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Women in the Middle® Entrepreneurs: The Reality of Running a Business After 50 - Midlife Coach PodcastWomen in the Middle® Entrepreneurs: The Reality of Running a Business After 50 - Midlife Coach PodcastEP #72: The Power of Short Periods of Time as an Entrepreneur with Wendy DickinsonToday’s episode is with Wendy Dickinson. Wendy is a woman in the middle entrepreneur who’s a business coach, and former therapist and works with clients throughout different industries.In this episode, you will learn:The power of short periods of time as an entrepreneur.Business owners should generate as many options for their exit from that business as possible.Focus on the priorities in both business and life so that you are not left with regret.Get the support that you need to succeed.Connect with Wendy at:https://ascendcoachingsolutions.com/http...2024-11-0531 minThe Culture CoachThe Culture Coach#059 Employee Wellbeing and Resilience with Michelle E. DickinsonSend us a textIn case you didn’t know, June is National Employee Wellness Month.  June is about ensuring that we are taking a holistic approach to our wellness. This episode shares some statistics around mental wellbeing in the workplace and a conversation with a leader in the mental wellbeing and resilience space.Having managers who are trained to model positive behaviors, have conversations around health, create an environment of psychological safety and effectively refer employees to resources can be the difference between an effective and ineffective strategy. Here are some of the...2024-06-0724 mineverything is clinical: a podcast for mental health proseverything is clinical: a podcast for mental health prosSession Fees: What To Charge? with Dr. Wendy Dickinson RaglandDr. Wendy Dickinson Ragland, joins us today to discuss considerations with regard to setting clinical fees. In this podcast, Dr. Dickinson and I have an open chat about setting fees for your clinical work.  In this podcast, we discuss:Considerations with regard to setting an appropriate feeWhen you might want to consider lowering your fee or doing pro-bono workHow some of our own stuff can get in the way of your setting an appropriate fee for your workAbout Wendy Dickinson Ragland, PhDDr. Dickinson is a licensed psychologist. She received her Ph...2024-04-3031 mineverything is clinical: a podcast for mental health proseverything is clinical: a podcast for mental health prosBorderline Personality Disorder with Dr. Wendy Dickinson RaglandWendy Dickinson Ragland, PhD discusses working with clients who meet the criteria for borderline personality. In this episode, we discuss the following:Some common presentations for borderline personality disorder The importance of attachment when working with a client with borderline personalityHow the work is likely going to be slow and clinicians may feel stuckWhen to consultDr. Dickinson Ragland also touches on two resources for diagnosis and working with clients with borderline personality disorder.Free and Searchable Internet Version of the DSM 5 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.) : Free Download, Borrow, and Str...2024-03-1538 minHow2Exit: Buy, Don\'t Build - M&A of Small BusinessesHow2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small BusinessesE126: Business Coach Wendy Dickinson Discusses The Process Of Selling A BusinessWendy Dickinson, a business coach, discusses the process of selling a business. She emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision and plan for the business, creating multiple scenarios to make it attractive to potential buyers, and maintaining separate personal and business finances. When it comes to hiring a broker, they advise interviewing multiple brokers and finding one who is honest and experienced. It is important to have an attorney who specializes in mergers and acquisitions and has experience with business sales to avoid killing the deal with lengthy purchase and sales contracts.Wendy makes good use of...2023-06-2148 minCatalytic ConversationsCatalytic ConversationsGoldilocks & The 3 Buyers: Interview with Dan Scherotter, Filament Business AdvisorsPicture this - you’ve worked for years to build your business.  You hope to retire in the next five or six years.  You will use the money from that sale to buy the family a relaxing cruise, invest some for retirement and finally, do what you want to do with your time. Sounds lovely, doesn’t it?  Unfortunately, for many who hold that dream dear, it doesn’t work out that way.  It happens for a lot of reasons.  Sometimes, the market conditions aren’t right.  At other times, owners get in their own way. Today you ha...2021-04-0259 minCatalytic ConversationsCatalytic ConversationsFranchising: An Expert's View with Gus IurilloAny business owner will tell you that owning your own business is a lot of work.  If you listen to stories of the how and why of different businesses, it will amaze you to hear the twists and turns that a lot of people have gone through to get to that place. Business owners are as varied as the different types of businesses.  They have different reasons for getting into business - some are moving away from a career they didn’t like, or are moving toward the start of a great idea.  They have different experiences with...2021-03-1259 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson4. ACQUISITIONS: FILL IN THE GAPS - WENDY DICKINSON2021-03-0814 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson3. ACQUISITIONS: FILL IN THE GAPS - WENDY DICKINSON2021-03-0814 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson2. ACQUISITIONS: FILL IN THE GAPS - WENDY DICKINSON2021-03-0814 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson1. ACQUISITIONS: FILL IN THE GAPS - WENDY DICKINSON2021-03-0814 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson4. READINESS: GEAR UP FOR CHANGE - WENDY DICKINSON2021-03-0314 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson3. READINESS: GEAR UP FOR CHANGE - WENDY DICKINSON2021-03-0314 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson2. READINESS: GEAR UP FOR CHANGE - WENDY DICKINSON2021-03-0314 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson1. READINESS: GEAR UP FOR CHANGE - WENDY DICKINSON2021-03-0314 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson4. PARENTING KIDS IS LIKE PARENTING A BUSINESS - WENDY DICKINSON2021-03-0314 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson3. PARENTING KIDS IS LIKE PARENTING A BUSINESS - WENDY DICKINSON2021-03-0314 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson2. PARENTING KIDS IS LIKE PARENTING A BUSINESS - WENDY DICKINSON2021-03-0314 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson1. PARENTING KIDS IS LIKE PARENTING A BUSINESS - WENDY DICKINSON2021-03-0314 minCatalytic ConversationsCatalytic ConversationsNext Gen Prep: Curriculum for Family BusinessesThis episode is from the Catalytic Conversations aired on IBGR.Network every Friday at 2 pm Eastern.  This was the Season 4 opener.  Let me know if you liked it, have questions, or suggestions for other topics you'd like to hear more about.  Thanks for listening! Creating a family legacy is hard work.  Fewer than 20% of businesses make it to the fourth generation.  Why is that?  What contributes to the failures from one generation to the next. A favorite resource is the PWC Family Business Survey series.  Today was take a look at the challenges for those in powe...2021-02-2237 minCatalytic ConversationsCatalytic ConversationsThe Entrepreneurial Mindset: Mavis Tang, Co-Founder of SoundéHave you forgotten what it felt like to start your business?  I’ve lost count of the number of business owners who have said, “If I had had any idea how hard it would be to get this business where it is today, I’m not sure I would’ve done it.” Business owners usually nod their heads at this.  Yes, it was hard.  But, you learned a lot.  Many of the lessons learned at that point in the business get lost or forgotten as the company grows. We’ve talked about innovation and disruption as well as pivot...2021-02-1959 minCatalytic ConversationsCatalytic ConversationsMichelle Seiler Tucker: Selling The Business GuideMany family businesses come to a place and time where the decision is made to sell the family business.  While many families would prefer to pass the business on for generations to come, sometimes that isn’t possible for unforeseen reasons. I recommend to all business owners that they actively plan for the sale of their business - regardless of their ideal exit.  Why?  Because it is always great and empowering to have options when you are ready to exit. For some owners, taking this seriously will allow them to reverse engineer a viable asset inste...2021-02-1759 minCatalytic ConversationsCatalytic ConversationsCulture Essentials: The WHY Institute with Guest Dan DominguezThis is interview was a part of my weekly radio show at IBGR.Network.  Catch Catalytic Conversations every Friday at 2 pm EST. Building Culture and Teams Culture in any organization can be difficult to define, as well as communicate.  The issue of defining and explaining culture in a family business is even more complex.  At the same time, leaders in a family business have a responsibility to not only define and explain culture, but to also equip themselves and the next generation to lead through culture changes.  It’s complicated for the family and for those...2021-02-1659 minCatalytic ConversationsCatalytic ConversationsHandley Watches: Innovation & DurabilityThis show gives you, the Owner/Founder Executive the chance to see how somebody else did it - innovate within an established market.  Jay Carpenter and his co-founder, Alexis Carpenter, had a need, which led to an idea that took them to starting Handley Watches. Jay shares the journey.  He gives us his “WHY”.  He told us what he didn’t know and had to find out.  Jay will let us in on how they did it - from day one. Handley Watches gives us a blend of the old and the new, so that we can mov...2021-02-1559 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson4. THE THRILL OF THE (O)X RIDE: 1ST TO MARKET - WENDY DICKINSON2021-01-2614 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson3. THE THRILL OF THE (O)X RIDE: 1ST TO MARKET - WENDY DICKINSON2021-01-2614 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson2. THE THRILL OF THE (O)X RIDE: 1ST TO MARKET - WENDY DICKINSON2021-01-2614 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson1. THE THRILL OF THE (O)X RIDE: 1ST TO MARKET - WENDY DICKINSON2021-01-2614 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson4. THE FAMILY BUSINESS COLLISION COURSE - WENDY DICKINSON2021-01-2614 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson3. THE FAMILY BUSINESS COLLISION COURSE - WENDY DICKINSON2021-01-2614 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson2. THE FAMILY BUSINESS COLLISION COURSE - WENDY DICKINSON2021-01-2614 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson1. THE FAMILY BUSINESS COLLISION COURSE - WENDY DICKINSON2021-01-2614 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson4. THE THRILL OF THE (O)X RIDE: 1ST TO MARKET - WENDY DICKINSON2021-01-1714 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson3. THE THRILL OF THE (O)X RIDE: 1ST TO MARKET - WENDY DICKINSON2021-01-1715 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson2. THE THRILL OF THE (O)X RIDE: 1ST TO MARKET - WENDY DICKINSON2021-01-1715 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson1. THE THRILL OF THE (O)X RIDE: 1ST TO MARKET - WENDY DICKINSON2021-01-1715 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson4. NEXT GEN PREP: CURRICULUM - WENDY DICKINSON2021-01-1714 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson3. NEXT GEN PREP: CURRICULUM - WENDY DICKINSON2021-01-1715 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson2. NEXT GEN PREP: CURRICULUM - WENDY DICKINSON2021-01-1714 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson1. NEXT GEN PREP: CURRICULUM - WENDY DICKINSON2021-01-1714 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson4. GOODBYE 2020, HELLO 2021! - WENDY DICKINSON2021-01-1714 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson3. GOODBYE 2020, HELLO 2021! - WENDY DICKINSON2021-01-1714 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson2. GOODBYE 2020, HELLO 2021! - WENDY DICKINSON2021-01-1714 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson1. GOODBYE 2020, HELLO 2021! - WENDY DICKINSON2021-01-1714 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson4. MICHELLE SEILER TUCKER - SELLING THE BUSINESS GUIDE - WENDY DICKINSON2021-01-1714 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson3. MICHELLE SEILER TUCKER - SELLING THE BUSINESS GUIDE - WENDY DICKINSON2021-01-1714 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson2. MICHELLE SEILER TUCKER - SELLING THE BUSINESS GUIDE - WENDY DICKINSON2021-01-1714 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson1. MICHELLE SEILER TUCKER - SELLING THE BUSINESS GUIDE - WENDY DICKINSONExit Rich - is that your exit plan? Most business owners have a vague idea about an exit from the company on their terms. An exit at the right time, with the right amount of financial security. Right! Michelle Seiler Tucker has spent the past 20 years building, buying and selling businesses. Her new book, Exit Rich, equips you to bring those vague ideas into reality by taking the first steps today. Michelle and co-author, Sharon Lechter, give you the tools to navigate this all important transition - on your terms.2021-01-1714 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson4.(O)X VALUE ADDED SOP'S - WENDY DICKINSON2020-11-3014 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson3.(O)X VALUE ADDED SOP'S - WENDY DICKINSON2020-11-3014 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson2.(O)X VALUE ADDED SOP'S - WENDY DICKINSON2020-11-3014 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson1.(O)X VALUE ADDED SOP'S - WENDY DICKINSON2020-11-3014 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson4. ULTIMATE CREATE (O)X - REINVENTION PLAN - WENDY DICKINSON2020-11-3014 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson3. ULTIMATE CREATE (O)X - REINVENTION PLAN - WENDY DICKINSON2020-11-3014 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson2. ULTIMATE CREATE (O)X - REINVENTION PLAN - WENDY DICKINSON2020-11-3014 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson1. ULTIMATE CREATE (O)X - REINVENTION PLAN - WENDY DICKINSON2020-11-3015 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson4. ULTIMATE (O)X - GETTING REAL WITH VALUATIONS - WENDY DICKINSON2020-11-3014 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson3. ULTIMATE (O)X - GETTING REAL WITH VALUATIONS - WENDY DICKINSON2020-11-3014 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson2. ULTIMATE (O)X - GETTING REAL WITH VALUATIONS - WENDY DICKINSON2020-11-3014 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson1. ULTIMATE (O)X - GETTING REAL WITH VALUATIONS - WENDY DICKINSON2020-11-2115 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonImproved Profitability from fixed cost operationIn this episode Mick Wienholt, of Schooley Mitchell, and I offer tactics to reduce fixed costs. COVID19, racial reckoning, economic uncertainty, the upcoming election…. Each is a complex, impactful occurrence. Together - the challenges keep every business owner ready to take up the fight, flight or freeze reaction in our reptilian brains. McKinsey recently reported that some industries will take up to five years to recover. Others were able to pivot and navigate the new government recommendations with some success. In the messy middle are those businesses that are working through the complexity one step at a time. The sm...2020-11-1259 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson1.NEVER LEAVE MONEY ON THE TABLE - SCRUTINIZE VARIABLE COSTS - WENDY DICKINSON2020-11-1214 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson4.(O)X PLANTING THE MONEY TREE - PROFITABILITY INCREASES THROUGH RETAINED EARNINGS & OTHER STRATEGIES - WENDY DICKINSON2020-11-1214 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson3.(O)X PLANTING THE MONEY TREE - PROFITABILITY INCREASES THROUGH RETAINED EARNINGS & OTHER STRATEGIES - WENDY DICKINSON2020-11-1214 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson2.(O)X PLANTING THE MONEY TREE - PROFITABILITY INCREASES THROUGH RETAINED EARNINGS & OTHER STRATEGIES - WENDY DICKINSON2020-11-1214 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson1.(O)X PLANTING THE MONEY TREE - PROFITABILITY INCREASES THROUGH RETAINED EARNINGS & OTHER STRATEGIES - WENDY DICKINSON2020-11-1214 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson3.NEVER LEAVE MONEY ON THE TABLE - SCRUTINIZE VARIABLE COSTS - WENDY DICKINSON2020-11-1214 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson4.NEVER LEAVE MONEY ON THE TABLE - SCRUTINIZE VARIABLE COSTS - WENDY DICKINSON2020-11-1214 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson2.NEVER LEAVE MONEY ON THE TABLE - SCRUTINIZE VARIABLE COSTS - WENDY DICKINSON2020-11-1215 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson4.IMPLEMENTING PROFIT PLAN: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE (O)X - WENDY DICKINSON2020-10-1715 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson3.IMPLEMENTING PROFIT PLAN: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE (O)X - WENDY DICKINSON2020-10-1714 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson2.IMPLEMENTING PROFIT PLAN: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE (O)X - WENDY DICKINSON2020-10-1714 minCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy DickinsonCatalytic Conversation$ with Wendy Dickinson1.IMPLEMENTING PROFIT PLAN: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE (O)X - WENDY DICKINSON2020-10-1714 minThe Power Of Video PodcastThe Power Of Video Podcast037: Coping with Stress During COVID ft. Wendy DickinsonIn this episode, you’ll learn about coping with the stress and grief people are experiencing during the Pandemic. You'll also hear about what is causing this stress, it’s effects and learn how to deal with it. Wendy Dickinson is the Founder of Grow Counseling. Wendy is a licensed psychiatrist who helps individuals, couples, corporations and professionals with therapy.  Wendy Dickinson W E B S I T E |  https://growcounseling.com/team/wendy-dickinson/ F A C E B O O K | https://www.facebook.com/GROWcounseling/   Join Thomas Jordan's Private...2020-09-1541 minCatalytic ConversationsCatalytic ConversationsThe Right Wire For Hire – Seven Hills On How To Stay CurrentSeven Hills Electric has seen a few economic meltdowns. This is a family owned business with master networkers. In this episode, Greg and Kyle Harvey connect the dots for us – we can see how networking in the right way led to their most recent successes. Debra Willis of PPG Solutions, and Karen Larsen of HR TABS, and I have the chance to see this crazy world through the eyes of a third generation family business that survives every jolt the economy delivers. Takeaways: 1. Seven Hills knows how to pivot. After ’08 downturn: a. W...2020-07-2832 minGROW CounselingGROW CounselingStress & How to Cope with Dr. Wendy DickinsonWe chat with Dr. Wendy Dickinson through some quick stress coping resources and how you can use them to manage your stress more effectively!2020-06-2709 minCatalytic ConversationsCatalytic ConversationsCapabilities + Capacity = Strategic Responses Worth DoingCapacity+Capability= Strategic Responses Worth Doing This episode of Catalytic Conversations gives you a chance to weigh the value of a strategic response versus a knee jerk reaction. No judgment here.  This group of people have a wealth of experience, with the curated wisdom to make those words go down easier. Jeff Miller and Randy Asbell are sales gurus.  They are business owners who help build out sales teams (Jeff) and processes (Randy).  The two also model collaborative relationships at their best! Here’s what Debra, Karen and I took away from...2020-06-1841 minCatalytic ConversationsCatalytic ConversationsProtocols & Perceptions: Norman Company Inc. Delivers Best PracticesNorman Company Inc is an amazing commercial construction company in central Virginia…. the model for family business at its best! This family-owned commercial construction company provides clients in Greater Richmond and surrounding areas with general contracting: project management, pre-construction planning, estimating and scheduling; and negotiated Design/Build services.  The Normans built their business on shared values, delivery of quality products, and integrity. In the interview, Rob (VP of Business Development) and Will (VP of Construction) Norman discuss the protocols put in place to protect employees, clients, and subcontractors from COVID19 infection.  What we didn’t expect...2020-05-2232 minCatalytic ConversationsCatalytic ConversationsPeople & Profits Suffer in PandemicsCatalytic Conversations is back!  Wendy Dickinson, Founder of Ascend Coaching Solutions is a business coach who works with owners at the intersection of life and business. Today she talks with Debra Willis of PPG Solutions and Karen Larsen of HR TABS about the struggles of business owners coping with COVID-19.  We’ve entered the second quarter in 2020 - and it’s all about survival. We discuss: The impacts of COVID-19 that we see in the world of business today. The question of whether or not businesses should lay off employees or keep them on.2020-04-3029 minThe Power Of Video PodcastThe Power Of Video Podcast002: Mental Health In The Entertainment Industry with Wendy DickinsonMental Health In The Entertainment Industry is something that doesn't get much press. Not many people in the entertainment industry talk about their depression, anxiety, or any type of mental illness. That's why Thomas Jordan sits down with Wendy Dickinson. Wendy Dickinson is a Licensed Psychologist and Founder / CEO of GROW Counseling in Atlanta, Georgia.  Thomas Jordan and Wendy Dickinson also talk about how to get help with depression, how to treat mental illness, how to treat mental illness without medication.  If you are in the entertainment industry (or just need someone to talk to) and...2020-01-2848 minCatalytic ConversationsCatalytic Conversations“Third Generation Hire to Wire”Seven Hills Electric is a third generation electrical services company.  Seven Hills has evolved from a 4 partner business started in the 70’s, to a family owned company with three generations currently at the helm.  The Harvey Family had to pivot due to the recession of ‘08.  Kyle discusses the ups and downs of their decisions.  He is open about his choices - going to college, joining the business, and the preparations for the next recession.  Join us for a frank discussion of what has worked for Seven Hills Electric and the Harvey Family. After our conversation, I suggested that Seve...2019-11-1521 minDefenders of Business ValueDefenders of Business ValueWendy Dickinson - Psychology of the M & A ProcessEasily one of my favorite episodes. Wendy Dickinson is the founder of Ascend To Sell LLC.  She coaches small business owners in navigating the psychology of the M&A process.  Raised with small business in her blood, Wendy is from a family of entrepreneurs. Wendy knows the advantages of the preparation and execution of your vision.  She is passionate about seeing business owners reap the rewards of their efforts. She works to educate them about the M&A process, using a growth mindset and self-awareness. Wendy positions her clients for a successful transaction by guiding them through the process wit...2019-11-1141 minCatalytic ConversationsCatalytic ConversationsAll In: Family In Business, Part TwoIf you thought family business was all unicorns and rainbows, think again.  The family business is a source of income, professional growth, AND a major source of identity.  This is part two of an in depth interview about a family business that weathered Hurricane Katrina with mixed results. Michele Wink, CEO of UP Professional Solutions, is one of five children.  Her father founded an engineering firm.  In this interview, recorded on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Michele tells us about the lessons her family learned about succession, contingencies, and how to build a family identity that can with...2019-10-3026 minCatalytic ConversationsCatalytic ConversationsAll In: Family In Business, Part OneIf you thought family business was all unicorns and rainbows, think again.  The family business is a source of income, professional growth, AND a major source of identity. Michele Wink, CEO of UP Professional Solutions, is one of five children.  Her father founded an engineering firm.  In this interview, recorded on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Michele tells us about the lessons her family learned about succession, contingencies, and how to build a family identity that can withstand any trial.  This is part one.  You won't want to miss part two! Surprise Best Practice: Michele’s paren...2019-10-2935 minCatalytic ConversationsCatalytic ConversationsNo Love is Greater Than That of a Father For His Son...You’ve been told to take the emotion out of your business decisions.  It makes sense.  If only it actually worked.  We know that making a decision in the midst of extreme emotion is a really bad idea.  But, what happens if the President of the family business feels really strongly about a person (his son, for ex.), or a plan, and can’t separate the emotion from reason? My guest today is Jay Cowan, a “recovering insurance guy” (his words- not mine).  Jay shares a family business story that is heartbreakingly tragic.  This story is the WHY of Jay’s b...2019-10-0341 minCatalytic ConversationsCatalytic ConversationsSBA Tools for Family BusinessesListen to Dennis Wagner, SBA Lender for Atlantic Capital Bank, to discover financial tools for family businesses. We know that many family businesses run short on cash.  We don’t know how much more it costs family businesses when they don’t include the SBA as an option.  There are reasons to take a look at the SBA.  They have 3 tools to offer that may prove to be handy for your family: Loan to acquire a business that has a lack of collateral ( a service firm, etc.) If there is a real estate transaction on the tab...2019-10-0339 minCatalytic ConversationsCatalytic ConversationsBB Hamilton- An Extraordinary Leader of MenThis interview took place at BB’s place of business, The Executive Grooming Lounge.  That night was rainy, cold and yet- the shop was packed, the only space for us to have this conversation was the back room- music, members of the community and the fruits of BB’s leadership evident everywhere we looked.  Mr. BB Hamilton discusses the return on investments like leadership, mentoring, and modeling.  BB has an established apprenticeship program where aspiring barbers learn how to be ambassadors of the Executive Grooming Lounge, and the men they were created to become.  BB discusses the myth of work/lif...2019-03-1427 minCatalytic ConversationsCatalytic ConversationsBig Business in a Small TownMeet Tommy Howard, former President and CEO of Sqwincher, based in Columbus, Mississippi. Tommy shares his experiences of assuming leadership of his family’s business, gaining a private equity partner and then, his exit from the company after selling to a strategic buyer. Tommy had 3 priorities in the sale: legacy, the well-being of Sqwincher employees AND purchase price. In our offline conversation Tommy said that “this is a small town, it’s not like those people can just go out and get another job”. He went on to say that he feels really good about the outcome and continues to see Sqwi...2018-11-1920 minCatalytic ConversationsCatalytic ConversationsTransparency In Action - Leadership at It's BestPhil Pietrandrea, Sales Director- Infrastructure at UNITRAC Railroad Materials, Inc. / Wabtec is my guest for this interview. Phil is a veteran of mergers & acquisitions. He shares key leadership strategies for leading a team through the M&A process, with integrity and authenticity. Phil makes a strong case for ownership transparency to gain company wide buy-in. Phil utilized his team of external advisors to successfully lead UNITRAC across the finish line - and gained trusted friends along the way. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ascendcoachingsolutions/message2018-09-1441 minCatalytic ConversationsCatalytic ConversationsFailure Leads to Peace & Profit: How did Todd White Do It???How many of you are willing to put peace of mind ahead of profit? My guest, Dry Farm Wines founder, Todd White, is one of the few. In this interview we learn about clean wine, fear based leadership, and the rewards of failure. Todd tells us about his entrepreneurial journey which started at age 17. Todd founded 2 companies that he sold successfully. Todd also defines success; his perspective may surprise you. Todd labels his 3rd company a resounding failure that brought about his greatest wealth- peace. This interview focuses on the 4th of Todd’s creations - Dry Farm Wines. White ha...2018-08-1037 minCatalytic ConversationsCatalytic ConversationsWall Street Exit Led to Grand Cayman's BeachesRhonda and Jim Leavitt candidly share their conversations. They start with the one they had when Jim wanted to leave his Wall Street career to start their business. The money in savings, division of labor with a family of four young children and, how to eventually exit the business, are discussed in this interview. Jim and Rhonda are the founders of Grand Cayman Villas and Condos. Natural disasters, along with the issue of distance, are factors both Rhonda and Jim navigate in running the business and their household. Check out the company on their website: www.grandcaymanvillas.net. Listeners, if...2018-07-2536 minCatalytic ConversationsCatalytic ConversationsHow Does a Climatologist Spot an Acquisition?This episode focuses on creating value through climate optimization. Anne Waple, Vice President & Co-founder of Climate Optimize shares strategies for acquisitions. Climate Optimize, Inc “CO”, was founded on the fact that climate change presents both risk & opportunity to enterprises worldwide. Markets increasingly reward those that include climate assessment in their governance. CO takes climate assessment to the next level: Climate Optimization. Uniquely positioned to add enterprise value against a backdrop of climate change, CO will climate optimize by: ● Identifying, & acquiring, profitable companies with significant climate optimization potential. This may offer opportunities for outside capital partners. ● Assessing & advising third party clients using a...2018-06-0130 minCatalytic ConversationsCatalytic ConversationsReflections On Their Sale of A Lifetime: Mike & Patricia PaulyToday's guests look back on the sale of their business. This partnership weathered each transition life had to offer. Marriage, a growing family and what became a large, profitable, organization- Mike and Patricia managed it all. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ascendcoachingsolutions/message2018-05-0727 minCatalytic ConversationsCatalytic ConversationsConnor Gillivan: An Entrepreneur's Journey From Amazon to FreeeUpAs an Amazon seller veteran, eCommerce expert, and outsourcing guru, Connor Gillivan is passionate about building profitable businesses that address specific customer needs within the eCommerce world. Starting out of his college dorm room, Connor spent 4 years working with his business partners to build an eCommerce business selling on Amazon.com. With the venture, he’s sold over $25 million online, have worked with over 1,000 suppliers, and have managed over 500,000 products. After hiring and firing hundreds of remote freelancers and virtual assistants with his Amazon venture, Connor and his business partner started FreeeUp.com to address the frustrations they were facing on...2018-05-0731 minCatalytic ConversationsCatalytic ConversationsLibby Dishner, MLHR, ACC- An Authority on Acquisition IntegrationLibby Dishner, MLHR, ACC, is a Founding Partner of Cresco Coaching and Consulting. As a sought-after leadership coach, human resources strategist, and speaker she helps people find success and happiness by reaching for their full potential. Libby, a veteran navigator of acquisition integration, shares her tools for building resilience during disruption. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ascendcoachingsolutions/message2018-04-1319 minCatalytic ConversationsCatalytic ConversationsStartup sold in 24 Months: Courtney McBeanMany owners plan to either grow through an acquisition or, sell their company one day. But, are they ready? Have owners prepared for future disruptions? My guest, Courtney McBean and her partner, had two unexpected buyers come calling. Today, Courtney shares with us the tenets of the partnership, how it all began and the amazing results of the deal. Courtney is an entrepreneur and constant innovator looking for new ways to solve problems in clinical trials. With over 20 years experience in clinical research, her mission is to build strategy, processes, and technology that bring clarity, focus, and efficiency to organizations...2018-04-0636 minCatalytic ConversationsCatalytic ConversationsEllen McIlhenny, B2B CFO is speaker, author and the CFO who brings a wealth of M&A experience to every client she serves.Ellen is a B2B CFO Partner, with an interest in helping the owners of privately-held businesses reach their goals, both personal and business. For almost twenty years as a CFO in the private sector, Ellen helped to add value to a company which experienced a long period of robust growth. Ellen provides fractional CFO services on an as-needed basis. Ellen's new book, "The Big Turnaround-How Bad Management Nearly Destroyed an Exceptional Company", will be out in late March. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ascendcoachingsolutions/message2018-02-2823 min