The Bridge Between Your Business and Success

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How do you systematize networking while maintaining genuine engagement? Having a successful business isn't just about creating the best product or service - effective networking is essential for growth. However, many entrepreneurs fail to prioritize this vital activity and miss out on valuable opportunities. This episode features Dr Ben Spears  and he discusses how systematizing your networking can make it more authentic, personalized and productive! Tune in now to hear his insights as he shares unique strategies that you can use too!

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Is it really a good idea to sell your property management company? Right now there is a lot of anxiety with the accelerated rate with mergers and acquisitions. In this episode, we help you decide whether or not you should consolidate your property management company or go it alone. Eric Wetherington joins us on this episode to talk about the advantages of selling or why you should stay independent.

When the buck stops with you, the pressure to make sure everything is running along smoothly with your business can be immense. It can sometimes feel like there isn’t time to take a step back and prioritize or delegate tasks. So, you chip away at your to-do list as best you can- hoping by some miracle it all works out and you can keep everyone happy. 

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How do you protect your company from scams and theft? Most successful people don’t want to talk about the time they fell for a scam or admit that they trusted someone, even close friends and family members, who stole from them.  The percentage of businesses that have had this happen is high, but the number of people talking about it is low.  This can set you back or put you out of business, so today we are going to break the trend and give you the 3 things you need to do to safeguard your company from theft and scams.

Every December, we’re reminded to enjoy our family, friends, and traditions. We’re encouraged to be cheerful, giving, and generous. We’re asked to reflect on the past year and think about what we’d like to improve so we can live our “best life” in the year ahead. ‘Tis the season of joy and kindness! Right? Well…not exactly. Not for everyone, at least.

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What is essential for retaining great people in today’s competitive environment? Marketing is more complicated than ever - and when people are running a business they can forget that they are also marketing to employees. We are going to talk about how to attract and retain top talent with Matt Vigh, who is CEO and co-host at Brokerprenuer Podcast.

Despite obvious benefits like better work/life balance, remote work can have some real challenges. One common challenge is how to onboard and train remote employees. Is it possible to do this effectively when you aren’t in the same physical space? Will the new employee get a sense of the culture? Will they feel like they’re part of the team? The answer to all three of those questions is a resounding “yes” – if you follow some basic guidelines. 

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Recruiting and hiring is difficult in itself. But what about retaining your current talent? The #1 reason why employees leave your organization is often benefit packages. There are numerous ways to not only attract the best talent, but also retain employees from leaving. In this episode Gwenn and Jeremy share creative ways of providing benefit’s packages for their employees when they first started out.

As an executive, you likely already know the importance of having middle managers. They lead the teams who carry out the day-to-day business of your company- allowing you to focus on the big picture. They make connections within your company’s people and departments to keep things running smoothly. They’re the glue holding many of the operational processes together. Most importantly, they’re often supervising the people who interact directly with your customers. How can you make sure this critical layer of leadership within your company is performing at its full potential? Let’s dive into this.

Personality tests- love them or hate them, they’re a common screening tool used by many companies as part of the hiring process. Everyone has probably taken one at some point. But do they really work? And even more importantly, are they worth the investment? As with so many things in business (and in life), there are several factors and nuances to consider when it comes to these tools. We did some digging around to find information to help you decide what is right for your company.