Beyond Six Figures

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What if the difference between closing a deal and losing it came down to etiquette? In this episode of Beyond Six Figures, host Ziv Raviv sits down with Arden Clise – president of Clise Etiquette, executive presence coach, speaker, and author of Spinach in Your Boss’s Teeth: Essential Etiquette for Professional Success.

From networking with ease to mastering digital diplomacy, Arden has built her career around helping professionals and organizations polish their presence, strengthen client relationships, and stand out in competitive industries. In this conversation, she shares the real-world power of etiquette—not as outdated formalities, but as a modern business growth strategy.

If you’ve ever wondered how polished communication, executive presence, and even the smallest of manners can impact your bottom line, this episode will give you answers.

Episode Highlights:
  • How Arden transformed from marketing professional to sought-after business etiquette coach.
  • Why networking with ease and without cringe creates long-term business opportunities.
  • The rules for text, email, and phone calls that protect relationships and revenue.
  • Why casual culture is hurting business interactions and how to reset standards.
  • Behind Arden’s book and the timeless etiquette lessons that still shape success.
  • New challenges in authenticity and communication as professionals lean on AI.
  • How Arden leveraged SEO, blogging, and newsletters to become an authority in her niche.
  • Why free speaking gigs turned into one of her most effective client acquisition strategies.
  • About Arden Clise:

    Arden Clise, President of Clise Etiquette, is an expert in the field of business etiquette and customer service. As an author, speaker, trainer and coach, Arden helps companies have the competitive advantage through confident, polished and courteous employees.

    Author of Spinach in Your Boss’s Teeth: Essential Etiquette for Professional Success, Arden also wrote a regular business etiquette advice column for 425 Business magazine and Puget Sound Business Journal. She has been quoted in several national and international publications including Real Simple magazine, the Wall Street Journal and China Daily USA.

    Links and resources mentioned:

    www.cliseetiquette.com

    https://www.facebook.com/Clise.Etiquette

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/clise-etiquette

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    Beyond Six FiguresBy Ziv Raviv