Who's Really the BOSS?: Recent Episodes
Marcus Dillon
"Who's Really the BOSS?" highlights the joys and challenges of running a business with your spouse or family. Our mission is to strengthen families and businesses by helping listeners avoid the mistakes we have made so they can lead and live happily ever after.
Who's Really the Boss
Managing Expectations to Increase Satisfaction
Disappointment and frustration are often the direct result of mismanaged expectations. Marcus Dillon, CPA and Rachel Dillon have a candid conversation about managing expectations for yourself, clients, and team members. Rate of growth, discomfort of change, the onboarding process, and assimilating new team members are all areas DBA has seen both challenges and success. Listen to Who’s Really the Boss podcast to hear first hand how realistic expectations can increase satisfaction.
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From Founder to Successor
“I just started my business,” or “I’m not that old, yet!” There are tons of reasons small business owners aren’t thinking about succession. In this episode we’re discussing the challenges, strategies, and success stories surrounding the process of passing the torch to the next leader of your business. It’s critical to start early in identifying all potential successors, to begin nurturing their skills, and finally elevating them with both the team and clients. Whether you're planning for retirement or simply preparing for the future, this episode will help you create a roadmap for a successful transition and to leave a legacy.
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It's A Family Affair
This week Marcus and Rachel Dillon are joined by special guest, Mick Nijher of Nitax Services, Inc. Mick shares the reality of growing into leadership at an accounting firm started from scratch by his father. In this episode, Mick highlights the skills and attributes he and his team have brought from working in large corporations in order to streamline and improve the client experience of their boutique accounting firm. Mick has cultivated an incredible team to sustain the legacy his dad created so many years ago.
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Don't Be So Negative
When the saying “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all,” is not helpful. Direct feedback is a great tool to use when choosing to make improvements or changes. Why would you want to waste time making changes or improvements to areas that have little to no impact?
One way businesses can ask clients or patients for feedback that is very informative to the owner and team, but requires very little time and effort from the customer, is a Net Promoter Score survey. But what do you do if someone gives you a less-than-stellar rating? First, you thank them for being kind enough to be honest. Next, you turn that criticism into a catalyst for better client experience. Listen to our most recent experience with a detractor rating from our NPS.
This podcast is for business owners who are building a business they love, that they can scale, and can leave a legacy.
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Falling Back In Love With Your Business
As a business owner, you had a vision or dream when you took the risk, rolled up your sleeves, and built a business. BUT, #burnout is real. It is so easy to let your business take control instead of using your business as a platform to live out your purpose and enjoy your life. Marcus Dillon, CPA and Rachel Dillon talk through signs of burnout and how to fall back in love with your business.
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Get Out of Your Head
The power of audibly speaking thoughts. The power of sharing thoughts with others. Often just taking ideas from thoughts and putting them into words on a page can bring all new perspectives. As a business owner and CPA, there are many ideas, decisions, and opinions that swirl around in your mind, but keeping them there is a huge mistake. Keeping thoughts in your mind often interrupts your focus or even disrupts your sleep. It is important to say the things out loud that are keeping you up at night, and even better to share those with a trusted person who can offer a unique perspective. Marcus Dillon, CPA and Rachel Dillon share how important getting your thoughts out of your head is to your business progress and finding peace in life.
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✦Is This Business Coach Legit?✦
So. Many. Business. Coaches. RIGHT??? This week, Amy McCarty, Rootworks' Director of Education, legit business coach, and long-time friend, gives an exclusive look at a day in the life, reveals the striking commonalities shared by her most successful client relationships, and common mistakes that cause the coaching relationship to crash and burn. If you are skeptical of business coaching or considering hiring one, be sure to listen.
This podcast walks through advisory services for CPA firm and small business owners. Learn the steps it takes to transform your business into the one you actually want.
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Because Top-Line Revenue Sounds Good
Don't get tangled up in the top-line revenue comparison trap. This week, Marcus and Rachel Dillon talk through a few key components of business success that are absent from the top-line revenue metric. While it is an easy metric to measure and track, it's actually a poor indicator of the overall health and value of your business. Listen in to how profitability, long term sustainability, and growth potential are absent from the gross revenue conversation.
Want to know more about growing your bottom line and bringing home more profit? Visit us at www.dillonadvisors.com.
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✦From Work to Wisdom✦
Transitioning from production to giving advice is what some are striving towards and yet others don't even realize the valuable wisdom they are withholding from others by staying head down in daily tasks. In this episode, Marcus and Rachel discuss an idea of moving from task master to wisdom sharer in order to cultivate new leaders in your organization, in your family, and in your community.
Book: Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks
If you would like to work one on one with Dillon Business Advisors' team of CFOs, CPAs, and accountants, visit www.dillonadvisors.com.
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✦Do I Need ChatGPT in My Business✦
This is NOT a "jump on the bandwagon" of ChatGPT episode. This is a conversation about how two forty-somethings are embracing new technology to provide a better workplace, a better client experience, and work smarter not harder each day. Marcus and Rachel share ideas of how to incorporate AI in daily work and how they think it could evolve in the future.
To work one on one with Marcus Dillon, CPA and their team of fractional accountants, CFOs, and Controllers at Dillon Business Advisors, visit www.dillonadvisors.com.
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How to Avoid Falling Into the Same Trap
This episode is hosted by John E. Randolph, host of CPA Life podcast and Managing Partner at Benaiah Consulting Group. This episode originally aired on the CPA Life podcast on May 10, 2023. A big thank you to John and CPA Life podcast for allowing us to re-air their interview.
When Marcus Dillon of Dillon Business Advisors first branched out from his career, which included a stint with a Big Four firm, he realized that he had “recreated the monster” that sucked away all his time and energy in his new venture. Because his goal had been to take control of his life by doing things differently as a business owner, he took stock of what had happened and made the adjustments necessary to take the pressure off himself and his employees. This included saying no to old and new clients alike, divorcing the ideas of “work” and “business,” and ensuring his employees, many of whom work part-time, had the ability to properly balance their lives with their work, too. He has continued to utilize that philosophy to build DBA into the success it is today.
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✦The Key to Resiliency✦
This episode is 🔥! Rachel and Marcus had the privilege of visiting with John Mitchell, speaker, leader, and all around incredible guy, about being resilient in both life and business. Spoiler alert: The key to resiliency is not pretending that the failures didn't happen nor is it staying so busy that you move forward without learning from past mistakes. Be sure to glean some of John's wisdom: adjust perspective, spend time, be present, and build trust.
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✦Conference or Vacation?✦
In this episode, Marcus and Rachel talk through how to make the most of conferences. Spoiler alert: The amount of value gained from a conference is directly related to the changes you actually implement in your business or life. Don't let a conference serve only as a mediocre vacation, but utilize the knowledge gained for a better future.
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✦Does Your Business Measure Up✦
What gets measured gets managed. Business owners are typically great at dreaming big and setting goals, but to see results and those dreams come to fruition, it is so important to track progress. Marcus and Rachel discuss the most important KPIs for small businesses to track and how to measure them. Find out how to make the most of your time by focusing on metrics that make the most impact and produce the straightest path to goal achievement.
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✦Defining Seasons of Business with your Spouse✦
In this episode, we are joined by Matt Schomburg State Farm, who happens to be a close friend, next door neighbor, and insurance agent to Marcus and Rachel! Matt describes how his wife, Heather, helped grow his agency in the earlier years and the roles she still has in the business to this day. There is so much wisdom shared in this episode from growing a business, setting boundaries, cultivating a team, and exceeding customer expectation, you won't want to miss it.
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✦Preparing for Change✦
With a recently graduated high school senior in the house, Marcus and Rachel discuss the years of preparations that have taken place with their oldest daughter. Much like nurturing and raising a child, business owners often lead their business in a similar way to how they lead their families. In this episode, you will hear the specific steps Marcus and Rachel took with their daughters that have prepared them for college and adult life.
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Retreat Preparations
The secret to the best business is no secret at all. Simply put, the best businesses have the best people. How do you ensure you have the best people? You cultivate them! In this episode, Marcus and Rachel discuss their upcoming retreat, the reason why they are bringing all team members together in office, and the intended outcomes.
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Improving Accounts Receivable to Improve Cash Flow
Many business owners struggle with cash flow. Sometimes the cash flow challenges start in the very early days but persist for years. Marcus and Rachel discuss how taking a look at assessing Accounts Receivable and implementing sound processes can drastically change the trajectory of a business.
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No Margin for Error
Business owners are needing to rethink how they do business in this economy. In previous years, business owners could make a lot of mistakes and still come out on top. In this episode, Marcus and Rachel discuss some strategies business owners can implement to ensure sustainability and even profitability in tough times.
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Making Connections to Expand Your Network
In this episode, Marcus and Rachel discuss how the local Chamber of Commerce has helped expand their network and bonus, create friendships along the way. Matthew Ferraro, President of the Katy Chamber of Commerce, joins the conversation and shares how the local chamber is helping businesses of all sizes thrive in this down economy.
DBA's Tax Season Recap
This week on Who's Really the Boss podcast, Marcus and Rachel are joined by Charles Jenkins, Jr., CPA, Dillon Business Advisors' Director of Tax. Charles spills the tea on how tax season really went for the team. Charles doesn't hold back or sugar coat the details. Listen to how a concierge level, full service financial accounting firm manages the influx of work during tax season.
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✦Making Hard Decisions✦
This week on Who's Really the Boss podcast, Marcus and Rachel finish part 2 of 2 from last week's episode. The conversation continues around making hard decisions. In difficult circumstances it is important to ask 2 questions: "What can I learn from this, and what do I need to do going forward?" Making sure processes are in place and that you have talked with trusted mentors or leaders is a great place to start when navigating hard decisions.
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✦When You Can't "Break" on Spring Break✦
This week on Who's Really the Boss podcast, Marcus and Rachel share highlights from a recent Spring Break trip and also some challenges faced taking time away during a busier season at work. While recognizing and celebrating the wins is good, it is important to share the challenges and struggles as well. Listen to how lack of trust and lack of delegation can result in the inability to disconnect from work.
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✦Health and Wellness for Small Business✦
This week on Who's Really the Boss podcast, Marcus and Rachel talk with David Schneider of Titan Dynamics on ways to attract and retain team members, increase productivity, decrease illness, and create a better work place through promoting health and wellness. David shares that health and wellness programs aren't only for big corporate organizations, but that effective, well-structured programs are accessible to and just as important in small businesses.
David Schneider with Titan Dynamics can be found at https://titandynamics.squarespace.com/ or you can email David at das@titandynamics.space.
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✦Management is a Ministry✦
This week on Who's Really the Boss podcast, Marcus and Rachel talk through the opportunities business ownership and leading others has for serving, showing grace and compassion, and elevating others. Learn practical ways to live out your faith and values everyday, especially at work.
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✦Capacity Planning for Improved Culture✦
Justin Newhall, VP of Revenue at Dillon Business Advisors, joins Marcus and Rachel to discuss capacity planning. The three talk through capacity planning strategy, the consequences of not capacity planning, and the benefits it brings to your team and business. Listen to "Who's Really the Boss Podcast" here: https://hubs.la/Q01B_ytg0
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✦It Takes A Village - The Business Owner's Support Team✦
It takes a village to raise a family AND to run a successful business. Marcus and Rachel discuss 3 of the most important people every business owner needs in their life.
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✦Optimizing Your Business with Proper Entity Selection✦
Brett Moyer, attorney with Moyer Lewis, LLP talks with Marcus and Rachel about the best legal entity structures for small businesses. Find out the pros and cons to common entity structures as well as what to expect during the formation process on this week's episode.
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✦CFOs Need Controllers✦
While clients often say they only want financial advice and strategy, accurate and timely financial data is needed to make assured recommendations. Lezlie Reeves, CPA and Client CFO, joins Marcus and Rachel to discuss why Controllers are necessary to allow CFOs to bring the value to clients.
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✦Fractional Controllers - The Real MVPs of Tax Savings✦
Fractional Controllers are an integral part of the DBA Team of 3. Marcus and Rachel discuss the role of a Fractional Controller and how the Fractional Controller is likely what clients are really looking for when they engage a professional to prepare their taxes.
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✦Nothing Lasts Forever - Finishing Well✦
Whether you need to reduce expenses, need different services, or no longer value the services being provided, the decision to discontinue services can be difficult to make. Marcus and Rachel discuss what it looks like to off-board well and help clients transition.
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Is this a good DSO offer?
DSOs, DPOs, and other industry specific organizations are prevalent in the market and making offers to dental, orthodontic, and veterinary practice owners. They are swooping in with enticing offers with incredible multipliers of the business's value and quick closing dates. Why wouldn't you accept this offer and the promise of both time and financial freedom? Marcus and Rachel discuss why you should have a professional team of trusted advisors evaluate every offer and reasons not to sign too hastily.
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✦So You Want to Sell Your Business?✦
In this episode, Marcus and Rachel discuss everything you need to know about selling a business. From determining if you are actually ready to sell, to pointing out red flags in offers, to creating the most valuable business, this topic of conversation is on every business owner's mind.
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✦New Year, New Anxiety?✦
Marcus and Rachel discuss how they are alleviating the stress of tackling the goals they have laid out for 2023! Find out how these business owners, who are constantly looking for ways to improve, gain momentum in January!
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Bonus Episode
Thank you to each and every listener, advocate, client, family member and friend that have supported the podcast and Dillon Business Advisors this year! Your support is truly appreciated and instrumental in our success.
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So You Want to be a Fractional CFO?
It's easy to hear the highlights of a person's responsibilities and dream about a position that sounds easier, more fulfilling, or more prestigious. Marcus and Rachel discuss what it really means to be a Fractional CFO, who is best suited for this role, and how the Fractional CFO benefits others.
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How Are You Celebrating?
How are you celebrating the work and the people who have contributed to all that has been accomplished in 2022? Celebrating achievements and acknowledging people's efforts and talents will not only strengthen relationships, but it will also build invaluable motivation and engagement. Marcus and Rachel discuss tips on how to reflect on, acknowledge, and celebrate your team and the achievements of the year.
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Finish the Year Strong
We are in the final month of the year and social calendars are filling up quickly. Marcus and Rachel discuss what business owners should be sure to do before yearend and prepare for a smooth start of 2023.
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The Secret Sauce for Small Businesses
So, what is the secret sauce for small businesses? A fractional accounting team.
Business owners are striving for financial and time freedom, but often find themselves enslaved to their business. A fractional accounting team will allow the business owner to focus on their team and clients as well as help refine their business strategy and make confident business decisions. In this episode, Marcus and Rachel discuss how their clients have benefited from the Team of 3 approach at Dillon Business Advisors.
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That Glow Up, Though!
Dillon CPAs is now Dillon Business Advisors, DBA! Dillon Business Advisors has the same great team, is still serving business owners with fractional CFO, tax, and accounting services, BUT rolled out a whole new look, website, and pricing structure. Marcus and Rachel talk in depth about the improvements that have been implemented and how these changes will positively impact the team and clients.
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A Glow Up is Coming
Behind the scenes our team at Dillon CPAs, along with some outside friends, has been hard at work planning, enhancing, and refreshing internal and external components of the business. Marcus and Rachel discuss why they decided to invest in the business and shake things up even though the business is running very smoothly and is already hugely rewarding.
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What Do You Really Want?
Have you ever thought through what you REALLY want? Not just what you want right now or what others want, but what you REALLY want as it relates to business and life. This is imperative in achieving business "success" and impacting those around you. Marcus and Rachel discuss what it means to clearly define what you really want and practical tips to stay on track towards your desired future.
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Business Travel
Business travel! Tagging along with a spouse that is traveling for business can be a win-win for couples. Marcus and Rachel talk through some ideas to think about before and after the trip. As always, communication is key!
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Why doesn't anyone want to prepare my tax return?
"Why doesn't anyone want to prepare my tax return?" You have probably experienced the response "we're not accepting new clients or patients," as you are shopping for different services, but don't be surprised if you run into this as you are looking for a CPA to prepare your tax return. Marcus and Rachel discuss why fewer CPAs are willing to take on annual tax preparation clients and a better approach to get the tax advice you are looking for.
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Are You Frustrated?
Are you finding yourself frustrated more often than not, or is your low level stress as a business owner starting to escalate? Marcus and Rachel discuss what it means to commit to your business model and the benefits from staying the course.
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Identity Crisis
Running a small business as a couple can not only take over your calendar or conversations, but can easily start taking over how you determine your own value and worth. Marcus and Rachel discuss Rachel's mini melt down and why it is important to evaluate your roles in the business as well as separate your roles in the business from your value as a person.
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Sept. 15 Deadline Celebration
With the business tax extension deadline behind us, this is a great time to evaluate what went well and what changes are needed. Marcus and Rachel discuss why it is important for the business to control procedures and timelines and not let systems fall to the habits of clients. They also celebrate the relatively uneventful extension deadline due to the diligence of the team and an unyielding commitment to the business model and values.
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Get Out of Your Bubble
When considering attending in person conferences or trainings, don't limit your thinking to the time and monetary costs. There are so many benefits that outweigh the costs of getting out of your familiar environment. Marcus and Rachel discuss why it is important to get out of your bubble to gain new perspective.
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CFO's Inbox
Fractional CFOs field a wide variety of questions from clients. From inquiring about expanding to second and third locations to offering competitive compensation to refinancing loans or paying down debt, small business owners rely on our team when faced with uncertainty. Our CFOs address these concerns for our clients, so small business owners can confidently make decisions and lead their businesses. In this episode, Marcus and Rachel discuss common questions and topics from their business clients.
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Midyear Retreat Recap
August or September is a great time to revisit progress on goals set at the beginning of the year and to do a check-in on daily habits and routines that have fallen into place. With four months left in the year, your team can still accomplish great things no matter where you are currently trending. Marcus and Rachel discuss topics covered, feedback received, and things learned during the Dillon CPAs midyear retreat. Retreats are a great way to strengthen relationships, bolster culture, and clarify the vision and mission of your business.
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Life Long Learners
In this episode, Marcus and Rachel highlight some key points from the Maxwell Leadership Podcast episode, "Ten Tools for Gaining a New Perspective." The podcast can be found at https://johnmaxwellleadershippodcast.com/
John Maxwell emphasizes the need for life long learning to influence others, create impact, and remain relevant.
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Back to School
Marcus and Rachel discuss the natural rhythms of the school year and how to take advantage of the "fresh start" of the school year to refocus and reset routines and habits to finish the year strong. In this episode, Marcus and Rachel discuss time blocking, improving routines, and prioritizing to make the biggest impact in your life and the lives of those around you.
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Investing in your Future Self
Do you dream of what retirement might look like or aspire to be a different version of yourself? What you choose to do today determines a big part of your future. Marcus and Rachel discuss some areas of life where incorporating small habits today will drastically impact and improve the future You!
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Guiding the Next Generation of Business Owners
Seasoned business owners have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with the next generation of business owners, but some don't know where to start. Marcus and Rachel discuss ideas on what types of information to share with new or prospective business owners.
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The Intersection Between Automation and People
Refining processes and automation helps create a profitable, scaleable business, but sometimes automation can stifle relationships with customers. Marcus and Rachel discuss the benefits of automation and how to use automation in your business to strengthen customer relationships as well as improve the daily responsibilities of your team.
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Burnout
Maybe you are fortunate enough to have just enjoyed a vacation and are well rested, or maybe you are feeling the effects of burnout in certain areas of your life. Marcus and Rachel discuss some early signs of burnout and some ways to reignite your joy and passion.
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Face to Face in a Remote Work Environment
While Zoom and Teams meetings have allowed us to connect with others all around the world, so many of the building blocks of relationships are lost. Social cues, hugs, handshakes, downtime, and palpable energy are not experienced through a screen. Marcus and Rachel discuss the benefits of gathering face to face and practical tips of how to make it happen for your team.
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Compromising as a Couple
Compromise requires a high level of maturity and effective communication. Marcus and Rachel discuss what it is really like to compromise both as a couple and in business.
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More Isn't Always Better
Sometimes "more" seems like the best option, but often times more is not better. Better is better! Marcus and Rachel discuss the consequences of always seeking "more" and the importance of intentionally seeking "better".
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Accountability Through Coaching
Implementing change or changing habits may seem daunting or even impossible. Marcus and Rachel discuss the benefits they have experienced by hiring outside accountability to achieve both personal and professional goals.
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Changing Direction
Change is almost always hard and sometimes even scary or painful. Marcus and Rachel walk through 3 hard changes they implemented to get their business to a better place.
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Quality Connection
Being close in proximity to someone and "connecting" yield different results for relationships. Marcus and Rachel discuss practical tips to intentionally connect in order to nurture important relationships.
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Set Apart vs. Seeking Attention
All businesses need to be noticed and known in order to thrive. Marcus and Rachel discuss the difference between running a business that is "set apart" verses running a business that seeks attention at any cost. Join us for a conversation about how to run a successful business without sacrificing values or integrity.
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Thriving Through a Recession
Just the word "recession" can bring fear and anxiety to many business owners, let alone leading through one. Marcus and Rachel discuss how to not only survive but also to thrive through a down economy.
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Big Picture Thinking!
Big picture thinking can be challenging if you are so busy in day to day tasks and putting out daily fires. Marcus and Rachel discuss practical tips to make time for and ensure your big picture thinking sessions are productive.
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Team Retreats Part 2 How to plan and lead a retreat.
Real relationships, common values, and shared mission are what strengthen teams and drive successful businesses. Marcus and Rachel discuss practical tips to plan and lead a team retreat and the importance of taking time with your team.
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Team Retreats Part 1 Who, What, and Why
Real relationships, common values, and shared mission are what strengthen teams and drive successful businesses. Marcus and Rachel discuss the who, what, and why of team retreats and the importance of taking time with your team.
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Episode 15 - Tax Season 2022: How it really went!
Celebrating achievements and identifying ways to improve are essential to the success of a business. Marcus and Rachel discuss what Dillon CPAs' tax season really looked like and ideas for getting even better.
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Episode 14 - We put the CULT in culture! Part 3 -
Being intentional with your culture is more important than ever and it starts with finding the best person to lead your culture improvement efforts. Rachel and Marcus Dillon share some easy tips to transform the culture within your business.
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Episode 13 - We put the CULT in culture! Part 2 -
Being intentional with your culture is more important than ever and it starts with finding the best person to lead your culture improvement efforts. Rachel and Marcus Dillon share some easy tips to transform the culture within your business.
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Episode 12 - We put the CULT in culture! Part 1 - Find a Cult Leader
Being intentional with your culture is more important than ever and it starts with finding the best person to lead your culture improvement efforts. Rachel and Marcus Dillon share some easy tips to transform the culture within your business.
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Episode 11 - Hassles of Hiring Part 3 - Remote 1st Culture
Embracing a remote 1st culture can help standardize communication and processes across your organization. Rachel and Marcus Dillon share some easy tips to consider if you are curious about making the transition to a remote or hybrid workforce.
Once you find ideal team members, how do you compete with larger employers? Rachel and Marcus Dillon share some easy tips to take advantage of being a small business and how you can be flexible with your total compensation package.
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Episode 9 - Hassles of Hiring Part 1 - From Input to Impact
Hiring and finding ideal team members can be more challenging than ever before. Rachel and Marcus Dillon share some easy tips to highlight your business and attract ideal candidates.
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Episode 8 - Who really owns your business? Part 2 - Delegate like a king!
Delegation can empower others to shine while allowing you to focus on the most important aspects of your business. Rachel and Marcus Dillon share some easy tips to identify tasks that can be delegated and how to successfully transition those to others.
Who's Really the BOSS?
Episode 7 - Who really owns your business? Part 2 - You need time blocking now!
Time blocking and prioritizing your day will lead to better balance. Rachel and Marcus Dillon share some easy tips to make sure you don't lose control of your business to poor time management.
Who's Really the BOSS?
Episode 6 - Who really owns your business? Part 1 - I deal in ideal.
Evaluating your ideal schedule, services, and clients are crucial to the success of your business. Rachel and Marcus Dillon share some easy tips to make sure you don't lose control of your business to any of these elements.
Who's Really the BOSS?
Episode 5 - So you want to hire your spouse? Bonus
Tips and best practices to employ after deciding to hire your spouse! Rachel and Marcus Dillon share some easy tips to make sure employing a family member is successful.
Who's Really the BOSS?
Episode 4 - So you want to hire your spouse? Part 3
Tips and best practices to employ after deciding to hire your spouse! Rachel and Marcus Dillon share some easy tips to make sure employing a family member is successful.
Who's Really the BOSS?
Episode 3 - So you want to hire your spouse? Part 1
Is it a Good Decision or an Easy Decision? Rachel and Marcus Dillon share the final considerations to think though before deciding to work together.
Who's Really the BOSS?
Episode 2 - So you want to hire your spouse? Part 1
Things to Consider FIRST! Rachel and Marcus Dillon share 4 things that everyone should consider before employing a family member.