Training expert Honey Shelton brings in performance-improvement experts as they discuss real-world scenarios and offer advice on how to improve day-to-day operations, professional development, and business skills.
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Engaging with creatives. Giving you insight from entrepreneurs and self starters. Honest, witty, and intelligent conversations. Founded on friendship, the ladies of Black Balance Podcast like to dive into a myriad of topics. To help further support us donate here paypal.me/BlackBalancePod
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Farmers Jam Radio lives at the intersection of culture and agriculture -- discussing climate change, systemic racism, healthcare, education, and more. Meet farmers, reporters and policy makers from the world of agriculture, with news updates, interviews, and the occasional jam session. Farmers Jam is a collective of farmers and friends who play music, make jam, and plant fruit trees. Learn more about our live music events, weekly agriculture newsletter, and delicious jam flavors at www.thefa ...
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Welcome to the DO GOOD X Podcast – where purpose meets business, and the journey is just as important as the destination. Hosted by advocates for impactful entrepreneurship, Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis, this podcast creates a space for Black and Brown folk, especially Black women, navigating the intricate path of purposeful business. In this sanctuary, the hosts understand the challenges of entrepreneurship, and their mission is to help listeners transform doubt into confidence, foster ...
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Ep. 14 Entrepreneurial Success and Partnership: Jermail Shelton on Building Just Add Honey
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Welcome to the DO GOOD X podcast, hosted by Kimberly R. Daniel and Stephen Lewis. In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Jermail Shelton, co-owner of Just Add Honey, a charming tea shop and online business he runs with his wife, Brandi. Jermail shares how they started their business, which was driven by Brandi's passion for tea blending. He d…
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Ep. 15 From Problem to Solution: Practical Tips for Social Entrepreneurs
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In today's episode, Kimberly and Stephen have a candid conversation and share practical tools to effectively address a community problem or challenge through your business. Whether you see it as a need or a desire in the community, understanding this issue should be at the core of your business strategy, shaping your products, services, and overall…
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Ep. 13 Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success: Strategies and Pitfalls
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Welcome to another insightful episode of the DO GOOD X podcast, where hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis delve into the essential question: what sets successful entrepreneurs apart? Join them as they dissect the factors contributing to entrepreneurial success, offering proven strategies and highlighting common pitfalls in building a thriving, …
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Ep. 12 - Bridging the Wealth Gap: Insights from Ray'Chel Wilson
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Welcome to another inspiring episode of DO GOOD X. It’s our privilege to host Ray'Chel Wilson, founder of Raise the Bar Investments and ForOurLastNames, a technology company that transforms the way financial professionals do lead generation & how wealth builders heal financial trauma. Ray’Chel’s workbooks and personalized curriculum have helped min…
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Ep. 11 Nipun Mehta on Leadership, Joy, and Grace
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In this episode of DO GOOD X, we are thrilled to continue our conversation with Nipun Mehta, a distinguished speaker and writer who is celebrated for his dedication to values such as generosity, compassion, and personal growth. If you missed our first interview with Nipun, we highly recommend listening to episode 10 in addition to today's insightfu…
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Ep. 10 Nipun Mehta: Inspiring Generosity and Compassion
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Today on the DO GOOD X podcast, we're excited to host Nipun Mehta, a prominent speaker renowned for championing values like generosity, compassion, and personal growth. Nipun shares the pivotal moment in his youth that inspired him to found ServiceSpace, a platform centered on community, volunteerism, and love-driven action without paid staff or tr…
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Ep. 9 Faith, Vision, and Impact: William McNeely's Journey to Do Greater
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In this episode of DO GOOD X, we're thrilled to delve deeper into our conversation with William McNeely, an entrepreneurial visionary and the founder of Do Greater, Inc. William shares insights gained from a pivotal failure and how it shaped his journey. He also emphasizes faith's role in guiding significant decisions and everyday choices, highligh…
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Ep. 8 From Health Challenge to Creative Catalyst: William McNeely’s Mission to Do Greater
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Today on the DO GOOD X Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome William McNeely, entrepreneur and visionary founder of Do Greater, Inc. As a non-profit executive, William is mission-oriented with his Creative Lab platform, which equips youth and adults with critical design thinking, digital creativity, and entrepreneurship skills to transform Charlotte'…
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Ep. 7 Building Success: Insights from Jay Johnson on Launching a Second Venture
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We are excited to share additional insights from our conversation with Jay Johnson, CEO and Co-founder of Prep Intel and Founder of College Prep U. Jay delves into the journey of launching his second venture, Prep Intel, describing a slower-than-anticipated start. However, by heeding advice from his team and conducting thorough research, College Pr…
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Ep. 6 Faith and Fortitude: The Journey of Jay Johnson
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Welcome to the DO GOOD X Podcast! In this episode, we are joined by Jay Johnson, CEO and Co-founder of Prep Intel, as well as the Founder of College Prep U. Jay takes us on a journey of faith and entrepreneurship, revealing how his deep-rooted beliefs propelled him to take risks and pursue his entrepreneurial dreams. With a blend of faith and dilig…
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Ep 5 Balancing Act: Navigating Entrepreneurship, Family, and Self-Care
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Welcome to the DO GOOD X podcast, where we explore the intersection of entrepreneurship, personal well-being, and making a positive impact. Today, Kimberly R. Daniel dives into a topic that's close to the heart of every business owner: balancing the demands of work, family, and self-care. It's a challenge many of us face daily, but it's also crucia…
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Ep 4 Diversity in Publishing with Leah Hernandez
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This episode of DO GOOD X features Leah Hernandez, the inspiring founder of the award-winning Muse Inc. Leah is on a mission to bring diversity to adult and children’s literature. Tune in to hear her incredible journey, from starting her path to success in college to becoming a publishing powerhouse. We'll also delve into the lack of representation…
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Ep 3 Entrepreneurial Mindset: Navigating Challenges and Building Community
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Hosts Kimberly R. Daniel and Stephen Lewis provide guidance for entrepreneurs passionate about making a difference through their businesses. They emphasize the importance of developing a strong inner foundation to navigate the entrepreneurial journey successfully. The discussion highlights three key elements essential for entrepreneurial success: c…
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Ep 2 Relieving the Financial Burden on Families at the End of Life Through Tech with Martha Sylla Underwood
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We're thrilled to introduce Martha Sylla Underwood to the DO GOOD X community. Martha, the Founder and CEO of Prismm, is committed to transforming the wealth transfer process at life's end with innovative technology. Join us as she discusses her career path as a black woman in a male-dominated industry. Martha will also offer insightful advice on s…
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Ep 1 Black and Brown Entrepreneurs - DO GOOD with Us
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Come aboard with Kimberly R. Daniel and Stephen Lewis as they inaugurate the DO GOOD X podcast tailored for entrepreneurial women of color. Venturing into business requires resilience and determination. Accessing resources can prove to be challenging, and the sense of community may feel distant amid the journey of managing an established enterprise…
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Welcome to the DO GOOD X Podcast – where purpose meets business, and the journey is just as important as the destination. Hosted by advocates for impactful entrepreneurship, Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis, this podcast creates a space for Black and Brown folk, especially Black women, navigating the intricate path of purposeful business. In this …
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Justin Nickelson aka Master Peace - How urban agriculture changed my life (Part 1)
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Great interview with Justin Nickelson aka Master Peace, who works in the Mayor's Office for the City of Atlanta on Urban Agriculture initiatives. Up first, we discuss AgLanta Eats, a hyper local food festival taking place at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. After, we talk about how he got started with urban agriculture through HABESHA, Inc and a life…
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Hog farming in North Carolina produces much more than meat -- it also causes major environmental issues, destroys quality of life, and breeds political corruption. Producer and writer Jamie Berger stops by to discuss her documentary, "The Smell of Money," which gets the name from the stench these farms put off in the surrounding communities. Learn …
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Dollar Stores and Food Deserts in DeKalb County with Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson
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What do you know about DOLLAR STORES? Although they're pitched as a solution to food deserts, too many in one area may actually create them -- and increase crime at the same time. DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine CochranJohnson joins Farmers Jam Radio to share her work towards ending food deserts and reducing crime by banning the creation of new…
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Writer and media mogul Michael B Jordan stops by the show to discuss his article "Feeding the Movement" written for Eater Atlanta. Our favorite article of the year (so far), "Feeding the Movement" covers 200 years of Atlanta culinary and political history, highlighting the critical role food plays in protest movements and activism, right here in th…
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Brandi Shelton, Just Add Honey - "Tea creates memories"
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Brandi Shelton from Just Add Honey shares her most memorable cup of tea on the beginning of her journey to founding her company -- which not only survived the pandemic, but was started during the Great Recession -- that now owns a store along the Eastside Beltline in Atlanta. Brandi also won the 2022 Lady Locavores Beverage Award from Community Far…
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Jamila Norman, Patchwork City Farms - Busy but Grateful
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Jamila Norman aka Farmer J of Patchwork City Farms in Oakland City, Atlanta joins Farmers Jam Radio to discuss her journey as a farmer and her reality show called Homegrown on the Magnolia Network. Jamila also won the 2022 Lady Locavores Farmer Award from Community Farmers Markets. You can get tickets to celebrate and honor Jamila, as well as the o…
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Rep. Winfred Dukes - Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Primary Interview
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Rep. Winfred Dukes is one of three Democrats running for Georgia Agriculture Commissioner in the upcoming primary on May 24. We spoke with Rep. Dukes about his connection to farming, the most pressing issues facing Georgia agriculture, labor abuses on farms and in poultry plants, Black farm debt and land loss, as well as his vision for Georgia agri…
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Nakita Hemingway - Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Primary Interview
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Nakita Hemingway is one of three Democrats running for Georgia Agriculture Commissioner in the upcoming primary on May 24. We spoke with Nakita Hemingway about her flower farm, the most pressing issues facing Georgia agriculture, labor abuses on farms and in poultry plants, Black farm debt and land loss, as well as her vision for Georgia agricultur…
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Fred Swann - Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Primary Interview
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Fred Swann is one of three Democrats running for Georgia Agriculture Commissioner in the upcoming primary on May 24. We spoke with Fred Swann about his mushroom farm, the most pressing issues facing Georgia agriculture, labor abuses on farms and in poultry plants, Black farm debt and land loss, as well as his vision for Georgia agriculture. Georgia…
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Earth Day Jammin with Atlanta Green Market Fair & Tyler Thompson
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Farmers Jam founder James Carr speaks with Tyler Thompson, founder of Atlanta Green Market Fair. The first ever Atlanta Green Market Fair takes place at Ponce City Market on Saturday, April 23 in celebration of Earth Day. James and Tyler chatted about the original vision and potential impact of the event, plus some of the 40+ vendors and speakers t…
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Katie and Ana Maria from CFM - Lady Locavores 2022
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It's Farmers Market season!! We joined Katie and Ana Marie at the Grant Park Farmers Market in Atlanta about their annual celebration of Womxn in Agriculture, Lady Locavores. This year, Lady Locavores has a new twist, with two celebratory events, volunteer opportunities on womxn owned farms, dinners, and more. Katie and Ana Maria shared all the det…
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Zach and Ilana from Levity Farms - "Eggplants are Tubas"
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Family farmers in the truest sense, Zach and Ilana from Levity Farms share their agricultural journey, why they practice permaculture and other regenerative farming practices, and their belief that music and farming are two ways of expressing the same thing. You'll also hear a snippet from Zach's music career as a drummer. Jam on! Levity Farms rece…
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Farmer, Chef, Singer, and Business owner Menia Chester shares the story of her agriculture journey in Georgia, from her work as an Extension Agent to starting her own business, Desserts by Latrell. Learn about her story as well as where you can take virtual cooking and growing classes. Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and prod…
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Cullen "Slim" Brown on Foxfire, Farming, and Music
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Slim from FTP Farms and I Want Whisky shares his journey as a farmer AND a musician, powering his farm by oxen, and how Foxfire influenced his life. We also chatted about his new fruit trees with an assist from our friends at Slow Food Atlanta. Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with…
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Daniel and Sarah on Snackyards and Local Food
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Daniel + Sarah from Thyme to Party discuss their upcoming Snackyard Fruit Tree Sale featuring a performance from the Farmers Jam Band. We also get into how and why they started their edible landscaping business and our mutual distaste for lawns. Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, wit…
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Cam Christian is the founder of Plantlanta who just released his debut studio album PALMETTO. In addition to playing with Farmers Jam Band, Cam also produces Farmers Jam Radio. He stopped by to share OH CAROLINA and BEER LIKE LEMONADE from his new album as well as updates about Plantlanta. Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and …
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Robby Astrove on Fruit Trees, Community, and Music
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We met prolific fruit tree planter and drummer Robby Astrove at Arabia Mountain to discuss the upcoming Orchard Project and Fruit Tree Sale, as well as his love for the environment and music. Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat. Connect with the world of F…
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J. Olu Baiyewu on Urban Agriculture, the City of Atlanta and Doing the Work
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J. Olu Baiyewu is the Urban Agriculture Director for the City of Atlanta, and stops by to share his vast experience with urban agriculture, the role he's playing in the Mayor's Office, and how he works with numerous partners at the city, county, state, and national level. Great insight to the world of urban ag. Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longl…
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Professor Bruno Basso on Top Soil, Fertilizer Runoff, and Regenerative Agriculture
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This week we are joined by Professor Bruno Basso from Michigan State University, who was quoted for an article we featured here a few weeks ago titled, “The Corn Belt Is Losing Topsoil, Increasing Carbon Emissions and Lowering Yields,” written by Civil Eats. We had a great conversation about a complex but extremely important topic: top soil. As pro…
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Henry Gordon-Smith on Controlled Environment Agriculture, Greenwashing, and Reality Checks
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Henry Gordon-Smith, founder and CEO of Agritecture, stops by to discuss his recent op-ed, "Vertical farming is headed for the ‘trough of disillusionment.’ Here’s why that’s a good thing." We chatted about his work in Atlanta, how investment is trending in controlled environment agriculture, greenwashing, and where vertical farming works best. Farme…
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Laura Reiley on Supply Chain, Farm to Fable, and Burke County Schools
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Laura Reiley of the Washington Post joins us to discuss her recent article, "Supply chain problems threaten school lunch programs," which focused on the struggles faced in Burke County as they try to maintain their incredible school cafeteria program. Laura also discusses some of her past work for the Tampa Bay Times, and looks ahead at what the re…
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When was the last time you heard about agriculture as a leading solution to climate change, healthcare, systemic racism, immigration, wealth inequality and more? Despite playing a huge role in our lives, agriculture is rarely discussed in a holistic way when it comes to several of our most pressing issues. Join us to learn more about the world of r…
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Join Carol, Cam, and guest host Kelley as they chat it up with Loren(Zo) Gordon an entrepreneur who took his passion and made it work for him by humbly hustlin' of course! He founded a brand for entrepreneurs & creative innovators who are about applying effort into their business. In this episode, Zo shares how his father being incarcerated and his…
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EP: 79 Pride & Patterns w/ Rochelle Porter
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You know those patterns you see on products in the store? Think nature-inspired, geometric shapes, eye-catching colors. In this episode, we got a chance to chat with Rochelle Porter (@roporterdesign), an independent designer whose work you may have seen online or in a beautiful home, hotel, or workspace. Rochelle is an #Atlanta entrepreneur by way …
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EP: 78 Just Add Honey / Brandi + Jermail Shelton
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If you live in Atlanta and enjoy tea, you may have heard of @justaddhoney tea company. Better yet, if you’ve had great tea at any number of coffee shops, co-working spaces, spas, or eateries in the city, you’ve probably tasted #justaddhoney. Brandi and Jermail Shelton, the duo behind the brand, are successful entrepreneurs who found their niche and…
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Creating an Atmosphere of Excellence for Team Members and Customers
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In this episode of Training Matters Honey Shelton talks to Yolanda Garcia, Executive Vice President and Chief Client Experience Officer at WestStar Bank. Yolanda has made it her passion to establish a climate in which team members can thrive and customers have memorable experiences. These are the two pillars that Yolanda built her philosophy on. Tu…
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Mary Beth Guard discusses compliance concerns in a world where new privacy scandals seem to emerge weekly. What's your privacy policy? Do you have a fool-proof process in place for reporting malpractices? Mary Beth also brings up the repeal of Dodd-Frank and workplace equality in this must-hear episode of Training Matters.…
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Are you looking to smooth out a little wrinkle in your career life or are you in need of intensive help? Honey Shelton talks to coaching expert Pamela Grant about being stuck in a rut. Do you have a coworker that interrupts you at the most inconvenient times? Pamela will teach you how to set boundaries and deal with intrusiveness. Learn to recogniz…
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Why is the subject of human connection so important to your business now? Why should you pay attention to human engagement and how do you start deepening the connection you have with your customers? Joe Sullivan is an expert on the topic and today he shares why and how to deepen your human connections in an increasingly digital world.…
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Staying One Step Ahead of Your HR Headaches
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Honey visits with Stacey Barnier about today's HR headaches. They discuss how to keep employees engaged, how a SHRM certification can help HR professionals and which challenges face the human resource department faces in 2018, one of which of course is the increased awareness and attention to sexual harassment.…
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Process Improvement for the Front Desk and the Call Center
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Is this really the best use of my time? How often do you ask yourself that question? I bet quite often! We all strive to be more efficient with our time, effort, and money. Where we often fail is in deciding what on a process to make a meaningful change or break a bad habit. Honey Shelton talks to Karen Wiehoff, a process improvement expert, and In…
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Honey invites Chad Knutson back to the studio to talk about the Equifax data breach. How did it happen? Could it happen again? How does it affect me? How do I protect my information? Chad also talks about implementing a business plan to prevent such a breach from happening at your institution and about the opportunity your bank or credit union has …
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Are You a Product Seller or a Problem Solver?
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Your brand on the outside is only as strong as it is on the inside. Honey Shelton welcomes Steve Schmidt to the study as they discuss how to identify and embrace a sales mentality at your bank or credit union, all while making sure you maintain your unique identity. question: What does selling really mean to you? This episode is all about the exten…
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From time to time, a conflict will arise between you and a customer. How do you keep your cool when a customer expresses a complaint? What's the best way to defuse the situation? Honey Shelton talks to customer service expert Teresa Allen about the types of complaints, where they are rooted, and how to react accordingly to each. Teresa and Honey al…
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