Welcome To Eloma

“It first starts with understanding what success looks like for the position that you're hiring for and having everything come from that,” explains Morgan Phelps, Founder and CEO of Colorful Connections, a diversity recruiting and retention firm. Today, she joins host Kiley Peters to discuss the best practices small businesses should use when hiring in these post-pandemic times.  A business c...

“An ally mindset is about orienting yourself for success in life, at work, and in home in a way that makes everyone better together,” shares Morag Barrett, Executive Coach and CEO of Skye Team–a global leadership development firm. Today, she joins host Kiley Peters to discuss how best to lead in both your business and your personal life. In order to be the best leader you can be, it is important t...

“If you're going to be in front of one select audience, what would you say to that group?” asks Tamara Edwards, CEO and Founder of Tamara Edwards & Co, a full service PR and personal branding agency. Today, she joins host Kiley Peters to discuss what you should do to upgrade your PR game.  Branding is everything in 2022, especially for entrepreneurs. Your personal brand should have cohesi...

“People with titles of leadership are just people who are equally as sensitive and emotional as everyone else. Learning to draw emotional boundaries, mental compartmentalization, and not letting people in is the growth edge,” shares Jessica Zweig, CEO and founder of SimplyBe Agency. She joins host Kiley Peters to discuss the intricacies of authenticity in leadership and how to determine just how m...

“Make sales a focus for your entire company,” shares Lisa Proeber, Founder and Owner of The Middle Six, a sales consulting business. In this episode of Welcome to Eloma, special guest Lisa Proeber joins host Kiley Peters to discuss common mistakes made by small business owners when it comes to sales and tips for how to be successful in sales using automation tools before ever hiring a salesperson....

Being an entrepreneur is all about making things happen. But part of making things happen is knowing when to say yes...and when to say no. In this episode of the Welcome to Eloma podcast, Kiley is joined by Jess, and they talk about the importance of saying yes and no to what matters most. Jess is a successful entrepreneur and business coach, and she shares her insights on how to prioritize your t...

Business and entrepreneurship can be powerful tools for producing the change we need in the world. Karley Cunningham shares how community-oriented businesses that focus on interlocking, rather than isolated success, can reach more people with messages and create the kinds of change that are truly needed in the world right now. When it comes to creating positive change in the world, business and en...

As a business owner, you have spent years growing your company. But there may come a time when you're ready to move on to new endeavors. When that time comes, it's important to have a clear plan for exiting your business. Lindsay Pinchuk shares her experience in stepping away from what she has built and the process that comes next. She also talks about the key steps needed when it comes to enterin...

As a small business owner, you need to know that bookkeeping and accounting are two of the most important aspects of your business. But do you know why? And are you doing everything you can to make sure these aspects of your business are running smoothly? Nesha Pai shares the importance of bookkeeping and accounting and how we can improve our businesses by following her tips.  Highlights:&nbs...

Strategic partnerships can be a great way to grow your business. But how do you go about forming them? Elizabeth Rees shares her expertise in this area. She discusses the steps you need to take to form successful partnerships. Rees discuss the importance of identifying potential partners. She notes that it's important to find organizations that share your values and goals. Once you've identified p...

Most entrepreneurs have visions of going big and grand. Hence, as your business gets bigger, your role fundamentally changes and you have to expect more things to manage. In most cases, that is not what other businesses' visions are. Instead, they chose downsizing and kept the business small. Sam Lee offers game-changing abilities for business owners that are passionate about business but also wan...

Regardless of the size of your business, you are a leader, and as a leader, you have to be responsible for the power you’re bringing into the spaces and conversations you’re in. Everything is determined by your mindset. Leah Roe shares her learning and the tools that she uses to help herself and her clients. Find out how beneficial the Thought Model is for you as a leader. A mindset is a choice, a...

In entrepreneurship you might find yourself balancing a lot of things to make your business successful. But to be most effective, you need to know your audience. Susan Baier shares different perspectives or ways to help your prospects with what they’re struggling with. Discover the key elements that can guide you to opportunities that will be the most beneficial for you and your audience. Your gre...

Do you ever feel like you're holding yourself back from achieving your goals? You're not alone. Many people are afraid to take risks and achieve their dreams. In this episode, we'll talk about how Britnye Shore overcame her fear of failure and learned to believe in herself. We'll also discuss the importance of taking risks and how to overcome your fear of failure. She'll share her story with us an...

In today's business world, it's more important than ever to root your business in values and purpose. Pamela Slim is an expert on growing businesses, and she believes that values and purpose are essential for any organization or community to thrive. She explains that values give you a clear sense of why you're doing what you're doing, and they provide a guide for how you want to grow. With Pamela...

If you're a product-based business, then you know that scaling can be a bit tricky. You may have hit a point where you're maxed out on your current resources and don't know how to take your business to the next level. That's where Lalese Stamps comes in. In this episode, Lalese shares a scalable solution that will help your business grow without risking quality or customer satisfaction. Tune in to...

As the world watched, horrified, as Russia invaded Ukraine, Christiana was driven to take action. She started sharing her experiences and talking about her inspiration behind it all on social media. As a result, her company started a fundraiser for Ukraine. The response was overwhelming, and they were able to raise a significant amount of money for the relief effort. Christiana's story is a powerf...

It's hard to control everything. Especially when it comes to our own lives and our own bodies. We can try to diet and work out, but sometimes things happen that we can't predict or control. So, what do we do then? How do we manage our feelings of frustration and disappointment, especially when it seems like everyone else is getting ahead? In today’s episode Kiley talks with Stasia Patwell. She off...

Today Kiley invites Drew McLellan to the show. Drew has worked in advertising for over 25 years and started his own agency in 1995 after a five-year stint at Y&R. He also owns and runs Agency Management Institute (AMI), serving more than 250 small to mid-sized agencies annually, helping them build agencies that are sustainable, scalable, and profitable. Drew often appears in Forbes, Entreprene...

Andy is the Co-Founder of Orbit Media Studios, an award-winning digital agency in Chicago, IL. In the last 20 years, he has provided digital marketing advice to over 1000+ businesses and is the author of Content Chemistry, the illustrated handbook for content marketing.  In this episode, Kiley talks with Andy about the importance of building relationships, keeping focused on working with clie...

In this episode, Kiley talks with Jackie Hermes of Accelity Marketing. Jackie bootstrapped her company from 0 to 7 figures with no partners and zero funding. Jackie shares what she has learned with her fellow entrepreneurs and marketers in a variety of formats, from keynote speeches to tactical breakout presentations. Jackie shares her business challenges, experiences in the pandemic, and what str...

In this episode Kiley talks with Scott Snider who  is the President of Exit Planning Institute (EPI), the authority on Exit Planning. He is a nationally recognized industry leader, growth specialist, and lifetime entrepreneur.  As the operational and strategic leader of EPI, Snider thrives on helping advisors learn how to educate clients, achieve market distinction, and deliver real resu...

In this episode, Kiley invited Pia Silva, Founder of No BS Agency Mastery where she teaches small branding agencies how to increase profits and freedom without hiring employees, using her intensive model. She's a TEDX Speaker, a Forbes contributor, a podcast host and author of Badass your Brand. Kiley and Pia talk about Pia’s journey building her agency sharing her ups and downs throughout her jou...

In this episode Kiley invited to the show Ashley Quinto Powell, a TEDX speaker, startup founder and revenue consultant. As a consultant she works with B2B startups and small businesses. Her methodology focuses on strategy and sales messaging that honors the reputation and personality of the founders, relationship building at scale and lead-generating events. While on the public speaking side, she...

Welcome to Eloma is a space for visionaries, entrepreneurs, and business owners to become better leaders, people and pioneers. In each episode, we will bring on business owners, entrepreneurs and experts. We will also share some stories of experiences that hopefully you can relate to. We hope to inspire you and make you realize that you’re not alone. This is a place to explore, it’s a place to be...