Business Mentoring
Business Mentoring Series — Bad News Does Not Get Better with Age
Last week, on the Business Mentoring Fran and mark discussed the differences between motivational speaking and true leadership. This week, the look at the importance of facing problems head on. No one likes to be the bearer of bad news. That’s true in business, and it’s a problem, because if no one is willing to…
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Business Mentoring Series — Why Leadership is Not Motivational Speaking
Last week, on the Business Mentoring Show, Fran and Mark discussed the importance of honest communication and “fit” when it comes to company culture. This week, they examine the elements of real leadership. When there is a problem in the business, it’s an opportunity to show leadership. But most people misinterpret what that means. It’s…
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Business Mentoring Series — The Trouble with Talented Terrors
Mark Murphy is the founder and CEO of Leadership IQ, a top-rated research and management consulting firm that delivers employee engagement surveys and leadership training for small and mid-size businesses. Mark is the best-selling author of Hundred Percenters, Hiring for Attitude, and Hard Goals. Through Leadership IQ, his programs focus on leadership that inspires a…
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Business Mentoring Series — The Relationships That Help A Business Succeed
Last week on the Business Mentoring Show, Dan and Aaron talked with Fran about what they did to market their business before they became profitable. This week, they look at the relationships that helped them to become a success. Successful relationships are at the heart of every successful business. Relationships with customers, making them happy…
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Business Mentoring Series — Marketing Your Startup with No Money
On last week’s show, Dan and Aaron shared lessons they learned in the first few months after starting their business. This week, they talk about how they marketed their startup before the profits started coming. When you don’t have any money, you have to get creative to market your business. Ironically, it’s very common for…
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Business Mentoring Series — Learning the Ropes with a Startup
Not a member yet? Get a 60-day free trial here. Last week, on the Business Mentoring Show, Fran and the guys from Atlanta Beer Tours talked about evolving a passion into a business idea. This week, Dan and Aaron talk about the lessons they learned from starting their small business. The initial stages after starting…
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Business Mentoring Series — How a Passion Becomes a Business Idea
Not a member yet? Get a 60-day free trial here. This month, Dan Fontaine and Aaron Rolka, founders of Atlanta Beer Tours, stop by to talk shop on the Business Mentoring Show. Atlanta Beer Tours aims to connect beer enthusiasts with the best craft beer in Atlanta. They provide a unique, behind the scenes look…
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Business Mentoring Series — When to Negotiate
Last week, Molly and Fran talked about the importance of putting the needs of your client or partner before the needs of yourself. This week, they look at when you should negotiate and, conversely, when you shouldn’t. The costs of not negotiating can really add up over a lifetime. And it’s not always just about…
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Business Mentoring Series — Going the Extra Mile
Last week, Molly and Fran discussed the importance of authenticity during a negotiation. This week, they look at the benefits of helping others. You can never do too much for a partner. You can never do too much for a customer. When you go above and beyond for other people, they become your greatest source…
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Business Mentoring Series — Trust and Authenticity in Negotiations
On last week’s episode, Molly talked to Fran about overcoming obstacles during a negotiation. This week, she discusses the importance of trust and transparency as you negotiate. The foundation of any relationship is trust. So if negotiations start with relationships, then it all boils down to trust. Trust is a combination of credibility, reliability, and…
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