Gloria Strauthers: Recent Episodes
Wake Your Successful Self Up
Gloria Strauthers is setting a new standard for how to achieve success. She started her journey in life as a teen mom and defied all odds to become a successful business owner. Her commitment to changing her life's narrative landed her in some pretty harsh experiences. She shares how she succeeded.
In this episode, we're focusing on the pivotal role of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in fostering an inclusive hiring process. We will highlight how businesses can leverage the ADA to ensure that their hiring practices are not only compliant with the law but also genuinely inclusive. You will walk away with how to make a meaningful difference in your organization's approach to hiring, ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to contribute and succeed.
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Many small business owners might assume that ADA compliance is only necessary for large corporations, but this is a misconception. Businesses of all sizes must understand and implement ADA guidelines. The ADA established requirements for private businesses of all sizes, which took effect on January 26, 1992, and apply to both for-profit and non-profit organizations. For small businesses, compliance with the ADA is manageable and straightforward. However, failing to comply can result in costly lawsuits and fines, which can have significant financial repercussions for small businesses. Ensuring compliance helps avoid these potential legal issues.
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From communication breakdowns to conflict resolution, we uncover the pitfalls businesses encounter in employee relations and provide actionable insights for navigating them successfully. Tune in to hear a case study and practical tips for fostering positive employee relationships and maintaining a healthy work environment. Whether an entrepreneur or a small business owner, this podcast equips you with the tools to navigate employee relations pitfalls with confidence and compassion.
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Imagine starting a new job without any idea of what's expected of you. It's like trying to navigate a maze blindfolded! An employee handbook clarifies company policies on everything from work hours and dress code to performance expectations and conduct standards. This clarity helps employees understand what's expected of them and fosters a positive work environment. Investing time and resources in creating and maintaining an employee handbook can ultimately save significant legal expenses by promoting compliance, clarity, and consistency within your business. In this episode, we discuss reasons why an employee handbook is needed.
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This quarter we will be focusing on the Human Resource Management system of a business. This episode will assist you in understanding why hiring the right type of employee for your business is crucial, and there are significant differences between hiring W-2 employees and 1099 contractors. Understanding these distinctions can help you make informed decisions about whether to hire W-2 employees or 1099 contractors based on your business needs, budget, and long-term goals. Consulting with legal and tax professionals can also provide guidance on compliance and risk management.
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A business's success depends on the demand for its products or services. This demand is what motivates potential customers to choose your business over your competitors. However, all demand is ultimately driven by a need that your product or service can fulfill. In other words, your business provides a solution to a problem that your customers are experiencing. In this episode, we will discuss some effective strategies for capturing demand and increasing your customer base. We will also explore how you can measure the return on investment from your advertising, workflow automation, and data utilization methods.
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Did you know that startups that achieve strong product-market fit are 5.5 times more likely to experience significant growth compared to those that do not? When you achieve product-market fit it becomes a scenario in which your target customers are buying, using, and telling others about your business product or services in numbers large enough to sustain that product's growth and profitability.
This episode will describe how to achieve product-market fit to ensure your product or service's viability in the marketplace.
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The concept of business is commonly understood as a commercial activity that aims to generate returns for the owner(s). This is generally viewed within a pure capitalist framework where entrepreneurs start businesses to make a profit and accumulate wealth over the long term. While this perspective is not necessarily wrong, it does present a limited view of business that may unintentionally encourage the natural propensities of the flesh.
As followers of Jesus, Our High Priest, our spiritual transformation should affect our approach to business. We don't view our businesses as personal possessions, but rather as "kingdom businesses" or businesses that belong to the King. This means that we recognize the ultimate ownership of our businesses as belonging to God, and we align our efforts with a higher purpose. This broader perspective on the role of business emphasizes the importance of serving others and making a positive impact on the world.
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Embarking on the journey of transforming innovative concepts into successful business ventures requires a systematic and creative approach known as the business ideation process. This dynamic process unfolds through five pivotal stages—empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test—each contributing essential insights and refinements. As businesses navigate this structured framework, they gain a profound understanding of their target audience, identify challenges, and craft solutions that resonate with user needs. In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of each stage. Join us on this transformative voyage where creativity converges with strategic thinking, shaping the foundation for innovative and successful business endeavors.
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The Corporate Transparency Act became effective on January 1, 2024, and it will affect millions of small businesses across the United States. This new law now requires small businesses to report ownership information to the government. Small businesses must understand the details of this act and the potential impact it may have on their business. Failure to file or update this report may result in criminal or civil penalties.
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Joseph consistently devoted himself to effective management for the good of others. That is what being a Kingdom Business owner entails. To truly dominate the field of business, one must be actively engaged in the administration and management of their enterprise. God intends for us to not only own a business but also to possess the skills and abilities necessary to effectively oversee and operate it. Learn what made Joseph preserve his people during times of famine and how he logistically did it with efficiency for seven years.
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An elevator pitch is a persuasive, concise introduction that provides the listener with a solid idea of a person, a business, a product, or service (or practically anything else) within just a short space of time. Yet so many entrepreneurs blow it trying to make a sale with fluff. In this episode, you'll learn how to become Pitch Perfect for your next power move to elevate your business.
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Daniel Goleman's emotional intelligence theory outlines five components of Emotional Intelligence or EQ: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. Emotional intelligence can be applied to meet goals and targets, as well as create a organizational culture. This podcast will outline five traits of an Emotional Intelligent Business Leader and the effect it has on business.
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In this episode, I want to share a preview of my upcoming talk at PepTalks 2022 and event sponsored by the Academy of Cleaning Excellence and GEM Supply.
Perception is reality when it comes to identifying your unfair advantage. An unfair advantage is anything that cannot be easily copied and is something unique to each person that gives them a competitive edge. Everyone has an unfair advantage. Yet, often we fail to use it to its fullest potential. On, April 12, 2022, I will share how I leverage my unfair advantage to change the trajectory of my entire life allowing me to go from being a statistic to a success.
You will also hear from other dynamic and engaging speakers at PepTalks 2022. Or People Engaging People. A day the cleaning industry can engage with 20 thought leaders from around the globe, sharing knowledge that inspires them.
Please register to hear my talk and others at www.peptalks2022.com. I can’t wait to share more on how to Leverage Your Unfair Advantage.
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Did you know that what you listen to has the propensity to positively influence your self-evaluative awareness and, subsequently, your behavior? One of the most critical factors to achieving success is our Self-Talk.
Robert Kiyosaki says, "If you want to change your life, begin by changing your words. Start speaking the words of your dreams, who you want to become, not the words of fear and failure."
In this episode, you will learn how to identify your sound of Success and what self-regulative process to undertake that will allow you to transform your mental abilities into task-related skills that will bring forth success in your life.
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