Business Reflections

What do you do when you have to adapt and change your business model? On this episode, we’re joined by Sean Healy, founder of Sean Healy Presents. Sean shares about his experience as an owner of an independent business in the music industry, and the pivots and changes he’s made to his business in the past year. We discuss the shift from live events to livestream, making quick and creative changes, and knowing your customer base.

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When you experience a challenge or derailment to your goals, how do you move forward? How do you find the inspiration in yourself? Dr. Sandra Colton-Medici joins us to discuss the idea of the Passion P.I.P.E.L.I.N.E, which stands for practice inventiveness, pursue excitement, live inspired, and negotiate energy. The Passion P.I.P.E.L.I.N.E provides a framework to work within as we continue to align our businesses and our passions to meet our goals, avoid burnout, and continue finding balance.

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Do you immediately cringe when you hear the word sales? Often times in business, we would rather avoid any type of sales pitch to a client than ask to charge for our services or risk being rejected. Sales don’t have to be scary or sleezy! We’re joined by Annie P. Ruggles to discuss misconceptions around sales, sales avoidance in heart-centered businesses, dealing with rejection, and how to approach sales from an empathetic perspective. Annie P. Ruggles is the Founder and Dean of The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy.

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On this episode of Business Reflections, we talk about building a green business with Jamie Blanchard-Poling, the Founder of Compost Queen. Jamie founded Compost Queen, a compost business, out of Fort Collins, CO that recycles food scraps from residential households and commercial businesses and turning it into nutrient rich compost. We discuss how to navigate regulations and rules when starting a business in a new emerging industry, building partnerships with other local businesses, creating a business plan, and how to promote your business while also informing the public about its importance. 

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We're back talking about taxes again! Our special guest, Nancy Navarro-Walker, Founder of N2 Tax and Bookkeeping, is back for part two of this episode series on taxes sharing her tax pro tips and insight. In this episode, we discuss more tips for small businesses, why you shouldn't be afraid to talk to tax preparer, and how do you differentiate between personal and business expenses.

N2 Tax & Bookkeeping provides bilingual tax services for both individuals and small businesses, and small business services including bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, and IRS and FTB representation. For show notes, visit maticsbilling.com/podcast. To submit questions or ideas, email us at [email protected]. Follow Business Reflections on Facebook and Instagram. 

It's time to talk about taxes! What 2020 tax changes should small business owners should be aware about? What's the difference between having help with your taxes and a CPA? How do you define an expense as a business expense or a personal expense?  We are joined by Nancy Navarro-Walker, Founder of N2 Tax and Bookkeeping, who is sharing all different types of tax pro tips and insight. Join us for part one of this two-part episode series!

N2 Tax & Bookkeeping provides bilingual tax services for both individuals and small businesses, and small business services including bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, and IRS and FTB representation. For show notes, visit maticsbilling.com/podcast. To submit questions or ideas, email us at [email protected]. Follow Business Reflections on Facebook and Instagram.

How do you successful and smoothly transition leadership within a business? On this episode, we are joined by Vicky Hernandez, CEO of Quimby Group Consulting, to discuss transitioning leadership and transferring business ownership while maintaining clients, current projects, staff, and vision.

Quimby Group Consulting is an Orange County-based firm that provides premier fundraising and event planning services. For show notes, visit maticsbilling.com/podcast. To submit questions or ideas, email us at [email protected]. Follow Business Reflections on Facebook and Instagram. 

Let’s talk about sustainability! Christina Dorr Drake, CEO and Founder of Willa’s Oat Milk, joins us to share tips and discuss the importance of incorporating sustainability into your business. From marketing insight to challenges of creating sustainable products, there are many ways to integrate sustainable practices and principles into your small business.

Willa's Oat Milk is the healthier oat milk and the most sustainable plant based milk on the market.  For show notes, visit maticsbilling.com/podcast. To submit questions or ideas, email us at [email protected]. Follow Business Reflections on Facebook and Instagram. 

More than ever, small business owners have been faced with having to quickly assess, implement, and communicate evolving changes to their customers whether it is a shift in services, store hours, or products. In a guest interview with Adrian Contreras, the owner of Brot Coffee, we discuss the effects of changing regulations, the importance of communicating with your community, and staying connected to your customers.

Brot Coffee is a local and delicious coffee shop in Orange, California. For show notes, visit maticsbilling.com/podcast. To submit questions or ideas, email us at [email protected]. Follow Business Reflections on Facebook and Instagram.

Join us for the second episode of this two-part series about getting started with a business. On this episode, we discuss the details of big corporation, how you build a big corporation, and additional questions regarding business entities.

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