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Mind The Business: Small Business Success Stories


1 Understanding Taxes as a Newly Formed Small Business - Part 2 of the Small Business Starter Kit 28:24
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In our second installment of the Small Business Starter Kit series - we’re tackling a topic that’s sometimes tricky, sometimes confusing, but ever-present: taxes. Hosts Austin and Jannese have an insightful conversation with entrepreneur Isabella Rosal who started 7th Sky Ventures , an exporter and distributor of craft spirits, beer, and wine. Having lived and worked in two different countries and started a company in a heavily-regulated field, Isabella is no stranger to navigating the paperwork-laden and jargon-infused maze of properly understanding taxes for a newly formed small business. Join us as she shares her story and provides valuable insight into how to tackle your business’ taxes - so they don’t tackle you. Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you grow your business: QuickBooks.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your Job
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Build a career that matters to you with job search strategies and career advice from Find Your Dream Job. Every week, we share insider secrets and job search tips on how to get a great job and develop a purposeful career. Looking for your first job, searching for direction in your career, or just need tools to find a job? Join Mac Prichard, the Mac's List team, and our expert guests every week for job search inspiration, empathy, and actionable advice to help you find work that matters! Find out more at https://www.macslist.org/podcast
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Build a career that matters to you with job search strategies and career advice from Find Your Dream Job. Every week, we share insider secrets and job search tips on how to get a great job and develop a purposeful career. Looking for your first job, searching for direction in your career, or just need tools to find a job? Join Mac Prichard, the Mac's List team, and our expert guests every week for job search inspiration, empathy, and actionable advice to help you find work that matters! Find out more at https://www.macslist.org/podcast
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Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your Job


1 Why Do You Keep Taking the Wrong Job?, with Patricia Ortega 26:48
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Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15920&preview=true ) If you think you’re in the wrong job, there is a way to change that. But first, you need to know why you accepted that position. Find Your Dream Job guest Patricia Ortega says there are external and internal reasons we take jobs that are wrong for us. Perhaps your parents wanted you in a certain career, or you chose this path for the money, but now you find yourself burned out and generally unsatisfied at work. Patricia suggests looking deeply into your values, what you offer, and who would benefit from your skills before applying to your next position. About Our Guest: Patricia Ortega is a career coach who helps you forge a new path, find a revitalized purpose, and make a positive impact. Patricia also hosts The Uncommon Career Podcast . Resources in This Episode: Patricia is offering our listeners FREE LinkedIn profile reviews. To get your review, go to www.linkedin.com/in/pmortega and tell her that Mac sent you. Connect with Patricia on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your Job


1 How to Leverage Your Soft Skills in Your Job Search, with Yadi Caro 26:27
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Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15902&preview=true ) Employers want to hire people who are great communicators, who can collaborate with others to solve problems, and who receive correction well. These qualities are known as soft skills, and Find Your Dream Job guest Yadi Caro says you can learn them if you feel lacking. While hard skills matter, Yadi says those who communicate well, know how to set priorities, and work well with others will rise to the top of the hiring manager’s list. Yadi shares how to learn and practice soft skills, as well as practical tips for sharing them in resumes and interviews. About Our Guest: Yadi Caro is a Harvard-trained organizational psychologist who teaches career skills to professionals around the world. Yadi also hosts the Hardcore Soft Skills Podcast . Resources in This Episode: Connect with Yadi on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your Job


1 From Resumes to References: Advice from an HR Professional, with Trudy Hylemon 25:11
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Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15883&preview=true ) Getting good at job hunting takes practice, and Find Your Dream Job guest Trudy Hylemon says it makes a real difference in your chances of getting an interview or being hired. Trudy suggests beginning by having someone review your resume and cover letter. Choose your references carefully, and be sure they can share how your talents will match the job. Trudy emphasizes the importance of getting your online house in order, as well as knowing exactly why you want the position you’re applying for. About Our Guest: Trudy Hylemon is a human resources leader and a career coach. Resources in This Episode: Connect with Trud y on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 How to Show You Really Want the Job, with Julissa Vasquez 25:29
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Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15852&preview=true ) If you are applying to hundreds of jobs each week, it can be difficult to remember what all you’ve applied to. So when you get an interview, you may appear not to be excited about it, and that is a red flag to an employer. Find Your Dream Job guest Julissa Vasquez says a great way to stand out from other applicants is to know why you want the job, why you’re the best fit for the job, and the immediate needs of the company. Julissa wants you to do your research on the people who work there, and the values of the company, and then share how you can meet those needs with specific examples that show you really want this job. About Our Guest: Julissa Vasquez the people and culture director for Adelante Mujeres . It’s an Oregon-based nonprofit that’s building a more just society by empowering Latinas to lead. Resources in This Episode: Learn more about Julissa’s nonprofit by visiting www.adelantemujeres.org/ . Connect with Julissa on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your Job


1 Don’t Let Imposter Syndrome Derail Your Next Job Interview, with Jess Guzik 25:19
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Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15849&preview=true ) You’re in the interview room and the hiring manager asks a question you don’t know the answer to. Does it derail you entirely, or make you feel stupid or unprepared? Find Your Dream Job guest Jess Guzik says imposter syndrome can do all those things, even for highly skilled employees. To combat it, Jess suggests practicing interview questions beforehand and having a few stories or past experiences ready to share that can apply across the board. Jess also says to stop expecting yourself to be perfect and accept that you are enough right where you are. About Our Guest: Jess Guzik is a career and an executive coach. Jess also hosts The Art of Speaking Up podcast. Resources in This Episode: Are you ready to develop an authentic, powerful voice that enables you to succeed professionally? Find out how Jess can help you by visiting her website at jessguzikcoaching.com . Connect with Jess on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 How to Automate Your Job Search And Focus on Strategy, with Danny Leonard 26:59
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Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15846&preview=true ) If you’re spending an hour or more customizing a resume and cover letter for each job you apply to, you’re wasting time, says Find Your Dream Job guest Danny Leonard. Danny specializes in helping folks cut the grunt work and focus on the tasks that result in interviews and job offers. Begin by knowing what job you want and why. Make a list of companies you want to work at, and then pursue conversations with them. Danny suggests using LinkedIn to make connections at your targeted companies. Use your time wisely and nail down a job search strategy that gets results. About Our Guest: Danny Leonard is the co-founder of Ramped . Resources in This Episode: Learn how to get more interviews with less work by visiting Danny’s website at www.rampedcareers.com . Connect with Danny on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 In Person, Hybrid, and Remote: What Works for You? with Liz Bronson 25:30
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Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15843&preview=true ) Post-Covid, the workplace has changed from all remote to a mashup of many styles. If you are a job seeker trying to figure out what type of environment suits you, Find Your Dream Job guest Liz Bronson says to begin by clarifying what your life requires. Is flexibility your top priority? Or do you need community more? Do you want a mix of community and the ability to flex your schedule? Once you know what you need, read the job posting carefully, ask pertinent questions, and find the information you need to make the best decision for your life and circumstances. About Our Guest: Liz Bronson is an HR leader with more than two decades of experience. Liz also co-hosts the excellent podcast, Real Job Talk . Resources in This Episode: Are you a mid-career professional ready for some real advice? Tune in to Liz’s podcast, Real Job Talk. Connect with Liz on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your Job


1 A Commitment to Equity and Community: Tracey Lam’s Job Search Story 16:28
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Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15834&preview=true ) Do you see your career as a journey or a destination? On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job , Tracey Lam shares why she expects speed bumps and detours as part of her career journey. Tracey has a long and varied work history, and she was not afraid to switch fields and sectors to find her dream job. Tracey also talks about why she narrowed her network to a small group of people when she began the job search process. Learn more about Tracey’s career history below in this installment of our Success Stories series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your Job


1 How to Attract Your Dream Job Without Applying Online, with Danielle Cobo 25:12
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Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15821&preview=true ) Are you spending valuable time filling out online applications and sending in resumes to any open positions you see? If so, Find Your Dream Job guest Danielle Cobo has some advice for you. She recommends focusing on building out your LinkedIn profile and using that to connect with hiring managers and others in your chosen field. Getting hired is not a numbers game, but rather a strategic journey toward finding a job that fulfills your goals, considers your values, and meets your non-negotiables. About Our Guest: Danielle Cobo is a career consultant who works with medical sales professionals. Her company’s services include resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and interview preparation. Resources in This Episode: Visit Danielle’s website to learn how you can become confident, empowered, and even excited about your job search. Connect with Danielle on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 When and How to Revisit Your Job Search Goals, with Kristen McConnell 26:08
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Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15794&preview=true ) Setting and revisiting your job search goals is essential for success, especially in a constantly evolving market. Find Your Dream Job guest Kristen McConnell shares her expert insights on how to approach your job search with focus and flexibility. From emerging professionals to mid-career candidates and passive job seekers, Kristen offers actionable strategies to help you stay proactive and make meaningful progress toward your career objectives. About Our Guest: Kristen McConnell is the chief operating officer at Mulberry Talent Partners . Resources in This Episode: Learn more about Kristen by visiting Mulberry Talent Partners Connect with Kristen on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Why Culture Fit Matters and How to Address It, with Jessica Conn 25:41
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Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15773&preview=true ) You might be willing to accept any position offered to you, but that can often lead to a poor fit within a company. Find Your Dream Job guest Jessica Conn says fitting into the culture of a workplace is crucial to your future with that employer. Your values, beliefs, and actions need to align with those of the environment. Jessica suggests doing enough research before an interview to ask clarifying questions of the hiring manager. Don’t go against your values for a paycheck, or you could find yourself back in the job search sooner than you hoped. About Our Guest: Jessica Conn is the human resources manager at Oregon AFSCME Council 75 . Resources in This Episode: Learn more about Jessica by visiting Oregon AFSCME Council 75 . Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 How to Write a Cover Letter That Makes You Stand Out, with Kai River 25:16
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Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15729&preview=true ) Are cover letters still relevant in a world with applicant tracking systems? Absolutely, says Find Your Dream Job guest Kai River. Your cover letter is a chance to tell an employer who you are, why you’re the best person for the job, and the experience you bring to the table. Kai says you should personalize your cover letter for each position you apply for, and share relevant stories that apply to that field or specific job. Kai also suggests keeping your cover letter to one page if possible. About Our Guest: Kai River is the human resources administrator at Habitat for Humanity Portland Region . Resources in This Episode: Connect with Kai on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Interview Red Flags from an Employer’s Perspective, with Frank Smith 26:20
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Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15714&preview=true ) Making it to a final interview is not a guaranteed job offer. If you’re meeting with the CEO or higher management, this is the time to stand out from the other candidates. Find Your Dream Job guest Frank Smith shares how to do that in a positive way. Come prepared with relevant questions. Be clear on why you think this job is the right one for you. Don’t bad-mouth a former employer. And, most importantly, says Frank, do your research on the company so you can state clearly why you’re the best fit for the position and the company as a whole. About Our Guest: Frank Smith is the president of Mosaic Personnel . It’s a recruiting firm that places great people in the right opportunities. Resources in This Episode: Connect with Frank on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 How to Write A Knock Out Cover Letter, with Brittany Brazell 26:40
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Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15662&preview=true ) If the job search is all just one big numbers game, why would you take the time to craft specific cover letters for each position you apply for? Cover letters, according to Find Your Dream Job guest Brittany Brazell are the perfect way to tell an employer more about who you are and what working with you would be like. Brittany suggests keeping it to one page, making it unique to who you are as a person, and sharing your connection to the organization’s mission and values. About Our Guest: Brittany Brazell is the human resources manager at Our Children's Trust . Resources in This Episode: Connect with Brittany on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 How Growing Your Resilience Helps Your Career, with Beth Benatti Kennedy 25:29
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Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15659&preview=true ) While you need resilience during a job search, it becomes even more important once you’ve settled into a position. The World Economic Forum has listed resilience as one of the top 5 necessary career skills, says Find Your Dream Job guest Beth Benatti Kennedy. Resilience is a skill that allows you to exude confidence, identify what you can and can’t control in the workplace, and know when to ask for help, says Beth. There are steps you can take to build your resilience, and you can begin by focusing on your own well-being About Our Guest: Beth Benatti Kennedy is a leadership coach, a resilience-training expert, and a speaker with more than 20 years of experience. Beth is also the author of Career ReCharge: Five Strategies to Boost Resilience and Beat Burnout . Resources in This Episode: Watch Beth’s TEDx talk on career resilience. Check out Beth's Books: Career ReCharge: Five Strategies to Boost Resilience and Beat Burnout , ReThink Resilience: 99 Ways to Recharge Your Career and Life Connect with Beth on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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