April Garcia's PivotMe

Our guest is Monica Leed, CEO and owner of Simply Spaced, a Los Angeles based professional organizing company. She is also the author of Simply Spaced, Clear the Clutter and Style Your Life.

Website: www.simplyspaced.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/simplyspaced

Book: amzn.to/2jQ7R7d

Monica talks about using your time to the fullest during change, and is very open about the challenges as well as the opportunities she has encountered. Find out more: https://simplyspaced.com/

(*Highlight timestamps are approx. based off either raw videos- see here www.pivot-me.com/interviews/ or podcast audio only)

Highlights:

1. Getting organized helps people to clear the physical and the emotional clutter (2:25)

2. Our environments can be a mirror showing us who we are and our priorities (6:06)

3. During challenging times, we can heal and feel less overwhelm by taking care of the small things that we can control. You see how capable you are when you can put the chaotic into order (8:29)

4. Maybe we've all been sent to our "rooms" to reassess our lives. This is giving us time to slow down and get the clarity that we need to make changes. (13:32)

5. Fulfillment is found in progress (41:25)

6. A morning gratitude practice can ground you and set a positive tone for your day (52:24)

7. Get back in alignment with your vision (1:04:25)

What can you do today? To Be Productive. Effective. Perform at your best. Even now.

Are you struggling to stay focused? If you have the right framework, it takes the guesswork out of Productivity.

Get our FREE mini-series 4 Steps: Doing More in Less Time. Visit pivot-me.com/4Steps to get it TODAY!

👉👉 Connect with me here:

• Website: https://www.pivot-me.com
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AprilGarciaPivotMe
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theAprilGarcia/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theaprilgarcia

Our guest is Armando Lanuti, President of Creative Works, creators of immersive attractions for the location-based entertainment industry.

Armando talks through some of the big challenges his company is facing and how we can all move forward in changing times. Find out more: www.thewoweffect.com

(*Highlight timestamps are approx. based off either raw videos- see here https://www.pivot-me.com/interviews/ or podcast audio only)

Highlights:

1. Assume Positive Intent (23:12)
2. Businesses need to make cleanliness part of the show(30:20)
3. Use an Entre-leadership reporting tool (or something similar) to check in with your team. Be intentional and specific with your questions. (36:21)
4. Open and share Audible accounts with staff- focus this time on education and self-improvement. (38:38)
5. If I need to micromanage my staff, then I made the wrong decision during the hiring process. (47:44)
6. "Responsible Freedom" (50:17)
7. Decompression, not Distraction. Reach for something that decompresses you, not distracts you. How do you know the difference? How do you feel after? Better? The same? (57:07)

What can you do today? To Be Productive. Effective. Perform at your best. Even now.

Are you struggling to stay focused? If you have the right framework, it takes the guesswork out of Productivity.

Get our FREE mini-series 4 Steps: Doing More in Less Time. Visit pivot-me.com/4Steps to get it TODAY!

👉👉 Connect with me here:

• Website: https://www.pivot-me.com
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AprilGarciaPivotMe
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theAprilGarcia/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theaprilgarcia

Our guest is Ajay Hira is the owner of Jesse Boy restaurant in Los Angeles, California, where they specialize in fried Korean cuisine. He is also the owner of several yogurt shops in Central California.

Ajay talks about using your time to the fullest during change, something we can all appreciate at this time. Find out more: www.jesseboyeats.com

(*Highlight timestamps are approx. based off either raw videos- see here www.pivot-me.com/interviews/ or podcast audio only)

Highlights:

1. Using knowledge gained from prior business challenges to navigate current times (4:46)

2. Having a business declared "non-essential" during Covid19 (7:48)

3. Supporting your team through layoffs (10:03)

4. Implementing safety measures for staff and customers (12:33)

5. Leading by example (13:17)

6. Safety distancing, not social distancing (23:34)

7. Opportunity to leverage your social media accounts (25:14)

8. Restaurant delivery apps (or any app that applies to your business) as a way to serve your customers (28:41)

9. Using meditation and exercise to stay healthy and de-stress (31:56)

10. We cannot stop living, we need to make the best of this time (37:32)

11.Be positive, responsibly (41:10)

What can you do today? To Be Productive. Effective. Perform at your best. Even now.

Are you struggling to stay focused? If you have the right framework, it takes the guesswork out of Productivity.

Get our FREE mini-series 4 Steps: Doing More in Less Time. Visit pivot-me.com/4Steps to get it TODAY!

👉👉 Connect with me here:

• Website: https://www.pivot-me.com
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AprilGarciaPivotMe
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theAprilGarcia/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theaprilgarcia

Our guest is Susan McVea is the founder of the Sales Mastery Society and host of Master the Sales Game Podcast. A Business Sales Strategist based in Vancouver, Canada, she helps entrepreneurs and small business owners become comfortable and passionate with marketing their products and services to increase revenue.

Website: www.susanmcvea.com

Facebook: Susan McVea

Instagram: @susanmcvea

Susan talks about using your time to the fullest during change, something we can all appreciate at this time.

(*Highlight timestamps are approx. based off either raw videos- see here www.pivot-me.com/interviews/ or podcast audio only)

Highlights:

1. Daily check-ins on her Slack channel to see how her team members are doing emotionally during these difficult times. Uses a 1-5 scale. (6:48)

2. Keep work as normal as possible so your employees have consistency and stability while allowing the flexibility required of the situation (11:40)

3. ClickUp is an amazing project management program that helps organize and monitor tasks with your team (16:04)

4. Opportunity to clean up your business (19:55)

5. Evaluate new skill sets and processes that you can develop that will help your business thrive (24:15)

6. Sleep, Eat and Move. Get fresh air and sunshine. Create good habits to take care of your body. (31:24)

7. Maintain your focus as a business (34:56)

8. Limit social media usage to platforms that are uplifting (38:29)

9. This too shall pass (45:50)

What can you do today? To Be Productive. Effective. Perform at your best. Even now.

Are you struggling to stay focused? If you have the right framework, it takes the guesswork out of Productivity.

Get our FREE mini-series 4 Steps: Doing More in Less Time. Visit pivot-me.com/4Steps to get it TODAY!

👉👉 Connect with me here:

• Website: https://www.pivot-me.com
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AprilGarciaPivotMe
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theAprilGarcia/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theaprilgarcia

Our guest Julie Holmes is the inventor of HeyMic! and Co-Founder of Just Innovate Inc. HeyMic! is their wireless, Bluetooth microphone that they sell worldwide. Their products are versatile and primarily marketed to content creators but are also used at events and in schools. Julie is based in Denver, Colorado.

Website: www.loveheymic.com

(*Highlight timestamps are approx. based off either raw videos- see here www.pivot-me.com/interviews/ or podcast audio only)

Highlights:

1. Many businesses are struggling with distribution challenges and order delays due to lockdowns (4:00)

2. Her company chose to discount the price of their products by 50% in order to help small business owners afford products that would help them be productive and creative while working from home (8:43)

3. Check in with your staff to see how they are doing (11:34)

4. Utilizes WhatsApp as her main communication platform for her international staff (13:53)

5. Opportunities are there for startup businesses and now is a great time to make sure that the foundation of your current company is solid. Leverage this time wisely (19:35)

6. Now is a great time to gather customer testimonials (22:34)

7. Resources and platform suggestions to run remote businesses (25:20)

What can you do today? To Be Productive. Effective. Perform at your best. Even now.

Are you struggling to stay focused? If you have the right framework, it takes the guesswork out of Productivity.

Get our FREE mini-series 4 Steps: Doing More in Less Time. Visit pivot-me.com/4Steps to get it TODAY!

👉👉 Connect with me here:

• Website: https://www.pivot-me.com
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AprilGarciaPivotMe
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theAprilGarcia/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theaprilgarcia

Al Kline is the owner and founder of The Appraisal Group (TAG), a real estate appraisal company that provides commercial and residential valuation services in Maple Grove, MN.

Website: www.tagmn.com

Email: [email protected]

(*Highlight timestamps are approx. based off either raw videos- see here www.pivot-me.com/interviews/ or podcast audio only)

Highlights:

1. The market has always fluctuated, it will rebound (6:01)

2. Shifting business services with virtual alternatives during quarantine (15:56)

3. Advice for investors/sellers (19:54)

4. Look for any available incentives to help your business (20:46)

5. Goal setting with the help of a Mastermind Group (23:34)

6. Get familiar with all aspects of your company and find ways to simplify (24:50)

7. Technology and remote work allows for many new opportunities (34:02)

8. Finding joy and positivity in unexpected places, you can find small ways to make a difference for people (38:04)

9. Relationships are formed in times of sorrow and celebration (41:04)

10. Importance of maintaining your healthy personal habits (42:20)

11. Be intentional about what you allow to influence you (45:41)

What can you do today? To Be Productive. Effective. Perform at your best. Even now.

Are you struggling to stay focused? If you have the right framework, it takes the guesswork out of Productivity.

Get our FREE mini-series 4 Steps: Doing More in Less Time. Visit pivot-me.com/4Steps to get it TODAY!

👉👉 Connect with me here:

• Website: https://www.pivot-me.com
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AprilGarciaPivotMe
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theAprilGarcia/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theaprilgarcia

Jackie Munoz is owner and founder of J&H Insurance company based in Calgary, Canada. She specializes in ensuring clients with high-risk occupations and extreme sport enthusiasts to make sure that they and their families receive the help that they need, when they need it.

Facebook: J&H Insurance (@jandhinsurancecalgary)

(*Highlight timestamps are approx. based off either raw videos- see here www.pivot-me.com/interviews/ or podcast audio only)

Highlights:

1. Adapting business practices quickly to meet Canadian regulations for the insurance industry (4:40)

2. Adapt. Get out of your comfort zone and be flexible to serve your clients (6:02)

3. She created a script and a schedule for her staff so they could care for clients while following safety guidelines (7:25)

4. Shifting office/ business to virtual setting (8:44)

5. As a business owner and a leader, do not fear failure (10:46)

6. Positive self-talk to help you move forward during uncertainty (13:00)

7. Supporting and leading your team through challenging times (17:14)

8. It is ok to continue to sell a product if it provides value and service to your clients (19:02)

9. This time of hardship will pass. This can be a transformational time (25:04)

10. This will be such a small part of our story, keep a broader focus for the future (28:36)

11. Words of encouragement and advice for business leaders (32:29)

What can you do today? To Be Productive. Effective. Perform at your best. Even now.

Are you struggling to stay focused? If you have the right framework, it takes the guesswork out of Productivity.

Get our FREE mini-series 4 Steps: Doing More in Less Time. Visit pivot-me.com/4Steps to get it TODAY!

👉👉 Connect with me here:

• Website: https://www.pivot-me.com
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AprilGarciaPivotMe
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theAprilGarcia/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theaprilgarcia

Our guest Mark Keene is the Owner of Transformation Coaching, a Mastermind Coach and long-time Pastor. The combination of his love for people and high energy allow him to serve and push people to fulfill their potential.

Connect with Mark Keene at www.tcoaches.com

(*Highlight timestamps are approx. based off either raw videos- see here www.pivot-me.com/interviews/ or podcast audio only)

Highlights:

1. Serving and supporting others through this pandemic (5:15)

2. People are looking for leadership. There is an opportunity for business leaders to step up. (7:23)

3. Communication is vital (9:47)

4. Tomorrow was an unknown and nothing was guaranteed BEFORE Covid19, it is no different now. (11:58)

5. Fill the leadership gap to counteract negativity and fear (12:45)

6. Uses Slack and Zoom to be consistent in business and also to maintain the human connection (14:56)

7. Leadership during adversity: you do not step down, you step up. (22:25)

8. You can still sell a product during these times. Add value and help eliminate a problem while making sure that your intentions are right. (33:05)

9. Affirmations for business leaders (44:47)

10. Powerful visualization (46:08)

What can you do today? To Be Productive. Effective. Perform at your best. Even now.

Are you struggling to stay focused? If you have the right framework, it takes the guesswork out of Productivity.

Get our FREE mini-series 4 Steps: Doing More in Less Time. Visit pivot-me.com/4Steps to get it TODAY!

👉👉 Connect with me here:

• Website: https://www.pivot-me.com
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AprilGarciaPivotMe
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theAprilGarcia/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theaprilgarcia

Our guest is Ashley Krooks is the founder of ohtheplacesashgoes Brand, a world-traveler and international businesswoman who helps new entrepreneurs and businesses gain successful social media presence.

Instagram: @ohtheplacesashgoes

Facebook: Ashley Krooks

Website: www.LifeOutsidethe9-5.com

She shares how she's pivoting in these changing times; the challenges, the winning habits, and how she manages an online team.

(*Highlight timestamps are approx. based off either raw videos- see here www.pivot-me.com/interviews/ or podcast audio only)

Highlights:

1. Organized virtual summits with speakers on how to operate businesses during these uncertain times (6:39)

2. Crisis gives people the opportunity to step up and lead, fill the gap and serve others (14:39)

3. This is the time to Innovate (15:05) (24:55)

4. There is an opportunity to solve a problem for people identify a gap in the marketplace and fill it (15:52)

5. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (21:00-21:55)

6. Importance of a morning routine and self-care for a positive mindset (28:08)

7. Resources and advice for managing a business and team remotely (35:01-44:05)

8. Loom program: Records both you and your screen for training videos to connect and get information out to your team and clients (36:59)

9. Pomodoro Technique for productivity (44:08)

10. 10.Be aware of what is influencing you and be intentional about what you allow (50:15)

What can you do today? To Be Productive. Effective. Perform at your best. Even now.

Are you struggling to stay focused? If you have the right framework, it takes the guesswork out of Productivity.

Get our FREE mini-series 4 Steps: Doing More in Less Time. Visit pivot-me.com/4Steps to get it TODAY!

👉👉 Connect with me here:

• Website: https://www.pivot-me.com
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AprilGarciaPivotMe
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theAprilGarcia/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theaprilgarcia

Our guest Peter Brear is Owner, Operator and President of Starboard Aeronautical, specializing in manufacturing components for helicopters and fixed wing aircraft and Archer Plastics where they provide custom manufacturing for several industries. Peter is based in Vancouver, Canada

Website: www.starboardaero.com

(*Highlight timestamps are approx. based off either raw videos- see here www.pivot-me.com/interviews/ or podcast audio only)

Highlights:

1. Repurposed machinery to supply protective equipment during this crisis (2:53)

2. Make sure that accounts are paid in a timely manner to keep cash flowing and encourage customers to communicate if they are having difficulties (4:24)

3. Talk to your bank/lenders to see what kind of help or reprieve they may be offering on loans during this crisis (10:30)

4. Remain calm, even if those around you are feeling anxious (26:58)

5. Tools to use in your mindfulness practice (29:20)

6. Do not hesitate to reach out for help (33:19)

7. Benefits to belonging to a Mastermind group (34:48)

What can you do today? To Be Productive. Effective. Perform at your best. Even now.

Are you struggling to stay focused? If you have the right framework, it takes the guesswork out of Productivity.

Get our FREE mini-series 4 Steps: Doing More in Less Time. Visit pivot-me.com/4Steps to get it TODAY!

👉👉 Connect with me here:

• Website: https://www.pivot-me.com
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AprilGarciaPivotMe
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theAprilGarcia/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theaprilgarcia