Is it easier to sell if you have a big, bold personality? Do you have to be loud, or even obnoxious, to get people’s attention in business? Sometimes, it seems that way. We can all think of one or two people we know that have a bold, magnetic personality and could sell almost anything to…
I might not have employees of my own (yet), but engaging employees is a hot topic of discussion among my clients and peers. It’s not easy to do either, seeing as most of the time we are so busy trying to run a business or manage the daily tasks of a team. Queue my guest,…
If you rated your average level of inner peace on daily basis from 1(not peaceful or calm at all) to 10 (totally calm and peaceful), what would it be? It’s a real struggle to feel peaceful in business; there are a lot of ups and downs, problems, challenges and most of the time, too much to…
Ever get rejected? If you’re a business owner or work with customers on a regular basis, I know you have! Rejection comes in many different forms: subtle gestures, indifference, or flat-out “no’s.” No matter how you experience it, it’s not a fun thing. But, if you can learn to read what the other person is…
We all have our go-to places; for Lauren and I, our favorite coffee shop to frequent in the Kansas City area is Pilgrim Coffee Company in Overland Park. Besides the delicious drinks they concoct, what really keeps us coming back (and telling everyone we know) is the environment. Being family owned and operated, you get…
Setting GOALS and going after them is something that’s fun for me. It wasn’t until I started doing business advising that I figured out it’s not so much fun for most business professionals. People tend to shy away from talking about goals and even setting goals. It can be extremely frustrating when we don’t “reach”…