Think about the different roles that you play in life. Spouse? Son? Daughter? Mother? Father? Brother? Sister? We all play several roles in our lives, and each role requires a different attitude or subset of skills. In business, we have many different roles as well. Join us on this week’s podcast to find out the four general roles in business and how to become more successful in each of those roles!

Do you find yourself holding back from delegating work to others? High achievers often do. You tend to know how you want things done and it’s difficult to accept anything less than YOUR best when it comes to tasks and assignments. But the real issue is not about getting the job done, it’s about empowering others to take responsibility.

As your business grows, your staff size will grow, and with it, the range of decisions, opinions, and perspectives. So how do we manage the diversity of perspectives and ensure that company leadership continues to work towards the same business goals?

When you think of a work retreat, what comes to mind? Schedules, agendas, meetings, team building… all the normal “fun” that draws out the best fake smile you can muster? Well, what if we told you there was a way to reinvent your company retreat so that the smiles aren’t forced and the fun comes without juxtaposition?

Do you budget for your business? If the answer is no, then stop, drop, and tune in! This week we cover the importance of budgeting, dividends, and what a proper budget brings to your business's growth.

If the answer is yes, then stop, drop, and tune in anyways because you can still walk away with valuable insight! Q4 is around the corner, build your budget today!

“Without the customer, a business would fail.” Right? So why isn’t customer service at the forefront of most of our business decisions? Don’t get us wrong, we don’t advocate for the misused colloquialism, “The customer is always right,” because THAT’S not always true; but, the relationship between you and your customers should be held in high priority. Join us this week to find out the 7 Principles of Customer Service and other ways to build your relationship with your customers!

“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it’s the courage to continue that counts” -Winston Churchill

Read that again, “Failure is not fatal.” We often find ourselves avoiding challenging situations, because we would rather not try at all than be labeled a “failure.” But failure is just a word; it does not define us. In reality, it's the mindset that we uphold in the face of failure that defines us. In this episode, we will cover what failure really is, what it looks like in a leadership setting, and what you can do to overcome the fear of failure.

When you give a little more than you take, you open your world and your business to new opportunities. Different perspectives, different ideas, and a revitalized sense of appreciation sprout from the seeds of giving back to the community in which your business serves. Chris Williams, Founder and Managing Director at Aginto, joins us this week to cover giving back through business!

Because we are created in God's image, shouldn't we pay attention to His work-rest pattern? Find out how incorporating more and better-quality rest, via sabbaticals, into your professional life can keep your health, your mind, and your business on track for years to come!

Conflict is a natural part of life. We experience it in day-to-day interactions with friends, family, and increasingly in the workplace. As businesses grow and become more and more diverse, the natural occurrence of conflict grows as well. So how do we combat this? Find out now!

Over time, we have become accustomed to using the word “Accountability” to define ownership over something, especially in situations when something goes wrong or poorly. As a result, the meaning has shifted to incorporate negative connotations like commitment, stress, and even fear; but it doesn’t have to be this way.

Accountability thrives in a culture where it is okay to fail and to ask for help. Accountability and commitment to the entire process, rather than just the outcome, is a pivotal part of your team’s success.

Did you know that 10% of startup companies fail within the first year of business? And 70% fail between years two through five? So what makes a startup successful? That's what Mike Thackrey, founder of Fieldstone Landscaping, and now owner of Vine IT & Cyber Security, is here to talk about today. From start to finish Mike has seen his business concepts grow from seedlings of thought to luscious groves of success. Get Mike's perspective here, it’s a podcast you don’t want to miss!

Whether you are a fan of The Office or not, there is no denying the truth behind this sentiment. Our lives and our jobs are often intimately involved, meaning that difficult tasks, like firing, quickly become even more difficult. The important part is that we prepare and create processes for these events so they can be handled in the best way possible. Join us this week to find how!

If you could donate to charity in a more tax-efficient way, would you? On this week's podcast, you can find out how, as we talk with David Parsley, Senior Relationship Manager, at the National Christian Foundation. David has been nurturing, serving, and working with business owners for over 13 years now, guiding them down their journey into charitable business, and is here to share his advice!

A 2021 Pew Research Center survey revealed that amidst the Covid-19 recovery, 66% of the unemployed have “seriously considered” a career change. As job growth continues to stall and worker shortages grow, it’s more important than ever to understand how to attract and retain talent. Join us this week as we cover hiring best practices and processes!