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Business of Insurance PodcastBusiness Pre Planning Part 2EP -71 If you haven't listened to episodes 65-71, they set the stage for this final episode on things to think about when starting your own insurance business. Regardless if you are starting an agency, an insurance company or a related business to the insurance industry like technology, claims or risk management, the concepts of starting a business are the same. These are discussed in these episodes and can help with your thought processes and planning. Pre-planning, part 2 provides ideas to implement 6-12 months before you are ready to open your doors. If you don't have a y...
2023-04-0315 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastWho Should Be On Your TeamEP 69 - We get training for being an insurance agent but we don’t get training for being a business owner. They are two completely different hats. If you want to succeed in Business you need to have a team. I was recently listening to another podcast with an angel investor and she said the first thing she looks for is who is on the team and what is their experience. You need a team. It’s nice to think you can do everything yourself, but something will be lacking if you don’t bring on help. So her...
2023-03-2017 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastRisk Management BasicsSMALL THINGS MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE EP 64 - Todays episode was inspired by a recent CE class on Ethics. There were many great ideas shared, in a boring ethics class, but the tips I'm sharing today were from the discussion. There was actually a list of 50 risk management tips and I've taken 10 of them and offered my thoughts on them from my own experience in the industry. States didn't always require ethics, it's only been a requirement for about 20 years. When I first entered the busines we didn’t have to take ethics. It’...
2022-02-2720 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastMaking An ImpactTHERE IS MORE TO THIS INDUSTRY THAN MAKING MONEY EP 63 - Like teachers, social workers and doctors and nurses, you have the power to make a difference. This episode provides three examples of how people have benefited from having a solid insurance policy and an agent that will works for them. It also talks about a few situations where agents need to do a little more to protect the people they serve. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: insurancemailboxpower.com This is a mailing service I’ve been using for over a year no...
2022-02-1411 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastNetworking Tips For BeginnersHOW TO PREP FOR YOUR FIRST NETWORKING EVENT EP 61 - IF YOU ARE NEW TO NETWORKING, THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU. My name is Debbie DeChambeau, I’m your host, I’m an entrepreneur, business advisor, insurance professional and content creator. I want to inspire you to think differently and explore ideas that disrupt the status quo. When I’m not helping individuals with insurance, I facilitate business development groups. Before COVID, they were all in person. Today, they are all virtual. I facilitate 5 a week and have been doing this straight through COVID!
2022-01-3121 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastContracts - Don't Be NieveCONTRACTS - DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE SIGNING? Do you know how it could impact your career? EP - 59 For this author, contracts are a sensitive topic. Almost a hot button. My major in college was law enforcement….I was facinated by reading case law, often which is developed because of contracts. As a Certified Insurance Counselor, that’s 90% of the training….what does the insurance contract say and how does it relate to what we as the agent do, what the insurance company does and what the insured does. Most p...
2021-06-2219 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastExpand Your KnowledgeEP 57 Continuing Education for Insurance Professionals. I know, it’s a boring topic, but I hope to get you thinking outside the box today. Many of you listening might already be doing this, but let’s get more people heading this direction. Welcome to another episode of the Business of insurance podcast My name is Debbie DeChambeau, I’m the host of this podcast, I’m an entrepreneurer, business advisor, insurance professional and content creator. I want to inspire you to think differently and explore ideas that disrupt the status quo. Todays episode is for eve...
2021-06-0617 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastI Passed My Exam, Now What? Life and HealthEP 55 I PASSED MY EXAM NOW WHAT? Life and Health This is the second part of our series on career opportunities in the insurance industry. The focus is on the opportunities available to you as a life and health insurance agent. If you passed your property and casualty exam, be sure to listen to episode 54 where I talk about some of your options with that license. Life and health are completely different industries inside of the insurance world and both offer several options. So many people think insurance is all about sales. While i...
2020-09-0321 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastI Passed My Exam Now What? Property and CasualtyEP 54 - I PASSED MY EXAM NOW WHAT? Property & Casualty The topic in this episode is a suggestion from one of the apple podcast reviews (iTunes). I’ve also heard from people that are just studying for their test, so I thought I’d create an episode to give you some ideas for your next steps. Even if you have been in the industry for a while, you might listen as a refresher or share with someone you are mentoring. If you are in sales or thinking about going into sales, I’ve included a few extr...
2020-08-2425 min
Divorce ExposedThe Cold Podcast - A Story of Emotional AbuseHave you listened to the Cold Podcast? Its a true crime podcast that is well researched. It talks about the story behind the crime and the emotions the wife was going through. Marriage isn't easy, but when you are married to a narcissist, it can be difficult to know truth from abuse. When someone makes you feel you aren't good enough, you begin to believe it. When someone manipulates the situation it becomes difficult to sort the truth. The story inside the Cold podcast happens every day. Many women make it but many d...
2020-08-1520 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastPower of the Inbox - AutomationEP 53 - AUTOMATING YOUR SYSTEMS This is the last episode in our email marketing series. If you haven’t listened to the others, I’d encourage you to start with episode 47 for the email marketing series and if you want to learn a little more about marketing, listen to episodes 44 and 45. The topic today is a little more advanced. With the exception of the concept around birthdays or anniversaries, I would not suggest you introduce this aspect of email marketing until you have your basic email marketing campaigns set up and running consistently. We are talking about...
2020-07-0219 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastPower of the Inbox - Growing Your ListEP 52 - Collecting Email Addresses to GrowYour List This is the second to last episode in our email marketing series. If you haven’t listened to the others, I’d encourage you to start with episode 47 for the email marketing series and if you want to learn a little more about marketing, listen to episodes 44 and 45. In episode 47 we talked about list segmentation which is about managing your list, but it’s important to always be growing your list as well - why because that is new prospects for you. That’s part of marketing. In episode 47 we also talk...
2020-06-2119 minDivorce ExposedTime FliesEP 12 Its been awhile since our last episode, but we are back with some insights, observations and suggestions for staying married and surviving divorce.
2020-06-1207 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastPower of the Inbox - CampaignsEP 51 - PULLING IT ALL TOGETHER If this is your first joining us, welcome. If you are interested in marketing and specifically email marketing, I encourage you to check out episodes 45-now where we’ve talked about creating a marketing foundation, segmenting your list, metrics creating content and today we are going to talk about email campaigns. I’ve used the term email campaigns in several episodes and said I'd would explain it…..so here’s the explanation. Each time you create an email to send to your list, think of it as a campaign. I’m not tal...
2020-06-1115 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastPower of the Inbox - Creating ContentEP 50 - WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT This episode is for those of you who are business owners, marketing and sales. This is the continuation of the series that started with episode 45 on marketing. This episode takes a deeper dive into email marketing, specifically about creating content. What will you write about? It’s one of the most asked questions If you are just getting started, have your staff go through their outbox and write down the topic of the last 10 emails they sent to clients. What was the topic? On the P...
2020-06-0913 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastPower of the Inbox - MetricsEP 49 - Marketing is about Measuring. When it comes to email marketing, there are several metrics you can measure to determine how well your campaign did. It’s important to set goals for these metrics which will help you track the progress of your campaigns as well. If you are someone that has sent email campaigns in the past, this is something you want to look at for prior campaigns and future campaigns and for those of you that haven’t sent anything yet, this is information for when you do. Inside of your...
2020-06-0112 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastChoosing Your ESPEP 48 - WHAT ESP SHOULD YOU USE? This is the continuation of the series that started with episode 45 on marketing. Today we are talking about your ESP - your email service provider. Maybe you have one that you already love but the question is, are you utilizing it to the best that you can. Maybe it’s time to take a refresher course with them. Maybe it’s time to upgrade to another platform. I’m not going to tell you which platform to use but I am going to encourage you to make sure you are...
2020-05-2907 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastPower of the Inbox - Your ListEP 47 - THE IMPORTANCE OF EMAIL MARKETING AND SEGMENTING YOUR LIST This episode is being produced for those of you who are business owners, marketing and sales. Listen to episode 45 before listening to this episode. Episode 46 is also worth listening to. In episode 45 we discuss the marketing foundation, identifying your ideal client, getting your messaging right and creating some content: Do an email marketing website audit Do a review of what you are giving away to get email addresses Look at where the email addresses are going when you collect them. Today we’ll focus on...
2020-05-1715 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastSpecial AnnouncementEP 46 - JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP If you are an agency owner, a sales professional or doing the marketing for your agency or company, this episode and the next few are intended to help you retain your current business and continue to add more clients during these challenging times and beyond. When this podcast first launched, we had a FB group but wasn’t promoted much. Well with the coronavirus, it’s time to get it rolling again and you are the one that will benefit. It’s a way of giving back. Especial...
2020-05-1108 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastMarketing FoundationEP 45 - Develop your Marketing Foundation In this episode we discuss the importance of a marketing plan and why you need to have one. We discuss some of the components and offer ideas for building your strategy. While every good marketing campaign starts with a good plan, we also provide you with three items to complete to begin building out a successful email marketing campaign. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM LISTENING Components of a Marketing Plan Identify your ideal client Develop your messaging Create content Email Marketing Conduct a website audit Identify wh...
2020-05-0320 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastPivot: Ramp Up Your MarketingEP 44 - Things are changing rapidly with the coronavirus, so as business owners, it's time to pivot. It’s time to focus on your business even though everything around you might seem a little crazy. If you have been in the insurance industry for awhile, this is not the first time we’ve hit a rough patch. While this one might be more severe, we’ve had situations in the past that have had a big impact on business. In the 70’s we had the oil crisis when gas was rationed. We could only purchase gas on odd...
2020-03-1817 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastCoronavirus Risk ManagementEP 43 - This episode provides you with risk management ideas to consider in the event your office needs to shut down due to the coronavirus. Most people will telework but there are areas to address with this from servers to IP protocols, internet access to telephone trees. Also consider remote calls, remote signatures and communicating with your business customers. The intent of the episode is to get business owners thinking. Better to be prepared than scramble at the last minute.. CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST ON SOCIAL FACEBOOK GROUP
2020-03-0508 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastContent As A Marketing StrategyINSURANCE PODCAST WITH CHRISTIAN BRINDLE EP 42 - Our guest, Christian Brindle, is taking his content marketing to another level. His topic is boring to most yet his audience needs the information. Creating content has increased his business in ways that he never expected. Christian and I are part of a few FB groups focused on Medicare. When he was ready to publish his latest book, The Insurance Funnel: 9 Simple Tests Every Insurance Policy Must Pass Before Purchase, he asked if anyone had a podcast that he could be a guest on, I raised my hand. I...
2020-02-2532 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastFrom Sales to Masterminds and The AdvisorEP 41 - If you haven’t listened to episode 40, it would help set the scenario for the conversation in this episode. Welcome listeners from Agency Nation. In January we were added as a content contributor and they are promoting this podcast to their audience. Agency Nation is also producing their own podcast and there are a few other podcasts on the platform, so check it out if you aren’t familiar with them. The core of this podcast is to talk about why the insurance industry is such a great profession with segments on different profes...
2020-02-1927 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastA Conversation About SalesPLANNING FOR A NEW SALES PRODUCER WITH REMMIE BUTCHKO EP 40 - Our guest, Remmie Butchko, is the CEO of Georgetown Insurance located in Silver Spring MD. In this episode, he talks about his career first as a producer then as an agency principal and the road to success. QUESTIONS WE ASK Describe your current position How did you end up in this profession? What do you like about what you are doing? What do you wish you’d known before you started in this position Where do you see yourself in 5 years in this indus...
2020-02-1228 min
Seniors We Love10 Reasons You Want to Stay With Your Senior In The HospitalEP 7 - This is a podcast about what happens with seniors, from caring to financial issues, behaviors to independence and everything in between. In this episode, you’ll get insights on why you need to be with your senior while they are in the hospital. These are specific items that happened to me while my mom in to the hospital 6 times within 3 months. My mom was probably one of the worse types of patients. Hopefully some of these items will never happen to you. You’ll have knowledge in the worst case scenario! Top 1...
2020-01-1319 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastCaregiving and InsuranceEP - 36 What happens when your life is turned upside down because you have to care for a family member? In this episode, our host, Debbie DeChambeau, talks about the challenges and joys of caregiving and how it can impact a professional life. She provides ideas for talking to your clients and prospects about taking steps to prepare for the difficult times. This isn’t an episode on financial planning, just thinking bigger. You’ll find ideas for helping your clients and having an advisor mindset, not just selling the product they want to buy. As insur...
2019-12-0118 minSeniors We LoveWelcome To Seniors We LoveWelcome to Seniors We Love, a podcast designed to honor the people who have made a difference in our lives. Who might not have gotten the recognition they deserved any other way. Most of us go through life making a difference, even if only in small ways. Most people have accomplishments that are never recognized. These might include running the school school PTA, volunteering for 10 years at the local food bank, coaching Little league or simply walking through the community cleaning up trash. It could be a small invention or traveling to remote places or caring for o...
2019-09-3004 minSeniors We LoveAbout The HostDid you know that people are turning 65 at a rate of 10,000 people per day and that number isn’t expected to decrease for a few years? That’s a lot of people turning 65. A lot of the people who have had Great accomplishments throughout their lives Their stories might not have been told and if they have been, they might not be remembered. Welcome to seniors we love, a podcast designed to honor the people who have made a difference in our lives. Who might not have gotten the recognition they deser...
2019-09-3009 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastWho Owns The MarketingARE YOU PROTECTING YOUR MEDIA? EP 35 - In this episode of The Business of Insurance Podcast, Debbie DeChambeau discusses concepts that agency principals and marketing professionals need to consider around the content being created. With marketing platforms changing faster than most people can keep up with, it is often hard to understand their impact right away. For example, if your employee creates their own brand on social media in an effort to attract new business, do you own it or is it theirs? If an employee is hosting your podcast and decides to...
2019-09-1012 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastPath to LeadershipINTERNSHIPS, LEADERSHIP AND UNDERWRITING Ep 34 - The core of this podcast is to talk about Insurance and what an amazing industry it is. From talking to company employees, association staff and those that are contributing to the industry. Our guests in this episode are both underwriters and members of IAIP. From their start as interns to their adventure into the agency side, they provide a unique perspective into many aspects of the insurance industry. In this conversation we discuss: Internships and how they are a great introduction into the insurance company side o...
2019-08-2638 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastBeyond DigitalTAKE YOUR ONLINE CONNECTIONS OFFLINE EP 33 - Today we are talking about growing your business using an old fashioned tried and true method, by referrals. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM LISTENING Specific strategies for building your referral marketing plan Ideas for getting in front of the people that can refer you business Suggestions on how to have an effective first meeting with your strategic partners who can refer you business Tactics for adding value that will build effective relationships that will generate referrals If you think this information would benefit a friend or...
2019-07-3127 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastGenerating Revenue With LinkedIn EP 32 - If you are an insurance professional, an agent bringing in new business or the principal of an insurance agency, this episode is for you. If you aren't in the insurance business, but want to learn more about LinkedIn, you will find a lot of value in this podcast episode. Our guest today is Karen Yankovich. We met last fall at a podcast conference. She is a LinkedIn expert helping professionals build a profile and utilize the platform for business development. She is a fellow podcaster and is the host of Good Gi...
2019-06-1838 min
B.O.O.S.T. PodcastGenerating Revenue through Podcasting >> Charlie Birney, Debbie DeChambeau & Stephen Hart | EP16Want to launch a podcast, but not sure if it’s “right” for you? Well, this episode is a must listen! During my conversation with fellow podcasters, Charlie Birney, Debbie DeChambeau and Stephen Hart, we cover topics like content creation, how to leverage podcasts for marketing yourself/business, best practices to land podcast interviews, sponsorship, and more. Listen in, then get social with Charlie, Debbie, and Stephen. Let them know I recommended you reach out ;-)Let's Stay in Touch! LinkedIn (be sure to mention you heard the podcast ;-)) Website...
2019-06-0628 minDivorce ExposedThe Family PetEpisode 11: Well, someone has to take fido in the divorce. Is it worth going to court over? If you have children, I think the dog should be with them. I'm not a psychologist, but there's a popular saying, a boy and his dog, and there is truth to that statement! INTRODUCTION What I really want to talk about today is how the pet can help you through your divorce. And I'm talking about my own situation because we lost our pet this week and this is my way of working through the grief. I cleaned...
2019-06-0114 minDivorce ExposedNestingEPISODE 11 - NESTING: An innovative way to keep your children from having to go back and forth with visitation. It's not for everyone, but I believe it's a concept that we need to explore more and try to figure out ways to make it work. I understand that parents don't always get along hence they divorce, but that's not the children's fault. Why do they have to pack up every other weekend to go visit mom or dad? Why do they have to have their life disrupted because their parents couldn't figure things out. Could...
2019-04-2636 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastNew Insurance ProducerTIPS FOR THE NEW PRODUCER WITH KOURTNEY MORTIMER Episode 27 - What’s it like to be fresh out of college and selling insurance? Our guest today talks about some of the challenges and opportunities she’s having. Kourtney Mortimer was a marketing major in college and after one summer internship, she knew a desk job wasn’t in her future. After 3 interviews she was hired as a producer with a wonderful agency. They’ve provided her with a lot of opportunities, from sales training to networking. Her energy is contagious and we should all be so lucky...
2019-03-1624 min
Business In Real LifeRadiance IP LawEP # 37 BUSINESS AND MARKETING PODCAST WITH RADIANCE HARRIS
Are you leaving money on the table for your competitors?
If you are a business owner or thinking about going into business, this topic is something you need to be aware of. We are talking about protecting your Intellectual Property. Our guest, Radiance Harris is an award winning attorney and specializes in this niche area of law. So think about your business name, your logo, the content you create. What would happen to your business if someone decided to use it?
Companies are out there protecting their intellectual property every day. One big...
2019-02-2600 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastStop Selling Start AdvisingARE YOU AN AGENT OR AN ADVISOR? Episode 24 - How you position yourself with your clients makes the difference on being perceived as any 800 number or an ongoing valuable advisor. If you are an insurance professional, an agent bringing in new business or the principal of an insurance agency, this episode is for you. In this episode of the Business of Insurance podcast, we are talking about life insurance and other planning that everyone should be discussing with their clients. It’s easy for us to tell people that we can sa...
2019-02-1510 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastA Different Business ModelCONVERSATION WITH STEPHANIE KATZ, CETA BENEFITS CONSULTING Episode 23 - Our guest today isn't running a typical insurance business. The company offers a variety of services with a national network of resources built from her commitment to networking and association involvement. The conversation ranges from how she started, the types of clients she works with and her offline strategy of growing her business. It’s something you really want to pay attention to. While video and social are frequently discussed as being the essential form of marketing today, there are some offline strategies that can...
2019-02-1025 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastComplacencyINSURANCE PODCAST - COMPLACENCY EPISODE 22 - This episode is for those over 45. If you are younger, the information is relevant, but this conversation is geared to those of you who are feeling comfortable in what you are doing. Maybe even a little complacent! Steps you can take to make a difference in your business today: Have an up to date website Continually add content Create systems for streamlining workflows Build a marketing strategy before investing too much money into marketing - understand who you are targeting and the ROI you want to measure for e...
2019-02-0317 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastSteady Sales With Sheldon SnodgrassBUSINESS AND MARKETING PODCAST WITH SHELDON SNODGRASS EPISODE 21 - Today we are talking with Sheldon Snodgrass who is the founder of steadysales.com a sales training organization that focuses on the insurance industry. Sheldon helps sales minded service professionals. While many sales trainers focus on those in outside sales, Sheldon has some unique offerings for customer service representatives. After serving as a 1st Lieutenant in the US Army, he obtained his MBA then opened the doors to his company. He has gift with how he helps his clients and he shares several of those ideas...
2019-01-2631 minBusiness In Real LifeElectric Advisors – The Money Saving Business ServiceEPISODE 36 WITH RUSSELL LACEY OF ELECTRIC ADVISORS
Thank you for joining us today for episode 36 of the the Business In Real Life podcast. Our guest is Russell Lacey of Electric Advisors.
This is an unusual conversation in that it’s more educational about his business than information about how to be successful in some capacity. For some of you, it might even come across as boring, but trust me when I say it’s information that many business owners might not be aware of.
If you aren’t a business owner listening to this, but you work with business owners, then yo...
2019-01-2000 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastA Conversation About Attitude with Sam GlennINSURANCE PODCAST WITH SAM GLEN AT THE IA&B FUTURES CONFERENCE 2018 Episode 20 - Welcome to another episode of the Business of Insurance podcast. If you are a returning listener, welcome back. If you are new to the podcast, welcome and enjoy! Be sure to download this podcast on your favorite podcast player so that you don’t miss any episodes! If you aren't sure how to listen, scroll down and we've provided instructions. ABOUT THE HOST My name is Debbie DeChambeau and I am an insurance agent talking about the benefits of working in...
2019-01-0818 minBusiness In Real LifeWho Is Your Coach?EPISODE 35 DO YOU HAVE A COACH?
If you thought you were listening to the Select Business Team podcast, we changed the name of the podcast and we are now Business In real life. Listen to the last episode # 34 and we explained why we are rebranding.
It’s a new year and if you are like most people you’ve done your planning, written down your goals and you’ll go back to work energized. If you are in sales, you’ll start prospecting, if you are in business, you’re excited with about the new opportunities in front of you. We all sta...
2018-12-3000 minDivorce ExposedIn LawsWhat happens to your relationship with your in laws after the divorce? It's one of those topics that doesn't usually get discussed in the divorce negotiations but can be touchy and emotional after a divorce. I've experienced a good relationship and silence. This episode is intended to get you thinking. I'm not sure I have all the answers, but I have a few scenarios for you to ponder as you move forward post divorce. If you are going through difficult times and feel you need help, please reach out to someone, either a...
2018-12-2915 minBusiness In Real LifeRebrandingEPISODE 34 BRANDING AND REBRANDING
You see, after this episode, the Select Business Podcast is rebranding and will have a new name and a new iTunes Graphic.
This podcast was started as a way to promote members and clients of my company, Select Business Team. At Select, or as it has been nicknamed, SBT, we host business roundtables. Meetings where different professionals come together and talk about different aspects of business development.
Our members include employees and owners, professionals and those in sales. Most of our members are in service businesses such as lawyers, accountants and real estate, but we also h...
2018-12-2000 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastAccountabilityARE YOU ACCOUNTABLE? Episode 19 - In this special episode, we are taking the conversation from episode 18 with Steve Harvill a little bit deeper and talking about accountability. We’ll be exploring issues in the business environment as well as how some individuals struggle with accountability and provide ideas to improve accountability. RESOURCES WE DISCUSS The Five Minute Journal Evernote Episode 18 - Conversation with Steve Harvill Be part of a Mastermind Group HOW TO LEAVE A REVIEW If you have an iphone or an iTunes account, would you leave us a review? It...
2018-12-0416 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastMarketing MagicINSURANCE PODCAST WITH SYDNEY ROE OF AGENCY NATION AT THE IA&B FUTURES CONFERENCE 2018 Episode 15 - This is the first episode for the Insurance Agents and Brokers Futures Conference. This two day event was geared for agents under 40 or agents with at least 20 years left in their career! We spoke with attendees, speakers and sponsors, and those conversations will be published over the next few weeks. Our first guest in this series is Sydney Roe, with Agency Nation, which is part of Trusted Choice. Agency Nation understands marketing….and Sydney shares some of he...
2018-10-2731 minDivorce ExposedWorking With A Divorce AttorneyGetting divorced is difficult but understanding how to work with your attorney can make the process a little bit better.
2018-10-1832 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastMary Beth Franklin NAIFA 2018 Greater Washington Summit SeriesINSURANCE PODCAST WITH MARY BETH FRANKLIN Episode 14 - Welcome to another episode in the 2018 NAIFA Greater Washington Success Summit series. Earlier this year we had the opportunity to create a podcast series for the 2018 NAIFA Greater Washington Success Summit. This is the 6th episode in the series where we are talking with the lunch keynote speaker, Mary Beth Franklin. She is a contributing editor at Investment news and specializes in topics on retirement income planning. TOPICS WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Spousal survivor benefits for pre-retirement clients born before 1954 Positioning yourself as a...
2018-10-1514 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastThe Man Behind The Curtain with Brock JollyINSURANCE PODCAST WITH BROCK JOLLY Episode 13 - Earlier this year we had the opportunity to create a podcast series for the 2018 NAIFA Greater Washington Success Summit. This is the 5th episode in the series where we are talking with the original founder. Mark your calendar for the 2019 Summit on February 5th. For those of you new to the industry or considering a career in insurance, this is a great opportunity to learn from your peers. Click here for details to the 2019 NAIFA Greater Washington Summit DO YOU ATTEND ASSOCIATION MEETINGS?
2018-09-0509 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastThomas Boley NAIFA Summit Series 2018INSURANCE PODCAST WITH THOMAS BOLEY Welcome to another episode in the 2018 NAIFA Greater Washington Success Summit series. This podcast was created so that you, our listeners, could get a feel of the summit and gain a little insight even if you couldn’t be there! In each episode of this series, we talk with speakers and sponsors about how they help advisors and have them share a few nuggets they hope attendees took away from their conversations. We also talked with some of the attendees asking them to share the value they received from attending.
2018-08-2106 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastBrian Haney NAIFA Summit 2018INSURANCE PODCAST WITH BRIAN HANEY EP - 11 This is another episode in the 2018 NAIFA Greater Washington Success Summit series. The summit was held in January where we recorded several conversations with attendees, vendors and speakers throughout the day. In each episode of this series, we talk with speakers and sponsors about how they help advisors and have them share a few nuggets they hope attendees took away from their conversations. We also talked with some of the attendees asking them to share the value they received from attending. If you are new to t...
2018-08-1812 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastStarting From Sears With Sereda FowlkesINSURANCE PODCAST WITH SEREDA FOWLKES In this episode of the Business of Insurance podcast, I’m speaking with Sereda Fowlkes, an Allstate Agency owner who talks about her journey in this industry. We talk about the early days in her career when she worked inside a Sears store and her experience working for a direct writer. This is an episode that was recorded for another podcast I host called Select Business Team and Sereda is a member of one of our business teams. Our conversation takes a deep dive into being an agent, buying insurance and...
2018-08-0327 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastThe Role Of An Insurance CSRINSURANCE PODCAST WITH LILY DOMINGUEZ Today we are talking with Lily Dominguez, who is a CSR with Brock Insurance, located in Bethesda MD. Brock Insurance is an independent insurance agency that represents a number of different insurance companies. In today's conversation, Lily talks about her experience, her position and her future opportunities. This episode of the business of insurance provides those of you considering a career in insurance the opportunity to hear what the typical day for a customer service representative at an independent insurance agency looks like. From counseling to sales, education to risk...
2018-07-2815 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastFinding Your NicheINSURANCE PODCAST WITH LAURA BIANCHINI EP8 - In this episode of The Business of Insurance podcast, we are talking with Laura Bianchini of Moody Insurance located in Germantown, MD. Laura provides us with her take on why being an insurance agent is such a great industry to be a part of. Starting as an automotive technician and evolving into someone selling to businesses insurance throughout the US, Laura is a perfect example of why the industry is a great place to build a career and why it is so beneficial for women. QUESTIONS WE ASK
2018-07-1620 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastBuilding Community As An Insurance AgencyEP 7 - Our guest today is Robert Klinger of Klinger Insurance Group. We recorded in his new video studio and during our conversation he explains why he built the studio and how he hopes it will help the community. The tagline for this insurance agency is Creative Solutions for an Ever Changing World and as you will hear in our conversation, as an agency they truly follow their mission. We talk about how his military career impacts the systems in his agency, his new foundation and the education process he feels every agency needs to be part...
2018-07-1220 minBusiness of Insurance PodcastThe Value of Your Insurance Association with Jason ErnestToday we are talking with Jason Ernest who is the President and CEO of Insurance Agents and Brokers. This is an insurance association for Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania insurance agents. In this episode we are talking about independent agency challenges and innovative tools IAB is providing as solutions. If you are an insurance agent or agency owner, I would strongly suggest you consider membership in your association. They offer a lot of value but this particular association is positioning itself as a partner for the agency principal, not just an association that offers trainings and advocacy.
2018-07-0526 minBusiness In Real LifeEP 33 The Benefits Of Mediation With Ellen KandellBUSINESS AND MARKETING PODCAST WITH ELLEN KANDELL
Today we are talking about the important stuff in a business - conflict in the workplace, sexual harassment and mediation with Ellen Kandall who is a litigator turned mediator and trainer. Our conversation starts with how people in her position can help an organization but once we get to sexual harassment, the conversation gets really valuable. Maybe I’m a little biased because it’s my podcast, but honestly this is important stuff and not enough people are educated on what to do.
Ellen is a former member of Select Business Team and join...
2018-06-0800 minBusiness In Real LifeBuying A Franchise with Mari MillardBUSINESS AND MARKETING PODCAST WITH MARI MILLARD
Today we are talking with Mari Millard who is the owner of Two Maids and A Mop, a cleaning service franchise in Rockville, MD and Alexandria, Va.
Mari purchased the franchise last year and she’s extremely passionate about her new venture. Our conversation explores the decision process of what type of business to purchase to taking it from a side hustle to a full time venture. I’m excited to introduce you to her as she has shared some great ideas about her business. There is no doubt that if you are a busi...
2018-04-2700 minBusiness In Real LifeInvest In YourselfAs many people make new years resolutions, it’s a good idea to share them and perhaps be inspired by what others are doing. My thought by asking, how do you invest in yourself, was to find out what members are doing to grow.
Aside from resolutions and goals, and required industry CE’s, it isn’t often a topic that is explored. I strongly believe that the more you educate yourself, the more knowledgeable you will be and the more value you will add.
Lifelong Learner
I've always been a learner. In the early days, it was through cassette tapes a...
2018-01-1300 minBusiness In Real LifeEP29 Real Estate Pivot With Rick BeckerBUSINESS AND MARKETING PODCAST
Rick Becker is a realtor with Keller Williams. He recently went through a big life change, moving from New York City to New Jersey, closing his business and starting a new career.
Rick founded and ran a successful advertising photography studio for over 30 years in New York City. You might have seen his work in catalogs like Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus and Waterford Crystal. With the changing world of photography he decided it was time to switch careers. Closing his business also meant finding a new home because he lived in his studio in downt...
2018-01-0800 minBusiness In Real LifeFilling Your Pipeline5 WAYS TO FILL YOUR PIPELINE
Are you having trouble filling your pipeline? These ideas are old fashion but are proven to work. They do require having conversations, which in many cases also means picking up the phone. Try one or all of these strategies and see if you begin to fill your pipeline.
Call Past Clients
Do you have clients that haven’t purchased from you in awhile? Use this is an opportunity to reconnect, see how business is for them and see if there are any business opportunities for yourself. Sometimes people need you, they just don’t get around to...
2018-01-0600 minBusiness In Real LifeConversations About Insurance With Sereda FowlkesBUSINESS AND MARKETING PODCAST WITH SEREDA FOWLKES
When was the last time you listened to a conversation about insurance? You know, the details of how things really work in the business. Join us for an enlightening conversation with our guest, Sereda Fowlkes, as we dive into all things insurance. We talk about the path of being an employee to owning an insurance agency, the challenges of ownership and how the industry is changing. In addition, we talk about issues that most consumers don’t really know and why they are so important. Contrary to the commercials that many people hear, buyi...
2017-12-3100 minDivorce ExposedThe New BabyWhat happens to a marriage when a newborn enters the picture? While there is nothing better than welcoming a new baby into the world, for many couples, it is a major life transition. Unfortunately, a new baby can also mean the end of a marriage for some. In this episode of Divorce Exposed, I'm talking with Liz Kaufmann who works with couples when they bring home the new born, addressing issues that can ultimately save a marriage. I met Liz through a speaking program that I am a part of and knew right away that I w...
2017-10-3034 minBusiness In Real LifePodcasting for Sales with Nina RadetichBUSINESS AND MARKETING PODCAST WITH NINA RADETICH
This episode of the Select Business Team podcast is a conversation with Nina Radetich who is a newscaster turned marketing consultant and the owner of Radetich Marketing. We are talking about my favorite tactic, podcasting for sales.
The recording is actually the audio from a FB live interview she did with me on her show Small Biz Power where she interviews business owners in the studio on FB live. She was in her studio in Las Vegas, I was in the local recording studio of Podcast Village in MD. For me, it was my...
2017-10-2300 minBusiness In Real LifeEpisode 26 – Turn An Idea Into A Business With Podcast VillageToday we are talking with Charlie Birney of Podcast Village. Charlie isn’t a member of Select, but if you heard the last episode, which was our anniversary episode, I mentioned Charlie and how we connected. Through podcasting, we have built a great friendship and support each other’s businesses.I bring my business and marketing skills to the mix and he brings the technical pieces of recording and editing to the table. If I never had to research equipment or edit another episode, I’d be extremely happy, yet that’s at the core of his business, so we complime...
2017-08-2100 minBusiness In Real LifeEpisode 25 – 1st Anniversary EpisodeBUSINESS AND MARKETING 1st ANNIVERSARY EPISODE
Thank you for joining us today for episode 25 of the Select Business Team podcast. I’m so exicted about this episode because it marks the 1st year of creating this podcast. Select Business Team brings business professionals together to discuss options for growing and expanding business with a focus on marketing, leadership and revenue and our podcast provides conversations with business owners on similar topics.
Since today is our 1st anniversary, we are celebrating and this episode is packed full of information to help you, the business professional. The overall theme is lessons I’ve lear...
2017-07-2400 minBusiness In Real LifeEpisode 24 – More Than A Few Words Podcasting InterviewToday’s episode is a little different as I’m talking about podcasting on another podcast that I was recently interviewed on. I’m excited about this because podcasting is something I believe every company should be considering as a marketing tactic.
This particular conversation about podcasting is important for several reasons:
Have you ever had an idea that you knew was spot on but needed validation? I’ve gotten that validation about my sales podcasting idea and the word I hear over and over again is ‘brilliant’! Not just from marketing consultants but from business owners and sales professionals. Using a podcast...
2017-07-0800 minDivorce ExposedSuccessfully Single MenMost of us get married thinking it will last forever…..and then reality sets in…we change, we grow and so often, we stop doing it together. Some couples manage to work through the tough times and some couples throw in the towel Today we are talking with Dr. Katherine Morris who's practice focuses on men in their 50's and 60's going through divorce. In this episode she shares her insight around divorce and we discuss the 8 common pitfalls for men to avoid as they are going through divorce. Some of these pitfalls can also apply to wome...
2017-07-0349 minBusiness In Real LifeEpisode 23 – Showing Appreciation With Gifts – Becky BriggsBUSINESS AND MARKETING PODCAST WITH BECKY BRIGGS
Today we are talking with Becky Briggs of Our Gift Biz. If you listened to episode 19, I talked a lot about gift giving. As I was doing some research for that episode, I reached out to Becky, for her insight on gift giving, from the business side. With our travel schedules, it took us several weeks to coordinate our calendars for this recording. But it was definitely worth the wait as she shares some great nuggets, not just as a business owner but as someone that specializes in giving gifts. It’s not just...
2017-06-1400 min
Divorce ExposedHiring An AttorneyWelcome to divorced exposed where we provide insights for staying married and inspiration for surviving divorce. Most of us get married thinking it will last forever…..and then reality sets in…we change, we grow and so often, we stop doing it together. Some couples manage to work through the tough times and some couples throw in the towel - or at least one person does - and at some point, the big D word enters the picture. At divorce exposed, we want to provide insights for staying married and inspiration for surviving divorce. My name...
2017-05-2414 min
Divorce ExposedCelebrating Ex Spouse DayToday I'm bringing you a brief episode because today is National Ex Spouse Day. Yes, it's an actual day…and it's April 14th If your marriage didn't work out….you've got an X – the question is do you celebrate them or do you loathe them? Not all are good, not all are bad. I've seen some great ex spouses, and I've seen some terrible ones. I unfortunately got stuck with two bad ones, but we'll focus on the positives. What makes a good ex? I've got five ideas for you to consider Someone t...
2017-04-1406 min
Divorce ExposedChildren FirstThis episode is for someone thinking about getting divorced or who is in the middle of a divorce. I want to share some insight on your parenting arrangement and why putting your children first matters. It's just an idea and it might not work for you but maybe you can take the idea and mold it into something that is a little bit different and does work for you. The inspiration for this episode is from separate articles on 2 couples that are also public figures and what we see publicly about their divorce. I thought what they...
2017-04-0913 minBusiness In Real LifeEpisode 22 – Note Cards Part 1 – Debbie DeChambeauBUSINESS AND MARKETING PODCAST WITH DEBBIE DECHAMBEAU
Do you want to stand out and get noticed? If so, do what people have been doing for centuries. Send a hand written note. Yes, I know, with technology, sending note cards can seem obsolete, but think about it. How many emails do you get every day vs. snail mail? How many emails do you just delete, delete, delete just to clean up your inbox?
Now, think about how many hand written notes you get in your regular snail mail box? When you get them, what do you do? If you are like most of...
2017-04-0400 minBusiness In Real LifeEpisode 21 – The Value of An office – Paul SmithThe Value Of An Office
BUSINESS AND MARKETING PODCAST WITH PAUL SMITH
Thank you for joining us today for the Select Business Team podcast where we are talking with Paul Smith of The Abrams Group, Re/Max Town Center Park Potomac. At Select, we bring entrepreneurs and professionals together to discuss options for growing and expanding their business, focusing on what happens in the back office. We help business owners look at areas of the business that increase profits.
Paul and I have known each other for a long time. We first met when he was in a networking group I ra...
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Divorce ExposedThe Stay At Home ParentMost of us get married thinking it will last forever…..and then reality sets in…we change, we grow and so often, we stop doing it together. Some couples manage to work through the tough times and some couples throw in the towel - or at least one person does - and at some point, the big D word enters the picture. At divorce exposed, we want to provide insights for staying married and inspiration for surviving divorce. In this episode, we will focus on the stay at home parent. I know if you are just getting marri...
2017-03-1119 min
Divorce ExposedIntroductionNot many people can say that all of their mom's and dads have been married at least 3 times. It's how I grew up. When they were all alive, I had 8 parents. I often say I'm a 'product of divorce' because I grew up in a world where most parents stay married. While today it isn't as uncommon for parents to marry 2-3 times, 40 years ago it wasn't as common. In this episode you will learn about the host of Divorce Exposed and why this is a podcast that will help you survive divorce. My true ho...
2017-03-1108 minBusiness In Real LifeEpisode 20 – Live Your Life – In Memory of Mike AinBUSINESS AND MARKETING PODCAST - MIKE AIN
Welcome to another episode of the Select Business Team Podcast where this week we want you to live your life.
This podcast is named after our company and we bring business professionals together to create a Team that support each other as we grow and discusses topics that are valuable to business development. A few examples include, hiring, insurance, marketing and exit planning. You’ll find insight on these and many more topics throughout each episode.
In some of our episodes, we interview our members, in some of our episodes, I provide you wi...
2017-03-0100 minBusiness In Real LifeEpisode 19 – Gift Giving For Business – Debbie DeChambeauThank you for joining us today for the Select Business Team podcast as we talk about gift giving. I know your time is valuable and you have a lot of podcasts to choose from so we hope you’ll find a lot of value in today’s episode. Select Business Team brings business owners of service professions together to discuss the back office issues of running a business.
We help business owners look at areas of the business that increase profits.
My hope with every podcast is to get you thinking a little differently about how you operate your business. To n...
2017-02-0600 minBusiness In Real LifeThe Value of Business Relationships – Karen KrymskiBUSINESS AND MARKETING PODCAST WITH KAREN KRYMSKI
Thank you for joining us today for episode 18 of the Select Business Team podcast. I know your time is valuable and you have a lot of podcasts to choose from so we hope you’ll find value in today’s episode. Select Business Team brings business owners of service professions together to discuss the back office issues of running a business. Today’s guest isn’t a member of Select but is an advocate for small business owners. Karen Krymski currently works for SBDC and has quite an entrepreneurial background. Her current position allows he...
2017-01-0300 minBusiness In Real LifeMarketing Lessons From A Lawyers Perspective – Marc EmdenBUSINESS AND MARKETING PODCAST WITH MARC EMDEN
Thank you for joining us today for episode 17 of the Select Business Team podcast where we bring entrepreneurs together to discuss options for growing and expanding business, with a real focus on what happens in the back office. Today we are talking with Marc Emden and we get into two of my favorite topics. One is about marketing and different ideas of what works and what doesn’t work. The other area is about legal issues, not necessarily about business, but case law and how it impacts us.
I’ve mentioned on one or tw...
2016-12-0800 minBusiness In Real LifeThe Business of Overwhelm – Debbie DeChambeauThank you so much for joining us today. I’m going to share a personal story with you and the lessons learned from my recent journey. I share this because I have always believed in planning, in being proactive and having a back-up plan. But sometimes life gets in the way and the overwhelm from everything can create a sinking ship. I’m not looking for any sympathy from todays episode, just sharing to hopefully help you think a little differently about the realities of being a business owner.
For those of you that have started a business, you know that...
2016-10-3100 minBusiness In Real Life5 Unique Ways To Meet A Strategic Partner – Debbie DeChambeauBusiness and Marketing Podcast with Debbie DeChambeau
Welcome to episode 15 of the Select Business Team podcast. In most of our episodes, we interview our members about their business and their business experiences, but it's just your host talking about different ways to meet new strategic partners, when they won’t otherwise respond to your inquiries. How can you help the people you have identified as your strategic partners get visibility and more clients before you really know them. Basically, how can you add more value to the relationship?
Do you reach out to people that you think might be good stra...
2016-10-1700 minBusiness In Real LifeThe Story Of Furniture – Scott CornblattBUSINESS AND MARKETING PODCAST WITH SCOTT CORNBLATT
Is entrepreneurship hereditary? In this episode of the Select Business Team podcast, we talk with Scott Cornblatt, owner of OLS Trading, Inc, who started his first business at 12. Scott's father was a business owner and did a lot to support his children’s entrepreneurial desires.
Scott is a member of Select Business Team, and each week we interview one of our members and discuss their business journey, the good, the bad and sometimes the ugly! Select Business Team brings business owners of service professions together to discuss the back office issues of running a b...
2016-10-1000 minBusiness In Real LifeEpisode 13 – The Perfect Shade of Pink – Gail HorneBusiness and Marketing Podcast with Gail Horne
Thank you for joining us today for episode 13 of the Select Business Team podcast where today we are talking with Gail Horne. She is the owner of Mindful Nutrition Services, llc and her company provides nutrition and guidance for those looking for a healthier lifestyle.
Select Business Team brings business owners of service professions together to discuss the back office issues of running a business. One of our member benefits is to interview our members and they share their real life experiences of running a business. The ideas we share with you in this...
2016-10-0300 minBusiness In Real LifeEpisode 12 – Selling The Sizzle – Adam SolomonBusiness and Marketing Podcast with Adam Solomon.
Recording this episode with Adam Solomon is one of the most fun we’ve had, mostly because we are actually recording in a podcast studio. Usually we record in our guests office or they come to our headquarters. We’ve had one recording where we recorded via skype. Today, we are in the studios of Podcast Village, using professional equipment with an engineer monitoring sound. It’s just a fun experience. Maybe one day Select Business Team will have it's own studio with our own in-house engineer, although our editor, Evan, does a great j...
2016-09-2600 minBusiness In Real LifeEpisode 11 – Starting Over – Lynndolyn MitchellBusiness and Marketing Conversation With Lynndolyn Mitchell
Today’s guest has experienced something that most business owners don’t have to deal with. She’s the spouse of someone in the military. Every two years or so, she's had to move her business and start over. People who have an online business or work virtually aren't directly impacted by a move. For those that have a retail or service business, moving every two years can have a significant impact. If you are in a profession that is tied to state regulations and state exams, such as an attorney, starting over is a l...
2016-09-1900 minBusiness In Real LifeEpisode 10 – Selecting An Advisor – Art SteinBusiness and Marketing Conversation with Art Stein
Art Stein is a financial advisor and business owner. He's in an industry that is heavily regulated with compliance and has found a way to be independent and still be compliant. From having too small an office to outsourcing, Art discusses how he makes his business work, without having employees. We also dive into two other important areas:
How he gets manages the client process and
Two of his unique marketing strategies
The industry for investment advisors, also known as financial planners and financial advisors, has become very regulated over the past several y...
2016-09-1200 minBusiness In Real LifeEpisode 9 – It’s A Numbers Game – Andrew BlateBusiness And Marketing Podcast With Andrew Blate
What is it like starting a contracting company at 24 and almost going into bankruptcy? Our guest today is Andrew Blate who is the co-owner of Beautiful Home Services. He is an accountant turned painting/remodeling contractor, and in this episode, he shares some critical information for every business owner. Andrew is also very enthusiastic about his company, which he started in his early 20’s with his best friend. They've created a company that focuses on their priorities, their strengths and their results. From almost going into bankruptcy to a successful rebound, you will de...
2016-09-0600 minBusiness In Real LifeEpisode 8 – Hope Is Not A Strategy – Dan ScullyBusiness and Marketing Podcast with Dan Scully
In this episode, we talk with Dan Scully of Vantage Point Communications. He is the owner of the company and has also been instrumental in helping Select Business Team grow. Over the years, Dan has started several new teams and provided great ideas for making changes that have improved our company.
I'm honored at how much Dan has supported Select over the years and when he moved away, he was greatly missed. Now that he has settled in his new home, he realizes how much he missed our concept, so he's in the pro...
2016-09-0100 minBusiness In Real LifeCreating A Referral Marketing Plan For Strategic PartnersBusiness and Marketing Podcast
Welcome to episode 7 of the Select Business Team podcast. We are mixing up the format today and instead of interviewing one of our members, we are going to talk about creating a referral marketing plan focused on generating referrals from strategic partners. You can create a referral marketing plan that is focused on your clients or just the general public, but I think focusing on strategic partners will expand your opportunities for generating business.
At Select Business Team, part of what we focus on with our clients is creating business opportunities and this is usually done t...
2016-08-2200 minBusiness In Real LifeEpisode 6 – Where There Is A Will, There Is A Way With Paula Mattson-SarliToday we are talking with Paula Mattson-Sarli who is an estate planning attorney. She has her own practice and as an attorney does things a little bit differently. She offers to go to her client’s home, instead of only meeting them in her office. Paula is not only a member of Select Business Team, she is one of our meeting facilitators.
As an estate planning attorney, she provides many services from estate planning to preparing living documents. Estate planning is one of those that areas that many people don’t think applies to them….until it’s too late. From health...
2016-08-1500 minBusiness In Real LifeEmployment Law With Neil Hyman – Episode 5Business and Marketing Podcast With Neil Hyman
This episode is a conversation with Neil Hyman who is an employment law attorney. As a solo practitioner, he deals with employee issues representing both employees and employers. You’ll find his thoughts on staffing beneficial.
Most law schools don’t teach their students how to manage a practice, so when Neil was ready to open his doors, he had to fast track his business owner training. He shares some of the ups and downs of getting started and the obstacles he’s had to overcome with business and how he’s invested in marketi...
2016-08-0800 minBusiness In Real LifeEpisode 4 – Get Out Of The House With Gideon CulmanBusiness and Marketing Podcast with Gideon Culman
Today we are talking with Gideon Culman who is a Life Coach and works with individuals who are ready to make a change. Gideon isn’t your typical coach…he has three liberal arts degrees and two masters degrees (yes, you read that correctly), a coaches certification from the International Coach Federation, his resume includes international experience, he speaks several languages and he describes himself as curious!
Realizing that it can be lonely when starting a home based business is something that people don’t expect when they start a home based business. The real...
2016-08-0100 minBusiness In Real LifeEpisode 3 – Keep Your Company Out of Hot Water with Nicole OrismeBusiness Development Podcast With Nicole Orisme
It is hard to grow your company when it is one person wearing many hats. There are many considerations when adding to the team, from employees to independent contractors, but as a business owner, do you know all the rules and regulations? In episode 3 we are talking with Nicole Orisme of NLH Contracting and they offer outsourced human resource consulting. Nicole talks about what employers need to think about when it comes to making the first hire….from employee handbooks to company benefits, this episode is packed full of great information for small business own...
2016-07-2500 minBusiness In Real LifeEpisode 2 – Networking OpportunitiesBusiness and Networking Podcast with Debbie DeChambeau
What is the best place for you to network? Part of it depends on what you want to get out of your networking and how much time, money and energy you want to commit. Every organization has it't differences from giving back to the community to being random people getting together with the intention of making valuable business connections. There is nothing wrong with being part of more than one organization, but if you are going to join, make sure you have to time to participate. Otherwise, you are basically wasting your money. Just...
2016-07-2500 minBusiness In Real LifeEpisode 1 – Networking GroupsBusiness and Marketing Podcast With Debbie DeChambeau
Networking is a marketing tactic that has been around forever, but during recent years, networking groups have become a formalized process that has generated millions of dollars in revenue for companies that participate. During this episode, Debbie shares her road to starting Select Business Team which originally started as a networking or referral group but has grown into a business development organization with networking as a benefit. Some of the discussions you’ll hear in the introductory episode include:
Is a Networking Group right for you? - since this type of business development can...
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