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Julie Finch - Attorney and business owner, Julie gives her legal bits to help business owners keep i
Julie discusses pressing legal business issues and concerns with guest interviews on her weekly podcasts. Using her 30 years of legal experience, she shares answers to tough business questions! Get the legal bits weekly to help you create a thriving business.
Lorraine Bossé-Smith has been preaching the message of stress management and a healthy lifestyle for well over 20 years and has created a formula she shares in her new book Defy Your Diagnosis, that is designed to help people overcome any obstacle they face, including and especially COVID-19.
Lorraine’s FIT Life Formula is how she personally overcame two incurable diseases and shattering life events like physical abuse, broken relationships, career disappointments, and lost love ones to become a victor, not a victim.
Lorraine is the author of nine books, a business consultant, coach, executive recruiter, professional speaker and fitness expert whose Phoenix-based business serves clients across the country. Her passion is to improve the quality of people’s lives and now more than ever wants people to defy their diagnosis.
Karen Briscoe has been on a Heroine's Journey from being too busy and overwhelmed to loving the life she has while she creates and co-creates the life of her dreams. In her personal life, she has enjoyed good health for her age, long and happy marriage to Andy since 1987, and 2 healthy, well-established kids. Yet there never seemed to be enough time or money. She felt as though there was something more that was hers to do. Busy had become a competitive arena, a badge of honor. What she found is the only one truly stopping Karen was Karen. She learned how to "flip" time to focus on meaningful activities and work. If she can do it, you can too! Her most recent book, FLIP TIME / LOVE LIFE is based on this Heroine's Journey.
Karen is the host of the “5 Minute Success” podcast which has ranked #1 on Overcast most recommended in the business category. The show has an amazing array of guests who achieve success at a high level. Karen also is a frequent guest on other podcasts that focus on entrepreneurial, success and motivation, as well as real estate related topics. She speaks on a national and local level on the “Best of 5 Minute Success.” Further, she has completed the John Maxwell Team Certification Program for Coaching, Speaking, and Training.
Karen is the principal owner of the Huckaby Briscoe Conroy Group (HBC) with Keller Williams. The HBC Group has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the 250 Top Realtor® teams in the United States. Since 1977, HBC Group has sold over 1,500 homes valued at over $1.5 billion. The team consistently sells over 100 residential properties annually ranging from multi-million dollar luxury estates to condominiums and townhomes. Primary markets areas include Northern Virginia, suburban Maryland, and Washington, DC. As a real estate professional, Karen is a member of the Institute of Luxury Home Marketing, FIABCI International Real Estate Federation and Women's Council of Realtors®.
Theresa Nutt's experience as a creative woman in the corporate world led her to feel weary of the daily grind. She disowned key pieces of who she was to fit in and get along until she chose to become more authentic and live in alignment with her soul. Theresa went through a big transition and awakening and redesigned her life to better match her most authentic and fulfilled self. She is now living her deeper calling to help women design the life they truly want to live so they can be energetically aligned with their soul's purpose too.
Theresa is Co-Director of the Masters in Integrative Health and Wellbeing Coaching program, Center for Spirituality and Healing (CSH). She has her MA Human Development - Focus Corporate Coaching and Training, BSN Nursing, Reiki Master Teacher, Healing Touch Level 3 Practitioner, Certification in Style Essence Coaching, Certificate in Life Coaching, Board Certification in Holistic Nursing and Health and Wellness Coaching. Theresa is a Soul Alignment Designer whose private practice, Your Deeper Calling, allows women to live their Precious Gem Lifestyle. Where women tune into their unique energetic blueprints and what their soul is calling forth while they redesign their lives to feel uplifted, inspired, expanded, vibrant, and empowered.
Julie Danskin is a speaker, mentor & navigator for entrepreneurs. She has been a leader in her company and owner of her own successful in-home business for over 30 years and is now passing on her wisdom to others through public speaking and strategic resources. She also offers an entrepreneurial path for women who want to create a life of liberty in their own lives.
From diapers and dreams, to leadership, Julie has learned more than a few things on her journey. When she looks back at herself, sitting at her kitchen table and reading the opening chapter of Mary Kay's autobiography, she can hardly believe all of the gifts starting her own business would offer her and her family. Now it is Julie's passion to offer wisdom and inspiration that may spark others into owning their own businesses. And for women looking for a place to get started, while playing alongside some of the most successful in-home entrepreneurs in the world, there's a place for you on Julie's team!
Sara Krisher is the president and founder of STAND TALL, a company that helps build confidence. Her extensive work in business-to-business sales and public speaking training has been developed from her twenty-plus years’ experience presenting to Fortune 500 companies and small to medium-size businesses.
She is an international speaker, narrative coach, and developer of the “Fearless Speaker” program. She delivers training programs to business leaders who want to lead from the front of the room with more confidence.
Sara’s passion for speaking her truth is evident in her candid approach to communications. Her clients like her fun, spirited, and encouraging personality. She is a champion of bravery and doesn’t just talk the talk. She continually demonstrates confidence building in her work and personal life. She stands tall at 6’1” and looks up to her fourteen-year-old daughter, who is 6’2” tall.
Kate DiLeo is the CEO and Chief Brand Architect of Ennobble. An “Accidental Brand Strategist” who originally intended to pursue a PhD in Anthropology, Kate fell into branding during her first sales job. It was in the pursuit of making quota that Kate realized she was quite good at creating a simple message that got prospects to email and call her back. In fact, she went on to successfully manage a $1 million pipeline by throwing out the sales scripts and unsubscribing her leads from marketing campaigns. Instead, she delivered a simple pitch that invited them to engage in a compelling conversation by sharing what she did, how she could solve their problem, and how she was different from the competition.
This pitch, which Kate calls “The Brand Trifecta”, is rooted in her firm belief that brand is the path of least resistance to revenue, because the ability to clearly articulate these three points gives the prospect all the information they need to opt in and say, “Now that’s interesting. I want to have a conversation.” Throughout her career of working in both agency and corporate settings, she pursued her branding side hustle until she finally turned it into her official hustle in 2019. Kate is honored to have worked with more than 200 brands across 20 sectors over the past decade, and she is passionate about partnering with founder-led organizations who desire to craft an authentic, purpose-driven message that effectively helps them get more prospects to the table, more users who click, and more customers who buy.
Angela Dodd is the Founder of The Everyday Real and an industry professional with over 15 years of technical and commercial experience within the food and beverage industry. Through her vast experience and extensive education, Angela has become an empowering leader and expert in the industry by connecting people, science, and business goals. Through her experience, Angela has found the opportunity to be a voice and disruptor in helping women cultivate confidence, empower their careers, and drive advancement. She does this through personalized career coaching, resume writing, group workshops, and a cultivated community that brings professionals together across all segments of the Food and Beverage Industry. Spotting an opportunity to accelerate careers by empowering women to lean in and position themselves for the next level up – The Everyday Real and Females in Food community was born.
Michelle Stimpson is the founder and owner of LifeShine® since 2003 - the go-to source for professional women who are ready to make a change in their life. Michelle is an experienced Life Coach and trusted guide in the journey of joyful living, and she is known for inspiring women to find joy and live with purpose through intentional choices and mindful action.
As creator of the LifeShine® Positive Change SystemTM, Michelle leads her clients through a step-by-step process to help them gain clarity on what they really want in life, and then together they map out a plan to make it happen. Her clients benefit from expert coaching and mentoring from someone who’s ‘been there’ and who’s done the work, and most importantly – walks the walk.
On top of a degree in Communications and Psychology, Michelle is a graduate of The Coaches Training Institute and a former certified Franklin Covey instructor. She also draws upon 20+ years of business experience, including a corporate Training and Development background. She brings enthusiasm, positivity, and compassion to her work and has a proven track record leading her clients to achieve outstanding results. She’s also a well-respected Speaker and is working on her highly anticipated book about front-row living.
In addition to the joy of coaching, Michelle fuels her celebration for life with front-row living at classic rock concerts, on Caribbean vacations, road-tripping, and spending 24/7 with her best friend and soulmate, Bill.
Holly Benson works with small business owners in commercial lending with Minnco Credit Union.
Holly has spent her career in the banking industry. She has found that small business owners are some of the most passionate and driven individuals you can meet. Holly enjoys how the relationships begin at the closing table and continue as a trusted financial partner in their success and journey from that day forward.
She shares not just her personal business journey, but also about the differences between banks and credit unions, and why small businesses need solid banking relationships.
Andrew Gurbada is the Founder and CEO of SmarterHSA, an employee benefits consulting firm focused on helping employers make the best employee benefit program decisions for their organization and employees.
Founded in 2016, SmarterHSA specializes in educating business owners and their employees on the power of using the health savings account in their healthcare and retirement planning. In total, Andrew has over ten years of experience working in the employer group insurance market.
Andrew graduated from Saint John’s University in 2009, and earned a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Hamline University in 2013.
Years ago, Jean Ketcham, Founder/CEO of Aging but Dangerous, made the conscious decision to live a life of fun, spirit and style, and she’s never looked back. Jean is a former small business owner, top performing regional sales rep, and talk show host. She’s also a proud parent, an avid skydiver, and a cancer survivor. To put it mildly, Jean is up to any challenge.
After retiring, Jean discovered that 55+ women were not living up to their true potential. Their social circles were shrinking and their lifestyles were becoming less stimulating, less adventurous. That’s when Jean, along with Aging but Dangerous co-founder Suzanne Bates, became committed to making a difference.
Jean began organizing meetings where women could connect and share experiences, insights and strategies to help them enrich their lives. She brought in speakers on a wide variety of subjects to empower women to take control of the aging process; she also produced special events like 55+ fashion shows, skydiving outings, and an infamous “colonoscopy party.”
Before long, Aging but Dangerous was attracting National attention. Jean was asked to appear on talk shows and in major publications like Time Magazine. And now, Aging but Dangerous is entering a new phase. Jean has recently begun establishing local chapters where women can discover what it means to become Aging but Dangerous in lively, fun-filled monthly meetings.
Lisa is a project manager at the bustling health marketing agency, StoneArch Creative. Her entire career has had her switching roles in the evening in true Clark Kent fashion, first as a skater, team captain and social media manager for Minnesota Roller Derby (formerly the Minnesota RollerGirls) for 11 years, while also working in public policy at the Minnesota Legislature. And most recently between her agency work and as a West St. Paul City Council Member. She has also learned from her time in marketing and public relations in the green energy field, creating strategic content for a fashion company that fought to end human trafficking, and as a freelance writer and project manager. In each role, she’s honed her ability to empathize with the individual, wrangle teams, and generate enthusiasm. A true team player with energy and the ability to get it done, Lisa brings fresh ideas forward with detailed plans in-hand!
At the tender young age of 4yrs old, Kaari Allen grew up doing all she could do to bring joy to her parents after her younger brother’s sudden passing. The positive reinforcement she received from gold stars on schoolwork snowballed into honing her skiing ability to become the #1 female skier in the country for her age with hopes of someday making an Olympic team. Pushing her body beyond capacity lead to the end of her athletic aspirations. Later in life, a non-ergonomic work station in her classroom set off numerous, serious and permanent injuries to her dominant hand. This heartbreaking end of a 27-year career in special education as a learning specialist, brought Kaari to her new reality and the ‘ah-ha’ moment that she can’t care for others until she focused on her own strengths to regain forward momentum in life. “Where The Hell Did I Park My Life?!Owner’s Manual For Shifting Your Life Forward.” is a book that draws upon her personal and clinical expertise providing practical steps to foster momentum to live the best possible life.
Kaari's spiral bound book is written as a guide with space for answering questions and completing pragmatic ‘shifts’ so the reader can identify and access their strengths, skills and reflect on the glorious opportunity of choice. Kaari's coaching enables the reader to move their life forward through shifted perspectives and new behavior.
Kaari Allen Consulting provides services to foster individuals’ gifts and talents to propel them forward in reaching their goals to live the best possible life. Through consulting, training and coaching, clients develop strategies enabling growth, productivity and positive change.
Laura Best started Passion Collective as she made "the leap" in quitting her agency career and starting her own business. She realized that she wanted more, but that her definition of "more" was changing. Yet, this wasn't just a job change, this was a life change. And she had work to do.
Thing is, Laura didn't want to go to another networking event or conference. She didn't have the time, cash or courage to try new hobbies, although she craved more fun. She already had a gym. She was reading the books, repeating the mantras, writing the journal, signing up for the online classes. Something was missing.
That something was other women, and the energy created when women share ideas, encouragement and have each others’ backs. Where women just get each other's barriers because they've been there. Where you learn about cool new stuff women are just DOING, fearlessly and with joy. Laura realized that she didn't know where to find this place. So, she set out to create it.
Since the launch of Passion Collective in 2015, Laura has seen women light up in meeting each other, have the guts to show up with strangers - glow with the excitement of explaining their "thing", listen intently when another is explaining what she's been through to get where she is. Laura has been told of generous offers of emotional support, of business relationships created, and most of all, of a feeling of “belonging.”
Erin Duffy has simultaneously managed two notable careers over the past 25 years. As an executive in a creative services agency, she built wildly successful customer relationships, managed creative teams, and helped clients find their voice and communicate their story effectively. As a professional singer/actor, Erin was able to tap into her characters with a passion for storytelling and perform on many stages.
Erin’s breadth of research and experiences have culminated into her proudest work to date, the merging of her dual careers and the launch of her company, InspirationSQRD. She guides mid-career professionals to rediscover the wisdom of their life experiences and combine it with a reassessment of their strengths, traits and values. By doing so, Erin helps them redesign their careers with a much higher emotional satisfaction. These insights evolve into a powerful catalyst for stories of change and positive outcomes leading to a unique and influential personal and professional voice. Her clients’ journeys are a testimony to the power we have within us, and when guided faithfully, they can be transformative.
Botanical printmaker, Linda Snouffer, has a pact with the prairies, which provide her with inspiration and bales of harvested plants. She creates multifaceted landscapes in which she makes plant images using prints of fresh grasses. Each piece is a different combination of materials and techniques used, giving her work a unique sense of place.
After studying with artists skilled in fiber, paint, and pastel techniques and a two-year mentor program with the Women’s Art Resources of Minnesota (WARM), her work quickly progressed from simple plant print mandalas to multilayered fine art.
Her botanical print compositions can be seen in the Dow Gallery in St. Paul, the forNOW Gallery in Minneapolis, and numerous exhibitions throughout the region. In addition, her work is a part of permanent collections of Hennepin County Medical Center and the Shoreview Public Library.
Beth Riegger has always been a crafter. She loves making things for other people and for herself! She started crafting in Girl Scouts (where else?) and continued with making cards, scrapbooking, sewing, making quilts with her Grandma (she is a 4th generation quilter!) and knitting too.
Beth has several soul sisters. You know, those people that you meet and you instantly connect with them? It’s through the encouragement of these sisters that she has been able to make her dream come true. Soul Sisters Boutique is Beth's 6th business that she has started, I guess you could say she is a serial entrepreneur!
Kari Switala lives in Farmington with her husband, Kevin; her sons, Max & Sam; and her furry-legged sons, Steve & Murphy. She is also the chief creative officer at Wild Fig Marketing, a boutique marketing firm that specializes in business and marketing automation, email marketing and website design. When she’s not writing or working, you’ll likely find her at her cabin in northern MN, where she loves paddleboarding with her puggle, Steve; boating with all of her boys; and reading books while relaxing on the dock with a glass of chardonnay.
She is also wildly passionate about helping others tell their stories, so they can better connect and cultivate more meaningful business relationships. She does this in two main ways: through her new book, “Living with the Lid Up” and through public speaking.
Andy Kocemba is President and co-owner of Calhoun Companies. A graduate of Bethel University, Andy is energized by his daily interactions with the owners and entrepreneurs behind the Midwest’s thriving small business community, and is the driving force behind #SmallHelpsAll, Minnesota’s annual celebration of National Small Business Week. Business organizations and media outlets regularly seek commentary from Andy about everything from the state of the small business economy to advice for small business owners. He has also written two books, providing a checklist of things to consider when buying or selling a business.
Andy is a member of the International Business Brokers Association, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, and serves on the board of the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota.
Nancy Chakrin’s life’s passion and purpose are giving and sharing her artistic and organizational talents to improve people’s lives. In 2017 she was one of AARP Minnesota’s “50 Over 50 Award” recipients honoring inspirational leaders over the age of 50 who are shattering myths about aging and writing their own rules.
A 2012 proposal partnering BreathLogic with Park Nicollet Health Service won Nancy a University of Minnesota Buckman “Leadership in Philanthropy” Fellowship. Recognizing stress as a personal impediment and a global epidemic, she researched statistics of how breath practices/mindfulness empower and heal. Experiencing this herself, she uses breath to lower her blood pressure, curtail panic, and decline dental anesthesia.
Now there is no stopping her utilizing her award-winning graphic design, photography, technology, marketing and PR skills to help share “Breath Literacy” with the world. As a joyful, dynamic extrovert, Nancy’s many talents and her abilities to foster friendships make her the driving, connecting and creative force within BreathLogic’s organization.
With great joy, her photography assignments have included images of polar explorer Ann Bancroft; David Gergen and Van Jones of CNN; Drs. Andrew Weil, Deepak Chopra, Dan Siegel, Jon Kabat-Zinn; and His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama – to name a few. She is a member of Horizon 100: Twin Cities Women of Accomplishment; Minnesota Holistic Nurses Association; Minnesota Holistic Medicine Group; Co-CreateX Catalyst team; Crosstown Camera Club; and the Kindness Movement USA. She is a graduate from the University of Minnesota in Art Education.
Nancy is a published author (purchase her book on Amazon), and her artwork appears in public and private collections nationally and internationally. She lives in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
“I hope that all of my work provides a tranquil response, ignites conversation and serves as a catalyst to encourage wellness practices."
Dennis Vinar, is a salesman, with his own business for over 40 years, inventor, speaker, and now an author who lives in Northfield, Minnesota with his wife Karen. Dennis enjoys art, music (especially concerts at Orchestra Hall), nature, reading, traveling, bicycling, exercising, photography and golf. Dennis is the leader for the Minnesota Chapter of the Non-Fiction Author Association. Dennis and Karen arrived at the idea of writing a memoir on their wedding day in 2015.
Karen Lehmann Vinar, an interior designer and kitchen and bath designer for over 40 years. Karen enjoys art, attending musical and theatrical performances, reading, nature, and gardening. Currently, she has a woman-owned business.
Dennis and Karen are the authors of a book about their love story, titled How did you find me... after all of these years? The story begins in the late 1950's, when a shy, 13-year-old girl and a 15-year-old, outgoing boy fall in love in a small Midwestern town, population 695, their happiness is short-lived when they discover she is pregnant. Forced by their very young ages and family expectations, they placed their child for adoption and separate -- each living their lives apart for 53 years. But a corner of Dennis' heart still belonged to Karen. Despite the many passing years, Dennis never forgets his first love. With persistence and determination, he searches for and finds his lost love, and later, together they find their daughter. Love is not what you say; love is what you feel. Like many adopted people, their daughter, who lived a happy life, had spent a lifetime looking for someone she resembled, and for acceptance and a way to feel whole.
Ashlee Anvik and Thomas Wynants lead the marketing in the United States for Belgian furniture company Extremis. Within the company, Ashlee and Thomas specialize in advertising, marketing, PR, print and digital media, copy writing, client services, campaign strategy and optimization, media buying, and assisting with managing partner relationships. Thomas is also a designer at Extremis.
Strong-willed and Belgian-based, Extremis makes inspiring design furniture that merges necessity and quality to spark interactions that matter.
Extremis transform radical ideas into game-changing designs with a positive impact. The method? Outdoor furniture with exceptional functionality that stands the test of time. The result? More than furniture: something to love for a lifetime and to pass on to the next generation: tools for togetherness.
Thea Lopatka is Founder and CEO of UMAi DrybagSteak. Eleven years ago, Thea took a unique plastic bag technology that had no application, infused it with her passions for culture, food and learning, and turned it into a robust global e-commerce business that serves intrepid omnivores. UMAi Dry® brings together the best of old world artisan meat tradition with sophisticated modern technology making it easy for you to craft authentic dry aged steak, charcuterie and salumi in the comfort of your own kitchen fridge.
Farm girl-turned-Twin Cities professional, Tricia Nissen, has always appreciated her roots and the value of history. Tricia is a historian turned suburban communications pro whose love for elders kept calling. Finally, she answered. She started her business, Storyography, to help people share their life stories with their families. Known for being easy to talk to and interested in life’s everyday details, Tricia’s earliest friends were her grandparents and their friends, and today her favorite time is still spent sitting across the table from elders, talking about “the old days.”
Along her career path, she learned the arts of interviewing, writing, and archiving. She spent 19 years in public relations, primarily serving Native American communities, whose respect for elders further inspired Tricia’s passion for capturing oral history. Storyography focuses on interviewing elders, organizing their life stories, and preserving those stories for their kids and grandkids. As one client said, “Tricia is the perfect person to preserve our family history.”
David Schlotfeldt graduated from the University of St. Thomas in Quantitative Methods and Computer Science. One of the founders of Plaudit Design, David is an expert on the use of HTML/CSS, Java, XML and SQL to develop sophisticated software for websites. His accomplishments include the design and development of software for content management, customer support and the development of systems to facilitate the efficient creation of websites.
David manages Plaudit Design’s robust development group. Plaudit Design is a web design and Internet marketing agency. Founded with a focus on website design and Internet marketing, Plaudit Design has maintained a position as a creative leader and innovator in the digital space for over 20 years.
Rose McKinney grew up in a family business - a wholesale electrical distributorship in Des Moines, Iowa. She had a head for business, but no intention of selling light bulbs per se. Instead, during a public relations class at Drake University, “the light bulb went on” when she realized the illuminating impact of brand and reputation.
Marriage, three kids, a dog, and a grandchild, have created some lively detours throughout a fast-paced career at agencies of varying sizes and configurations. Along the way, she has served as president of Minnesota PRSA and on the Universal Accreditation Board. The Business Journals recognized her on its Top 25 list of Women to Watch and Minnesota Business named her among the top 50 Women Who Lead.
In 2011 Rose launched Pineapple RM, a thriving boutique agency in Minneapolis, which focuses on brand strategy and reputation management. When she’s not “doing” PR, she’s teaching it at Metropolitan State University where she’s been an adjunct professor since 2005.
Andrew Gurbada is the Founder and CEO of SmarterHSA, an employee benefits consulting firm focused on helping employers make the best employee benefit program decisions for their organization and employees. Founded in 2016, SmarterHSA specializes in educating business owners and their employees on the power of using the health savings account in their healthcare and retirement planning. In total, Andrew has over ten years of experience working in the employer group insurance market. Andrew graduated from Saint John’s University in 2009, and earned a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Hamline University in 2013.
Years ago, Jean Ketcham, Founder/CEO of Aging but Dangerous, made the conscious decision to live a life of fun, spirit and style, and she’s never looked back. Jean is a former small business owner, top performing regional sales rep, and talk show host. She’s also a proud parent, an avid skydiver, and a cancer survivor. To put it mildly, Jean is up to any challenge. After retiring, Jean discovered that 55+ women were not living up to their true potential. Their social circles were shrinking and their lifestyles were becoming less stimulating, less adventurous. That’s when Jean, along with Aging but Dangerous co-founder Suzanne Bates, became committed to making a difference. Jean began organizing meetings where women could connect and share experiences, insights and strategies to help them enrich their lives. She brought in speakers on a wide variety of subjects to empower women to take control of the aging process; she also produced special events like 55+ fashion shows, skydiving outings, and an infamous “colonoscopy party.” Before long, Aging but Dangerous was attracting National attention. Jean was asked to appear on talk shows and in major publications like Time Magazine. And now, Aging but Dangerous is entering a new phase. Jean has recently begun establishing local chapters where women can discover what it means to become Aging but Dangerous in lively, fun-filled monthly meetings.
Linda Grubish, owner of That's My Idea Marketing, is a 1991 graduate of the University of Minnesota. A degree in Journalism and Advertising provides a strong base for creating marketing pieces that get noticed. “That’s My Idea is about a great group of individuals coming together to help business owners grow their businesses through quality marketing.”That’s My Idea Marketing began in 2003. Based on the idea that all businesses should have access to affordable, quality marketing services, TMIM’s dedication to small business has maintained and grown this company. Helping business owners make informed decisions about how to spend their marketing dollars is our commitment.Based in Woodbury, MN, TMIM helps business owners across the Twin Cities Metro Area and Western Wisconsin get their marketing plan into action.
Lisa Eng Sarne is a project manager at the bustling health marketing agency, StoneArch Creative. Her entire career has had her switching roles in the evening in true Clark Kent fashion, first as a skater, team captain and social media manager for Minnesota Roller Derby (formerly the Minnesota RollerGirls) for 11 years, while also working in public policy at the Minnesota Legislature. And most recently between her agency work and as a West St. Paul City Council Member. She has also learned from her time in marketing and public relations in the green energy field, creating strategic content for a fashion company that fought to end human trafficking, and as a freelance writer and project manager. In each role, she’s honed her ability to empathize with the individual, wrangle teams, and generate enthusiasm. A true team player with energy and the ability to get it done, Lisa brings fresh ideas forward with detailed plans in-hand!
At the tender young age of 4yrs old, Kaari Allen grew up doing all she could do to bring joy to her parents after her younger brother’s sudden passing. The positive reinforcement she received from gold stars on schoolwork snowballed into honing her skiing ability to become the #1 female skier in the country for her age with hopes of someday making an Olympic team. Pushing her body beyond capacity lead to the end of her athletic aspirations. Later in life, a non-ergonomic work station in her classroom set off numerous, serious and permanent injuries to her dominant hand. This heartbreaking end of a 27-year career in special education as a learning specialist, brought Kaari to her new reality and the ‘ah-ha’ moment that she can’t care for others until she focused on her own strengths to regain forward momentum in life. “Where The Hell Did I Park My Life an Owner’s Manual For Shifting Your Life Forward.” is a book that draws upon her personal and clinical expertise providing practical steps to foster momentum to live the best possible life. Kaari's spiral bound book is written as a guide with space for answering questions and completing pragmatic ‘shifts’ so the reader can identify and access their strengths, skills and reflect on the glorious opportunity of choice. Kaari's coaching enables the reader to move their life forward through shifted perspectives and new behavior. Kaari Allen Consulting provides services to foster individuals’ gifts and talents to propel them forward in reaching their goals to live the best possible life. Through consulting, training and coaching, clients develop strategies enabling growth, productivity and positive change.
Laura Best started Passion Collective as she made "the leap" in quitting her agency career and starting her own business. She realized that she wanted more, but that her definition of "more" was changing. Yet, this wasn't just a job change, this was a life change. And she had work to do.Thing is, Laura didn't want to go to another networking event or conference. She didn't have the time, cash or courage to try new hobbies, although she craved more fun. She already had a gym. She was reading the books, repeating the mantras, writing the journal, signing up for the online classes. Something was missing.That something was other women, and the energy created when women share ideas, encouragement and have each others’ backs. Where women just get each other's barriers because they've been there. Where you learn about cool new stuff women are just DOING, fearlessly and with joy. Laura realized that she didn't know where to find this place. So, she set out to create it.Since the launch of Passion Collective in 2015, Laura has seen women light up in meeting each other, have the guts to show up with strangers - glow with the excitement of explaining their "thing", listen intently when another is explaining what she's been through to get where she is. Laura has been told of generous offers of emotional support, of business relationships created, and most of all, of a feeling of “belonging.”
Erin Duffy has simultaneously managed two notable careers over the past 25 years. As an executive in a creative services agency, she built wildly successful customer relationships, managed creative teams, and helped clients find their voice and communicate their story effectively. As a professional singer/actor, Erin was able to tap into her characters with a passion for storytelling and perform on many stages.Erin’s breadth of research and experiences have culminated into her proudest work to date, the merging of her dual careers and the launch of her company, InspirationSQRD. She guides mid-career professionals to rediscover the wisdom of their life experiences and combine it with a reassessment of their strengths, traits and values. By doing so, Erin helps them redesign their careers with a much higher emotional satisfaction. These insights evolve into a powerful catalyst for stories of change and positive outcomes leading to a unique and influential personal and professional voice. Her clients’ journeys are a testimony to the power we have within us, and when guided faithfully, they can be transformative.
Botanical printmaker, Linda Snouffer, has a pact with the prairies, which provide her with inspiration and bales of harvested plants. She creates multifaceted landscapes in which she makes plant images using prints of fresh grasses. Each piece is a different combination of materials and techniques used, giving her work a unique sense of place.After studying with artists skilled in fiber, paint, and pastel techniques and a two-year mentor program with the Women’s Art Resources of Minnesota (WARM), her work quickly progressed from simple plant print mandalas to multilayered fine art.Her botanical print compositions can be seen in the Dow Gallery in St. Paul, the forNOW Gallery in Minneapolis, and numerous exhibitions throughout the region. In addition, her work is a part of permanent collections of Hennepin County Medical Center and the Shoreview Public Library.
Beth Riegger has always been a crafter. She loves making things for other people and for herself! She started crafting in Girl Scouts (where else?) and continued with making cards, scrapbooking, sewing, making quilts with her Grandma (she is a 4th generation quilter!) and knitting too.Beth has several soul sisters. You know, those people that you meet and you instantly connect with them? It’s through the encouragement of these sisters that she has been able to make her dream come true. Soul Sisters Boutique is Beth's 6th business that she has started, I guess you could say she is a serialentreprenuer!
Kari Switala lives in Farmington with her husband, Kevin; her sons, Max & Sam; and her furry-legged sons, Steve & Murphy. She is also the chief creative officer at Wild Fig Marketing, a boutique marketing firm that specializes in business and marketing automation, email marketing and website design. When she’s not writing or working, you’ll likely find her at her cabin in northern MN, where she loves paddleboarding with her puggle, Steve; boating with all of her boys; and reading books while relaxing on the dock with a glass of chardonnay.She is also wildly passionate about helping others tell their stories, so they can better connect and cultivate more meaningful business relationships. She does this in two main ways: through her new book, “Living with the Lid Up” and through public speaking.
Andy Kocemba is President and co-owner of Calhoun Companies. A graduate of Bethel University, Andy is energized by his daily interactions with the owners and entrepreneurs behind the Midwest’s thriving small business community, and is the driving force behind #SmallHelpsAll, Minnesota’s annual celebration of National Small Business Week. Business organizations and media outlets regularly seek commentary from Andy about everything from the state of the small business economy to advice for small business owners. He has also written two books, providing a checklist of things to consider when buying or selling a business.Andy is a member of the International Business Brokers Association, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, and serves on the board of the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota.
Rediscovering U was founded by Barb Greenberg, a divorce transition expert who excels in educating, empowering and inspiring women to move through divorce and into a new life. After reeling from her own divorce, Barb created a compassionate approach to provide education and guidance to help women thrive. She is living proof that there is hope in the most difficult of situations and they often serves as opportunities to reclaim your life.After her first year in business, Barb was chosen by the Minnesota Women’s Press as one of their Changemakers of the Year for the difference her company was making in the lives of others…and for creating “greater equality, justice and self-determination for women.“Barb has written three books: “Hope Grew Round Me”, “After the Ball: A Woman’s Tale of Reclaiming Happily Ever After” and her latest book “Seasons of Divorce”. She is also a sought-after speaker on hope, change and finding the sweetness in difficult life transitions.
Nancy Chakrin’s life’s passion and purpose are giving and sharing her artistic and organizational talents to improve people’s lives. In 2017 she was one of AARP Minnesota’s “50 Over 50 Award” recipients honoring inspirational leaders over the age of 50 who are shattering myths about aging and writing their own rules.
A 2012 proposal partnering BreathLogic with Park Nicollet Health Service won Nancy a University of Minnesota Buckman “Leadership in Philanthropy” Fellowship. Recognizing stress as a personal impediment and a global epidemic, she researched statistics of how breath practices/mindfulness empower and heal. Experiencing this herself, she uses breath to lower her blood pressure, curtail panic, and decline dental anesthesia.
Now there is no stopping her utilizing her award-winning graphic design, photography, technology, marketing and PR skills to help share “Breath Literacy” with the world. As a joyful, dynamic extrovert, Nancy’s many talents and her abilities to foster friendships make her the driving, connecting and creative force within BreathLogic’s organization.
With great joy, her photography assignments have included images of polar explorer Ann Bancroft; David Gergen and Van Jones of CNN; Drs. Andrew Weil, Deepak Chopra, Dan Siegel, Jon Kabat-Zinn; and His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama – to name a few. She is a member of Horizon 100: Twin Cities Women of Accomplishment; Minnesota Holistic Nurses Association; Minnesota Holistic Medicine Group; Co-CreateX Catalyst team; Crosstown Camera Club; and the Kindness Movement USA. She is a graduate from the University of Minnesota in Art Education.
Nancy’s is a published author (purchase her book on Amazon), and her artwork appears in public and private collections nationally and internationally. She lives in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
“I hope that all of my work provides a tranquil response, ignites conversation and serves as a catalyst to encourage wellness practices."
Dennis Vinar, is a salesman, with his own business for over 40 years, inventor, speaker, and now an author who lives in Northfield, Minnesota with his wife Karen. Dennis enjoys art, music (especially concerts at Orchestra Hall), nature, reading, traveling, bicycling, exercising, photography and golf. Dennis is the leader for the Minnesota Chapter of the Non-Fiction Author Association. Dennis and Karen arrived at the idea of writing a memoir on their wedding day in 2015.Karen Lehmann Vinar, an interior designer and kitchen and bath designer for over 40 years. Karen enjoys art, attending musical and theatrical performances, reading, nature, and gardening. Currently, she has a woman-owned business.Dennis and Karen are the authors of a book about their love story, titled How did you find me... after all of these years? The story begins in the late 1950's, when a shy, 13-year-old girl and a 15-year-old, outgoing boy fall in love in a small Midwestern town, population 695, their happiness is short-lived when they discover she is pregnant. Forced by their very young ages and family expectations, they placed their child for adoption and separate -- each living their lives apart for 53 years. But a corner of Dennis' heart still belonged to Karen. Despite the many passing years, Dennis never forgets his first love. With persistence and determination, he searches for and finds his lost love, and later, together they find their daughter. Love is not what you say; love is what you feel. Like many adopted people, their daughter, who lived a happy life, had spent a lifetime looking for someone she resembled, and for acceptance and a way to feel whole.
Ashlee Anvik and Thomas Wynants lead the marketing in the United States for Belgian furniture company Extremis. Within the company, Ashlee and Thomas specialize in advertising, marketing, PR, print and digital media, copy writing, client services, campaign strategy and optimization, media buying, and assisting with managing partner relationships. Thomas is also a designer at Extremis.
Strong-willed and Belgian-based, Extremis makes inspiring design furniture that merges necessity and quality to spark interactions that matter.
Extremis transform radical ideas into game-changing designs with a positive impact. The method? Outdoor furniture with exceptional functionality that stands the test of time. The result? More than furniture: something to love for a lifetime and to pass on to the next generation: tools for togetherness.
Thea Lopatka is Founder and CEO of UMAi DrybagSteak. Eleven years ago, Thea took a unique plastic bag technology that had no application, infused it with her passions for culture, food and learning, and turned it into a robust global e-commerce business that serves intrepid omnivores. UMAi Dry® brings together the best of old world artisan meat tradition with sophisticated modern technology making it easy for you to craft authentic dry aged steak, charcuterie and salumi in the comfort of your own kitchen fridge.
Farm girl-turned-Twin Cities professional, Tricia Nissen, has always appreciated her roots and the value of history. Tricia is a historian turned suburban communications pro whose love for elders kept calling. Finally, she answered. She started her business, Storyography, to help people share their life stories with their families. Known for being easy to talk to and interested in life’s everyday details, Tricia’s earliest friends were her grandparents and their friends, and today her favorite time is still spent sitting across the table from elders, talking about “the old days.”Along her career path, she learned the arts of interviewing, writing, and archiving. She spent 19 years in public relations, primarily serving Native American communities, whose respect for elders further inspired Tricia’s passion for capturing oral history. Storyography focuses on interviewing elders, organizing their life stories, and preserving those stories for their kids and grandkids. As one client said, “Tricia is the perfect person to preserve our family history.”
David Schlotfeldt graduated from the University of St. Thomas in Quantitative Methods and Computer Science. One of the founders of Plaudit Design, David is an expert on the use of HTML/CSS, Java, XML and SQL to develop sophisticated software for websites. His accomplishments include the design and development of software for content management, customer support and the development of systems to facilitate the efficient creation of websites.
David manages Plaudit Design’s robust development group. Plaudit Design is a web design and Internet marketing agency. Founded with a focus on website design and Internet marketing, Plaudit Design has maintained a position as a creative leader and innovator in the digital space for over 20 years.
Rose McKinney grew up in a family business - a wholesale electrical distributorship in Des Moines, Iowa. She had a head for business, but no intention of selling light bulbs per se. Instead, during a public relations class at Drake University, “the light bulb went on” when she realized the illuminating impact of brand and reputation.
Marriage, three kids, a dog, and a grandchild, have created some lively detours throughout a fast-paced career at agencies of varying sizes and configurations. Along the way, she has served as president of Minnesota PRSA and on the Universal Accreditation Board. The Business Journals recognized her on its Top 25 list of Women to Watch and Minnesota Business named her among the top 50 Women Who Lead.
In 2011 Rose launched Pineapple RM, a thriving boutique agency in Minneapolis, which focuses on brand strategy and reputation management. When she’s not “doing” PR, she’s teaching it at Metropolitan State University where she’s been an adjunct professor since 2005.
Amy Lokken built a business from resilience and determination. With a background in Industrial Design and over 20 years of experience in the design world; Amy saw a need for businesses to showcase their products and services in everyday places.
In 2009, MüD Modular, (pronounced mood) became a reality. Amy invented a modular display system that pushes the status quo with a simple, yet interactive, and unique three-dimensional design.
With her powerful eye for visual impact, the ability to understand human psychology, combined with Amy’s unique way of problem solving, makes her the “go to” person for anyone who needs to wow customers in everyday places.
Amy is also the founder of the Lewy Body Dementia Caregivers Support Group in Eau Claire, WI and speaks on raising awareness at various events throughout the Midwest. She is a mentor for CVTC’s Entrepreneurship Program, a past board member for the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) MN chapter, and continues to be active in numerous networking and associations; including 100 Women Who Care – Eau Claire, WI chapter and strategic partnership with Nexstar Network. Amy has also been featured in national publications such as Fortune, Entrepreneur and O The Orpah Magazine.
Michelle Lubich is the owner of Green Girl Grower. They are seed growers, producing organic and heirloom plants in their greenhouse. Michelle is a plant researcher, world traveler collecting seeds and visiting gardens, artisan canner and a preservation specialist. Michelle is also a recipe developer, garden speaker and active gardener and teacher.Michelle is pleased to announce the new online order forms for Green Girl Grower Online Garden Plants and Canning 2021. The order forms will be updated weekly and she will do her best to fill your order, but things may sell out. There are lots of fun new plants & canning, and also the classic favorites.
Sandra Julian is a photographer, videographer, musician, health advocate, and educator.Sandra’s photography work is focused in Portraiture, Personal Branding, and Commercial.She fell in love with photography as a child looking through copies of her parents' LIFE magazines, the polaroids her dad used to take of their family adventures, and the old black and whites her mom kept in a plastic box on the shelf in her closet. Those old black and whites are so precious to Sandra because they offer a glimpse into her family history that would otherwise have been lost forever.Sandra is passionate about a lot of things, but photography is one of the greatest joys in her life. A Nikon 35mm film camera appeared as a Christmas present in the early 80's and she's had a camera in her hands ever since. An immense amount of gratitude goes out for that gift because it changed her life! Sandra has been taking pictures for over 30 years, has a BS degree in Fashion Merchandising - Clothing and Textiles, over 30 years experience as a professional musician, performer and songwriter, and is a graduate of The Institute For Integrative Nutrition, the largest nutrition school in the world - because health is a priority for her.Today, all of her passions work together in the most wonderful way. In photography, she uses her skills & experience as a storyteller and lover of fashion and beauty to prepare each client for their shoot, and then customize and stylize their session with them. Whether it's beauty, family, lifestyle, personal branding or commercial - she loves people, she loves their stories. Sandra is based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Mollie is a redheaded girl who just wanted to look tan like all her non-ginger friends. As a teenager, she pushed her skin to the limits trying to get some color, but the only color she ever got was red. In her mid 20's she found sunless tanning and bought her first airbrush machine. Her skin thanked her. Finally! She was able to have a bit of color without harming her skin. This inspired her to open The Glow Lounge in 2011.The Glow Lounge now has three locations across the Twin Cities in Edina, Excelsior and St. Paul.
When she's not working, she loves to spend time in Hawaii with her husband + their French Bulldog, Pickle.
Rachel Schromen is an estate planning and elder law attorney, and owner of Schromen Law, LLC located in St. Paul, MN. She is also co-founder of Domestic Abuse Legal Advocacy Center, PSC – a 501(c)3 non-profit that provides pro bono legal advocacy to clients of domestic violence shelters that they collaborate with in Minnesota.Ms. Schromen was named “Solo Practitioner of the Month” by Attorney at Law Magazine in October, 2016, and received the Winona State University Distinguished Young Alumni Presidential Award in 2017. Ms. Schromen has received the distinction of being one of the Top 3 best rated attorneys in St. Paul, and has been named “Favorite Estate Planning Attorney” by readers of Minnesota Women’s Press Magazine annually since 2017. She has also been named one of the Top Three Rated Estate Planning Attorneys in St. Paul.In addition to her private practice, Ms. Schromen serves on the board of Guild, Inc.; volunteers with Wills for Heroes, Cancer Legal Line, and MACV – providing pro bono estate planning services to those in need; and volunteers with her therapy dog, Mabel Mae, working with hospice patients. Ms. Schromen is also actively involved in the Minnesota Recovery community.
Susan launched PoppedCorn with one goal in mind – creating and offering the best locally popped fresh popcorn and fudge on the planet. With the help of her team, they have created over 70 delicious and unique flavors.Susan left her position at Tapestry Management once she was done paying tuition for her daughters. She didn’t have a plan, but was open to any possibility. She was drawn to her business about 11 years ago after seeing the concept in Las Vegas. She loved the immediately loved the idea! They opened about 6 years ago and Susan says she has never worked so hard in her life! Susan is a quick learner and can adapt quickly. The diversity of the clients and businesses she has been associated with have given her very broad experience. Her background as a CPA (Arthur Andersen & Co alum) was a tremendous experience. She was on the audit staff but also received training in small business tax. Her clients ranged from real estate and construction to several of the professional sports teams. Susan was CFO / Treasurer for a municipal bond firm in Minneapolis for several years and then went into the family business - real estate development and construction. One of Susan's favorite sayings is, "Don’t take it personally." She thinks this applies to anything!
Scott Schwalbe is the CEO and Co-Founder of NimbeLink. He has a history of building profitable businesses and successful teams with 20 years of executive leadership experience. In his role at NimbeLink, he is responsible for corporate vision, strategy, and the overall leadership of the company.Scott developed his leadership and team-building skills while serving in the US Navy, executive and business development roles at Celestica, HDM, and Logic PD. Scott is responsible for the overall leadership of the company focusing on profitable growth. He has an MBA from Cardinal Stritch University and is actively involved in the community and a few non-profit organizations.
Goat Dispatch was established in 2013 by Jake and Amanda Langeslag as an alternative way to manage difficult vegetation. Their ten-acre property was so heavily infested with buckthorn that they could not even walk through sections of it. After years of battling and feeling defeated after using traditional methods, they were determined to find a better way. They wanted to help provide a more sustainable, eco-friendly approach as other land managers were reporting plants that were starting to get more resistant to certain herbicides. For them, traditional methods were very labor-intensive and time-consuming and they wanted their property to be a safe place for their growing children Ivan (2) and Greta (5) to play and enjoy the outdoors. Amanda, an animal lover, always wanted to own goats and Jake agreed to get goats with the understanding that they were “working” around the property. It did not take long for the couple to notice how well they were working and how easily the goats seemed to do a job so difficult for humans. Neighbors started asking if they could hire the goats for their yards and the next thing they knew they were full-time goat wranglers working in parks, cities and private residences all over Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.
JT Smith is a serial entrepreneur having started 21 businesses in 20 years. Today, he's either sold or reduced all but a few of his businesses to focus on his passion: board games. To that end, JT runs the largest short-run game manufacturer in the world called The Game Crafter. He also runs Tabletop Events, an event management system specifically designed for the unique constraints of board game conventions. JT came up with the business idea when he discovered how difficult it was to publish his game. Six months later, the service was launched, and the rest is history. He is also an accomplished technical visionary who develops the software behind The Game Crafter website and builds the automation used in the production processes.
Jana Fischer is the owner of Fischer ReEntry Consulting, LLC; specializing in reentry, facilitation and training. Jana has a B.A. in Organizational Management and Communication from Concordia University in St. Paul, MN and is a member of ATD (formerly ASTD), local chapter in the Twin Cities. Jana is an instructor with St. Paul College, in St. Paul, MN and enjoys working with people from all walks of life, helping them to discover their full potential; while learning tools and skills to enhance their day-to-day lives. For over two years now, Jana has been serving community reentry organizations who work extensively with those who have just been released from prison, helping them to become employed by utilizing curriculum that Jana developed, which is titled; Employment Readiness and Retention. Jana has worked one-on-one and in group settings to help prepare women for reentry into society, family and their local communities. Jana coached, facilitated life skills courses, counseled and built reentry plans that were individual and specific to each woman’s needs. Jana also developed a quarterly review of progress for each woman to analyze herself and for their counselor to complete for a 360 feedback process. Jana specializes in organizational infrastructure, training, facilitation, coaching, and human development. Jana facilitated multiple small groups; team building, relationship building skills, circle processes around conflict resolution resulting in enhanced communication, resolving conflicts, and improving teamwork. Jana continues to serve on several community committees; Criminal Justice Advisory Committee in Minneapolis, MN, Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women on their LAPAC Committee, and is on ReEntry committees throughout the Twin Cities area.
Tiffany Tripp and her husband Andy operate Graise Farm offering real food options from humanely raised animals including ducks, pigs, and chickens. They started farming at age 40 on her family’s farmstead in Faribault, MN. Tiffany returned to her hometown after living twenty years in other cities including Madison, Madrid and Minneapolis.Before finding her passion for farming and local foods, Tiffany worked as a sales manager in the sheet metal industry traveling to major cities across Latin America. Today, Tiffany is a farmer, homesteader and local food advocate, working actively to connect people to more local food options. She is the founder of the Faribault Winter Farmers’ Market and co-founder of Cannon Valley Grown, an initiative to promote locally produced foods and farm goods in the Cannon River Valley region of Minnesota. She continues to work an off-farm job while they build their farm business that she and her husband hope to continue doing into retirement.
Chef Dan Person is known for being a chef's chef. He has an amazing story to tell about his soup recipe ended up being served at Queen Elizabeth II's Sandringham Estate's 2016 Christmas Jubilee. This great opportunity led to several of his other dishes being served at Sandringham Estate.Chef Person received a special invitation to the 2018 World Food Championship and has received awards for his philanthropic activities.
Ella has established three successful health care companies that provide exceptional service to the aging population in Minnesota. These companies are run and operated today with one of the highest customer satisfaction rates in the industry.Ella has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Crown College. Her passion is to work with disadvantaged & orphaned children in South Africa where she spent the last six years doing humanitarian work in community development and uplifting projects.
Linda Rasch was a corporate leader and strategic marketing communication consultant for more than 25 years. She helped start ups create their brands and build the brands of international companies in the medical, financial services and technology fields. In 2013, Linda took a huge leap of faith and left the corporate nest out of necessity and because of a greater calling. Today she channels that corporate and her entrepreneurial expertise to help mission driven leaders create brand clarity, naturally STAND OUT, attract business, and prosper as they serve. At the core of her work, Linda connects leaders to their unique gifts and strengths, and the heart of their message - what Linda call "Your Vibrant Brand". It is what inspires and fuels them, what they are known for and be counted on for, and what makes them naturally attractive to ideal clients and supporters of their mission and movement. Linda has worked with more than 1,000 individuals to gain clarity and hold up a mirror and shine back their brilliance so they can move forward powerfully and affect the change they wish to have in the world. Linda is certified in holistic health, transformational coaching, and a unique specialty helping clients know their TRUE WHY.
Donna Chicone is an award-winning author, TEDx speaker and dog advocate. Her professional career includes time in the non-profit sector as an addiction counselor, nursing, a flight attendant and developing her speaking and training skills. Donna is a devoted pet parent to her two Portuguese water dogs, Jazz and Jive, and is an advocate for the humane treatment of animals. Since leaving the business world, Donna created, wrote, produced and hosted her own TV show, "Jazz and Jive's TV Show". Her current books are "Being A Super Pet Parent" and "Pet Parent Pawffirmations". When she is not writing or speaking about dogs, you will find her engaged in pet assisted therapy work and K9 nosework.
Katie Kimball is the owner and lead instructor at Twin Cities Trapeze Center in St. Paul, MN. Katie is a formally trained dancer, earning her BA in Performance Art at University of Minnesota with an emphasis in Musical Theater. Post college she moved west and trained in aerial arts at Trapeze Arts in Oakland, California. After an extensive training and performance focus on the west coast, Katie returned to the Twin Cities in 2012 and founded Twin Cities Trapeze Center.With 15+ years of aerial performance and instruction, rigging, equipment knowledge and safety training under her belt, Twin Cities Trapeze hosts hundreds of circus enthusiasts a month through its doors. In addition to teaching and choreographing at Twin Cities Trapeze, Katie performs regularly both as a solo act and as half of the trapeze duo Double Jinx.
Jennifer Imediegwu is a wife and mom, who also enjoys a robust professional life as an Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A native of Detroit, Jennifer graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Policy with a policy concentration in Education from the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. She went on to receive her Juris Doctorate from University of Tennessee College of Law in Knoxville, Tennessee.While Jennifer is passionate about working with individuals and families to achieve their estate planning goals, her greatest desire is to be the woman God is calling her to be and equip and encourage other women to do the same. The lessons she shares in Letters to Her are derived from her own personal journey of faith, family, and love with God’s amazing grace through it all.When Jennifer is not busy with family and work, she enjoys reading, travel, and cooking new dishes! Jennifer is a member of the Elder Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin, The Association of Women Lawyers (AWL), The Wisconsin Association of African American Attorneys (WAAL), and the Milwaukee Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated. She and her family are active members of Life Church in Germantown, Wisconsin, where she is actively engaged in the women’s and children’s ministries.
Gloria Englund, founder of Recovering u breaks new ground in the field of addiction recovery and support. As an ally of the recovery community, she honors all pathways of recovery.She is a psychotherapist, who holds a Master of Arts degree in Human Development. As a professional Recovery Coach, she works with individuals and families dealing with an addiction to alcohol, drugs, food, and relationships. Besides individual coaching, she offers two, on-going coaching support groups. Courageous Caregivers™ is a support group for those who have a loved one experiencing active addiction, relapse or who are new to recovery. A Different Kind of Grief™ is a support group for those who have a loved one who has died from addiction. Gloria has personal as well as professional knowledge of addiction and recovery; her oldest son, Aaron, died of a heroin overdose in 2007.Her book, Living in the Wake of Addiction: Lessons for Courageous Caregiving, demystifies addiction, defies stigma, offers hope for recovery, and serves as a guide for professionals, families and individuals seeking support on the journey of recovery.As an accomplished public speaker, advocate and published author, Gloria brings a message of hope and recovery to others.
A native of Dallas, Texas, Terri started writing, and developed a love of music, at a very young age. With music and lyrics being her life a move to Nashville as a young adult made sense. Following her career in Nashville at Opryland and entertaining for US Troops in Central America for a season, at 26, Terri married NHRA Drag Racing Pioneer Harry Schmidt; a Hall-Of-Famer of the famous Blue Max Funny Car.After 21 years of marriage on April 30th of 2012, Terri, and her daughter’s lives would be forever changed when Harry lost his 4-year battle to cancer. In search of rediscovering her identity outside of being Harry’s wife, Terri rekindled her passion for writing and tells her journey of faith and loss in "When Drag Racing Met Country Music".
Betty Brandt Passick always had a passion for writing. After retiring from a Fortune 500 Company, she spends her days writing books renowned for their infusions of earthy soul, faith-isms, and Midwestern values. In early 2016, she decided to research the "mystery man" who first came to her small Iowa hometown around 1920. Locals believed he had links to Al Capone, but no one knew for sure. Through FBI and police reports, newspaper accounts, and the embellished tales of those who knew the gangster best, she weaves the unique and sometimes wacky story. Gangster in our Midst is her third book.
Dana is a former board member for Smile Network International, a non-profit organization focusing on providing live-saving surgeries to children born with cleft-lip and cleft-pallet in many parts of the world.Dana is featured in the summer 2009 edition of Meetings Magazine (Minnesota) and produced one of the largest events held during the 2008 RNC in Minneapolis. The event was titled “AgNite, A Celebration of America’s Food & Ag Industry”, and won an ISES award for Best Production (to Freestyle Productions). She has also been profiled in Twin Cities Business Magazine (June 2013) and Minnesota Meetings & Events magazine (Fall 2017) and has been interviewed several times for articles regarding meetings/events for national press.Prior to launching Ellis International, Dana spent 12 years working as an Executive Meeting Planner and Managing Director at MSP Resources; a Minneapolis based meeting management company. Her background also includes experience in the airline industry and banking. Dana holds a BA degree from the University of Minnesota in International Relations, speaks several languages and has traveled all over the world.
Dana is a former board member for Smile Network International, a non-profit organization focusing on providing live-saving surgeries to children born with cleft-lip and cleft-pallet in many parts of the world.Dana is featured in the summer 2009 edition of Meetings Magazine (Minnesota) and produced one of the largest events held during the 2008 RNC in Minneapolis. The event was titled “AgNite, A Celebration of America’s Food & Ag Industry”, and won an ISES award for Best Production (to Freestyle Productions). She has also been profiled in Twin Cities Business Magazine (June 2013) and Minnesota Meetings & Events magazine (Fall 2017) and has been interviewed several times for articles regarding meetings/events for national press.Prior to launching Ellis International, Dana spent 12 years working as an Executive Meeting Planner and Managing Director at MSP Resources; a Minneapolis based meeting management company. Her background also includes experience in the airline industry and banking. Dana holds a BA degree from the University of Minnesota in International Relations, speaks several languages and has traveled all over the world.
Julie Finch revisits her interview with Marianne Buckman
Growing up on a farm with cattle and horses in rural La Crosse, WI has really given me patience, problem-solving skills and a work ethic that is perfect for being an entrepreneur. I took the long route to my dream job of Interior Design. After an architectural education, I drifted into banking and stayed there way too long. Met some remarkable people along the way, but absolutely no creativity. At the age of 40, I decided to go back to school for Interior Design. The final project for my Interior Design class was to create a business utilizing the classes I had in college (finance, retail, business…) With the help of my professors I created CocoBello. In 2003, I actually opened a home decor business in historic downtown Hudson. I was going to introduce my interior design business a year later, but my first client came in within days of opening the retail store. Haven’t looked back since. After 10 years of running both companies, 4 designers, and numerous retail employees throughout those years, I decided to close the retail aspect of the business and focus solely on my passion – Interior Design. And I love it. I received my General Contractors license in Wisconsin over three years ago and am a member of NARI – National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Now I offer my Wisconsin clients an even more customized and personalized service. Being an Interior Designer, I find myself wearing many hats: designer, curator, concierge, educator, project manager, and psychologist. Never a dull moment.
Legal Bits revisits the vault with Kelly Lucente!
Kelly Lucente is a CEO, Author and Brand Strategist who focuses on growing small to Fortune 500 brands, assisting them in differentiating themselves to move the needle through strategic brand positioning. She is the Founder and Creative Director of re-tool®, a boutique branding agency in Minneapolis, MN and the Visionary behind Brand by Kelly™ a place for early-stage entrepreneurs to find education and resources to help grow and scale affordably.With 30 years of experience in branding, marketing, and sales, she is known for her disruptive approach to getting brands noticed, Kelly has worked with nationally noteworthy brands such as RE/MAX, Pearle Vision, Rollerblade, and Mattamy Homes, North America’s largest homebuilder (and only second to Pepsi in brand recognition).PUBLISHED AUTHOR & SPEAKERKelly is the author of MOO-LAH-GY, a handbook for the entrepreneur and small business owner. She offers practical solutions to frequently asked questions within the brand and positioning space. She has been featured in publications such as Minnesota Business, Women First and Inc. magazines and has shared the stage with the likes of Kevin Harrington, Original Shark from Shark Tank and Linda McMahon, former CEO of the WWE.MEMBER & MENTORKelly is an advisory board member for the Entrepreneurship Class at the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management and a Mentor for the MN Cup, a statewide, new-venture competition for entrepreneurs. Both are near and dear to her heart having been a finalist in the MN Cup in 2008 with her children's educational product, Bye Bye Monster™ and having been a serial entrepreneur most of her life starting her first business straight out of high school in 1985 as an event planner under the business entity, Innovations by Kelly.
This week we are revisiting the vault with Kelly Pratt!
Kelly Pratt “… is a wildly creative soul who can coach you into confidence … she’ll fuel your passion and cheer on your efforts. If you’d love to be more creative, but feel shut down by fears or circumstances, she’ll unlock the cage and set you free. Either way, you’ll have a ton of fun.” ~ Martha BeckTrained and certified by Dr. Martha Beck, whose “Live by Your Design!” philosophies mirrored her own, she partners with clients in their creative journeys, to find the perfect harmonies blending their personal and professional lives, creating a life with “WHITE SPACE” and a rhythm that is cool and inspired!Kelly’s more than 25 years following her own passions include a dancer in a regional company, a film commissioner, an arts administrator, director of a regional theatre, a marketing/development consultant and small business owner. These experiences make her the perfect business and life coach for artists and creative entrepreneurs.From entrepreneurial ventures to running businesses for others, her experience is a blend of traditional business, non-profit, film production and the arts – both as administrator and maker. Kelly’s diverse skills and background enables her to assist anyone to break free from the maze of unneeded/unnecessary obligations and distractions that have blurred their focus.Kelly is an "alchemist" - combining seemingly unrelated elements to create amazing results. She uses non-traditional tools to shake out new ideas and approaches to the everyday challenges of life and business.Kelly, is dedicated to helping her clients find their creative rhythm so they can truly live by their own design.
This week we are revisiting our podcast with Rachelle Niemann!
Rachelle Niemann is a mental health advocate and writer and owner of nourishingworthiness.com. She is also a wife, dog mom, ultra-marathoner, and is always seeking adventure. She has been a student of personal growth for decades and has finally learned what it takes to transform her life into a fulfilling and connected life and she wants to share what she has learned.
She has written a blog of her mental wellness transformation for over three years, and she is on a mission to inspire individuals to make the transformation from fear to self-love and wonders what can be possible if we focused on mental wellness over mental illness.
This week we revisit our interview with Kelly Jahner-Byrne!
From meager beginnings, with zero connections and with very limited business acumen, Kelly excelled at her first sales job and ended up as its #1 producer in less than 6 months. Achieving the top spot in every organization she has been employed eventually pointed her and her internal compass in the direction of forming her own business entity, Kelly Enterprises International.
Kelly is a dynamic speaker, entrepreneur, and international businesswoman who is a recognized expert on leveraging your network to grow your business. Loverage…love your customers is her motto. She is known for inspiring women and men across the country to be their best selves and up-level their lives and is a thought leader in explaining the HOW of getting your business moving forward faster. As the CEO of Kelly Enterprises International, she is a collaborative influencer with a “let’s work together” attitude.
Her speaking career has landed her on diverse and varied stages around the globe. Many have come to know her as “the Queen of Connections” and consequently she has been hired to help individuals and organizations leverage their connections for extreme growth. Kelly has acquired and implemented myriad business skills and solutions for herself and now promotes and shares that plethora of her HOW with others.
This week we are revisiting our interview with Marsha Anderson!
After enjoying a successful 20-year career, Marsha Anderson earned her BS degree in 2006 majoring in art and design. In conjunction with an education, she feels that a good designer must also have the designer “gene.” Her passion comes from working closely with clients to achieve a décor that perfectly suits them. Her mission is “Leave no Woman Behind.” No one should have to settle for spending time in spaces that don’t bring them joy.She has been honored to be one of the finalists in the Best of Woodbury for Interior Design for five consecutive years, 2013-2018. SHASHA Interiors has been recognized for Best of Houzz for years 2014-2018. Marsha is a Woodbury resident, member of the Woodbury Chamber of Commerce, and an active volunteer in her community. She has been married for 33 years and they have a 28-year-old son.
This week we are revisiting our interview with Alissa Daire Nelson!
Alissa Daire Nelson is the author of From Frustrated to Frickin' Awesome: 4 Steps to Achieve the Success You're Wired For. Alissa is a dynamic and inspiring speaker, success coach, and podcast host of the StrengthsFinder-based podcast, Maximize Your Strengths. She helps entrepreneurs and small business owners catapult their businesses without sacrificing their sanity, integrity, or personal lives. Alissa guides her clients to identify and live out their strengths and crush their goals.She is regularly featured on television news segments, inside major blogs and publications, and on podcasts from all over the globe.Alissa loves her business, but her biggest joy in life comes in spending time with her husband, children, and friends and loves helping others discover how to make their businesses and relationships thrive in harmony.
This week we are revisiting our interview with Connie Hertz!
Dream Coach, Motivational Speaker, Author and Entrepreneur, Connie Hertz teaches people the art of finding lasting joy and prosperity – no matter what they’ve been through. Through her personal coaching, teleseminars, webinars, workshops, retreats and speaking, Connie empowers others to find their own strength, and stay determined to achieve all of their goals.Connie is a contributing author in the Amazon.com #1 Bestselling book, “Succeeding in Spite of Everything”. If you are looking for solutions for various things in your life, coachable and ready to start a new chapter in your life that’s filled with fun, youthful energy, joy, and appreciation, join the others who are reaching out to Connie from all over the country.Connie is a former oncology nurse who values helping others. Today, Connie resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota with her husband Hale and is a mother and grandmother! Connect at connie@conniehertz.com today.
This week we are revisiting our interview with Shawndel Spader!
Shawndel is the powerhouse behind Spader Group, LLC. She earned her degree in Business Management and Accounting from Rasmussen Business College. She has over 17 years of experience with office management in businesses of various sizes. Her experience and education allow her to relate to a diverse group of clients. From auto body to contractors to software and medical device companies, Shawndel has experience working with many different companies.Shawndel began Spader Group because she saw a great opportunity to build her business model on helping other businesses succeed by providing services that would save them overhead costs. She saw a need for business owners to have affordable and reliable business solutions to allow them to achieve maximum success.As a small business owner, Shawndel recognizes the value of time. Her mission is to deliver a service that will allow business owners to “work on your business, not in your business.” This gives business owners the gift of time to grow their client base, focus on marketing, or just focus on their strongest skillset and enjoy owning a business.Shawndel excels in all areas related to office management. Throughout her career, she has developed her skills, as well as gained new ones along the way. She is a financial wizard when it comes to accounting-related tasks such as bookkeeping, accounts receivables/payables, payroll, debt collections, sales tax filing, and monthly/annual reporting. Shawndel is also highly skilled in planning, scheduling, office processes, and organization, and offers administrative and executive support.
This week we are revisiting our interview with Esther Hatfield Miller!
A survivor of clergy sexual abuse, Esther Hatfield Miller, transforms from victim to survivor and emerges as a thriver! As a Life Coach, she’s crafted a 5-step self-healing system, known as “from CHAOS to CALM.” Using whimsy, humor & insight, Esther mentors victims to do “Whoopass Healing” on their trauma from Sexual Abuse so that they live a powerful, calm & drama-free life!
Esther continues international survivor advocacy work to stomp out sexual abuse & to abolish the Statute of Limitations when it comes to sexual assault crimes committed against humanity. Her multilingual & multicultural advantage allows her to speak to groups both large & small, to encourage others how to “dwell in possibility,” and how to self-heal this crime against the mind, body & soul.
Esther is a contributing Best-selling Author, recipient of two prestigious Celebrity Press™ awards The Quilly® Award and Editor’s Choice Award, for her first book, “Answering The Call: Entrepreneurs and Professionals Reveal How They Said Yes to Success and You Can Too!”
Esther is recognized by The National Academy of Best-Selling Authors™
This week we are revisiting our interview with Irmadene Hanson!
Irmadene Hanson, RN, Founder of Magnify Your Influence, and CEO of Straight Up Leadership, a Personal Growth & Development Company. A sought after team consultant, workshop trainer, and coach, she is well versed in individual & team relationships and in the importance of asking key questions business leaders don’t ask themselves. Irmadene brings deep experience in leadership development, communication, team building, and facilitation with her. Irmadene is passionate about helping companies and individuals add value to others and lead intentionally. She shares the tools, terminology and techniques that assist people to excel as a leader. Irmadene has always had a fascination with the study of how people communicate to get the job done and she delivers proven methods to grow the audience’s concepts of connection, communication and influence. A Registered Nurse with over 35 years serving seniors and leading staff has given her countless stories and lessons she enjoys sharing with her audience. Raising 3 daughters as a single Mom on a farm, a Veteran of the US Army and a John C. Maxwell Speaker, Trainer and Coach, Irmadene has learned her messages through years of trial and error.
Julie revisits her interview with Kristi Hughes!
Kristi Hughes is a Certified Wine Professional and Wine Consultant, who is currently working on her Level 3 Advanced Certification through WSET (Wine & Spirits Educational Trust). To say she is a lover of all things fermented would be an understatement. Her enthusiasm and prolific experience (retail, representative, imports and distribution) in the wine and spirits industry is the reason she founded The Fermented Experience.The Fermented Experience is never just about what's in the bottle. It is all about satisfying your innate curiosity about how it all got in there to begin with. The Fermented Experience promises world-class bucket list experiences that include interactive, behind-the-scenes, waiting-to-be discovered destinations led by a Certified Wine Professional, as your personal guide.
Their ventures center around boutique producers and farm-to-table restaurants (Michelin starred eateries are also lovely options).
The Fermented Experience packages include air travel, hotel accommodations, luxury limo transportation from airport pickup to drop-off, on-site tastings, tours and lunches (overlooking beautiful vineyards or hop farms), multi-course dinners plus downtime to explore on your own. Custom options are also available!
By providing winery, distillery, and brewery tours to extraordinary destinations, Kristi has been able to live and work doing something that showcases her passion and dedication for the grape (and all things fermented).
This week we are revisiting our interview with Jamie Shibley!
Jamie believes the key to growing and sustaining a successful business in today’s high-tech world is by nurturing strong customer relationships through personalized, thoughtful expressions. Her company, The Expressory, curates high-quality, signature gift designs to help businesses develop long-lasting customer relationships.
As a marketing relationship expert and gift strategist, Jamie has designed memorable customer experiences for numerous clients across the country, making it simple for companies to stand out and make a lasting impression.Jamie helps clients design a simplified relationship marketing strategy that takes into consideration the entire customer journey. This strategy allows small business owners to strengthen their bottom line. She shows her clients how easy it should be to create and maintain an elevated customer experience that can include a personal touch. After all, it’s 6-7 times more expensive to acquire a new client than it is to keep an existing one. The Expressory looks for the value in your existing database.Jamie leads a team of 25 artists to design and hand-create custom greeting cards and gifts, curated specifically for each client's needs.
This week we are revisiting our interview with Cheryl Leitschuh!
Dr. Cheryl Leitschuh, Ed.D. is a leadership development consultant and specializes in personal and professional success. She assists companies in achieving their key business objectives by fully capitalizing on a single line of their balance sheet — their human resources potential. She uses powerful programming, assessments and technology to harness and maximize the untapped potential of a company’s human resources assets.
Cheryl is a gifted transitions coach who has the insight and intuition to bring her clients the right tools at the right time. Her depth of understanding and appreciation for the individual’s unique talents and abilities maximized the success and fulfillment for both the individual and the organization.
As a frequent national speaker and television and radio personality, Cheryl speaks on an assortment of topics related to career vision, organizational leadership and enhancing human talent. Cheryl’s book, The Leadership Energy: Unlocking the Secrets To Your Success, became an Amazon bestseller in only 5 days.
This week we are revisiting our interview with Laine Torres!
Laine Torres moved from her home in Brazil to the US in 2006 and has photographed all over the world.
She has a background in marketing and a mind for brand strategy. She uses these skills in a process that she developed over years of working with ambitious people to understand their goals and direction before they even start a session.
Laine has worked with hundreds of personal brands to create gorgeous professional photos since 2011.
In that time, she has seen the impact custom headshots and branding photography has made on the businesses of her clients. She is humbled to be a part of their business growth and loves seeing how their pictures have helped them achieve great things.
To Laine, it’s crucial that her clients are at ease and feel heard as well as understood in their goals, concerns, and ideals before she begins a shoot.
After photographing hundreds of professionals and entrepreneurs, Laine has learned that she does her best work when her clients make her a part of their team and completely trust her to deliver their vision.
Ultimately, the new images help them attract the right clients, help more people, and make more money - and she loves being a part of the process.
Laine's clients have inspired her to raise the bar for her own brand as well as to step forward as the face of her business. Over the years, she has become one of the few elite photographers in the Twin Cities area known for personal branding, lifestyle photo sessions, and custom portfolios for personality-driven businesses.
Laine even started her professional speaking career to help entrepreneurs step into the business and brand they were meant to have. She speaks a lot about the lessons she has learned from her downfalls and the business hacks she has developed over the years.Laine is a proud member of Professional Photographers of America
This week we are revisiting our interview with Ann Aubitz!
Ann Aubitz is the co-owner of FuzionPrint, a full-service print shop located in Minnesota as well as FusionPress, a custom self-publishing service for authors. Ann is also an author herself! FuzionPrint was founded to fill the need for truly focused business printing and digital book production.With years of experience to draw upon, Ann can effectively transform your vision into documents you’ll be confident to rely upon in your business.Ann's goal is to listen to your request, offer options, and deliver competitive services from your desktop to any delivery point you require.Digital print and presentation are the core of Ann's business and she believes you’ll find her attention to your needs unsurpassed.Ann helps authors print anything from a self-published novel to a personal memoir for family. Whether your marketing needs are business cards, cover design, or everything in-between, FuzionPrint is able to provide any service you may need.
"Follow your dream. If you want to write a book, do it." - Ann Aubitz
This week we are revisiting our interview with Lisa Brouwer!
Lisa Brouwer worked over twenty years in one of the largest financial institutions in the US in sales and leadership before founding Full Throttle Living. Lisa learned what it takes to fuel success in a fast-paced, ever-changing business landscape.
By building and leading a high-performing mortgage team that tripled sales production from $30 million to $90 million in three years, Lisa accelerated herself (and her team) to the top 5% of the company nationwide. Lisa excels at showing leaders how to reach their highest level of performance to work and live at full throttle.
Described as 'the biker executive' with an engaging style along the lines of classy rebellion, Lisa has wowed audiences at corporate events, women's empowerment events, professional associations, and industry events.
Her keen ability to connect with audiences from ten to 1000, coupled with her knowledge and experience in leading high-performing teams, makes her the surefire speaking choice for any industry.
In 2015, Lisa inspired women from coast-to-coast by riding a motorcycle from New York City to San Francisco. Her 15-day, 4690-mile journey honored Avis and Effie Hotchkiss, the pioneering women who first accomplished this amazing feat in 1915. Lisa released The Inspired Tour documentary and is currently writing a book of her cross-country adventure.
Lisa holds a Master's Degree from USF, is Everything DiSC certified, and a John Maxwell Team coach/trainer/speaker. When she's not living life at full throttle, Lisa is happiest at home in Sioux Falls, SD with her husband, two children, and 100-pound lab, Milo.
“It’s my mission to inspire others to dream big and act bigger. Life is best lived when we are powered by our purpose, give ourselves permission to play big, and intentionally create our own opportunities.” ~ Lisa Brouwer
This week we are revisiting our interview with Tim Smith!
Tim Smith, American Heart Association Instructor and HeartCert CEO.Tim and his wife, Christina, started HeartCert in 2010. Tim and Christina have a true love for helping others and are passionate about education and enhancing the community, so starting a CPR Training Company was a perfect fit.Tim was a full-time fire Captain and EMT in St. Paul. His wife was a paramedic and a Registered Nurse. Together, they combined their love of helping others to start their company, HeartCert.Tim started out doing 1 on 1 CPR and First Aid certification classes in his living room before expanding into multiple locations throughout the state of Minnesota and adding 20 very skilled, highly trained Healthcare professionals who share in his love for bettering their community and fun teaching style.HeartCert continues to grow as a local, family-owned business and generously donates to a variety of charitable campaigns and organizations. Their mission is to support that of the American Heart Association which strives to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
This week we are revisiting our interview with Stephani Atkins!
Stephani Atkins works as the Executive Director for StoryArk, publishes The Boom Site Magazine, and serves as Executive Producer for all the podcast and film projects. She also hosts the StoryArk Network. StoryArk mentors youth in the art of storytelling. Whether they tell their story through film, audio podcast, poetry, or an article in a magazine, Stephani and her team are there to support them every step of the way.As an artist, Stephani works on literary art projects that are realized in multiple formats (video, audio, web, print, and other media). She is a freelance writer of marketing and advocacy materials and has produced short films through StoryBoard Films.Prior to StoryArk, Stephani worked as a marketing director, substitute teacher for middle school English, and served as a director of student programming for both large and small non-profit educational programs. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois with a liberal arts degree that focused on journalism, American culture, and secondary education.
This week we are revisiting our interview with Theresa Gunderson!
Theresa Gunderson is the co-founder of O'Neill Language Academy (OLA) and author of Teach & Learn Spanish Curriculum. She is also a teacher, coach, mentor, trainer and Spanish language instructor. She has 26 years of extensive experience in education and all facets of running a small business. Her experience in business spans a wide array of industries including advertising, marketing, sales, and graphic art, to name a few.Theresa's experience in education helped her create the Teach & Learn Spanish Curriculum. Her education includes a Bachelor's degree in Spanish from the University of Minnesota, as well as a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Minnesota with an emphasis in teaching second languages and cultures education. Theresa and her husband love the entrepreneur lifestyle and are now giving back by teaching others how to launch their own business by joining their community of OLA Spanish teachers. They want others to fall in love with the freedom, creativity, and income that goes along with the entrepreneur lifestyle, while at the same time enriching the lives of children and adults. In her free time, Theresa loves to spend time with her husband and children and their dog, Oso, which means bear in Spanish. She also enjoys cooking, reading, personal development books, exercising, playing volleyball, traveling, volunteering, and spending time at church.
This week we are revisiting our interview with Ruth Lordan.
Ruth Lordan is a 5th generation, natural-born psychic consultant. She was born in Chicago and then reborn in New Orleans. Ruth moved to Minnesota in 1987 and has been here ever since! With over 50 years of professional experience, she has given readings to 100,000 people and has radically touched the lives of many more. Well known in the media for her craft, Ruth has been mentioned in Newsweek, Sports Illustrated, and The New York Times for her accurate sports predictions. Her work is ever-expanding as she frequently appears on radio and tv shows and actively participates in sports podcasts with Bob Sansevere.
Ruth’s readings are influenced by her worldwide travels and studies, which are incorporated into the unique techniques she utilizes during her sessions, whether during personal readings, contacting your ancestors, or even revealing the secrets you need to remain focused and centered to ultimately be successful.Ruth also wrote a book titled "Gleanings from the Fields of Life", which sheds light on what she has learned about people, animals, and our world. This is a forever evolving book as she continues to edit and expand on the concepts within it.
This week we are revisiting our interview with Jasmine Brett Stringer.
Jasmine Brett Stringeris a Keynote speaker, award-winning author of Seize Your Life: How to Carpe Diem Every Day, on-air TV personality, and host of the podcast and lifestyle blog Carpe Diem with Jasmine.In the early 2000s, Jasmine was laid off from her corporate job. She realized she hadn’t been truly happy or fulfilled in years so she made a choice to do whatever work was required to find happiness wherever she could.
Jasmine leveraged a pivotal moment in her life to learn the true meaning of carpe diem. She found endless, ways to connect with herself and others through DIY projects, style, entertaining, and travel on a budget. Today, Jasmine is on a mission to help people live empowered and authentic lives. Through her Seize Your Life keynotes, workshops, and customized coaching sessions, Jasmine guides clients and audiences through a simple process to identify their goals and achieve their personal definition of success.
Jasmine’s common-sense approach to creating a life of one’s own has inspired thousands of people across the world to carpe diem! Jasmine has shared her positive message to corporate and nonprofit organizations. She inspires revelation and change by leveraging her experiences working with some of the world’s biggest brands including Kraft Foods, Toyota, and the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN TV). Additionally, Jasmine speaks on how to effectively network and how to build synergy and develop interpersonal skills.
Jasmine is a graduate of American University’s Kogod School of Business in Washington, D.C. She was named a Twin Cities Fearless Woman in 2017 and a Woman of Promise by the Girl Scouts in 2012. Additionally, she was awarded Distinguished Alumna of American University. Ebony Magazine featured her as one of its “30 Future Leaders Under the Age of 30 in America.” Jasmine is based in Minneapolis, but can often be found two hours south of the city working with her husband Roger at the family farm.
This week we are revisiting our interview with Leta Greene!
As a trucker’s daughter, Leta, a.k.a. Mrs. HOTNESS™ has learned the ins and outs of the beauty industry from the outside in! She has learned them so well, she has published a book on the content about which she speaks. Leta is a wife, mother, image consultant and owner of Glamour Connection. She's also an author and a Ted x speaker. Her book, How to Embrace Your Inner Hotness is about far more than just beauty and image. It's about life.
She speaks on more than just beauty, however: she talks about life in a way that makes you laugh your heart out! Leta has been featured on major local TV, numerous podcasts as a beauty, self-image, reliance and confidence expert. Leta has been through numerous trials in her life, many of which are detailed in her book and her speaking content. More than just a speaker on beauty and image, she speaks on life. How to deal with tragedy, change, and making commitments to one’s self through goal setting that works! She also has mastered an amazing ability to stay positive and choose happiness despite life’s trials and tragedies.Leta believes being a Confidence Coach, Speaker and Best-Selling Author is not just about customer service, it's also about looking into someone's heart.
When you meet with Leta, she won’t just be putting some makeup on you and sending you on your way. As a Confidence Coach, she will spend the time it takes to find out what your beauty needs are from the inside out. Getting to know you and your routine helps Leta pinpoint what she can help you with. It’s not just about the amazing anti-aging product she sells or the fact that you will fall in love with your wardrobe once again. It’s more about finding the beauty in each woman she meets.
Leta believes that what one chooses to do for money shouldn’t be only for money; it should mean more. Life is about balancing our expectations from the world and our expectations from ourselves.
This week we are revisiting our interview with Jeff O'Brien!
Minnesota Craft Beverage Lawyer.
Jeff O’Brien is a partner with Chestnut Cambronne and serves as general counsel to a wide variety of small and closely held businesses as well as real estate investors and developers. He has significant experience working with craft breweries, distilleries, and wineries on an array of issues including entity formation, financing, real estate matters, intellectual property protection, operational issues, securities law, and distribution contracts.
Jeff’s clients also include real estate agents, developers and investors, community banks, title companies, restaurant operators, manufacturing companies, franchised businesses, retired professional athletes, financial advisors, insurance agents, and consulting businesses. He is certified as a real property law specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association.
A frequent lecturer and writer, Jeff has presented and written articles on a variety of business and real estate topics. He is a regular guest on several radio shows and podcasts including Justice & Drew, the Minnesota Beercast (NewsTalk 1130 AM), The BS Show with Bob Sansevere (Tom Barnard Podcast Network), News & Views with Roshini Rajkumar (WCCO 830 AM), and he is the voice of the “Minnesota Home Talk Legal Minute” on 1500 ESPN. Jeff has a blog site, Jeffrey O’Brien Today, and a craft beverage law website which contains his articles, podcasts and other resources pertinent to craft beverage law.
Jeff has been listed as a Minnesota Super Lawyer every year since 2013. Previously he had been named a “Rising Star” by Minnesota Super Lawyers every year since 2008, a designation reserved for only 2.5 percent of all attorneys in Minnesota. He was named as one of the “40 Under Forty” in 2014 by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal.
Jeff is a passionate networker and prides himself on leveraging his connections for the benefit of his clients and others’ businesses. A proud graduate of the University of St. Thomas as part of its first undergraduate engineering class, Jeff maintains his “Tommie” credentials as a passionate supporter of his alma mater’s football and basketball programs.
This week we are revisiting our interview with J'net Smith!
J'net Smith is the consummate art licensing coach—she is passionate about helping you achieve a level of success beyond imagining and she definitely knows how to do it! In just six short years, J’net turned Dilbert™ from a relatively unknown syndication-based comic strip into a $200 million a year global brand. Then in 2000, J’net translated and expanded on her extensive experience to train, advise and license all types of creators. She has helped hundreds of artists, graphic designers, painters, photographers, authors, illustrators, design firms, fine artists, creative companies, non-profits and agents to maximize the power of their brands and talents.
J’net is the Official Matchmaker, Blogger, and Resource Center Host for the Art + Design and Brand/Agents Zones for the Advanstar’s Licensing Expo, the largest licensing trade show and conference in the world. J’net is best described by her combination of specialties—she is one of those very rare people who possess a balanced combination of creative sensibility and extraordinary business acumen. It is this combination that has served J’net over the span of a very impressive career, and has garnered her equally impressive press and testimonials!
She has achieved successes in multiple industries. From her early days in New York building new divisions for such corporate giants as Official Airline Guides, Macmillan Publishing, Paramount Communications, and VIACOM International, to her six years of work spearheading the astronomical growth of Dilbert, J'net has compiled a long list of satisfied clients and has gained an enormous amount of respect and experience in a number of different fields.
This week we are revisiting our interview with Lisa Bollin!
In 1999 Lisa Bollin, CEO and Director of Design, had a dream to own her own clothing company. With the support of her husband and partner, Kirk, and their daughter, Lexie, they started on a journey. What started out of a field and the back of a trailer in Litchfield, MN has exploded into one of the leading brands in the Western Industry.Lisa started screen printing tops and retailing them at many major barrel racing events throughout the USA. When she realized she couldn't keep up with the demand, she looked into wholesale and landed her first 18 stores in 2004.In 2008, Lisa wanted to try her luck in designing a fashionable western jean, with an emphasis on comfort. That she did! Cowgirl Tuff's jeans are known for their UnBELIEVEable Fit. After seeing the struggle in the dressing room, Lisa learned how to make the wrong fit into the right fit for the real woman.The journey has brought the company so far, inspired many and has become a dream come true! Over the last 11 years, 18 stores have turned into 1,500 plus stores nationwide.
This week we are revisiting our interview with Nicole Fende!
Nicole Fende began her fast paced career in the actuarial field, working for Aetna Inc. based in Hartford, Connecticut. Her desire to work in the international field led Nicole to a position as a regional development resource for Aetna International’s South East Asia operations.
At age 26 Nicole was named Vice President & CFO for Aetna Philippines, becoming the youngest CFO for the company. During her tenure at Aetna Philippines Nicole achieved a capital savings of nearly $1 million, implemented a cost effective reward scheme which substantially improved employee performance, and was the first non-Filipino to be accepted by the Actuarial Society of the Philippines.
After her tenure at Aetna Nicole moved to Hong Kong to work for ABN AMRO Asia Financial Services, focusing on the Banking and Insurance sectors in Asia.
Ready for new challenges, Nicole embarked on developing a practice as an independent consultant serving small business owners. She founded Small Business Finance Forum with the mission to make finance and the knowledge of profit drivers accessible to all entrepreneurs and small business owners. Since its inception, the company has offered virtual courses, one-on-one consulting, published a book (How to be a Finance Rock Star written by Ms. Fende), and delivered workshops. Nicole has assisted businesses with pricing, risk management, cash flow management, funding, and CFO services.
From the beginning, Nicole wanted Small Business Finance Forum to be a socially responsible company. To that end she has donated her time to speak at the UP Non-Profit Conference for the past three years, donates one dollar to Kiva.org for every sale of her book, volunteers her time to be a mentor through the Women Entrepreneurs of Minnesota, serves on the board of the nonprofit Books on Wings, and is currently the Chair for the Entrepreneurial Actuary Section Council.
Nicole lives in Minnesota with her husband Paul, daughter Sarah, one hyper Irish Setter, and two lazy cats.
This week we are revisiting our interview with Maia Haag!
Maia and her husband, Allan, started I See Me! to provide the highest quality, most personalized children's books available in May of 2000, after a year of active product development. Allan and Maia received a personalized book as a gift for their first son in 1998. They loved the fact that it was personalized, but thought that the illustrations could have been much better and the story more customized to the child. Thus I See Me! was born.Each book is customized and made to order for each child which allows for that incredibly special and personalized book truly made just for them. The I See Me! books have become popular among celebrities including Courteney Cox, Brooke Shields and Jessica Alba.Maia and Allan's mission is to bring smiles of joy and delight by making each person feel special with uniquely personalized books.The goal of their books is to show each child how absolutely unique and special he or she is, to teach the child how to spell his or her name, and to build vocabulary skills.They hope you enjoy their books!
Cheryl believes that a better life is worth fighting for. She’s the founder of Box Lunch Lifestyle: a common sense practice for a more satisfying life built on better food and better ways to invest your time during your workday lunch break.For many years, her career as a test development research director for Pearson was the perfect intersection of Cheryl’s curiosity and her drive to distill, organize, and simplify complex ideas into something actionable. But after nearly twenty years, her love of learning outgrew this role, and too many days felt like a slog rather than making the world a better place. She left in 2018 to do more things that made her feel alive, and to launch Box Lunch Lifestyle with the goal of helping people believe that richer, more satisfying lives aren’t as distant as they seem.In part to be a good boxer, Cheryl’s done her homework on food and nutrition, and shows no favoritism for any one institution or school of thought. An admirer of Michael Pollan, she agrees that “real food should eventually rot.” When people ask food-related questions, she has answers, but also steers them back to their own common sense, and the important “why we eat” that matters just as much as “what we eat.” Cheryl is currently finishing her book about Box Lunch Lifestyle (Spring 2021). She talks to audiences of all sizes, and offers workshops to help anyone see how they can win back the lunch—and the life—they deserve.Cheryl’s secret guilty pleasure is grocery stores—from small family-owned ones, to national chains, to co-ops, to what’s sold in a typical gas station. She’s fascinated by what’s available to people, and what it says about a community and our culture’s overall approach to food.When she’s not boxing, reading, or pushing a cart, Cheryl and her husband enjoy documentary films and Indian food. They live in a small town that Cheryl describes as a cross between Lake Wobegon and Twin Peaks.
This week we are revisiting our interview with Abby Walker!
Abby Walker is the CEO of Vivian Lou, a company that designs high-heel inserts. Her love for shoes began when she was living in Chicago - two years out of college, insecure about her professional credentials and low on cash. She worked with women who had gorgeous hair, gorgeous bags, gorgeous clothes and gorgeous jewelry. To say she felt inept is an understatement. Abby struggled to find her niche in a world of confident, accomplished, beautiful women. Then she found an amazing pair of black and white polka-dotted heels. They were affordable, yet distinct, and set her apart from others in the office. She was instantly hooked on heels. Her love for shoes blossomed, and she continued to push the edge as to what she could (or should) wear to work while pursuing a growing communications career. The more distinct the shoe, the greater Abby's courage— at work and in her personal life. After 15 years in Corporate America and many pairs of high heels later, Abby finally found the courage to start her own business. Abby believes the right pair of shoes can change your perspective on everything and she's honored to offer a line of products that help women focus more on their dreams and less on their feet! In support of Abby's mission at Vivian Lou, she proudly donates a portion of every sale to organizations helping disadvantaged women revitalize their confidence and reclaim their independence. Here's to focusing more on our dreams and less on our foot pain! Abby looks forward to hearing your stories of reduced pain, improved balance, straighter posture and increased courage!
COVID-19 has rocked our world. Everyone has been impacted in some way, and everyone handles the stress differently. The CDC states that stress can disrupt our sleep, worsen underlying health issues, and create mental health crisis. They are encouraging everyone to manage their stress in healthy ways to keep themselves and their family healthy.
Lorraine Bossé-Smith (pronounced BO-say-Smith) has been preaching the message of stress management and a healthy lifestyle for well over 20 years and has created a formula she shares in her new book Defy Your Diagnosis, that is designed to help people overcome any obstacle they face, including and especially COVID-19.
Lorraine’s FIT Life Formula is how she personally overcame two incurable diseases and shattering life events like physical abuse, broken relationships, career disappointments, and lost love ones to become a victor, not a victim.
Lorraine is the author of nine books, a business consultant, coach, executive recruiter, professional speaker and fitness expert whose Phoenix-based business serves clients across the country. Her passion is to improve the quality of people’s lives and now more than ever wants people to defy their diagnosis.
This week we are revisiting our interview with Michelle Mazzara!
Michelle Mazzara is the CEO and Owner of Luv A Foodie, LLC. She started Luv A Foodie in 2014 as a social online website with the mission to connect people together who share a passion for food and beverage.The brand consists of gourmet spice blends, gourmet chocolates and drink mixes. Their mission is to deliver clean eating consumables to the marketplace without fillers or chemicals in their spice blends.Michelle is also a recent survivor of heart disease. She wants to help other women and men in prevention of heart disease and in living a healthy lifestyle. She created a new salt free spice line in response to living with heart disease. A low sodium diet or no salt is best for living a heart healthy life. She also became a Brand Ambassador for American Heart Association in 2018 and is a part of the Go Red for Women campaign.Michelle's mission is to help increase awareness of heart disease and stroke in the hope to inspire other women to take charge of their own health. Heart disease is the #1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year.On June 15,2018, she launched new Dog and Cat Lovers spice blends into the wellness pet category, inspired by her aging dog, Lucy. This is available on Amazon.com and Luvafoodie.com.April 2020 we launched our new Iced Tea line on Amazon.com and Luvafoodie.com. With much excitement to expand the brand into a new category, the new line consists of two green tea herbal blends and two black tea blends.
Owner, Jeffy Tow Arnett, grew up splitting his childhood between Burnsville, MN and Redwood Falls, MN. Jeffy’s love for horses all started from watching old John Wayne movies with his father. While living in Redwood, he was blessed with the opportunity to work for a friend’s grandfather, Bob Starr. Bob owned Cedar Rock Ranch and in exchange for riding lessons, Jeffy did anything and everything Bob asked to help maintain his ranch.
After High School, Jeffy attended the University of Minnesota as a recruited walk-on with his brother, Nick for the football team where he earned a full scholarship. He was the starting center for the MN Gophers, a two-time Top 5 Scholar Athlete, and was nominated for the Academic All-American in 2009. After college, Jeffy signed on with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He then continued to chase his dream of playing football professionally, along side his brother, Nick, and played for the Milwaukee Mustangs and the Tampa Bay Storm in Arena League Football.
After putting everything he had into his football career, Jeffy knew that God was preparing him for something bigger and better. He decided to pursue his Master’s in Business Administration at Augsburg College and it was during this time that he met Lauren. She took Jeffy down to Lexington, KY to get his first horse, a Thoroughbred named Noah who raced in the KY Derby, in July of 2014. You can read the full story of Jeffy and Nowhere To Hide.
The Equestrian Center has become a family affair; Jeffy, Lauren, Nick, and Jessy, all professional athletes, are able to combine aspects of their respective sports to provide a unique training experience and atmosphere that is sure to take your riding to the next level.
From meager beginnings, with zero connections and with very limited business acumen, Kelly excelled at her first sales job and ended up as its #1 producer in less than 6 months. Achieving the top spot in every organization she has been employed eventually pointed her and her internal compass in the direction of forming her own business entity, Kelly Enterprises International.
Kelly is a dynamic speaker, entrepreneur, and international businesswoman who is a recognized expert on leveraging your network to grow your business. Loverage…love your customers is her motto. She is known for inspiring women and men across the country to be their best selves and up-level their lives and is a thought leader in explaining the HOW of getting your business moving forward faster. As the CEO of Kelly Enterprises International, she is a collaborative influencer with a “let’s work together” attitude.
Her speaking career has landed her on diverse and varied stages around the globe. Many have come to know her as “the Queen of Connections” and consequently she has been hired to help individuals and organizations leverage their connections for extreme growth. Kelly has acquired and implemented myriad business skills and solutions for herself and now promotes and shares that plethora of her HOW with others.
Karen has been on a Heroine's Journey from being too busy and overwhelmed to loving the life she has while she creates and co-creates the life of her dreams. In her personal life, she has enjoyed good health for her age, long and happy marriage to Andy since 1987, and 2 healthy, well-established kids. Yet there never seemed to be enough time or money. She felt as though there was something more that was hers to do. Busy had become a competitive arena, a badge of honor. What she found is the only one truly stopping Karen was Karen. She learned how to "flip" time to focus on meaningful activities and work. If she can do it, you can too! Her most recent book, FLIP TIME / LOVE LIFE is based on this Heroine's Journey. At the age of 59, Karen founded the 80 x 80 Movement - Milestones and Medals - Challenges for Life. The movement encourages physical activity as a fun part of daily life to build the momentum to achieve the goal of eighty events by age 80. Karen Briscoe is the creator of the transformative "5 Minute Success" concept. Her books Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed and Commit to Get Leads: 66 Day Challenge® offer a combination of information and inspiration delivered through memorable stories. The daily format with takeaways propels one to achieve success at a higher level in business and life. Her first book was featured in INMAN as “must read for your best year in real estate” in 2017. Amazon ranks the book in the top 1% in its category. It has been endorsed by industry leaders Hal Elrod, Pat Hiban and Michael J. Maher. She is a contributing author to INMAN and Real Trends real estate media outlets. Karen is the host of the “5 Minute Success” podcast which has ranked #1 on Overcast most recommended in the business category. The show has an amazing array of guests who achieve success at a high level. Karen also is a frequent guest on other podcasts that focus on entrepreneurial, success and motivation, as well as real estate related topics. She speaks on a national and local level on the “Best of 5 Minute Success.” Further, she has completed the XChange Training and Certification as well as the John Maxwell Team Certification Program for Coaching, Speaking, and Training. Karen is the principal owner of the Huckaby Briscoe Conroy Group (HBC) with Keller Williams. The HBC Group has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the 250 Top Realtor® teams in the United States. Since 1977, HBC Group has sold over 1,500 homes valued at over $1.5 billion. The team consistently sells over 100 residential properties annually ranging from multi-million dollar luxury estates to condominiums and townhomes. Primary markets areas include Northern Virginia, suburban Maryland, and Washington, DC. As a real estate professional, Karen is a member of the Institute of Luxury Home Marketing, FIABCI International Real Estate Federation and Women's Council of Realtors®.
Theresa is Co-Director of the Masters in Integrative Health and Wellbeing Coaching program, Center for Spirituality and Healing (CSH). She has her MA Human Development - Focus Corporate Coaching and Training, BSN Nursing, Reiki Master Teacher, Healing Touch Level 3 Practitioner, Certification in Style Essence Coaching, Certificate in Life Coaching, Board Certification in Holistic Nursing and Health and Wellness Coaching.Theresa is a Soul Alignment Designer whose private practice, Your Deeper Calling, allows women to live their Precious Gem Lifestyle. Where women tune into their unique energetic blueprints and what their soul is calling forth while they redesign their lives to feel uplifted, inspired, expanded, vibrant, and empowered.
Julie's Legal Bit this week: Did you know the Federal Trade Commission has rules about product shipment dates?
Julie Danskin is a coach and mentor in entrepreneurship, personal development and women’s leadership. Julie has over 35-years of entrepreneurial experience as an independent business owner with Mary Kay. She has been distinguished as performing in the top 1-percent in Mary Kay, worldwide.
With a unit of over 120 women, Julie has mastered skills in leadership, encouraging women in their own independent businesses. Not only has Julie achieved success, she has empowered women in her unit to move up in leadership, developing over twenty women into the coveted role of Mary Kay Sales Director. In the process, she has influenced thousands to achieve their personal best.
Julie believes that success in Mary Kay, or any business, requires commitment to the growth and development of self along with growth in business. With this philosophy in mind, Julie has attended hundreds of growth and success seminars; and continued her education on the subject through audio and books. Passing her knowledge on, Julie has taught at retreats, coached and mentored on corporate videos as well as spoke at national events to thousands. Her message is simple: You can have it all in life, creating success both at home and in your career. Dream BIG and believe in yourself.
Julie is wife to Jon Danskin, of over 45-years and mother to two adult children and has three grandchildren. She loves her life of abundance and sharing her experience and knowledge with others. Julie's Legal Bit this week: The courts try to answer whether or not there is a copyright in the song “This Land is Your Land”.
Sara Krisher is the founder of STAND TALL, a confidence building company. She is driven by all those times you had something to say and didn’t raise your hand, all the moments you needed to speak up but kept quiet, and each time you resisted heading to the front of the room because you couldn’t find the strength. The cost is too high, and the world needs your ideas, your voice, and your bravery. Sara is committed to teaching leaders to lead from the front of the room with confidence. Her unique approach incorporates techniques that go beyond the technical aspects of delivering a presentation. She’s worked with hundreds of business leaders in developing their presentation skills. Currently, she is creating programs to support executives who want to increase their influence, entrepreneurs who need to nail their pitches, content experts involved in high stakes interviews, and sales & marketing teams that need to stand out. Sara is a professional member of the National Speaker’s Association and an international speaker. She is a Master Trained Narrative Coach through Learning Journeys International Center of Coaching and holds the ACC credential through the International Coach Federation.
Julie's Legal Bit this week: How can the deposit copy define the scope of your copyright? For all things Legal Bits, check us out on Facebook at Legal Bits for Business. To connect with Sara or more information, please check out Stand Tall here.
A tenacious actualizer who enables organizations to realize their vision, Kate believes that business is a conversation, not a transaction. Therefore, effective branding should create compelling, common ground with customers. Thus, whether crystallizing a client’s brand story or implementing a client’s brand clout, Kate is passionately driven to help companies authentically reach their audience and be raised above the competition.Julie's Legal Bit this week: What is an underlying principle that the SEC regulates that investors should be aware of prior to making an investment? For all things Legal Bits, check us out on Facebook at Legal Bits for Business. To connect with Kate or more information, please check out Ennōbble here.
Angela Dodd is the Founder of The Everyday Real and an industry professional with over 15 years of technical and commercial experience within the food and beverage industry. Through her professional experience and education, Angela has become an empowering leader and expert in the industry by connecting people, science, and business goals. She spotted an opportunity to be a voice and disruptor in helping women cultivate confidence, empower their careers, and drive advancement. She does this through personalized career coaching, resume writing, and a professional community called Females in Food which brings women together [across every segment of the food and beverage industry] and offers resources and the opportunity to connect and advance.
Julie's Legal Bit this week: What elements of a story are generic and when do they transition to being something that is protected by copyright?
For all things Legal Bits, check us out on Facebook at Legal Bits for Business. To connect with Angela or more information, please check out The Everyday Real here.
Kathy Steele is the co-founder of HWC, the Health & Wellness Collaborative with office space in Edina, MN. She is also the owner of KLS Consulting, LLC since 2014. By profession Kathy a registered nurse for over 40 years and she is also a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach. Kathy grew up in the Southwestern part of the United States and served in the Navy for 20 years before settling in MN. Most of those 20 years in the Navy were spent with the US Marines. She was married and has three grown adult children, a daughter-in-law and a son-in-law. She especially loves animals and has 2 lovely cats at home. Kathy found health and wellness coaching to be a natural extension of her nursing career including 14 years as a clinical nursing instructor teaching pediatrics and mostly mental health. Kathy has a Bachelors in nursing, a Master’s in Psychology with an emphasis in pastoral counseling, a Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Integrative Health and Healing, and a certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching. Kathy offers one-on-one coaching in the office and by phone. She and her business partner (Lori) and fellow coach offer group coaching, workshops, and retreats as well. They are also co-leading THRIVE Journeys overseas and in the United States and the first adventure will be in May of 2020 in Tuscany. Kathy says her calling remains serving others and especially those in the healthcare field, veterans, first responders, and their families. She loves empowering others to be their own change-makers when it comes to making positive sustainable changes that affect their health and well-being. She loves to share in their “Ah ha” moments! Kathy is a Level 1 Integrative Restoration (iRest) Yoga Nidra teacher (a non-movement form of yoga) and is currently completing Dr. Daniel Amen’s Brain Health Coaching Course. Julie's Legal Bit this week: What are some recent changes made with the US Trademark Office when filing? For all things Legal Bits, check us out on Facebook at Legal Bits for Business. To get in touch with Kathy or more information, please check out Health & Wellness Collaborative.
Michelle Stimpson is the founder and owner of LifeShine® since 2003 - the go-to source for professional women who are ready to make a change in their life. Michelle is an experienced Life Coach and trusted guide in the journey of joyful living, and she is known for inspiring women to find joy and live with purpose through intentional choices and mindful action. As creator of the LifeShine® Positive Change SystemTM, Michelle leads her clients through a step-by-step process to help them gain clarity on what they really want in life, and then together they map out a plan to make it happen. Her clients benefit from expert coaching and mentoring from someone who’s ‘been there’ and who’s done the work, and most importantly – walks the walk. On top of a degree in Communications and Psychology, Michelle is a graduate of The Coaches Training Institute and a former certified Franklin Covey instructor. She also draws upon 20+ years of business experience, including a corporate Training and Development background. She brings enthusiasm, positivity, and compassion to her work and has a proven track record leading her clients to achieve outstanding results. She’s also a well-respected Speaker and is working on her highly anticipated book about front-row living. In addition to the joy of coaching, Michelle fuels her celebration for life with front-row living at classic rock concerts, on Caribbean vacations, road-tripping, and spending 24/7 with her best friend and soulmate, Bill. Julie's Legal Bit this week: How can you use a portion of another's work and have it constituted as fair use? For all things Legal Bits, check us out on Facebook at Legal Bits for Business. Are you ready for a change? Contact Michelle for a complimentary Get Acquainted Call to see if she can help: https://www.lifeshinecoaching.com/.
Holly Benson works with small business owners in commercial lending with Minnco Credit Union. Holly has spent her career in the banking industry. She has found that small business owners are some of the most passionate and driven individuals you can meet. She enjoys how the relationships begin at the closing table and continue as a trusted financial partner in their success and journey from that day forward. She shares not just her personal business journey, but also about the differences between banks and credit unions, and why small businesses need solid banking relationships. Julie's Legal Bit this week: Is it a copyright infringement if you weren't paid for your services? For all things Legal Bits, check us out on Facebook at Legal Bits for Business. To get in touch with Holly, you may call 763-552-7312 or check out www.minnco.com
Andrew is the Founder and CEO of SmarterHSA, an employee benefits consulting firm focused on helping employers make the best employee benefit program decisions for their organization and employees. Founded in 2016, SmarterHSA specializes in educating business owners and their employees on the power of using the health savings account in their healthcare and retirement planning. In total, Andrew has over ten years of experience working in the employer group insurance market. Andrew graduated from Saint John’s University in 2009, and earned a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Hamline University in 2013. Julie's Legal Bit this week: Could your name be a deciding factor for a trademark infringement? For all things Legal Bits, check us out on Facebook at Legal Bits for Business. To get in touch with Andrew, check out SmarterHSA.
Years ago, Jean Ketcham made the conscious decision to live a life of fun, spirit and style, and she’s never looked back. Jean is a former small business owner, top performing regional sales rep, and talk show host. She’s also a proud parent, an avid skydiver, and a cancer survivor. To put it mildly, Jean is up to any challenge. After retiring, Jean discovered that 55+ women were not living up to their true potential. Their social circles were shrinking and their lifestyles were becoming less stimulating, less adventurous. That’s when Jean, along with Aging but Dangerous co-founder Suzanne Bates, became committed to making a difference. Jean began organizing meetings where women could connect and share experiences, insights and strategies to help them enrich their lives. She brought in speakers on a wide variety of subjects to empower women to take control of the aging process; she also produced special events like 55+ fashion shows, skydiving outings, and an infamous “colonoscopy party.” Before long, Aging but Dangerous was attracting National attention. Jean was asked to appear on talk shows and in major publications like Time Magazine. And now, Aging but Dangerous is entering a new phase. Jean has recently begun establishing local chapters where women can discover what it means to become Aging but Dangerous in lively, fun-filled monthly meetings. Julie's Legal Bit this week: What’s the recipe for a trade secret? Well, it’s a secret. For all things Legal Bits, check us out on Facebook at Legal Bits for Business. To get in touch with Jean, check out Aging But Dangerous.
That’s My Idea! Marketing began in 2003. Based on the idea that all businesses should have access to affordable, quality marketing services, That’s My Idea! Marketing’s dedication to small business has maintained and grown this company. Helping business owners make informed decisions about how to spend their marketing dollars is our commitment. Based in Woodbury, MN, That’s My Idea! Marketing helps business owners across the Twin Cities Metro Area and Western Wisconsin get their marketing plan into action. Linda Grubish is an experienced business owner, marketer, effective writer, and dynamic professional with over 20 years of experience in the marketing field. Her specialty is marketing strategy including target market identification, competitive analysis, strengths assessments and price strategy. Linda's skills include: copywriting, media planning, direct response marketing, networking, and all facets of online marketing including; website development, website optimization (SEO), pay-click advertising (SEM), social networking, online reputation management, website analytics analysis.
Julie's Legal Bit this week: Do you like the suggested Pinterest ‘pin’ after all? You might just get the picture. For all things Legal Bits, check us out on Facebook at Legal Bits for Business. To get in touch with Linda, check out That's My Idea! Marketing.
That’s My Idea! Marketing began in 2003. Based on the idea that all businesses should have access to affordable, quality marketing services, That’s My Idea! Marketing’s dedication to small business has maintained and grown this company. Helping business owners make informed decisions about how to spend their marketing dollars is our commitment. Based in Woodbury, MN, That’s My Idea! Marketing helps business owners across the Twin Cities Metro Area and Western Wisconsin get their marketing plan into action. Linda Grubish is an experienced business owner, marketer, effective writer, and dynamic professional with over 20 years of experience in the marketing field. Her specialty is marketing strategy including target market identification, competitive analysis, strengths assessments and price strategy. Linda's skills include: copywriting, media planning, direct response marketing, networking, and all facets of online marketing including; website development, website optimization (SEO), pay-click advertising (SEM), social networking, online reputation management, website analytics analysis.
Julie's Legal Bit this week: Do you like the suggested Pinterest ‘pin’ after all? You might just get the picture. For all things Legal Bits, check us out on Facebook at Legal Bits for Business. To get in touch with Linda, check out That's My Idea! Marketing.
Legal Bits Episode #114 – On a Roll Sometimes it takes a little aggressive work to get the job done. Businesses rarely run smoothly every day, so a pushy project manager with a heart of gold keeps things on track. For some, the track may be more literal t
Legal Bits Episode #114 – On a Roll Sometimes it takes a little aggressive work to get the job done. Businesses rarely run smoothly every day, so a pushy project manager with a heart of gold keeps things on track. For some, the track may be more literal t
Legal Bits Episode #113 – Helping Hand The difference between an Olympian and the best pick-up player in the neighborhood is often a matter of discipline. Natural ability is a factor, yet unrefined talent rarely accomplishes much. It takes someone with enough talent and the drive and determination to apply it to get things [...] The post Episode 113 Kaari Allen appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #113 – Helping Hand The difference between an Olympian and the best pick-up player in the neighborhood is often a matter of discipline. Natural ability is a factor, yet unrefined talent rarely accomplishes much. It takes someone with enough talent and the drive and determination to apply it to get things [...] The post Episode 113 Kaari Allen appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #112 – Your Collective Gut If you ask an entrepreneur how they make decisions, many will probably shrug and suggest it comes down to a gut feeling. Sometimes the impulse misses important details, and an idea gets more complicated. Other times the quick reaction is exactly what is needed to start [...] The post Episode 112 Laura Best appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #112 – Your Collective Gut If you ask an entrepreneur how they make decisions, many will probably shrug and suggest it comes down to a gut feeling. Sometimes the impulse misses important details, and an idea gets more complicated. Other times the quick reaction is exactly what is needed to start [...] The post Episode 112 Laura Best appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #111 – Storied Ending Some people just know what they want to do. The vision makes goals practical, and achievable goals are a great motivator. Many entrepreneurs know what they want to do. A business or a product is the means, not the end, and the goal is always clearly [...] The post Episode 111 Erin Duffy appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #111 – Storied Ending Some people just know what they want to do. The vision makes goals practical, and achievable goals are a great motivator. Many entrepreneurs know what they want to do. A business or a product is the means, not the end, and the goal is always clearly [...] The post Episode 111 Erin Duffy appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #110 – Painter’s Practice If you want something enough, you are willing to put in the work required. Even with natural talent and abilities, turning a hobby into a business requires practice and patience. Most entrepreneurs at some point question if their efforts are worth the time invested. Yet a [...] The post Episode 110 Linda Snouffer appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #110 – Painter’s Practice If you want something enough, you are willing to put in the work required. Even with natural talent and abilities, turning a hobby into a business requires practice and patience. Most entrepreneurs at some point question if their efforts are worth the time invested. Yet a [...] The post Episode 110 Linda Snouffer appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #109 – Crafty Business People say if you love what you do, you never work a day in your life. This is a driving force for most entrepreneurs. While the hours may be long and the tasks may be difficult, it seems easier to invest in your own business than [...] The post Episode 109 Beth Riegger appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #109 – Crafty Business People say if you love what you do, you never work a day in your life. This is a driving force for most entrepreneurs. While the hours may be long and the tasks may be difficult, it seems easier to invest in your own business than [...] The post Episode 109 Beth Riegger appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #108 – Unique Value The difference between a good business idea and an actually good business is often the people involved. Connections are about people, not ideas or accolades. A savvy business owner understands the importance of building relationships and embracing uniqueness. With a house full of boys – dogs [...] The post Kari Switala Episode 108 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #108 – Unique Value The difference between a good business idea and an actually good business is often the people involved. Connections are about people, not ideas or accolades. A savvy business owner understands the importance of building relationships and embracing uniqueness. With a house full of boys – dogs [...] The post Kari Switala Episode 108 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #107 – Here’s the Deal Sometimes an entrepreneur needs to cash out – or cash in. Businesses can evolve and take on a life of their own, and if the value of the business suggests it can survive with almost anyone at the wheel, it might be time to sell [...] The post Andy Kocemba Episode 107 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #107 – Here’s the Deal Sometimes an entrepreneur needs to cash out – or cash in. Businesses can evolve and take on a life of their own, and if the value of the business suggests it can survive with almost anyone at the wheel, it might be time to sell [...] The post Andy Kocemba Episode 107 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #106 – Just Try Again In life, the hits are inevitable. Good days come, and bad days do, too. The bruises left by the painful experiences make the bad days seem to linger longer than the good days, and the strength necessary to get back up seems too much to muster. [...] The post Barb Greenberg Episode 106 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #106 – Just Try Again In life, the hits are inevitable. Good days come, and bad days do, too. The bruises left by the painful experiences make the bad days seem to linger longer than the good days, and the strength necessary to get back up seems too much to muster. [...] The post Barb Greenberg Episode 106 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #105 – Serial Senior For some entrepreneurs, the world is a series of opportunities. There are problems everywhere, and every problem can have a solution. With the effort and time necessary, a serial entrepreneur can pack several lifetimes of experience into a full life. The trick is turning the adventure into [...] The post Nancy Chakrin Episode 105 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #105 – Serial Senior For some entrepreneurs, the world is a series of opportunities. There are problems everywhere, and every problem can have a solution. With the effort and time necessary, a serial entrepreneur can pack several lifetimes of experience into a full life. The trick is turning the adventure into [...] The post Nancy Chakrin Episode 105 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #104 – Organized Transition Some businesses capitalize on necessary services; everyone needs food, everyone needs insurance. Eventually, everyone needs to go through end of life planning. Even though the process may look different for each individual, there are plenty of details to consider with care, estate planning, and even funeral [...] The post Meg Miller Episode 104 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #104 – Organized Transition Some businesses capitalize on necessary services; everyone needs food, everyone needs insurance. Eventually, everyone needs to go through end of life planning. Even though the process may look different for each individual, there are plenty of details to consider with care, estate planning, and even funeral [...] The post Meg Miller Episode 104 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #103 – Storybook Ending Sometimes a good story almost writes itself. A crafty entrepreneur will seize the opportunity when it presents itself. The words must be put on paper, and some branding must be done. Even a good story is only as effective as the work behind it. Yet sometimes [...] The post Dennis and Karen Vinar Episode 103 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #103 – Storybook Ending Sometimes a good story almost writes itself. A crafty entrepreneur will seize the opportunity when it presents itself. The words must be put on paper, and some branding must be done. Even a good story is only as effective as the work behind it. Yet sometimes [...] The post Dennis and Karen Vinar Episode 103 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #102 – Market Research A business can only be as successful as its market. For any entrepreneur, an understanding of the market he or she wishes to occupy is a critical piece to building a thriving business. While the concept seems simple, few businesspeople truly invest in the time necessary [...] The post Ashlee Anvik and Thomas Wynants Episode 102 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #102 – Market Research A business can only be as successful as its market. For any entrepreneur, an understanding of the market he or she wishes to occupy is a critical piece to building a thriving business. While the concept seems simple, few businesspeople truly invest in the time necessary [...] The post Ashlee Anvik and Thomas Wynants Episode 102 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #101 – High Steaks Almost every entrepreneur is unafraid of risk. Starting a business – especially with an idea for a new market – is risky. The chance of success is what makes it tempting, and the chance of failure is what makes most people keep their day jobs. Eventually, it [...] The post Thea Lopatka Episode 101 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #101 – High Steaks Almost every entrepreneur is unafraid of risk. Starting a business – especially with an idea for a new market – is risky. The chance of success is what makes it tempting, and the chance of failure is what makes most people keep their day jobs. Eventually, it [...] The post Thea Lopatka Episode 101 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #100 – The Century Mark A legacy matters, and a business owner understands the value in celebrating a legacy. If a farm is both recognized by an official program and stays in the family for 100 years, the farm is officially recorded as a Century Farm. Many farmers will celebrate the [...] The post Tricia Nissen Episode 100 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #100 – The Century Mark A legacy matters, and a business owner understands the value in celebrating a legacy. If a farm is both recognized by an official program and stays in the family for 100 years, the farm is officially recorded as a Century Farm. Many farmers will celebrate the [...] The post Tricia Nissen Episode 100 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #99 – Lifelong Developer If an opportunity presents itself, an entrepreneur seizes the moment. Even if the plan said to wait or to start at a different point, the keen businessperson understands the opening is critical to success. With the skill and passion to make the chance work, a new [...] The post David Schlotfeldt Episode 99 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #99 – Lifelong Developer If an opportunity presents itself, an entrepreneur seizes the moment. Even if the plan said to wait or to start at a different point, the keen businessperson understands the opening is critical to success. With the skill and passion to make the chance work, a new [...] The post David Schlotfeldt Episode 99 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #98 – What’s In A Name A good business uses an effective name to describe either what or how things get done. For some businesses, picking a name can be easy. Other businesses need more creativity to put a message in a business name. Regardless, starting with a purposeful name [...] The post Rose McKinney Episode 98 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #98 – What’s In A Name A good business uses an effective name to describe either what or how things get done. For some businesses, picking a name can be easy. Other businesses need more creativity to put a message in a business name. Regardless, starting with a purposeful name [...] The post Rose McKinney Episode 98 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #97 – Assembling Success Imagine being able to piece together a business. Then, better yet, when a new opportunity or need pops up, imagine being able to pivot and maintain the same level of professionalism in an instant. Most entrepreneurs wish they could run an à la carte business plan, picking [...] The post Amy Lokken Episode 97 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #97 – Assembling Success Imagine being able to piece together a business. Then, better yet, when a new opportunity or need pops up, imagine being able to pivot and maintain the same level of professionalism in an instant. Most entrepreneurs wish they could run an à la carte business plan, picking [...] The post Amy Lokken Episode 97 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #96 – Home Grown Many businesspeople choose careers in a field they understand or where they expect to excel. For entrepreneurs, the drive goes a bit deeper, as a business owner wants to care about the business. With personal motivation to see something succeed, the extra time and effort necessary to [...] The post Episode 96 Michelle Lubich appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #96 – Home Grown Many businesspeople choose careers in a field they understand or where they expect to excel. For entrepreneurs, the drive goes a bit deeper, as a business owner wants to care about the business. With personal motivation to see something succeed, the extra time and effort necessary to [...] The post Episode 96 Michelle Lubich appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #95 – Picture This It is a common misconception to think passions must overlap. For some, a motivation and a job may work together in perfect harmony. Many entrepreneurs, however, build multiple venues for passions. Rather than steal energy from one business, the contrasting opportunities often refine the person running the [...] The post Sandra Julian Episode 95 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #95 – Picture This It is a common misconception to think passions must overlap. For some, a motivation and a job may work together in perfect harmony. Many entrepreneurs, however, build multiple venues for passions. Rather than steal energy from one business, the contrasting opportunities often refine the person running the [...] The post Sandra Julian Episode 95 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #94 – Hawaiian Tan in Hours A personal problem can lead to a great business idea, because chances are someone else has the same problem. The difference between a problem solver and an entrepreneur is making the solution a business and turning a profit. The chance to kill two birds [...] The post Mollie Michura Episode 94 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #94 – Hawaiian Tan in Hours A personal problem can lead to a great business idea, because chances are someone else has the same problem. The difference between a problem solver and an entrepreneur is making the solution a business and turning a profit. The chance to kill two birds [...] The post Mollie Michura Episode 94 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #93 – Law of Preparation Life often moves a million miles an hour. In those moments of potential chaos, being prepared makes it more manageable. Sometimes it is impossible to be truly ready for the twists and turns to come, though a little work ahead of time may save a [...] The post Rachel Schromen Episode 93 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #93 – Law of Preparation Life often moves a million miles an hour. In those moments of potential chaos, being prepared makes it more manageable. Sometimes it is impossible to be truly ready for the twists and turns to come, though a little work ahead of time may save a [...] The post Rachel Schromen Episode 93 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #92 – Cheesy Business A career change can bring about incredible results. For some, the change is necessary due to factors beyond their control. Others seek a second career due to stagnation or change in life circumstances. The change may be difficult, though sometimes a little passion goes a long [...] The post Susan Michaletz Episode 92 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #92 – Cheesy Business A career change can bring about incredible results. For some, the change is necessary due to factors beyond their control. Others seek a second career due to stagnation or change in life circumstances. The change may be difficult, though sometimes a little passion goes a long [...] The post Susan Michaletz Episode 92 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #91 – From Sailor to CEO A good plan is indicative of someone prepared for business. Sometimes, however, life’s curveballs are unpredictable, and being able to adjust is often a greater predictor of success. Planning, for all its worth, cannot prepare for everything. When things do not go according to plan, [...] The post Scott Schwalbe Episode 91 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #91 – From Sailor to CEO A good plan is indicative of someone prepared for business. Sometimes, however, life’s curveballs are unpredictable, and being able to adjust is often a greater predictor of success. Planning, for all its worth, cannot prepare for everything. When things do not go according to plan, [...] The post Scott Schwalbe Episode 91 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #90 – Goats? You’re Kidding. They say if you find a job you love, you never work a day in your life. While the concept may seem too pure to be possible, the goal is admirable. Entrepreneurs understand the importance of caring about the business, and often find motivation in a [...] The post Jake Langeslag Episode 90 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #90 – Goats? You’re Kidding. They say if you find a job you love, you never work a day in your life. While the concept may seem too pure to be possible, the goal is admirable. Entrepreneurs understand the importance of caring about the business, and often find motivation in a [...] The post Jake Langeslag Episode 90 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #89 – Game On (and On and On) Most entrepreneurs know failure is simply part of refining the craft. New ideas may come from trying and failing at something, and eventually – with determination – an idea will take off. Entrepreneurs are not immune to failure; rather, they are unafraid of [...] The post JT Smith Episode 89 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #89 – Game On (and On and On) Most entrepreneurs know failure is simply part of refining the craft. New ideas may come from trying and failing at something, and eventually – with determination – an idea will take off. Entrepreneurs are not immune to failure; rather, they are unafraid of [...] The post JT Smith Episode 89 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #88 – Prepared Beyond Prison Some business ideas end up staring you right in the face. As life unfolds, an opportunity might appear before you. A true entrepreneur will grab hold of the passion and hold on tightly. With enough determination, the apparent happenstance can provide purpose for a lifetime. Growing [...] The post Jana Fischer Episode 88 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #88 – Prepared Beyond Prison Some business ideas end up staring you right in the face. As life unfolds, an opportunity might appear before you. A true entrepreneur will grab hold of the passion and hold on tightly. With enough determination, the apparent happenstance can provide purpose for a lifetime. Growing [...] The post Jana Fischer Episode 88 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #87 – Somebody’s Not Chicken A business venture can come from unexpected places. Perhaps an old experience comes back at the right time, or a new opportunity presents itself in an unplanned way. A good entrepreneur knows when to adjust
Legal Bits Episode #87 – Somebody’s Not Chicken A business venture can come from unexpected places. Perhaps an old experience comes back at the right time, or a new opportunity presents itself in an unplanned way. A good entrepreneur knows when to adjust
Legal Bits Episode #86 – Royally Delicious A perfect recipe for success includes, inevitably, a mix of good fortune and seizing the right moments. Every great idea also needs an audience and a venue, or perhaps a restaurant. Mixing together a blend of ide
Legal Bits Episode #86 – Royally Delicious A perfect recipe for success includes, inevitably, a mix of good fortune and seizing the right moments. Every great idea also needs an audience and a venue, or perhaps a restaurant. Mixing together a blend of ide
Legal Bits Episode #85 – Caring and Growth A job only feels like work if you do not care about what you are doing. If you care enough, your passion will drive what you do and push you to do better. A successful entrepreneur is passionate, and perseverant
Legal Bits Episode #85 – Caring and Growth A job only feels like work if you do not care about what you are doing. If you care enough, your passion will drive what you do and push you to do better. A successful entrepreneur is passionate, and perseverant
Legal Bits Episode #84 – Chameleon Mode Sometimes we do what we think we should do, rather than doing what we want to do. When we have responsibilities, we have to get the job done. In our careers, sometimes those responsibilities cause us to burn out, wh
Legal Bits Episode #84 – Chameleon Mode Sometimes we do what we think we should do, rather than doing what we want to do. When we have responsibilities, we have to get the job done. In our careers, sometimes those responsibilities cause us to burn out, wh
Legal Bits Episode #83 – Passion for Puppies Every job has something to teach you, and eventually, the skills learned might become the foundation of the dream job you always wanted. The key to seizing the tools when they become available is grabbing hold
Legal Bits Episode #83 – Passion for Puppies Every job has something to teach you, and eventually, the skills learned might become the foundation of the dream job you always wanted. The key to seizing the tools when they become available is grabbing hold
Legal Bits Episode #82 – For the Fun of Fear Life has a way of grabbing you by the ankles and dragging – or flipping – you where you are supposed to be. If you try to pursue something you think “makes sense” when you have no passion behind what you are do
Legal Bits Episode #82 – For the Fun of Fear Life has a way of grabbing you by the ankles and dragging – or flipping – you where you are supposed to be. If you try to pursue something you think “makes sense” when you have no passion behind what you are do
Legal Bits Episode #81 – Hats Off to Her Women are accustomed to wearing multiple hats – from wife to mom to business owner, everything matters and somehow it all has to get done, too. For some, the career hat is front and center, almost like a crown, for
Legal Bits Episode #81 – Hats Off to Her Women are accustomed to wearing multiple hats – from wife to mom to business owner, everything matters and somehow it all has to get done, too. For some, the career hat is front and center, almost like a crown, for
Legal Bits Episode #80 – Beating Addiction Passion often forces action. When something inside you is burning deeply, you often have no choice but to take steps to feed the desire, if only to satisfy the yearning. The moves made from passion often create t
Legal Bits Episode #80 – Beating Addiction Passion often forces action. When something inside you is burning deeply, you often have no choice but to take steps to feed the desire, if only to satisfy the yearning. The moves made from passion often create t
Legal Bits Episode #79 – Funny Cars and Guitars Sometimes a business idea comes in the wake of a completely different plan. Heading down one career path can lead to closed doors, but in the process can come a realization of a new passion. For a budding en
Legal Bits Episode #79 – Funny Cars and Guitars Sometimes a business idea comes in the wake of a completely different plan. Heading down one career path can lead to closed doors, but in the process can come a realization of a new passion. For a budding en
Legal Bits Episode #78 – Married to a Gangster Sometimes a story takes time to be finished. Whether the details are still unfolding or other stories need to be told first, eventually the tale will make its way to the finish line. Some business opportuniti
Legal Bits Episode #78 – Married to a Gangster Sometimes a story takes time to be finished. Whether the details are still unfolding or other stories need to be told first, eventually the tale will make its way to the finish line. Some business opportuniti
Legal Bits Episode #77 – Pleasure Meeting You Some people do not realize the importance of the business within the business. Every businessperson is responsible for the details of getting the job done. With the right strategy, you can carve out a career h
Legal Bits Episode #77 – Pleasure Meeting You Some people do not realize the importance of the business within the business. Every businessperson is responsible for the details of getting the job done. With the right strategy, you can carve out a career h
Legal Bits Episode #76 – Bank on Yourself Sometimes it takes years of doing something to realize where you feel passion. While entrepreneurs want a business idea to take off overnight, many truly successful businesses require more heart and investment tha
Legal Bits Episode #76 – Bank on Yourself Sometimes it takes years of doing something to realize where you feel passion. While entrepreneurs want a business idea to take off overnight, many truly successful businesses require more heart and investment tha
Legal Bits Episode #75 – Roman Riding Adventure The difference between having a good business for a short time and having a business for the rest of your life rests in your strategy. As trends change, you can either hold fast to your way of doing thing
Legal Bits Episode #75 – Roman Riding Adventure The difference between having a good business for a short time and having a business for the rest of your life rests in your strategy. As trends change, you can either hold fast to your way of doing thing
Legal Bits Episode#74 –Just Eat It A dream job often takes something you excel at doing and meshes it with something you enjoy. If you can find the right blend of work and play, your job may never feel like work. For many entrepreneurs, this blend is thei
Legal Bits Episode#74 –Just Eat It A dream job often takes something you excel at doing and meshes it with something you enjoy. If you can find the right blend of work and play, your job may never feel like work. For many entrepreneurs, this blend is thei
Legal Bits Episode#73 –So, Dance! Imagine the number of great business ideas left untouched –the projects budding entrepreneurs said they would do later. If only those ideas had been taken off the back burner and brought back to focus, what a world we cou
Legal Bits Episode#73 –So, Dance! Imagine the number of great business ideas left untouched –the projects budding entrepreneurs said they would do later. If only those ideas had been taken off the back burner and brought back to focus, what a world we cou
Legal Bits Episode#72 –Sticking Her Neck Out Sometimes a business idea is the result of a newfound passion. As life circumstances change, something new may motivate you to pursue an opportunity you did not expect. A good entrepreneur is able to recognize
Legal Bits Episode#72 –Sticking Her Neck Out Sometimes a business idea is the result of a newfound passion. As life circumstances change, something new may motivate you to pursue an opportunity you did not expect. A good entrepreneur is able to recognize
Legal Bits Episode#71 – Humane Marketer A good business cannot survive unless people know it exists. No matter how clever the idea or incredible the product, the success of a business relies on exposure and awareness. Even a great idea needs strategic mar
Legal Bits Episode#71 – Humane Marketer A good business cannot survive unless people know it exists. No matter how clever the idea or incredible the product, the success of a business relies on exposure and awareness. Even a great idea needs strategic mar
Legal Bits Episode#70 –Book It When a good business idea takes off, it can transcend cultures and languages. A good book, too, can cross the globe and attract myriad audiences. The trick is knowing which books have international appeal, and how to get the
Legal Bits Episode#70 –Book It When a good business idea takes off, it can transcend cultures and languages. A good book, too, can cross the globe and attract myriad audiences. The trick is knowing which books have international appeal, and how to get the
Legal Bits Episode#69–Rock On When everything comes together, a big idea can be a little messy. Some entrepreneurs will see the mess and change course –others dive in headfirst. Within the confusion and craziness is the passion driving the whole experimen
Legal Bits Episode#69–Rock On When everything comes together, a big idea can be a little messy. Some entrepreneurs will see the mess and change course –others dive in headfirst. Within the confusion and craziness is the passion driving the whole experimen
Legal Bits Episode#68 –Business is Cooking There may not be a perfect recipe to whip up a small business, though sometimes it happens almost by accident. Some business ventures are natural byproducts of everyday life, figuring out how to manage a househol
Legal Bits Episode#68 –Business is Cooking There may not be a perfect recipe to whip up a small business, though sometimes it happens almost by accident. Some business ventures are natural byproducts of everyday life, figuring out how to manage a househol
Legal Bits Episode #67 -Organizer Running a business often means a lot of organization, which is crucial to success. An organized business environment helps you be more productive, efficient, and therefore profitable. When your office, files, and life are disorganized, it is difficult to get anything done. For some, the idea of setting up [...] The post Elizabeth Hagen Episode 67 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #67 -Organizer Running a business often means a lot of organization, which is crucial to success. An organized business environment helps you be more productive, efficient, and therefore profitable. When your office, files, and life are disorganized, it is difficult to get anything done. For some, the idea of setting up [...] The post Elizabeth Hagen Episode 67 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode#66 –That’s a Wrap Business success is measured by simple mathematics –the money coming in must exceed the money going out. Streamlining the process can save money, which increases the potential for earnings. However, the brand strategy
Legal Bits Episode#66 –That’s a Wrap Business success is measured by simple mathematics –the money coming in must exceed the money going out. Streamlining the process can save money, which increases the potential for earnings. However, the brand strategy
Legal Bits Episode#65 –Cherry and Why A successful business is essentially just the accumulation of many individual successes, as employees put together work of which they are proud. A small business, then, has an even greater need for effective employees
Legal Bits Episode#65 –Cherry and Why A successful business is essentially just the accumulation of many individual successes, as employees put together work of which they are proud. A small business, then, has an even greater need for effective employees
Legal Bits Episode#64 –The “Write” Fit Even among entrepreneurs, there are different niches. Some business owners, in their inexperience, believe it is their responsibility to do it all –to create their product, promote their brand, manage their sales, an
Legal Bits Episode#64 –The “Write” Fit Even among entrepreneurs, there are different niches. Some business owners, in their inexperience, believe it is their responsibility to do it all –to create their product, promote their brand, manage their sales, an
Legal Bits Episode#63 –From Flying to Walking An effective story blends personal experience with understandable truths. By making connections from the author to the reader, the tale captivatingly pulls readers into the story. Any story capable of catching
Legal Bits Episode#63 –From Flying to Walking An effective story blends personal experience with understandable truths. By making connections from the author to the reader, the tale captivatingly pulls readers into the story. Any story capable of catching
Legal Bits Episode#62 –Minnesota and Mangos Mixing personal experience and passion is a recipe for success. Many businesses are built on the idea you lay awake at night imagining, and run on the tricks and tools you learn through your life. When you care
Legal Bits Episode#62 –Minnesota and Mangos Mixing personal experience and passion is a recipe for success. Many businesses are built on the idea you lay awake at night imagining, and run on the tricks and tools you learn through your life. When you care
Legal Bits Episode#61 –See the Target It takes some level of adaptability to make a business work. Once a model is accepted and customers trust the brand, tweaks still keep the company progressing. Without improvements, a business will be leaped by compet
Legal Bits Episode#61 –See the Target It takes some level of adaptability to make a business work. Once a model is accepted and customers trust the brand, tweaks still keep the company progressing. Without improvements, a business will be leaped by compet
Legal Bits Episode #60 –Anxiously Embracing It Businesses are often born from personal experience. Especially when a business is in its infancy, personal investment is essential to progress. It takes some sweat equity to lay the foundation for a new idea.
Legal Bits Episode #60 –Anxiously Embracing It Businesses are often born from personal experience. Especially when a business is in its infancy, personal investment is essential to progress. It takes some sweat equity to lay the foundation for a new idea.
Legal Bits Episode #59 – Start Making There is an unwritten understanding that no ideas are new. To come up with a new concept usually means taking a familiar model and infusing it with a new perspective. One of the best ways to draw on fresh points of vi
Legal Bits Episode #59 – Start Making There is an unwritten understanding that no ideas are new. To come up with a new concept usually means taking a familiar model and infusing it with a new perspective. One of the best ways to draw on fresh points of vi
Legal Bits Episode #58 –On the Side Some entrepreneurial ventures require sacrifice. From time to money, it often takes a lot of effort to turn a dream into a reality. For this reason, a small business may start on the side and grow slowly. It is in times
Legal Bits Episode #58 –On the Side Some entrepreneurial ventures require sacrifice. From time to money, it often takes a lot of effort to turn a dream into a reality. For this reason, a small business may start on the side and grow slowly. It is in times
Legal Bits Episode #57 – Making a Marketer Having a good business nobody knows about will not make a lasting business. Sometimes the key to turning big ideas into big paychecks is good marketing. Whether you turn a personal network into increased brand aw
Legal Bits Episode #57 – Making a Marketer Having a good business nobody knows about will not make a lasting business. Sometimes the key to turning big ideas into big paychecks is good marketing. Whether you turn a personal network into increased brand aw
Legal Bits Episode #56 – Bob and Weave Progress is a good measure of growth, and growth a good measure of success. Any entrepreneur knows stagnation is frustrating, and sometimes a failure feels fatal. It may take someone else to pick you up, brush the di
Legal Bits Episode #56 – Bob and Weave Progress is a good measure of growth, and growth a good measure of success. Any entrepreneur knows stagnation is frustrating, and sometimes a failure feels fatal. It may take someone else to pick you up, brush the di
Legal Bits Episode #55 – A Dose of Hope Sometimes the best plans change when God nudges in a new direction. It could be a change of pace or change of place, from clubhouses to ice houses. Regardless of the change, once the gut feeling sets in, the only wa
Legal Bits Episode #55 – A Dose of Hope Sometimes the best plans change when God nudges in a new direction. It could be a change of pace or change of place, from clubhouses to ice houses. Regardless of the change, once the gut feeling sets in, the only wa
Legal Bits Episode #54 – Better Eating So much of life becomes cyclical, as days seem to loop. Human nature craves routine, even when the cycle may not be helpful. Perhaps no area more obviously illustrates this trend than common eating habits, as many in
Legal Bits Episode #54 – Better Eating So much of life becomes cyclical, as days seem to loop. Human nature craves routine, even when the cycle may not be helpful. Perhaps no area more obviously illustrates this trend than common eating habits, as many in
Legal Bits Episode #53 – Just Get Out of Your WaySometimes the biggest obstacle between you and your success is your own mindset. You think selling means doing something a specific way, and you set your sights on accomplishing that task. When things go in
Legal Bits Episode #53 – Just Get Out of Your WaySometimes the biggest obstacle between you and your success is your own mindset. You think selling means doing something a specific way, and you set your sights on accomplishing that task. When things go in
Legal Bits Episode #52 – Easy to Follow Having a great business idea is the root of success. Yet so many excellent ideas never bring a return on investment, and what could have been just is not. The issue is so many people are either unsure how or afraid
Legal Bits Episode #52 – Easy to Follow Having a great business idea is the root of success. Yet so many excellent ideas never bring a return on investment, and what could have been just is not. The issue is so many people are either unsure how or afraid
Legal Bits Episode #51 – Sailing to Success Few jobs require on-call commitment 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Perhaps only one dares to demand so much and never issue a paycheck – parenting. Those with children understand the job of a parent is n
Legal Bits Episode #51 – Sailing to Success Few jobs require on-call commitment 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Perhaps only one dares to demand so much and never issue a paycheck – parenting. Those with children understand the job of a parent is n
Legal Bits Episode #50 – For the GreenAny business has a learning curve. For many business owners, the biggest factor in creating a successful business is educating the customers and potential customers about the business. For some companies, the customer
Legal Bits Episode #50 – For the GreenAny business has a learning curve. For many business owners, the biggest factor in creating a successful business is educating the customers and potential customers about the business. For some companies, the customer
Legal Bits Episode #49 – Mood by Design Our moods can be easily influenced by our surroundings. A dingy bathroom makes for many grumpy mornings, while a light kitchen makes the morning cup of coffee a little more enjoyable. It is important to be intention
Legal Bits Episode #49 – Mood by Design Our moods can be easily influenced by our surroundings. A dingy bathroom makes for many grumpy mornings, while a light kitchen makes the morning cup of coffee a little more enjoyable. It is important to be intention
Legal Bits Episode #48 – I Dare You We make goals focused on the end result, not on the process. With our gaze set far over the horizon, it’s easy to stumble on the steps right before us. Success comes when we recognize our ability in the moment, and set
Legal Bits Episode #48 – I Dare You We make goals focused on the end result, not on the process. With our gaze set far over the horizon, it’s easy to stumble on the steps right before us. Success comes when we recognize our ability in the moment, and set
Legal Bits Episode #47 – Have it All We spend countless hours working if only to get closer to having it all. Culture tells us to be successful, have a family, and park a nice car in front of a fancy home. Until we get there, we assume it must just take w
Legal Bits Episode #47 – Have it All We spend countless hours working if only to get closer to having it all. Culture tells us to be successful, have a family, and park a nice car in front of a fancy home. Until we get there, we assume it must just take w
Legal Bits Episode #46 – Paradise Dreams From the worst pain can often come the biggest successes. It often takes help, though, to ensure the pain serves as motivation instead of debilitation. With understanding coaching, new progress can turn dreams in
Legal Bits Episode #46 – Paradise Dreams From the worst pain can often come the biggest successes. It often takes help, though, to ensure the pain serves as motivation instead of debilitation. With understanding coaching, new progress can turn dreams in
Legal Bits Episode #45 – Shades and Stories Books can change the world. If you are not convinced, ask any little girl who daydreams of being an international spy ninja princess or little boy who wants to be an astronaut policeman acrobat. Mixed in the p
Legal Bits Episode #45 – Shades and Stories Books can change the world. If you are not convinced, ask any little girl who daydreams of being an international spy ninja princess or little boy who wants to be an astronaut policeman acrobat. Mixed in the p
Legal Bits Episode #44 – Hello Potential Sometimes it is out of necessity a new brand is born. Good ideas can sit without nurturing until life forces them into the open. Bold entrepreneurs take the opportunities and push them to the limits, determined t
Legal Bits Episode #44 – Hello Potential Sometimes it is out of necessity a new brand is born. Good ideas can sit without nurturing until life forces them into the open. Bold entrepreneurs take the opportunities and push them to the limits, determined t
Legal Bits Episode #43 – So Good You’re Gone Every business has processes that allow it to function. It could be the process of ordering new office supplies when someone notices a shortage or a step-by-step process for getting a product from the order
Legal Bits Episode #43 – So Good You’re Gone Every business has processes that allow it to function. It could be the process of ordering new office supplies when someone notices a shortage or a step-by-step process for getting a product from the order
Legal Bits Episode #42 – Bacon and BookkeepingFew things kill progress more quickly than apathy. Entrepreneurs rely on passion to push through long days and nights. The original idea serves as enough fuel to start working, and progress looks like more l
Legal Bits Episode #42 – Bacon and BookkeepingFew things kill progress more quickly than apathy. Entrepreneurs rely on passion to push through long days and nights. The original idea serves as enough fuel to start working, and progress looks like more l
Legal Bits Episode #41 – Safe on the Inside Everyone has a story to tell. Whether it’s a happy story or horror story, sometimes the best way to tell the story is by writing a book or sharing it with a LIVE audience or clients. That’s where many story-owners struggle because they don’t believe [...] The post Amanda Johnson Episode 41 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #41 – Safe on the Inside Everyone has a story to tell. Whether it’s a happy story or horror story, sometimes the best way to tell the story is by writing a book or sharing it with a LIVE audience or clients. That’s where many story-owners struggle because they don’t believe [...] The post Amanda Johnson Episode 41 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #40 – Open a Can of... Too often, sexual abuse victims are pressured to keep quiet. This allows the abusers to walk freely, and sometimes even continue to take advantage of their victims. The shame and guilt many victims feel lets time tick by until the abusers can no longer be [...] The post Esther Hatfield Miller Episode 40 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #40 – Open a Can of... Too often, sexual abuse victims are pressured to keep quiet. This allows the abusers to walk freely, and sometimes even continue to take advantage of their victims. The shame and guilt many victims feel lets time tick by until the abusers can no longer be [...] The post Esther Hatfield Miller Episode 40 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #39 – Consistently Good Everyone has influence. Effectiveness relies on intentionality. With honesty and integrity, influence can be used to add to people and situations, rather than take from them. Every person has the ability to bui
Legal Bits Episode #39 – Consistently Good Everyone has influence. Effectiveness relies on intentionality. With honesty and integrity, influence can be used to add to people and situations, rather than take from them. Every person has the ability to bui
Legal Bits Episode #38 – Put Pen to Napkin Many entrepreneurs have the passion and work ethic to make their ideas work, and still the bank accounts sit stagnant. The problem is in the balance between hours worked and paid hours worked. Running a busines
Legal Bits Episode #38 – Put Pen to Napkin Many entrepreneurs have the passion and work ethic to make their ideas work, and still the bank accounts sit stagnant. The problem is in the balance between hours worked and paid hours worked. Running a busines
Legal Bits Episode #37 – Oregon Pinot Noir From winos to sommeliers, a bottle of grapes paired well is an experience to be had. For many, wine is an integral piece of great memories. Whether it’s a shared bottle in the light from the television set or a tasting in Napa Valley, a good [...] The post Kristi Hughes Episode 37 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #37 – Oregon Pinot Noir From winos to sommeliers, a bottle of grapes paired well is an experience to be had. For many, wine is an integral piece of great memories. Whether it’s a shared bottle in the light from the television set or a tasting in Napa Valley, a good [...] The post Kristi Hughes Episode 37 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #36 Thoroughbred Fore-site From racehorses to churches, every website needs a targeted approach. Effective marketing understands the primary consumer demographic and goes after it with laser focus. With ever-changing analytics and algorithms designed to benefit well-designed sites (and hinder poorly designed sites), achieving success in website design and marketing takes practice. [...] The post Joel Eckman Episode 36 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #36 Thoroughbred Fore-site From racehorses to churches, every website needs a targeted approach. Effective marketing understands the primary consumer demographic and goes after it with laser focus. With ever-changing analytics and algorithms designed to benefit well-designed sites (and hinder poorly designed sites), achieving success in website design and marketing takes practice. [...] The post Joel Eckman Episode 36 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #35 – Hit the Links The world changes quickly, and keeping up to do your job can be a job in itself. The old adage still rings true –it’s all who you know. As the internet brings the world to your palm, there are now just more people to know. If [...] The post Contracts, Mary Fain Brandt Episode 35 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #35 – Hit the Links The world changes quickly, and keeping up to do your job can be a job in itself. The old adage still rings true –it’s all who you know. As the internet brings the world to your palm, there are now just more people to know. If [...] The post Contracts, Mary Fain Brandt Episode 35 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #34–Think About It The world is full of people who want to be and do better. Taking the desire and creating action is difficult, when almost every field is riddled with individuals caught in damaging patterns. Those thinking patterns are habits, and habits can be broken – with help. That’s [...] The post Gone Girl Copyright, Rahje Spon Episode 34 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #34–Think About It The world is full of people who want to be and do better. Taking the desire and creating action is difficult, when almost every field is riddled with individuals caught in damaging patterns. Those thinking patterns are habits, and habits can be broken – with help. That’s [...] The post Gone Girl Copyright, Rahje Spon Episode 34 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #33 – Just Don’t Do It In a world of fresh content and the ability to spread it around the world, copyright protection is increasingly important. With a legal protection in place, the creator of a work can produce and distribute wit
Legal Bits Episode #33 – Just Don’t Do It In a world of fresh content and the ability to spread it around the world, copyright protection is increasingly important. With a legal protection in place, the creator of a work can produce and distribute wit
Legal Bits Episode #32 – Anything on a Stick A business starts with an idea, and it is nurtured from the ground up. Many business owners underestimate all the pieces required to put the puzzle together and become too overwhelmed by the nitty-gritty to push forward. As Peter Drucker says, the key is to [...] The post Pokemon Go, Trespassing, Lisa Zufall Episode 32 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #32 – Anything on a Stick A business starts with an idea, and it is nurtured from the ground up. Many business owners underestimate all the pieces required to put the puzzle together and become too overwhelmed by the nitty-gritty to push forward. As Peter Drucker says, the key is to [...] The post Pokemon Go, Trespassing, Lisa Zufall Episode 32 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #31 – Hashtag: School Most schools are full of students who spend as much time (or more) on social media as they do working on schoolwork. In fact, over 80 percent of adults are even on some form of social media, with most users claim
Legal Bits Episode #31 – Hashtag: School Most schools are full of students who spend as much time (or more) on social media as they do working on schoolwork. In fact, over 80 percent of adults are even on some form of social media, with most users claim
Legal Bits Episode #30 – Internet in Iowa Some ideas are limited because of a lack of knowledge. With the right resources, new skills can turn those ideas into plans, and the plans can become a business. It just takes the right learning opportunity to start the process. This is the niche filled by [...] The post Retainer Agreements and Mark Trego Episode 30 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #30 – Internet in Iowa Some ideas are limited because of a lack of knowledge. With the right resources, new skills can turn those ideas into plans, and the plans can become a business. It just takes the right learning opportunity to start the process. This is the niche filled by [...] The post Retainer Agreements and Mark Trego Episode 30 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #29 – Lights, Camera… The most natural presenters have the most practice. “Winging it” rarely works, especially when there are a million things to think about. A little preparation can go a long way, and make a presentation real
Legal Bits Episode #29 – Lights, Camera… The most natural presenters have the most practice. “Winging it” rarely works, especially when there are a million things to think about. A little preparation can go a long way, and make a presentation real
Legal Bits Episode #28 – Where’d You Go? Perhaps the best way to help missing children is to make sure they never go missing in the first place. With proper education on missing children, families can be better equipped to keep their children safe. Wi
Legal Bits Episode #28 – Where’d You Go? Perhaps the best way to help missing children is to make sure they never go missing in the first place. With proper education on missing children, families can be better equipped to keep their children safe. Wi
Legal Bits Episode #27 – A Warm Hug From Heaven You know the feeling of sifting through the mail and finding, wedged between bills and credit card offers, a real card. Some childlike joy tugs the corners of your mouth upward, making you smile. Sending t
Legal Bits Episode #27 – A Warm Hug From Heaven You know the feeling of sifting through the mail and finding, wedged between bills and credit card offers, a real card. Some childlike joy tugs the corners of your mouth upward, making you smile. Sending t
Legal Bits Episode #26 – Who’s Your Tribe? Many women experience fear and confusion about how they look and feel as they grow older. The loss of fertility is often associated with the loss of desirability and virility. Lack of information, and fear of the unknown can cause women to go inward rather than [...] The post Copyrighted Fonts and Kelli Jaecks Episode 26 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #26 – Who’s Your Tribe? Many women experience fear and confusion about how they look and feel as they grow older. The loss of fertility is often associated with the loss of desirability and virility. Lack of information, and fear of the unknown can cause women to go inward rather than [...] The post Copyrighted Fonts and Kelli Jaecks Episode 26 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #25 – Blow Up After a long day staring at a computer screen at work, it’s nice to break out an old-fashioned card game, pour some drinks, and have a game night with friends. Few things start the party like a new game – especially
Legal Bits Episode #25 – Blow Up After a long day staring at a computer screen at work, it’s nice to break out an old-fashioned card game, pour some drinks, and have a game night with friends. Few things start the party like a new game – especially
Legal Bits Episode #24 - Superbowl Spice A football tailgate party needs two things – fans and food. This week we meet one of Minnesota’s entrepreneurial women who took her food to Superbowl 52, and left with fans of her own. Founder and CEO of LuvAFo
Legal Bits Episode #24 - Superbowl Spice A football tailgate party needs two things – fans and food. This week we meet one of Minnesota’s entrepreneurial women who took her food to Superbowl 52, and left with fans of her own. Founder and CEO of LuvAFo
Legal Bits Episode #23 – Monster Cookies Everyone loves a good cookie. What’s better? How about making the cookie a full half-pound of gooeyness? (For the truly ambitious, cookies can be custom-ordered to be five pounds of golden brown deliciousness.) That’s a sweet business strategy. Tina Rexing quit her stable, corporate job to pursue [...] The post Website Accessibility and Tina Rexing Episode 23 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #23 – Monster Cookies Everyone loves a good cookie. What’s better? How about making the cookie a full half-pound of gooeyness? (For the truly ambitious, cookies can be custom-ordered to be five pounds of golden brown deliciousness.) That’s a sweet business strategy. Tina Rexing quit her stable, corporate job to pursue [...] The post Website Accessibility and Tina Rexing Episode 23 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #22 – Duck Normal Once upon a time, a woman in business had a promising career until she got pregnant. After that, her best contribution to society would be as a stay-at-home mother. The corporate world belonged to men, and it was better that way. Women did not belong in business. [...] The post sweepstakes, contests, lotteries and Cheryl Leitschuh Episode 22 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
Legal Bits Episode #22 – Duck Normal Once upon a time, a woman in business had a promising career until she got pregnant. After that, her best contribution to society would be as a stay-at-home mother. The corporate world belonged to men, and it was better that way. Women did not belong in business. [...] The post sweepstakes, contests, lotteries and Cheryl Leitschuh Episode 22 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
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