindset podcast. www.kirstenflory.com foundationscommercial buildingsuccess podcast thesmallbusiness...

It's easy, and almost automatic, to use your income to support your lifestyle goals. As business owners, being mindful of the finances supporting our business first can allow us better opportunities to grow our wealth.  Considering such things as: Paying yourself a salary Treating budget cravings like food cravings Using financial windfalls as growth strategies Will help you create a profitable bu...

Lauren Colson, CPA and CEO & Founder of Colson Strategies , leads us through a discussion of what business owners need to pay attention to be profitable.  It all starts with knowing what your numbers looks like - from your income to expenses. It's easy as business owners to not pay attention to the bottom line, and we tend to focus on only what income we are bringing in.  Lauren shares her strateg...

As business owners and leaders in our industries, we need to consistently find ways to stand out.  I walk through some easy and impactful strategies to help you stand out from the crowd.  We cover things like: Showing Up Be consistent with your message or brand Be responsive Be resourceful Be authentic Don't be afraid to take risks   Kirsten Flory is the President & CEO of Foundations Commercial R...

Kristen Helling is the Director of the Professional Selling Program at the University of Kansas School of Business .  She provides insightful tips and ideas of how to level up your selling game.  Each and every one of us is selling something - whether it be a product or a service or even ourselves to get the job you want.  Kirsten Flory is the President & CEO of Foundations Commercial Real Estate...

As a follow up to Part 1 in this series, we take a deeper dive into understanding the financial analysis for investing in income producing properties. We cover the topics of: Rent roll Expenses How to increase income Understanding the Market Exit Strategy   Kirsten Flory is the President & CEO of Foundations Commercial Real Estate and the host of The Small Business Mindset. www.kirstenflory.com  ...

As a follow up to the recent episode on Commercial Lending, I break down the financial analysis on evaluating investment properties.  Buying income performing real estate can be a great way to generate passive income, and ultimately wealth.  How should you look at the financials of how a property performs to determine if it is a right fit for you> Kirsten Flory is the President of Foundations Comm...

When you think about your strengths, do they fall into a traditional gender role?  For example: as a female, I am not great at cooking, gardening or sewing.  And I know plenty of men who aren't handy or are able to work on car repairs.  Don't let that define you or your strenghts!  We bring value in a lot of ways that may not be traditionally thought of.  Consider such things as: organizational sk...

Meet Jason Carter-Solomon, Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking with Landmark National Bank.  Jason and I walk through what financial institutions look for when your business needs to apply for a loan. Businesses may need lending services for things like: - purchasing a building - purchasing equipment for their business - applying for a line of credit   Connect with Jason at: jcarter-solomo...

How can we invest in ourselves and our businesses to position ourselves for growth? It comes down to three things:  - Time - Resources - Mindset   www.kirstenflory.com  

Being the most healthy and active person you can be can have a BIG impact on your business.  On this episode of #thesmallbusinessmindset we discuss how to improve your:  - Sleep - Exercise Routine - Food intake  - Alcohol / caffeine and other vice consumption - Water intake Let's make 2023 the best year ever by starting with your health. www.kirstenflory.com  

As we wrap up 2022, and with lots of changes happening in our lives, the economy and our businesses, how can we turn these changes into opportunities? Ask yourself: - How are you setting up your business to capitalize on change? - Are you looking at your data to identify trends and strong points in your business? - Are you asking the hard questions? - Are you surrounding yourself with positivity t...

On this episode of The Small Business Mindset we discuss how to: - identify your income streams - budget for monthly, quarterly and annual swings in income and expenses - the importance of having and emergency fund and access to credit  - get real about your expenses

This time of the year is great for reflection and celebrating successes.  It is also a time to get ready for next year!  This episode of The Small Business Mindset is all about setting goals for 2023.  Whether you are looking to grow your business, make more money, or strengthen relationships in your life, this episode is for you. Download a guide of this goal setting session at www.kirstenflory.c...

How do we generate value to get results?  Join Andrew MacDowell on #thesmallbusinessmindset podcast as we delve into our unique creative strategies that make us stand out. Ask yourself: - What does your customer experience when they interact with you and your brand? - What do you want them to feel? - What keeps them coming back? Connect with Andy at www.generateyourvalue.com  

Joining me today on #thesmallbusinessmindset pocast is Shawn Terrel - President of Auction Services with United Country Real Estate.  As we kick of Q4 of 2022, what is happening in the real estate market?  How does the residential market impact the agricultural market and the commercial market in real estate?  What does this mean for you as a business owner and consumer? Connect with Shawn and his...

As business owners, it is easy to operate from a place that there is only a limited amount of business to be had.  Is that actually true for you and your business?  Considering where your customer base lies, from the physical market you reside in to online reach, overcoming scarcity is easier than you think.  

Meet Bobby Brown ( www.cooldaddyslickbreeze.com ) and hear about how his start in IT lead to creating social media and then business ownership.  Bobby's story is not unlike our own - finding that path to create purpose in your life, even with all of the ups and downs that come with it.   Our conversation starts with our past careers working for a large credit union company, and using the opportuni...

What separates you from the pack? You can make all the plans in the world.  You can do all of the research and talk to all of the experts.  All of these activities won't get you to where you want to be.  It is the power of DOING that will move the dial to get you what you want. The book I reference in this eposide is: " Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life ."    

As a fellow entrepreneur, I have done a lot all by myself.  But is that the best use of my time?  I had the pleasure of working with an intern this summer, and the experience allowed me to not only learn from a younger generation, but also to embrace delegation, new ideas, and encourage the expansion of skills.  This eposide of Small Business Mindset explores how adding a team member, whether virt...