Mary Unapologetic: Recent Episodes
Mary Reasonover
Mary Unapologetic is a podcast about motherhood, business, relationship, and current events. I am a mother of three beautiful kids, and juggling between their schedules and mine can be chaotic and rewarding at the same time. "Vulnerability leads to Courage!" I learned to deal with my vulnerable situations that eventually led to my courage. I learned to embrace all the craziness that comes with life, kids, and circumstances. The madness is part of our lives. As I always say, "Just go with it!"
We are continuing to explore the talks regarding insurance claims. In addition, I have Sheldon Kaye to talk about the upcoming PDR Expo in Las Vegas this September. Don't miss this episode, as we will discuss important industry-related things.
Insurance claims can sometimes be challenging, especially if you don't know what you are doing. Luckily, we have Claim Connection to help us deal with the claims from beginning to end. My special guest, Tammy Mashburn, will explain to us how and what the process they do at Claim Connection. We'll dive deep into insurance talk! Tune in now!
What's up, folks! Sorry, it's been a while since I released a new episode. Life happened last year, and it was just hectic. Well, no worries because this episode is just about catching up and bringing my husband, Myke, to join us on this eye-opening episode. We talked about kids, Mobile Tech Expo in Florida, and some deep topics about life.
It's the best year ever in our PDR and Hail Industry! Some said we've had the best hail season ever in 30 years! I agree; therefore, this should also be the year of giving. Come find out what events we have in the next three months. Also, I'm giving some tips on how to put away your money before it gets taxed.
Times have changed since I was growing up, and I've noticed that too many younger generations don't have good work ethics. Therefore, in this episode, we dive into many essential topics in life for our younger generations. Of course, we threw in some business topics to talk about. Tune in now!
There are more and more scammers nowadays. Since technology has improved, scammers have up their games as far as tricking people for money. It's not just the senior citizens that are being targeted, it's also you and me. They are getting bold and sophisticated with their scams.
Come and listen and learn some ways to protect yourself from scammers. We'll discuss some of the things you can do to protect yourself.
In this episode, I'll only highlight some points of the pros and cons of going to college. There are many arguments out there about why college is not necessary to be successful in business or one's career. I beg the difference. Yes, I think going to college doesn't ensure a good job, but it does help with networking with the right people and companies. It also teaches you how to put yourself out there and be more articulate and savvy regarding communication. It forces you to open up your eyes to what's out there.
Work-life balance is hard to achieve, but if you really focus on it and work on it, it's achievable. It won't be easy; you gotta put in effort and time. Come and listen to our discussion on how we navigate life's challenging moments.
It's time to level up your business and attend our business seminar/photoshoot. This is just a quick highlight of what the event entails. Also, in this episode, I talked a little bit about branding. Tune in now.
What's the mystery about insurance claims? Come and find out as we discuss the process and the misconception behind insurance claims.. Special guests are Noah Hebert with Dent Ops and Kenny Mitchum. This will be very informative and you don't want to miss this.
Social Media is a big part of business marketing these days. Therefore, every business should note that to scale and level up their business to the growth you want, you must do some social media marketing. Traditional marketing is not as popular as it was twenty years ago. Come and listen to this fantastic episode and enjoy.
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Time and time again, I see people regret the decisions made in life; therefore, we should make conscious choices to avoid mishaps. I always remembered what my mother told me about making decisions. She told me to think about the choices I was about to make before making a final decision. This rule I made for myself led me to many good choices I took in life.
Join Maria and me for a live podcast as we discuss Mobile Tech Expo that we both attended last week. MTE is the PDR Industry's convention, usually held in Orlando, FL, once a year. We'll talk about other important things in life; therefore, tune in now.
Business networking is essential for business. Come and find out what my co-host, Ray Gonzales, and I discussed.
Thanksgiving holiday is just around the corner. It made me think of all the things that I am thankful for. Therefore, it's fitting for me to do a podcast on this topic. Come and tune in now.
This episode of my podcast is a little bit of everything. I wanted to address the social media critique because it can get ugly out there when strangers hate your post. In addition, the biggest convention in the PDR Industry is just around the corner. Also, what do you find unmotivating? Well, I had one of those moments this week. Tune in now and enjoy.
I'm going to talk about motivation in depth. Many of us are still trying to figure out what motivates us or others, so it's fitting for me to go deep on this topic.
Exercise is essential in our lives to help us keep active, mobile, and, most importantly, feel great. I'll discuss the four types of exercise you should consider if you're considering hitting the gym.
It's not easy for a woman to manage her work, family, and life; therefore, women find ways to make it manageable. That's right; the word is making women's schedules manageable. Come and find out how one mom makes it work, and even her kids work for her. Tune in now and find out.
There are certain steps you need to take to be able to collect money from people that owe you money. Tune in and find out what are my strict rules
There are certain steps you need to take to be able to collect money from people that owe you money. Tune in and find out what are my strict rules
I recently did an episode on this topic on my other podcast, so I figured the issue is so good not to share it here. Come and check out what we've covered here. It should be #tipsonhappiness
I recently did an episode on this topic on my other podcast, so I figured the issue is so good not to share it here. Come and check out what we've covered here. It should be #tipsonhappiness
Insurance companies have their lingo. It does not matter if it's auto insurance or health insurance. You have to know how to talk in their vocabulary.
This episode is about when to say something to someone you have a problem with. Holding it in will not help your situation; it will worsen it. Therefore, what are the right things to do? Come and find out and listen to what we have to say.
We all struggle to manage our time daily. And add family and running a business to that, then it's a recipe for disaster. Therefore, staying organized is imperative to eliminate the chaos in our lives and work. Come and listen and find out how to stay organized
The Mega Media Event 5.0 was a success, not just for business owners but also for your gain. Find out what went on with our seminar and what the attendees said about it.
Find out the details about the IMI EV class with Vince and more up-to-date information about MME 5.0.
Yes, our lives being businesswomen can be stressful but we always managed to make things happen. This is part 2 of the Inside the Life of Businesswomen segment. My special guest, Bonnie from PDR Finesse Tool company has a busy life. She runs her tool company, has horses and other animals that she raises while working part-time as a nurse too. Oh boy, I don't know how she manages her time, tune in to find out.
Businesswomen always have balanced work, family, and self-care while ensuring that their businesses will run successfully. Managing all of these responsibilities is not an easy task because they are getting pulled in so many different directions simultaneously. Please find out how businesswomen are doing it! This is a 3-part segment inside the life of businesswomen.
The hiring process has changed since the pandemic. Most applicants are working with employment agencies to look for their dream jobs. Tune in for other business advice.
Hot, hot, hot Topics for MTE 2022 and Mega Media Event 5.0 Stay tuned because we talked about tools, food, and hotel!
This part 2 of our last episode, we discussed LLC vs Sole Proprietorship. The difference between the two. We also talked about compensation, benefits and among other things. There is some discussion about customer service and working efficiently and effectively when dealing with them. Tune in now and you'll learn a lot!
Hot Topics-this is part 1 of 2 episodes. Meaningful discussions from car insurance to business structure such as LLC vs. Sole Proprietorship. Tune in and listen. Part 2 will be released in December.
You learn a lot about yourself when you come across a hardship in life. Therefore, I decided to follow up with Maria Kallenbach, a burn survivor, for about two years. I'm sure a lot has changed since I had her the first time on my podcast. We had lots of laughs and emotional moments that we all need once in a while.
In life, we need to self-evaluate ourselves now and then to make sure we're still going on the right path of where we need to go. Doing self-improvement will improve your quality of life. Once you go through this process, you will see things differently that can improve how you deal with your family, business, career, and happiness.
Yes, you're not alone; the struggle is real when juggling business and life. Therefore, I wanted to open the conversation and invited Jack Bucknell to explore this topic more in-depth. Jack is a perfect candidate for this topic because he's a bachelor juggling with his business and dating.
This episode is dedicated to one of my followers that asked me about disciplining kids. As parents, it's our job to teach our kids to behave. It's not easy to discipline your kid(s), but you're setting yourself for success if you know the right and healthy strategy.
For some people going to another Mobile Tech Expo is just like another convention for folks in our industry! But for the newbies in the PDR industry, it meant everything. They soaked everything from good information on Education days to meeting vendors to find out what the new tools are out there. Come and find out what the newbies are saying about the show.
Hiring a contract lawyer should be a business essential for your company. But when do you need one? Also, why do you need one? Come and find out in this episode as I highlighted six good reasons you need a contract lawyer in your team.
There are so many tax write-offs for your business. It's up to us to be informed and to ask the CPA the right questions. This episode only covered some of the most common business tax deductions that you can apply for your small business. I am not a Certified Public Accountant, but I've been working closely with my CPA for the past 20 years regarding write-offs for our PDR business. Always consult with your CPA regarding your tax return or any tax-related issues.
Making business decisions is never fun, especially if it involves money! Therefore, it's important to do thorough research if you think of getting insurance for your business. I went through the process a few years back and shared some of it with Frances Hughes when it was time for her to get the business insurance. Come and find out some things to know when deciding between garage keeper insurance or garage liability insurance.
A Paintless Dent Removal company can be mobile does it makes sense to have a shop? For some PDR companies, this is the question that they have to decide on at some point. Come and find out what one company did in regards to this shop dilemma.
The Las Vegas-Mobile Tech Expo two years ago was a great success! So I can't wait for this year's MTE in Las Vegas again! Southpoint Hotel is the perfect place and venue to bring the PDR Industry together for some Fun, Education, Networking, and of course, tools..tools..tools. Come and find out what Kevin and I talked about regarding this upcoming event.
Dent Solution is a family-owned business in Napa, CA. I invited Ian Cordle to follow up on what it is like to work with his two sons. We talked about family relationships, business, tools, and the PDR industry. There were no off-limit on this episode.
Corporate America is a mainstream name, they are usually high profile corporations that are behind much of the United States economy. What makes these corporations successful in business is usually their corporate culture also known as the company culture. Let's explore the big corporations' business culture in this awesome episode.
Everyone has a fear of...something. Fear comes from the unknown. For me, I was never afraid of trying something new, especially if it will open my eyes to something bigger and better. And for some, skydiving is fearful so they asked me if it's scary? Well, come and find out the details of my skydiving experienced?
Tune in to the 2nd part of "Why Customer Service is Important when it comes to business growth". Find out what is Proactive customer service and why Excellent customer service is a competitive advantage.
When it comes to business growth, we as business owners only probably think about new leads or new customer acquisition. When in reality, we should be thinking about customer retention because it is way cheaper than customer acquisition. There is research out there to support this claim.
New digital platforms have unleashed journalistic practices that enable novel forms of communication and greater global reach than any point in history. But the downfall of this breakthrough is the disinformation and misinformation are accelerating and affecting the way we interpret daily developments. Fake news and Propaganda have become prevalent and are a cancer in our society.
What defines a great leader? Leaders who are exceptionally good at what they do usually have certain character traits they all have in common. Characteristics of a good leader such as honesty, good communication skill, excellent problem-solver are just a few of what we should look for in a person, especially if the leader is in the highest position. We can teach the younger generations about leadership and investing wisely in this day in age.
Navigating your business through a crisis such as the pandemic will take making a change to adapt and thrive in an unprecedented time we are in. This episode highlighted about adjusting your marketing strategies, ad campaigns, and managing finances in order to thrive.
Navigating your business through a crisis such as the pandemic will take making a change to adapt and thrive in an unprecedented time we are in. Businesses will have to quickly adapt their sales strategy, work environment, and business finances to pull through this crisis. Part 1 of this episode fills with inspirational and business talk.
Take that leap of faith that you have always thought of in business. It will not be easy, but if you have a plan, it will give you the confidence you need to start your own business. Let's listen to Derek Kestler's road to owning his own company. Also, a short conversation of the pros and cons of social media.
Finding a Work-Life balance is not an easy task, and to be productive or to be a fully functioning person requires a lot of discipline. We all want to be productive, and to do this is to function at your daily schedule that is full capacity to reach your full potential.
Originality is essential for effective leadership. It is a stepping stone for innovation, efficiency, growth, and, most importantly, business success. To set you apart from your competition, you have to be creative to have a business edge.
This is part 2 of Career Mom, Can She Have it All! Folks, this is great! This episode is long, so I split it into two parts. Part 2 explores this topic in detail and thoroughly because it is an important conversation for women.
It's not crazy to say that it's hard to balance a happy, fulfilled, personal life with a respected professional life. Is it possible for women to rise to the highest levels of their careers and still have sufficient time with their families? This question will be different for every woman. This is why we need to redefine "having it All"! This is a two-episode series, come and listen to this important topic that every woman should listen to.
Are you an empowering parent(s)? We all want our kids to be successful in life as well as to be resilient and to be making good choices or decisions. By empowering children, their confidence will grow, and they will have high self-esteem. Having self-esteem and security of themselves, children usually make good choices in life.
Raising kids is hard and teenagers are a whole different breed. Having open communication with teenagers and having them involved in a conversation will improve and strengthen the family relationship. In this episode, we covered social media, teenagers, and a little about business.
Michelle and Cole Fox know how to create convenience for their customers by offering a one-stop body shop. NoCo Auto Reconditioning in Greeley provides a variety of services such as Paintless Dent Removal, paint repair, and auto detail, this is to name a few. But the company's awesomeness does not stop there; they are efficient at what they do because of their highly organized, teamwork driven culture within the company.
Many of our students have successfully applied what they've learned from our PDR training program and became successful at taking dents out, varying from small to big dents. Most of them started their own companies as well. Nelson Garcia is no exception. He continued to grow as a PDR tech and able to take out big and complicated dents. He also has funny stories to share that you think will only happen in a movie.
I'm a firm believer in empowering people! These past few days, women posted black and white selfies of them on social media, and putting the "#challengeaccepted" hashtag. It was a campaign for women to support each other. Therefore, it just makes sense that this episode should be about women empowerment! Come and listen to these two awesome women talked about their businesses, families, and how they balanced both. Irena and Stevie are both hard-working moms that I call "Supermoms."
Is Romance Dead? Since Tinder became available to all smartphone users, it created a new era in the history of dating. Whether we agree with it or not, the good, the bad, and the ugly of the modern era of dating is here. This episode is to create awareness of what is out there. Dating has changed in the past decade!
Season's change, feeling's change, and time's have changed in the PDR Industry! (Paintless Dent Removal) More and more women are stepping up to the plate and running their own business with their spouses or a family member, or they are simply pushing dents in what considered a predominantly male-dominated industry! This is about entrepreneur women navigating their ways in business.
This episode is about ideas of creating wealth, the right strategy, using social media, and mergers and acquisitions. The possibilities to create wealth or income in business are endless. Originality in business screams growth and success!
MTE in Las Vegas is still going to happen, and they are moving forward with the August show. Kevin Halewood shared some nuggets of information regarding MTE. Come, listen and find out what's the same and what's new with the Vegas-Mobile Tech Expo. The show must go on whether you are there or not, be part of history and talk about it for years to come.
College graduates have worries about their future of finding a job in this lousy economy. Their fears validated because of the high unemployment rate, businesses are not hiring, and the strain that the pandemic did to our economy. Graduates during this crisis have the potential to offer employers one vital advantage...that is Resilience!
Self-reflection is something that everyone should do if one wants to grow as a person. Personal growth is not hard if you have an open mind to learning and discovering. With that being said, find out what are lessons in life we should know at an early age.
What makes a person overcome adversity? Is it the way we think, or is it our spirituality or maybe both? As a burn survivor, Maria wants to share with us her painful experienced and what got her through the whole thing and her process of healing. She knows that talking about it and re-living the accident is painful, but it is also her road to recovery. She hopes that by sharing her story, she can help someone. Maria is one courageous woman that conquered her adversity and found the new meaning of life. Special thanks to this beautiful soul, Maria Kallenbach, for going candid with us.
They say working with someone is already hard, then to work with your spouse is even harder. Find out some of the things that you can use to help you work better with your spouse without killing each other.
Embracing the new normal during the Coronavirus crisis can be very challenging. We, humans are creatures of habit so making changes at last minute is the last thing we want to do. But maneuvering in the new normal is a must! I'll share with you how we are dealing with "Social Distancing". Also, how we are gonna keep our small business afloat in times like this. Links to check out.
https://www.inc.com/national-small-business-town-hall-stimulus-us-chamber-of-commerce.html
https://www.mintz.com/insights-center/viewpoints/2226/2020-03-27-summary-cares-act-employers
Kids that are picky eater is hard to deal with. Therefore I invited my cousin, Pia to give us ideas that will help. Pia Puertollano has a master degree in nutrition. She's a nutritionist and currently work for a school district in VA. In this episode, we talked about different ways of preparing healthy food for picky kids.
In this episode, Myke Toledo talked about his communication with his wife, Mary. They talked about the good and the bad of it.
Communicating with your spouse is already a challenge but to be misunderstood is a doorway to drama.
Husband and wife's different views of when they should talk to their children about the birds and the bees. They have different opinions about the appropriate age as well as what content of the topic should be discussed. They also talked about how much information they should feed the kids as well as the sensitivity of the children's readiness.