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“A positive attitude may not solve every problem but it makes solving any problem a more pleasant experience”
In this episode, Dana and Sara discuss the steps to effective problem-solving and why its important for any entrepreneur!
Define the problem - You want to get to the root cause of the problem by taking a close look at it to define the problem you may have
Gather information - This is the research phase in which you can ask experts, talk to anyone you may be going through the same problem.
Generate possible solutions - After you’ve gathered information, lay out everything. This generates curiosity and to think outside of the box
Evaluate the options + choose the best solution - Write down the pros and cons of each solution and determine what the best solution is for you!
Evaluate the results- After implementing the solution, did it work? Why or why not?
After hearing these steps, we encourage you to take these steps to solve any problem you come across.
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You may not even realize it, but your day to day consists of solving problems.
In this episode, Dana and Sara discuss the importance of problem solving. It's essential in every aspect of life. Although we have been talking about entrepreneurship, think about your day to day life as well. Everything will revolve around you and the way you do things.
By using problem-solving skills, you can contribute to productivity and have successful relationships.
Enables Critical Thinking
Enhances creativity
Improves decision making
Boots confidence
Increases efficiency
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“Creating a positive team culture is important for any team to function effectively.”
Creating bonds and trust is essential for a thriving workplace. There's many ways you can incorporate these activities into your meetings and day to day operations. You want to get everyone excited about working.
It's important to create bonds and trust which fosters those relationships with both your clients and team. You never know where that may lead you.
Creating bonds and trust is essential for a thriving workplace. There are ways you can incorporate these activities into your meetings and day-to-day operations. You want to get everyone excited about working.
It’s important to create bonds and trust which fosters those relationships with both your clients and team. You never know where that may lead you.
Even if the goal differs from working with a team internally, it’s always important to put in the effort to build relationships with anybody you come into contact with. If you want to gain a better understanding of their needs and preferences, these exercises can be very useful.
Why are team building activities important:
We go in more detail about the importance.
By investing your time to connect with your clients on a different level helps improve communication, collaboration and positive working relationships. It's important to talk with those you work with which helps you improve communication, builds trust, enhances collaboration and develops problem solving skills - which we'll touch more in future episodes.
Weekly Discussion:
What are some team building activities you’ve done?
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Whether you’re looking to grow your visibility through Pinterest Marketing or streamline your Podcast Operations and Team Management, we help business owners and creatives build sustainable systems that work for them, not against them.
Want to learn more about how this can work for you and your business, reach out to us!
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Your Free Gift: 20 Min Clarity Map
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The U.S. Department of Labor stated back in 2021, millions of workers voluntarily left their jobs. And no, it wasn’t because they didn’t like their job; it was something else entirely.
At some point in your business growth, you will need help. When you hire someone, they’ll be part of your team, but in order for your team to thrive, you must have trust in the workplace.
To build trust, you must realize that not everyone is the same. In order for your business to thrive, there’s a need for building trust with your team members.
You may be in the stage of your business where you don’t have a team behind you, but think of it like this: everyone you work with I.E. your partner, future clients and your potential team, are in fact your team. You’re creating relationships with these individuals and it’s an ongoing process.
While you’re working towards building your team, create an environment that they feel they can come to you no matter what. Make everyone feel valued and supported.
Why is it important to build a strong team?
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Weekly Discussion
Share your Story about how you were supported in a work environment
Thank you for listening!
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Previous episodes can be listened here:
Resources:
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/13/toxic-company-culture-is-the-no-1-reason-workers-are-quitting-jobs.html
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Whether you’re looking to grow your visibility through Pinterest Marketing or streamline your Podcast Operations and Team Management, we help business owners and creatives build sustainable systems that work for them, not against them.
Want to learn more about how this can work for you and your business, reach out to us!
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Your Free Gift: 20 Min Clarity Map
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“They were forcing platforms onto their clients they liked.” - Laine Belcastro
Times have changed. In a world where marketers wanted to push products onto their clients, they thought they would fit and not ask questions or get to know their clients. The marketers wanted to push their products while not thinking about their clients.
Laine Belcastro is our guest, and she discusses the gap she saw between clients and the marketers when working in corporate, which made her realize there was more to it and that’s how she decided it was time to go into business to help fill these gaps.
In this episode, listen for:
As you talk with your clients, it's vital you discuss their strengths and weaknesses so you’re able to serve them the best to your ability. You are there for your clients always!
Guest Information:
Laine Belcastro
https://lmbdigimarketing.com/
Email:
Follow Laine Belcastro on LinkedIn: LMB DigiMarketing, LLC
Thank you for listening!
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Support the show
Whether you’re looking to grow your visibility through Pinterest Marketing or streamline your Podcast Operations and Team Management, we help business owners and creatives build sustainable systems that work for them, not against them.
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“When you fail to communicate, your ability to deal with others will be compromised.”
Communication is all around us and there are many settings in which you’ll communicate. But have you really given it a thought on how your communication is a leader.
In this episode, Dana and Sara discuss how to deliver effective communication as a leader and ways you can start implementing today.
In this episode, listen for:
When you listen and I mean really listen, your team will have no problem coming to you. Your clients will rave about, therefore bringing in more money for your business because others hear and want to work with you, which makes everyone pretty happy.
Having the openness and flexibility will show your team you have actual time to spend with them. Not talking about endless rants but if they have a concern, questions, even ideas, they feel comfortable coming to you. And this goes hand in hand with trust and credibility!
We’re Dana Johnson and Sara Lowell hosts of Entrepreneur Encounter, a growing and thriving entrepreneur podcast dedicated to soft skills development and we’re so grateful you found us. We started this podcast to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you feel more empowered, thrive, and be fulfilled as you reach your entrepreneur goals.
We interview experts and thought leaders so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of yourself you’ve never seen before.
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Whether you’re looking to grow your visibility through Pinterest Marketing or streamline your Podcast Operations and Team Management, we help business owners and creatives build sustainable systems that work for them, not against them.
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“Your clients can not thank you enough”
This week Dana and Sara are wrapping up on a series of ways to build better relationships with your clients. Imagine you’re talking with a potential client and they have no idea what it is that you do. To explain what you do and what you can do for them, you need to get on their level and have a conversation before getting into all the technical terms.
If you’re wanting your clients coming back for more, these are just some of the ways to maintain those relationships:
In this episode, listen for:
Do you want us to dig deep into more project management tools?
Thank you for listening!
We’re Dana Johnson and Sara Lowell hosts of Entrepreneur Encounter, a growing and thriving entrepreneur podcast dedicated to soft skills development and we’re so grateful you found us. We started this podcast to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you feel more empowered, thrive, and be fulfilled as you reach your entrepreneur goals.
We interview experts and thought leaders so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of yourself you’ve never seen before.
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Whether you’re looking to grow your visibility through Pinterest Marketing or streamline your Podcast Operations and Team Management, we help business owners and creatives build sustainable systems that work for them, not against them.
Want to learn more about how this can work for you and your business, reach out to us!
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“Your clients come to you because you’re the expert.”
Do you know the reason why people come to you for help? It's because you have the knowledge and expertise they may not have.
We’re continuing our three part series on how to build better relationships with your clients and we cover:
Don't be afraid to allow your clients to brain dump, they want to work with you for a reason. Listen and connect. All in all, be there for your clients no matter what.
In this episode, listen for:
We have a challenge for you:
Connect with someone, brain dump and create a plan to achieve the next steps!
Leave your experience in the group or DM us!
We’re Dana Johnson and Sara Lowell hosts of Entrepreneur Encounter, a growing and thriving entrepreneur podcast dedicated to soft skills development and we’re so grateful you found us. We started this podcast to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you feel more empowered, thrive, and be fulfilled as you reach your entrepreneur goals.
We interview experts and thought leaders so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of yourself you’ve never seen before.
Click the Subscribe button to help us spread the love with Entrepreneur Encounter.
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Whether you’re looking to grow your visibility through Pinterest Marketing or streamline your Podcast Operations and Team Management, we help business owners and creatives build sustainable systems that work for them, not against them.
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“We frequently fail to recognize some of the individuals who are standing right in front of us, and these individuals are our clients.”
There are a variety of ways in which you commit to your clients and as you're building relationships with those around you, especially in business, there are methods in which you do so.
In this episode, Dana and Sara discuss three out of nine ways that help you create better relationships with your clients. When you're establishing a connection with someone, you need to get a sense of who they are and dive deep into why they need your support.
If you’re wanting your clients coming back for more, these are just some of the ways to maintain those relationships:
In this episode, listen for:
So, do tell, what ways are you going to communicate better?
We’re Dana Johnson and Sara Lowell hosts of Entrepreneur Encounter, a growing and thriving entrepreneur podcast dedicated to soft skills development and we’re so grateful you found us. We started this podcast to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you feel more empowered, thrive, and be fulfilled as you reach your entrepreneur goals.
We interview experts and thought leaders so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of yourself you’ve never seen before.
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Whether you’re looking to grow your visibility through Pinterest Marketing or streamline your Podcast Operations and Team Management, we help business owners and creatives build sustainable systems that work for them, not against them.
Want to learn more about how this can work for you and your business, reach out to us!
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Your Free Gift: 20 Min Clarity Map
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It's time to ditch customer service.
Everyone wants the feeling they’re seen and heard. When a client enters your space, the experiences they have there tell a lot about your business. Your client is not just money. We’re aware the primary reason you get into business is to increase your income, but it’s not the most important thing.
In this episode, Dana and Sara discuss the meaning of why it’s time to ditch customer service and uplevel client service. The partnerships and relationships you create throughout the journey of entrepreneurship is like no other. There's one thing you must know, is there are multiple touch points before someone ever says yes.
In this episode, listen for:
Tell us, how do you foster relationships?
We’re Dana Johnson and Sara Lowell hosts of Entrepreneur Encounter, a growing and thriving entrepreneur podcast dedicated to soft skills development and we’re so grateful you found us. We started this podcast to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you feel more empowered, thrive, and be fulfilled as you reach your entrepreneur goals.
We interview experts and thought leaders so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of yourself you’ve never seen before.
Click the Subscribe button to help us spread the love with Entrepreneur Encounter.
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Whether you’re looking to grow your visibility through Pinterest Marketing or streamline your Podcast Operations and Team Management, we help business owners and creatives build sustainable systems that work for them, not against them.
Want to learn more about how this can work for you and your business, reach out to us!
Connect with Entrepreneur Encounter:
Your Free Gift: 20 Min Clarity Map
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrepreneur-encounter/
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Host Dana Johnson:
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Website: https://ddvirtualmanagement.com/
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Entrepreneur Encounter is a weekly podcast designed to support creative business owners in developing the soft skills that lead to lasting, values-aligned growth.
Hosted by Dana Johnson,…