Avoid Being Hated

Today Liz and Toni are joined by Mark Norman. Mark runs an IT Consulting firm in Miami, Florida where he provides white glove service to high end clients. We learned lots of useful tips on things to do before calling technical support, AND information to have handy when you do make the call.

1. Reboot your computer. It really is a remedy. There are scripts and things that run when the computer starts up that are designed to fix things. (that's the non-technical explanation....haha)
2. If you are calling a friend for help, try Googling your issue or asking someone else in the office before you call IT.
3. Pay attention to the problem you need solved. The more information you have when you talk to IT, the easier it will be for them to solve your issue.
4. Don't be that guy. Seriously.

Kelly Snyder joins Toni and Liz to discuss wardrobes, clothes and the dos and don'ts of how we dress.

Kelly Snyder is the author and founder of AdoreYourWardrobe.com. Adore Your Wardrobe helps women solve the dilemma of having a closet full of clothes, but feeling like they have nothing to wear. Through principles based on math and science, Kelly teaches how women how to dress their individual bodies the best way possible. She holds in-depth course four times a year in January, March, May and August.

Ray Wood joins Liz and Toni to discuss real estate and how to avoid being hated by your realtor. After discussing our love for all things realty we learned how to prep the house before a sale and to always knock before looking at a house you'd like to buy.

Joined by Adam, Lord Saunders, Liz and Toni discuss the annoying things we do when recording the podcast that audio engineers have to adjust and cut out.

1. Remember to bring your manners to the stadium or arena. Avoid drinking too much, swearing too much, and SIT IN YOUR ASSIGNED SEAT. (All caps for emphasis- from Toni)
2. The world does not end if your team loses. No one likes a sore loser, or a gloating winner.
3. If you are watching an event at someone's house, offer to bring a snack or drinks, or both.
4. Clean up after yourself. You might not be invited back to watch the game on the 72 inch HD television if you leave a gigantic mess.

Liz is a diehard Miami Hurricanes fan and Toni is a diehard Florida State Seminoles fan. In spite of their college football differences they are still able to maintain a friendship except for that one day of the year when the teams play each other. Then all bets are off.

Liz and Toni are passionate about helping people be kind to one another on all occasions (except when the Hurricanes play the Seminoles). Join them by subscribing to Avoid Being Hated's email list, and on iTunes. They would appreciate an honest review.

The Toph from the Gravity Beard podcast joins Liz and Toni to discuss how to avoid being hated by your spouse. What are some of the challenges that commonly face married couples throughout a marriage? Toph give us the male perspective and how he keeps the romance alive.

1. Listen. Learn to listen. You don't always have to solve the problem, sometimes your spouse just needs to be heard.
2. Keep the romance alive. Bring home flowers and continue to date your spouse.
3. Rescue. Men, sometimes your wife needs to be rescued from kids and house life. Rescue her.
4. Budget. Have budget meetings. Money is the number one source of marital fights. Have a budget, talk about the budget and stick to the budget.

The Toph hosts the Gravity Beard podcast where he, and sometimes friends, talk about sports, entertainment, current news, daily life and whatever is interesting. He has been married for 9 years and has 3 kids. He has become quick friends with Toni and Liz, so you can expect to hear more from him in the future. ABH recently did a guest appearance on the Gravity Beard podcast.

Eric Nisall joins Liz and Toni to discuss all the ways we annoy our accountants....okay, we did try to avoid being hated while doing the interview so we didn't bring up all the things we do for our accountants. Eric brings a voice of reason to the accounting conversation we we talked about deductions and timelines.

1. Ask questions when hiring a new accountant. Interview them and find someone who specializes in your area. Not every accountant is an expert in every area.
2. Make sure the preparer form is attached and they are signing the tax return so they are accountable for their work.
3. Ask how they are getting paid. Going to places with high volume and general services may mean that you miss out on more specialized deductions.
4. The more organized your records, the less you spend. There is a direct correlation.
5. Pay your accountant on time.
6. Do NOT call the day after submitting your paperwork to ask if the return is done.

Liz and Toni chat with Kim Sorgius, single mother of four. You can find her at NotConsumed.com.

Meghan Martinez joins Liz and Toni again to discuss some of the little things that can irritate a professor. Want a good grade? Make sure you don't tick your professor off and set yourself up for a rough semester!