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Wired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 40--What are the Small Business Odds of SucceedingIn Episode 40 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike talk about all the data we have to understand why small businesses succeed and fail. Message, people, finances, focus, etc.THANKS FOR LISTENINGThank you so much for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this episode and think others can benefit from it, please share it with them.Do you have any feedback or questions about the episode? Please share with us at info@wired2change.comSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTIf you would like to get automatic updates of new Wi...2021-04-1338 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 40--What are the Small Business Odds of SucceedingIn Episode 40 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike talk about all the data we have to understand why small businesses succeed and fail. Message, people, finances, focus, etc.THANKS FOR LISTENINGThank you so much for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this episode and think others can benefit from it, please share it with them.Do you have any feedback or questions about the episode? Please share with us at info@wired2change.comSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTIf you would like to get automatic updates of new Wi...2021-04-1338 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 39--What Seats Are on Your Team Bus?In Episode 39 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike talk with Diego Munoz of KW Commercial North Raleigh. Diego shares his advice and experience on building his team. He also talks about three traits he looks for in a team member--Humility, Smarts and Hunger.MORE ABOUT GUEST diegom@kw.comhttps://thispropertyavailable.com/THANKS FOR LISTENINGThank you so much for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this episode and think others can benefit from it, please share it with them.Do you have any feedback or questions ab...2021-04-0648 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 39--What Seats Are on Your Team Bus?In Episode 39 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike talk with Diego Munoz of KW Commercial North Raleigh. Diego shares his advice and experience on building his team. He also talks about three traits he looks for in a team member--Humility, Smarts and Hunger.MORE ABOUT GUEST diegom@kw.comhttps://thispropertyavailable.com/THANKS FOR LISTENINGThank you so much for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this episode and think others can benefit from it, please share it with them.Do you have any feedback or questions ab...2021-04-0648 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 38--Where There is a Williams, There is a WayIn Episode 38 of Season 2, Bonnie Marie Williams, the voice over superhero talks about how she turned a passion into a career. Bonnie shares with us the tips on how to get started, what you should and should not eat and drink before you record and how she took her shot to voice over Lil' Vee, better known as social media mega star Gary Vaynerchuk.MORE ABOUT GUEST https://vosuperhero.com/THANKS FOR LISTENINGThank you so much for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this episode and think others can be...2021-03-3048 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 38--Where There is a Williams, There is a WayIn Episode 38 of Season 2, Bonnie Marie Williams, the voice over superhero talks about how she turned a passion into a career. Bonnie shares with us the tips on how to get started, what you should and should not eat and drink before you record and how she took her shot to voice over Lil' Vee, better known as social media mega star Gary Vaynerchuk.MORE ABOUT GUEST https://vosuperhero.com/THANKS FOR LISTENINGThank you so much for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this episode and think others can be...2021-03-3048 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 36--Are you CoachableIn Episode 36 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike talk about who looks to hire a coach and what types of people aren't coachable. People hire coaches because they are not seeking the results they want; they're stuck on implementing new strategies; or they are ready to grow their business and not sure on the next steps.People who should not hire a coach are those who think they have it all figured out; those who don't follow through; and those who are a negative Nancy!THANKS FOR LISTENINGThank you so much...2021-03-0833 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 36--Are you CoachableIn Episode 36 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike talk about who looks to hire a coach and what types of people aren't coachable. People hire coaches because they are not seeking the results they want; they're stuck on implementing new strategies; or they are ready to grow their business and not sure on the next steps.People who should not hire a coach are those who think they have it all figured out; those who don't follow through; and those who are a negative Nancy!THANKS FOR LISTENINGThank you so much...2021-03-0833 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 35--Passive Income is Money You Aren't Exchanging for TimeIn Episode 35 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike talk with Kristi Durham, a conversion copywriting expert. In this episode, we get examples from Kristi on passive income, such as affiliate marketing, courses, seminars, ebooks and more. But Kristi explains all the work that goes into setting up passive income. You don't just throw something out there and forget about it. Here is a link to her latest blog. https://kristidurham.com/passive-income/THANKS FOR LISTENINGThank you so much for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this episode and think others can benefit from it, p...2021-03-0146 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 35--Passive Income is Money You Aren't Exchanging for TimeIn Episode 35 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike talk with Kristi Durham, a conversion copywriting expert. In this episode, we get examples from Kristi on passive income, such as affiliate marketing, courses, seminars, ebooks and more. But Kristi explains all the work that goes into setting up passive income. You don't just throw something out there and forget about it. Here is a link to her latest blog. https://kristidurham.com/passive-income/THANKS FOR LISTENINGThank you so much for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this episode and think others can benefit from it, p...2021-03-0146 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 34--Producer or ProcrastinatorIn Episode 34 of Season 2, Trinity French and Mike Manning talk about the reasons why people are procrastinators and why they are productive. Some of the reasons why we procrastinate it we feel we have to be perfect, we don't prioritize correctly and we get distracted.We are productive when we prioritize, set systems and tackle the hardest tasks first.THANKS FOR LISTENINGThank you so much for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this episode and think others can benefit from it, please share it with them.Do you have...2021-02-2341 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 34--Producer or ProcrastinatorIn Episode 34 of Season 2, Trinity French and Mike Manning talk about the reasons why people are procrastinators and why they are productive. Some of the reasons why we procrastinate it we feel we have to be perfect, we don't prioritize correctly and we get distracted.We are productive when we prioritize, set systems and tackle the hardest tasks first.THANKS FOR LISTENINGThank you so much for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this episode and think others can benefit from it, please share it with them.Do you have...2021-02-2341 min
Wired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 33--Is Your Client Onboarding Process RepeatableIn Episode 33 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike talk about why your client onboarding process needs to be a practiced process and repeatable. When you onboard a new client, do you set the tone for their expectations and do you establish a level of comfort for them by describing roles and responsibilities for both parties?
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When it comes to copywriting, it is important to decide what the takeaway is from each post, article or blog.
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wendysharrington@gmail.com
https://beaconcreativelab.com/
THANKS FOR LISTENING2021-02-0947 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 32--Is Your Company Brand ClearIn Episode 32 of season 2, Trinity and Mike talk with Wendy Harrington of Beacon Creative Lab. Wendy is a branding and copywriting expert. We talked extensively about your brand, how it is built and how you share it with your employees so they take it out into the market with them for a consistent message.
When it comes to copywriting, it is important to decide what the takeaway is from each post, article or blog.
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
wendysharrington@gmail.com
https://beaconcreativelab.com/
THANKS FOR LISTENING2021-02-0947 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 31--Know Yourself To Organize YourselfIn Episode 31 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike talk with Elizabeth Stefani, a professional organizer. We learn quickly how mike ha stuff written down everywhere and how organized Trinity is because of technology. Elizabeth discusses learning styles and how they correspond with organizing styles. She also talks about limiting our gathering points so we don't have information in too many places.
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
www.elizabethstefani.ca
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My personal experience over the last 17 years of working in small businesses, a home office, and out-on-the-road, has given m...2021-02-0449 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 31--Know Yourself To Organize YourselfIn Episode 31 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike talk with Elizabeth Stefani, a professional organizer. We learn quickly how mike ha stuff written down everywhere and how organized Trinity is because of technology. Elizabeth discusses learning styles and how they correspond with organizing styles. She also talks about limiting our gathering points so we don't have information in too many places.
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
www.elizabethstefani.ca
MORE ABOUT GUEST
My personal experience over the last 17 years of working in small businesses, a home office, and out-on-the-road, has given m...2021-02-0449 min
Wired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 30--By Reaching Out to a Recruiting Agency, You Get an ExpertIn Episode 30 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike talk with Ilene Rein an executive recruiter with Marketing and Sales Resources. Ilene also owns Pounding Pavement 101 for job seekers. Ilene talks about the marketing process that goes on within the hiring process. Candidates need a resume that shows results and what they have accomplished. Pleas don't lie on your resume. You will be found out.
If you have been out of the work force because you were raising kids, caring for a sick loved one or your spouse gets transferred n a regular, please put that on the resume but...2021-02-0241 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 30--By Reaching Out to a Recruiting Agency, You Get an ExpertIn Episode 30 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike talk with Ilene Rein an executive recruiter with Marketing and Sales Resources. Ilene also owns Pounding Pavement 101 for job seekers. Ilene talks about the marketing process that goes on within the hiring process. Candidates need a resume that shows results and what they have accomplished. Pleas don't lie on your resume. You will be found out.
If you have been out of the work force because you were raising kids, caring for a sick loved one or your spouse gets transferred n a regular, please put that on the resume but...2021-02-0241 minWired2ChangeSeason 1, Episode 13--How To Be a Good NetworkerIn Episode 13 of Season 1, Trinity and Mike talk about the do's and dont's if networking and why you should network.
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Wired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 29--Hacking Is Organized CrimeIn Episode 29 of Season 2, James Evans of The American Frontier talks cyber security. James says the two things anybody can do today is make your passwords harder to crack and backup your information off site.
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Wired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 28--Systems and Processes are the Secret SauceIn Episode 28 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike share tips from their Mastermind Group on Systems and Processes that Trinity is moderating. We talk about the differences between systems and processes. Systems help businesses run smoothly without supervision.
Systems are a set of protocols, people and strategies that work together to solve a problem or achieve a goal.
Processes are a subset within a system and is a standardized way of doing something.
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Systems are a set of protocols, people and strategies that work together to solve a problem or achieve a goal.
Processes are a subset within a system and is a standardized way of doing something.
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Thank you so much for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this episode and think ot...2021-01-2135 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 27--People Love Recurring RevenueIn Episode 27 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike talk with Neal Isaacs with VR Business Brokers or the Triangle. Neal is an expert on helping small business prepare their business to be sold at the highest price.
Neal' top 2 tips for selling our business are:
1) Get your systems and processes in place because they add value;
2) Owner dependent businesses can be difficult to sell.
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Thank you so much for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this episode and think others can benefit from it, please share i...2021-01-1942 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 27--People Love Recurring RevenueIn Episode 27 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike talk with Neal Isaacs with VR Business Brokers or the Triangle. Neal is an expert on helping small business prepare their business to be sold at the highest price.
Neal' top 2 tips for selling our business are:
1) Get your systems and processes in place because they add value;
2) Owner dependent businesses can be difficult to sell.
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Thank you so much for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this episode and think others can benefit from it, please share i...2021-01-1942 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 26--Doing Less Steps to Get More DoneIn Episode 26 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike talk to Heather Steinker, podcaster, mom of 3 and CEO and Founder of Chaos 'n Cookies. Heather helps moms and mompreneurs be more efficient with everything on their plates.
She tells us the ways she works with moms because kids thrive on routines, as do businesses. Heather also reminds us that kids don't come with a manual, but she can help you set up a manual for your business and home.
To help herself get more efficient, she learned to fold clothes in the pick up line a school.
...2021-01-1448 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 26--Doing Less Steps to Get More DoneIn Episode 26 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike talk to Heather Steinker, podcaster, mom of 3 and CEO and Founder of Chaos 'n Cookies. Heather helps moms and mompreneurs be more efficient with everything on their plates.
She tells us the ways she works with moms because kids thrive on routines, as do businesses. Heather also reminds us that kids don't come with a manual, but she can help you set up a manual for your business and home.
To help herself get more efficient, she learned to fold clothes in the pick up line a school.
...2021-01-1448 min
Wired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 25--Development Does Require VulnerabilityIn Episode 25 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike start the New Year off talking with Dr. Ken Keis, owner of CRG about the value of assessments. CRG does assessments, training and coaching around the world and time and time again their clients see the value of what assessments provide for building and growing teams.
Dr. Ken talks about when you are hiring for a position at your company, the first thing you should look at is what does the position need. Studies show that the wrong hire could cost a company .5 to 1.5 times the salary of that position if...2021-01-1245 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 25--Development Does Require VulnerabilityIn Episode 25 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike start the New Year off talking with Dr. Ken Keis, owner of CRG about the value of assessments. CRG does assessments, training and coaching around the world and time and time again their clients see the value of what assessments provide for building and growing teams.
Dr. Ken talks about when you are hiring for a position at your company, the first thing you should look at is what does the position need. Studies show that the wrong hire could cost a company .5 to 1.5 times the salary of that position if...2021-01-1245 min
Wired2ChangeSeason 1, Episode 12 -- Co-Working SpaceTrinity and Mike talk about the advantages of using co-working spaces, especially if you are just starting a business and want to save money.
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Wired2ChangeSeason 1, Episode 11--10 Tips for Home Business SuccessHaving a traditional job or a business with an office is different than building business from the house. This week, Trinity and Mike are sharing 10 tips you can use when working from home.
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Wired2ChangeSeason 1, Episode 6--Branding vs. MarketingIn Episode 6 of Season 1, Trinity and Mike expand on "Ep. 5: Sales vs Marketing" this week when they sit down to talk about the differences of Branding and Marketing. Mike and Trinity give examples of major businesses and how they brand and how they market. "Branding is who you are, marketing is what you do"
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Wired2ChangeEpisode 3--The WhatsGoing back to Season 1, Episode 3, Trinity and Mike begin their "What" series, starting today with: Goal Setting, determining what your business needs to get started vs what it needs to be successful early, and also what to do with referrals, both getting them and following up with them.
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Wired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 23--How to Sleigh the New YearIn Episode 23 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike talk about using your time wisely during the Christmas and New Year break.
1) Double checking your goals for 2020 and 2021
2) How to maintain your numbers
3) Research networking events, both virtual and in person
4) Stacking your 1-2-1s
5) Self care
6) Holiday themed social media posts
7) Shine a spotlight on your employees
8) Review your P&L
9) Volunteer in the community
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Thank you so much for listening to our podcast...2020-12-1544 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 23--How to Sleigh the New YearIn Episode 23 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike talk about using your time wisely during the Christmas and New Year break.
1) Double checking your goals for 2020 and 2021
2) How to maintain your numbers
3) Research networking events, both virtual and in person
4) Stacking your 1-2-1s
5) Self care
6) Holiday themed social media posts
7) Shine a spotlight on your employees
8) Review your P&L
9) Volunteer in the community
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Thank you so much for listening to our podcast...2020-12-1544 min
Wired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 22--Pale, Male and StaleIn Episode 22 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike talk to Pinky Ghadiali of netwomen.co about why she started the organization. Thus the name of the show. Pinky works with women to help them overcome imposter syndrome, low confidence and not charging their worth. She preaches to believe in yourself, follow your why and get a coach.
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
www.bypinky.com @bypinkyg- FB, Instagram, twitter, linkedin
www.netwomen.co @netwomen.co- FB, Instagram, twitter, linkedin
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Pinky is a women’s transformational life and...2020-12-1047 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 22--Pale, Male and StaleIn Episode 22 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike talk to Pinky Ghadiali of netwomen.co about why she started the organization. Thus the name of the show. Pinky works with women to help them overcome imposter syndrome, low confidence and not charging their worth. She preaches to believe in yourself, follow your why and get a coach.
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
www.bypinky.com @bypinkyg- FB, Instagram, twitter, linkedin
www.netwomen.co @netwomen.co- FB, Instagram, twitter, linkedin
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Pinky is a women’s transformational life and...2020-12-1047 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 21--You Have to Set Up the Follow UpIn Episode 121 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike talk about how you follow up after a networking event or a sales call. You have to do some research so you know who you might meet. Then when you meet them, here are a couple of tips for the follow up.
1) In the email header, remind them where you met.
2) Don't use I, me or mine in the email. Make it about them.
3) Refer to a story you talked about. Send them an article or a link to information about something you talked about with them...2020-12-0840 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 21--You Have to Set Up the Follow UpIn Episode 121 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike talk about how you follow up after a networking event or a sales call. You have to do some research so you know who you might meet. Then when you meet them, here are a couple of tips for the follow up.
1) In the email header, remind them where you met.
2) Don't use I, me or mine in the email. Make it about them.
3) Refer to a story you talked about. Send them an article or a link to information about something you talked about with them...2020-12-0840 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 20--Rocks and IssuesIn Episode 20 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike talk about the Entrepreneur Operating System (EOS). Two of the categories they work with their clients on are Rocks and Issues. Rocks are opportunities or priorities or goals that should take no more than 90 days to complete. The Issues are potential hurdles that could hinder the success of that Rock. Rocks also give people in your company accountability. On order to be successful, you need to identify the resources and skills needed to reach your goal.
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Wired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 19--Be First or BetterIn Episode 19 of Season 2, Jennie Wright, a marketing strategist and list building expert talks about the value of a mailing list to not only stay in touch with your clients, but to also promote events. Jennie says that crappy headlines and not having a segmented list can lead to low open rates. But if you do these two things correctly, it could lead to open rates of 30-40%.
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Website: www.jenniewright.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennielwright/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenniewrightjlw
2020-12-0144 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 19--Be First or BetterIn Episode 19 of Season 2, Jennie Wright, a marketing strategist and list building expert talks about the value of a mailing list to not only stay in touch with your clients, but to also promote events. Jennie says that crappy headlines and not having a segmented list can lead to low open rates. But if you do these two things correctly, it could lead to open rates of 30-40%.
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
Website: www.jenniewright.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennielwright/
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2020-12-0144 min
Wired2ChangeSeason 1, Episode 2--The Whys of Small BusinessMike and Trinity are back with Episode 2 of Season 1! Today they're talking about the "why’s" of being a small business owner. What should you know going into business for yourself? Trinity and Mike give examples of the "why’s" they are going through right now building this coaching business.
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Wired2ChangeSeason 1, Episode 1--The Introduction to Wired2ChangeWe are going back to the beginning where Trinity and Mike introduced themselves. Combined 50+ years of managing businesses, starting businesses and training sales forces for companies. This episode helps to explain who we are, our business backgrounds, and why we will be successful in helping you grow your business!
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Do you have any feedback or questions about the episode? Please share with us at i...2020-11-2742 minWired2ChangeSeason 1, Episode 1--The Introduction to Wired2ChangeWe are going back to the beginning where Trinity and Mike introduced themselves. Combined 50+ years of managing businesses, starting businesses and training sales forces for companies. This episode helps to explain who we are, our business backgrounds, and why we will be successful in helping you grow your business!
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Thank you so much for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this episode and think others can benefit from it, please share it with them.
Do you have any feedback or questions about the episode? Please share with us at i...2020-11-2742 min
Wired2ChangeSeason2, Episode 18--What Lifestyle Do You WantIn Episode 18 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike talk with Evans Putman, a coach and consultant who helps clients build businesses without complicated marketing systems. Evans is especially good at helping people grow podcasts. He emphasizes the simplicity of growing any business, especially podcasts, without paid advertising.
Evans' Tips to Podcasters
1) OPA-Tap into Other People's Audiences
2) Have a content marketing strategy and be proactive
3) Leverage guests and their audiences
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
www.dreamclientsforlife.com/pat
https://www.facebook.com/groups/MyPodcastCoach
2020-11-1944 minWired2ChangeSeason2, Episode 18--What Lifestyle Do You WantIn Episode 18 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike talk with Evans Putman, a coach and consultant who helps clients build businesses without complicated marketing systems. Evans is especially good at helping people grow podcasts. He emphasizes the simplicity of growing any business, especially podcasts, without paid advertising.
Evans' Tips to Podcasters
1) OPA-Tap into Other People's Audiences
2) Have a content marketing strategy and be proactive
3) Leverage guests and their audiences
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
www.dreamclientsforlife.com/pat
https://www.facebook.com/groups/MyPodcastCoach
2020-11-1944 min
Wired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 17--What Is a Mastermind GroupIn Episode 17 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike talk about what a mastermind group is and why you should join one. In it's simplest form, it is a peer to peer meeting with a facilitator. We are big fans of being in a group and facilitating a group. Here is the link to our 3 upcoming mastermind groups.
https://www.wired2change.com/events/
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Thank you so much for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this episode and think others can benefit from it, please share it with them.
Do y...2020-11-1743 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 17--What Is a Mastermind GroupIn Episode 17 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike talk about what a mastermind group is and why you should join one. In it's simplest form, it is a peer to peer meeting with a facilitator. We are big fans of being in a group and facilitating a group. Here is the link to our 3 upcoming mastermind groups.
https://www.wired2change.com/events/
THANKS FOR LISTENING
Thank you so much for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this episode and think others can benefit from it, please share it with them.
Do y...2020-11-1743 min
Wired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 16--You Can't Edit a Blank PageIn Episode 16 of Season 2, Kim Day talks about why you should write a book to grow your business and your client base. She tells us that the three biggest objections she hears from people are it takes a lot of time, it takes a lot of resources and it is expensive. She says none of those three are true. Most of us who want to write a book have the content. Her goal in writing her first book was to get clients, not make money. In fact, she hass no idea how many books she has sold. She gives them...2020-11-1244 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 16--You Can't Edit a Blank PageIn Episode 16 of Season 2, Kim Day talks about why you should write a book to grow your business and your client base. She tells us that the three biggest objections she hears from people are it takes a lot of time, it takes a lot of resources and it is expensive. She says none of those three are true. Most of us who want to write a book have the content. Her goal in writing her first book was to get clients, not make money. In fact, she hass no idea how many books she has sold. She gives them...2020-11-1244 min
Wired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 15--I Love Saving People MoneyIn Epsode 15 of Season 2, Kristi Farrell of Land and Sea Travel talks about how she has started a side hustle to take the place of her current full time job when she retires from that. It is always good to have a plan and Kristi is thankful for her full time job as the Grants and Development Coordinator for the animal shelter at the City of Burlington, North Carolina. She tells us about the hardest thing about doing both jobs is separating the two and working the long hours which has led to her losing a lot on interest i...2020-11-1044 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 15--I Love Saving People MoneyIn Epsode 15 of Season 2, Kristi Farrell of Land and Sea Travel talks about how she has started a side hustle to take the place of her current full time job when she retires from that. It is always good to have a plan and Kristi is thankful for her full time job as the Grants and Development Coordinator for the animal shelter at the City of Burlington, North Carolina. She tells us about the hardest thing about doing both jobs is separating the two and working the long hours which has led to her losing a lot on interest i...2020-11-1044 min
Wired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 14--Start, Stop, ContinueIn Episode 14 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike recap their Mastermind Group with a conversation on Start, Stop, Continue. We have said many times that your business plan should be written in pencil because things change. We ask you to look through your plans and your daily activities and decide what you are going to start doing, what you will stop doing and what you will continue doing.
The most common thing people were going to stop doing was procrastinating, Usually we procrastinate because we wait to be perfect to start or we are afraid of doing it. We a...2020-11-0541 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 14--Start, Stop, ContinueIn Episode 14 of Season 2, Trinity and Mike recap their Mastermind Group with a conversation on Start, Stop, Continue. We have said many times that your business plan should be written in pencil because things change. We ask you to look through your plans and your daily activities and decide what you are going to start doing, what you will stop doing and what you will continue doing.
The most common thing people were going to stop doing was procrastinating, Usually we procrastinate because we wait to be perfect to start or we are afraid of doing it. We a...2020-11-0541 min
Wired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 13--Keeping Good Books is Not Sexy, but CrucialIn Episode 13 of Season 2, Courtney Barbee, COO of The Bookkeeper, LLC talks about why it is so important to keep clean books and it's not really that hard to do. She also talks about when the company formed, a potential client called one day thinking they were a bookie and wanted them to come take care off someone.
Courtney's Top 3 Tips on Keeping Good Books
1) You need to make it a priority.
2) Please separate your personal and business finances.
3) Invest in software to make it easier to track
LINKS A...2020-11-0343 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 13--Keeping Good Books is Not Sexy, but CrucialIn Episode 13 of Season 2, Courtney Barbee, COO of The Bookkeeper, LLC talks about why it is so important to keep clean books and it's not really that hard to do. She also talks about when the company formed, a potential client called one day thinking they were a bookie and wanted them to come take care off someone.
Courtney's Top 3 Tips on Keeping Good Books
1) You need to make it a priority.
2) Please separate your personal and business finances.
3) Invest in software to make it easier to track
LINKS A...2020-11-0343 min
Wired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 12--Meet Michelle, A 12-year Overnight SensationIn Episode 12 of Season 2, Michelle Abraham, owner of Vancouver-based Amplifyou, a company that produces, markets, promotes and publishes almost 150 podcasts tells us what it is like to start your own podcast and your own podcasting company. Michelle and her partner Evans Putnam met through a Facebook group and have never met in person. Michelle stresses the fact that most people's podcast fizzles out because of a lack of commitment.
Michelle's 3 tips on how best to start a podcast
1) Go on other podcasts to get your story out
2) Invest in a good microphone
2020-10-2946 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 12--Meet Michelle, A 12-year Overnight SensationIn Episode 12 of Season 2, Michelle Abraham, owner of Vancouver-based Amplifyou, a company that produces, markets, promotes and publishes almost 150 podcasts tells us what it is like to start your own podcast and your own podcasting company. Michelle and her partner Evans Putnam met through a Facebook group and have never met in person. Michelle stresses the fact that most people's podcast fizzles out because of a lack of commitment.
Michelle's 3 tips on how best to start a podcast
1) Go on other podcasts to get your story out
2) Invest in a good microphone
2020-10-2946 min
Wired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 11--Educate, Don't SellIn Episode 11 of Season 2, Kim Niskey, the Business Development Director of the Garner (NC) Chamber of Commerce talks about how a local Chamber plays such a key role in the growth and success of small businesses. Since 2015, Kim has been ranked in the top 10 in the country in bringing on new members to the Chambers she has worked for.
Kim shares 3 tips on how to activate your Chamber membership.
1) Do something once a month, even if it is just having a 1-2-1 with another chamber member.
2) Pay attention to what the Chamber i...2020-10-2744 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 11--Educate, Don't SellIn Episode 11 of Season 2, Kim Niskey, the Business Development Director of the Garner (NC) Chamber of Commerce talks about how a local Chamber plays such a key role in the growth and success of small businesses. Since 2015, Kim has been ranked in the top 10 in the country in bringing on new members to the Chambers she has worked for.
Kim shares 3 tips on how to activate your Chamber membership.
1) Do something once a month, even if it is just having a 1-2-1 with another chamber member.
2) Pay attention to what the Chamber i...2020-10-2744 min
Wired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 10--I Wanted My Voice To Be HeardIn Episode 10 of Season 2, David Smith of Motorsports Analytics talks about starting his business from his college dorm room. David carved a niche out in NASCAR when he started ranking drivers at local short tracks. It took 2 years for him to get noticed, but now he not only has his own paid service and podcast (Positive Regression), but is a contributing writer for The Washington Post, Forbes, Sports Illustrated and The Athletic.
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
www.motorsportsanalytics.com
https://positiveregression.podbean.com/
MORE ABOUT GUEST
David Sm...2020-10-2242 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 10--I Wanted My Voice To Be HeardIn Episode 10 of Season 2, David Smith of Motorsports Analytics talks about starting his business from his college dorm room. David carved a niche out in NASCAR when he started ranking drivers at local short tracks. It took 2 years for him to get noticed, but now he not only has his own paid service and podcast (Positive Regression), but is a contributing writer for The Washington Post, Forbes, Sports Illustrated and The Athletic.
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
www.motorsportsanalytics.com
https://positiveregression.podbean.com/
MORE ABOUT GUEST
David Sm...2020-10-2242 min
Wired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 9--Do You Know Your Hourly Worth?In Episode 9 of Season 2, Sherri Durbin, owner of Consider it Done!, tells Trinity and Mike that people can be more productive and profitable when they delegate. She asks the question "Do You Know Your Hourly Worth?" Do you really need to sit at the vets office for 2 hours instead of working on your business? Sherri started this concierge/personal assistant company in Southern California in 2004, but move to North Carolina in 2018. She decided to start the company up again because people needed help.
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
www.consideritdoneasap.com
https://www...2020-10-2038 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 9--Do You Know Your Hourly Worth?In Episode 9 of Season 2, Sherri Durbin, owner of Consider it Done!, tells Trinity and Mike that people can be more productive and profitable when they delegate. She asks the question "Do You Know Your Hourly Worth?" Do you really need to sit at the vets office for 2 hours instead of working on your business? Sherri started this concierge/personal assistant company in Southern California in 2004, but move to North Carolina in 2018. She decided to start the company up again because people needed help.
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
www.consideritdoneasap.com
https://www...2020-10-2038 min
Wired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 8--How To Start Showing Up as Your Best SelfIn Episode 8 of Season 2, Genie Goodwin, better known as My Relationship Genie, tells us why every problem in life is a relationship problem. She talks about previous clients who wanted her to come in and fire people, only to find out the problem sometimes is them. In the 36th minute, she tells us about the differences between the male brain and the female brain and how she learned to speak "manglish." You can also go to www.myrelationshipgenie.com/freebook and get a copy of her best selling book.
Genie's 3 Tips to Building a Relationship with Your St...2020-10-1542 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 8--How To Start Showing Up as Your Best SelfIn Episode 8 of Season 2, Genie Goodwin, better known as My Relationship Genie, tells us why every problem in life is a relationship problem. She talks about previous clients who wanted her to come in and fire people, only to find out the problem sometimes is them. In the 36th minute, she tells us about the differences between the male brain and the female brain and how she learned to speak "manglish." You can also go to www.myrelationshipgenie.com/freebook and get a copy of her best selling book.
Genie's 3 Tips to Building a Relationship with Your St...2020-10-1542 min
Wired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 7--Hire for Values vs. SkillsIn Episode 7 of Season 2, Nick Pione, owner of Trek CBD talks about the educational process they have with clients to explain the value of CBD. He also talks about how and why he and his partners decided to open 3 stores in 2 states at the same time during COVID. Nick and Trinity discuss the benefits of CBD oil on dogs for anxiety and joints.
Nick says their focus is on customer service because most people come into the store either curious or confused.
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
www.trekcbd.com
ht...2020-10-1347 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 7--Hire for Values vs. SkillsIn Episode 7 of Season 2, Nick Pione, owner of Trek CBD talks about the educational process they have with clients to explain the value of CBD. He also talks about how and why he and his partners decided to open 3 stores in 2 states at the same time during COVID. Nick and Trinity discuss the benefits of CBD oil on dogs for anxiety and joints.
Nick says their focus is on customer service because most people come into the store either curious or confused.
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
www.trekcbd.com
ht...2020-10-1347 min
Wired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 6--Who Wouldn't Open a Letter Mailed to Them?In Episode 6 of Season 2, Janice Porter, LinkedIn Trainer, Podcaster and Executive with SendOut Cards, tells us why building relationships is so important. She shares her top 4 tips on how to build relationships.
1) Be curious enough to ask questions
2) When networking with someone, make it about them and ask how you can help them
3) Don't leave an event, until you have booked a meeting
4) If you are networking online, agree to take it off line and meet.
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
www.janiceporter.com
R...2020-10-0843 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 6--Who Wouldn't Open a Letter Mailed to Them?In Episode 6 of Season 2, Janice Porter, LinkedIn Trainer, Podcaster and Executive with SendOut Cards, tells us why building relationships is so important. She shares her top 4 tips on how to build relationships.
1) Be curious enough to ask questions
2) When networking with someone, make it about them and ask how you can help them
3) Don't leave an event, until you have booked a meeting
4) If you are networking online, agree to take it off line and meet.
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
www.janiceporter.com
R...2020-10-0843 min
Wired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 5--They Have Bots for Girls TooIn Episode 5 of Season 2, Haley Gray, owner of Leadership Girl and Fiercely Marketing and the architect of the powerful Women's Entrepreneur Network Facebook Group talks about how and why she became an entrepreneur, how we can leverage a Facebook group and what women should keep in mind when starting a business.
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
https://www.leadershipgirl.com/
https://fiercelymarketing.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomensEntrepreneurNetwork
THANKS FOR LISTENING
Thank you so much for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this episode a...2020-10-0646 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 5--They Have Bots for Girls TooIn Episode 5 of Season 2, Haley Gray, owner of Leadership Girl and Fiercely Marketing and the architect of the powerful Women's Entrepreneur Network Facebook Group talks about how and why she became an entrepreneur, how we can leverage a Facebook group and what women should keep in mind when starting a business.
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
https://www.leadershipgirl.com/
https://fiercelymarketing.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomensEntrepreneurNetwork
THANKS FOR LISTENING
Thank you so much for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this episode a...2020-10-0646 min
Wired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 4--I Don't See That as a Limiting FactorIn Episode 4 of Season 2, Heather Widener, owner of Flower Creations Rolesville talks about overwhelming feeling she gets from helping people in the biggest events of their lives. She also talks about now that she knows the business, she gets flowers from around the world and why she donates product to a local nursing home.
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
www.flowercreationsrolesville.net
Instagram--Flowercreationsnc
Facebook--FlowerCreations
MORE ABOUT GUEST
Heather also works for a financial services company.
THANKS FOR LISTENING
Thank you so much f...2020-10-0139 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 4--I Don't See That as a Limiting FactorIn Episode 4 of Season 2, Heather Widener, owner of Flower Creations Rolesville talks about overwhelming feeling she gets from helping people in the biggest events of their lives. She also talks about now that she knows the business, she gets flowers from around the world and why she donates product to a local nursing home.
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
www.flowercreationsrolesville.net
Instagram--Flowercreationsnc
Facebook--FlowerCreations
MORE ABOUT GUEST
Heather also works for a financial services company.
THANKS FOR LISTENING
Thank you so much f...2020-10-0139 min
Wired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 3--The Flowers Mean More Than the FlowersIn Episode 3 of Season 2, Heather Widener of Flower Creations Rolesville talks about the pivots she has had to make during COVID, since most of her big events have been cancelled. She is open for curbside pickup and delivery only. Some good news for her is that weddings are starting to open back up, little by little.
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
www.flowercreationsrolesville.net
Instagram--Flowercreationsnc
Facebook--FlowerCreations
MORE ABOUT GUEST
Heather also works for a financial services company.
THANKS FOR LISTENING
Thank you s...2020-09-2932 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 3--The Flowers Mean More Than the FlowersIn Episode 3 of Season 2, Heather Widener of Flower Creations Rolesville talks about the pivots she has had to make during COVID, since most of her big events have been cancelled. She is open for curbside pickup and delivery only. Some good news for her is that weddings are starting to open back up, little by little.
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
www.flowercreationsrolesville.net
Instagram--Flowercreationsnc
Facebook--FlowerCreations
MORE ABOUT GUEST
Heather also works for a financial services company.
THANKS FOR LISTENING
Thank you s...2020-09-2932 min
Wired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 2--I Forgot to Put Sugar in the CheesecakeIn Episode 2 of Season 2, Mica Parekh of Mica's Sweets and Treats talks about the ups and downs of starting her business, especially during COVID. She talked in depth about the mindset she had to have to get to this point and the role her husband, Tesh, plays in the business. Mica also gives advice for female business owners starting a business today.
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
https://www.micassweetsandtreats.com/
https://www.iwpphotography.com/
https://teshparekhart.com/
MORE ABOUT GUEST
In addition to running her fa...2020-09-2445 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 2--I Forgot to Put Sugar in the CheesecakeIn Episode 2 of Season 2, Mica Parekh of Mica's Sweets and Treats talks about the ups and downs of starting her business, especially during COVID. She talked in depth about the mindset she had to have to get to this point and the role her husband, Tesh, plays in the business. Mica also gives advice for female business owners starting a business today.
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
https://www.micassweetsandtreats.com/
https://www.iwpphotography.com/
https://teshparekhart.com/
MORE ABOUT GUEST
In addition to running her fa...2020-09-2445 min
Wired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 1--Working on Cookies, My Handwriting got BetterIn Episode 1 of Season 2, Mica Parekh of Mica's Sweets and Treats talks about starting her business while managing her husband's businesses. Mica started making her sweets officially right before COVID 19 hit and told us that she was all in from day one.
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
https://www.micassweetsandtreats.com/
https://www.iwpphotography.com/
https://teshparekhart.com/
MORE ABOUT GUEST
In addition to running her family businesses, Mica used to be a certified meeting planner. She is also a mom and a member of BNI (B...2020-09-2230 minWired2ChangeSeason 2, Episode 1--Working on Cookies, My Handwriting got BetterIn Episode 1 of Season 2, Mica Parekh of Mica's Sweets and Treats talks about starting her business while managing her husband's businesses. Mica started making her sweets officially right before COVID 19 hit and told us that she was all in from day one.
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
https://www.micassweetsandtreats.com/
https://www.iwpphotography.com/
https://teshparekhart.com/
MORE ABOUT GUEST
In addition to running her family businesses, Mica used to be a certified meeting planner. She is also a mom and a member of BNI (B...2020-09-2230 min
Wired2ChangeEpisode 99--Peach, Blackberry or Cherry Cobbler?In Episode 99, Michelle Owens of Grayter Business Solutions talks about why customer service is so important these days and how they train their employees to help their customers. Michelle's love of making cobblers has helped her develop relationships. She also talks about what small business owners need during COVID and what got her started wearing hats since she is known as the hat lady.
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
https://www.grayterbusiness.com/
https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/
MORE ABOUT GUEST
Michelle is a business development and account manager at...2020-09-1540 minWired2ChangeEpisode 99--Peach, Blackberry or Cherry Cobbler?In Episode 99, Michelle Owens of Grayter Business Solutions talks about why customer service is so important these days and how they train their employees to help their customers. Michelle's love of making cobblers has helped her develop relationships. She also talks about what small business owners need during COVID and what got her started wearing hats since she is known as the hat lady.
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
https://www.grayterbusiness.com/
https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/
MORE ABOUT GUEST
Michelle is a business development and account manager at...2020-09-1540 min
Wired2ChangeEpisode 98--Yeah, I'm The Tax Man...In a Good Way!In Episode 98, we continue our conversation with Chris Cherico of Guardian Tax Solutions. Chris talks about why it is a good idea to take a picture of receipts because they fade over time, the number one mistake small business owners make and why it is not a good idea to self prepare. Chris does a diagnostic profile for his clients to understand their entire picture.
TIPS ON DEALING WITH PPP
1) Talk to your bank about forgiveness
2) Make your tax pro aware of how much PPP money you received and how you spent it.2020-09-1039 minWired2ChangeEpisode 98--Yeah, I'm The Tax Man...In a Good Way!In Episode 98, we continue our conversation with Chris Cherico of Guardian Tax Solutions. Chris talks about why it is a good idea to take a picture of receipts because they fade over time, the number one mistake small business owners make and why it is not a good idea to self prepare. Chris does a diagnostic profile for his clients to understand their entire picture.
TIPS ON DEALING WITH PPP
1) Talk to your bank about forgiveness
2) Make your tax pro aware of how much PPP money you received and how you spent it.2020-09-1039 min
Wired2ChangeEpisode 97--Soft Skills and the IRS. Who knew?In Episode 97, we talk with Chris Cherico, owner of Guardian Tax Solutions. We know him as the tax man, but he is much more than that. he helps clients with tax preparation to stay out of the IRS doghouse. As an enrolled agent, he can help people in all 50 states.
Here are 3 tips Chris has for new businesses.
1) Know your business entity, i.e. LLC, S Corp, etc.
2) Know what red flags come with deductions in your industry.
3) Having a good relationship with your tax preparer.
Here are 2 red fla...2020-09-0836 minWired2ChangeEpisode 97--Soft Skills and the IRS. Who knew?In Episode 97, we talk with Chris Cherico, owner of Guardian Tax Solutions. We know him as the tax man, but he is much more than that. he helps clients with tax preparation to stay out of the IRS doghouse. As an enrolled agent, he can help people in all 50 states.
Here are 3 tips Chris has for new businesses.
1) Know your business entity, i.e. LLC, S Corp, etc.
2) Know what red flags come with deductions in your industry.
3) Having a good relationship with your tax preparer.
Here are 2 red fla...2020-09-0836 min