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Have you ever wondered what the word SCALE  truly means in the context of business? Well, in today’s episode of Finding the Upside we're diving into a topic that's been thrown around so much it's practically lost its meaning – scale. The word "scale" has become a bit of a cliche, used so often that it's become unclear what it really signifies. We've all fallen victim to the buzzword haze.  And you know what? It's not our fault. Because of this, I want to set the record straight. When they say "scale" in the business world, they often mean growing in sales. But when I say "scale," I'm talking about increasing profits. Yep, you heard me right. There's a difference, and I'm here to uncover the truth. Tune into today’s shorty episode to find out the truth behind the word SCALE in the world of business!  

Here’s a quick look at what you can expect from today’s episode…

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Want to scale your business to the next level? GET SCORED NOW  My Scale Factor Formula™ Scorecard takes just 5 minutes and will give you a custom scorecard for your business. Get your Business Scale Ready Score HERE. 

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Our global society and US culture continues to expand with more and more cultures threaded together and weaved into our country.  Although cities throughout the US have been called a “melting pot”, what we actually see are pockets of cultures that never really merge.  Have you ever considered why? More than ever, there is a need for REAL cultural understanding and the creation of inclusive spaces for all to belong. 

In this episode, I welcome Mizuho Kanazawa (Miho), and we discuss the nuances and layers of this intricate topic.  Miho is dedicated to working with clients whose personality and life experience were shaped by more than one culture. She shares her work focus, empowering individuals who juggle multiple cultures, the one they share with their parents and the one in which they are living and navigating.  I learned that there are individuals that are “third culture.” These scenarios come with challenges for people, navigating to understand, be understood and merge their multicultural parts into a healthy identity. 

Miho works closely with her clients and seeks to empower the multicultural person to work through all chapters of their life; to build confidence and be connected in all their important relationships and valued in their community.  Miho discusses the challenges her clients face, from navigating multiple cultures in their families, to being accepted in their home society, to dealing with issues in corporate spaces. Tune in to this thought-provoking conversation on cultural identity, the importance of creating safe spaces, and the power of TRUE diversity within corporations where everyone belongs. Listen now!

Here’s a quick look at what you can expect from today’s episode…

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Want to scale your business to the next level? GET SCORED NOW  My Scale Factor Formula™ Scorecard takes just 5 minutes and will give you a custom scorecard for your business. Get your Business Scale Ready Score HERE. 

Thanks for tuning into Finding The Upside! If you enjoy listening to our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a rating and review HERE. Your feedback is important to us and will help us improve our content and reach more listeners like you. Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us @themariadr so we can thank you personally!

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I believe that every brand should have pillars and values that they stand on, and that also goes for this show! I wanted to give you the backstory on this podcast - how it started and how it's going. But more importantly, I wanted to explore what you can expect from this show as we embark on 2024 and where your life and business will improve from what you hear every time you tune in. In this episode, I’ll share our 6 Finding the Upside pillars, reveal a little bit about our upcoming episodes, point you in the direction of some past episodes to help you dive into our six key areas of focus, and some of the things I’m excited about and working on behind the scenes. Let's dive in!

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Want to scale your business to the next level? GET SCORED NOW  My Scale Factor Formula™ Scorecard takes just 5 minutes and will give you a custom scorecard for your business. Get your Business Scale Ready Score HERE. 

Thanks for tuning into Finding The Upside! If you enjoy listening to our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a rating and review HERE.

Your feedback is important to us and will help us improve our content and reach more listeners like you. Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us @themariadr so we can thank you personally!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Finding The Upside podcast! Don’t miss out on future interviews with special guests plus bonus episodes! Follow now! 

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Why do people resist change? In today’s episode of Finding the Upside, I am talking about the common issue of human resistance to change.  More specifically, I am exploring how that relates to the resistance that many people have with embracing VIRTUAL as an opportunity - why is that? Is it the technology that scares so many people, or is it the unknown, or is it that the meaning applied to it is negative?  Maybe it is a little of all of these elements.  I am diving into the reluctance to embrace virtual events post-pandemic and the discussion challenges this mindset by highlighting success stories even of highly successful people that transition to virtual events. I discuss the psychology of change and the need to confront discomfort that may be caused by it. I am sharing my own experience moving people to embrace change and the evolution of technology and its impact encouraging you to see change as an opportunity rather than an obstacle. If you want to get some insights on navigating the ever-evolving landscape and discover the power of embracing change for personal and professional growth, then this episode is for you!  Let’s get started! 

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Here’s a quick look at what you can expect from today’s episode…

Episode Show Notes 

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Want to scale your business to the next level? GET SCORED NOW  My Scale Factor Formula™ Scorecard takes just 5 minutes and will give you a custom scorecard for your business. Get your Business Scale Ready Score HERE. 

Thanks for tuning into Finding The Upside! If you enjoy listening to our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a rating and review HERE. Your feedback is important to us and will help us improve our content and reach more listeners like you. Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us @themariadr so we can thank you personally!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Finding The Upside podcast! Don’t miss out on future interviews with special guests plus bonus episodes! Follow now! 

Never miss a show…get the goods delivered directly to your inbox!  CLICK HERE and find “Email Me New Episodes” at the Bottom of the page. 

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Finding The Upside podcast! Don’t miss out on future interviews with special guests plus bonus episodes! Follow now! 

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In the first new episode for this year, I am sharing my 2024 Intentions.  I open up about my reflections on 2023 and the process I used to ensure 2024 will look the way I want.   I am spilling my thoughts and insights from this past year, reflecting on both personal and business. I’m keeping it real and discussing the ups and downs of my own journey, particularly the challenges and lessons learned as I transition from a traditional service-based business to the dynamic online business landscape over the past two years. Heading into this year it’s all about being intentional…which is why I am focused much more on intention, which then shaped the goals that I have.  After you have listened to this episode, my hope is that you take a moment to reflect on your own intentions for 2024.  So, sit down and get comfy while I take you through what I hope will make 2024 the best year ever! Your journey to living intentionally starts right here, right now with this episode.  Let’s start!

Here’s a quick look at what you can expect from today’s episode…

Episode Show Notes 

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Want to scale your business to the next level? GET SCORED NOW  My Scale Factor Formula™ Scorecard takes just 5 minutes and will give you a custom scorecard for your business. Get your Business Scale Ready Score HERE. 

Thanks for tuning into Finding The Upside! If you enjoy listening to our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a rating and review HERE. Your feedback is important to us and will help us improve our content and reach more listeners like you. Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us @themariadr so we can thank you personally!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Finding The Upside podcast! Don’t miss out on future interviews with special guests plus bonus episodes! Follow now! 

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Whether it’s changing your behavior or hitting a goal what matters most is CONSISTENCY! In today’s shorty episode of Finding the Upside, I dive into the secret sauce I have tested and found works for either.  While I have practiced and taught the method of chunking down a bigger task or goal throughout my professional work, this small experiment in my personal life helped me prove it works for anything.  Many of us struggle with the all or nothing mindset and that is not foreign to me. I realized that this small insight I heard differently at a Mel Robbins event was the key - that success isn't about perfection but about consistency. BOOM - well of course it is! We complicate it all the time, am I right? The power of embracing manageable, bite-sized steps towards goals and how showing up daily, even imperfectly, can be a game-changer. I was challenged to apply this principle in all things in my life, proving that small, consistent actions lead to significant progress. I invite you to listen in so that you can get this small shift that will change so much for you - let’s dive in!

Here’s a quick look at what you can expect from today’s episode…

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Want to scale your business to the next level? GET SCORED NOW  My Scale Factor Formula™ Scorecard takes just 5 minutes and will give you a custom scorecard for your business. Get your Business Scale Ready Score HERE. 

Thanks for tuning into Finding The Upside! If you enjoy listening to our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a rating and review HERE. Your feedback is important to us and will help us improve our content and reach more listeners like you. Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us @themariadr so we can thank you personally!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Finding The Upside podcast! Don’t miss out on future interviews with special guests plus bonus episodes! Follow now! 

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Have you ever thought about the role you play at work, and how you prepare for that?  Most people don’t think about it like that, but the reality is that we are all expected to conduct ourselves in a certain way (aka play a role) whether we have a job or own a company.  There are things we do at work that we don’t at home, behave within professional guidelines that differ from our more relaxed actions with friends or family.  The lack of defining what your off stage/on stage process is leads to us not fulfilling that role - especially when we don’t feel like it.  In today's episode, I dive into Disney’s intriguing "Behind the Yellow Line '' experience. In their signature behind-the-scenes tour, they take guests backstage and pull back the curtain on their operation and experience, illustrating their “Behind the Yellow Line” concept. I explore the symbolic yellow line that separates the backstage from on-stage at Disney and how they use this concept to set the expectations for all their cast members. I am talking about the significance and responsibility of fully embracing and embodying one's role, emphasizing its importance in delivering on a mission or vision. Drawing parallels to acting and method acting, this episode explores how to balance authenticity and expectation when it comes to playing a specific role to achieve expected outcomes. 

Here’s a quick look at what you can expect from today’s episode…

Episode Show Notes 

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Want to scale your business to the next level? GET SCORED NOW  My Scale Factor Formula™ Scorecard takes just 5 minutes and will give you a custom scorecard for your business. Get your Business Scale Ready Score HERE. 

Thanks for tuning into Finding The Upside! If you enjoy listening to our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a rating and review HERE. Your feedback is important to us and will help us improve our content and reach more listeners like you. Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us @themariadr so we can thank you personally!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Finding The Upside podcast! Don’t miss out on future interviews with special guests plus bonus episodes! Follow now! 

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Uncertainty and change is a part of life.  To navigate through those times requires an understanding and acceptance that it's a constant in life that can't be avoided. In this episode of Finding the Upside, I am diving into the common  experience of navigating uncertainty and how to thrive in turbulent times. Together, we explore practical strategies for dealing with uncertainty, including mindfulness, self-awareness, resilience, and adaptability.  I also share important advice on how to become news literate, use critical thinking to filter through information to stay informed. I discuss real-life stories of iconic figures such as Nelson Mandela, Stephen Hawking, J.K. Rowling, Walt Disney, Meghan Markle, and Richard Branson. Each narrative serves as a testament to the power of building resilience, using innovation, and applying grit and determination in the face of uncertainty. Listen in on this discussion for practical advice on how to confidently navigate uncertainty and embrace change in your life. 

Here’s a quick look at what you can expect from today’s episode…

Episode Show Notes 

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Want to scale your business to the next level? GET SCORED NOW  My Scale Factor Formula™ Scorecard takes just 5 minutes and will give you a custom scorecard for your business. Get your Business Scale Ready Score HERE. 

Thanks for tuning into Finding The Upside! If you enjoy listening to our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a rating and review HERE. Your feedback is important to us and will help us improve our content and reach more listeners like you. Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us @themariadr so we can thank you personally!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Finding The Upside podcast! Don’t miss out on future interviews with special guests plus bonus episodes! Follow now! 
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Making costly mistakes with business investments is a topic that resonates with many business owners. Whether it's buying programs, hiring coaches, or joining masterminds, we've all been there, wondering if the investment will truly provide the promised value or end up being a money grab. In this shorty episode of Finding the Upside,  I explore the common pitfalls and red flags that often lead to disappointing investments. This episode features actionable advice on vetting opportunities, setting clear expectations, and making well-informed decisions to maximize the value of your investments. If you've ever felt the frustration of making costly mistakes, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in today’s episode to gain valuable perspectives on finding investments in your business that will give you genuine value. 

Here’s a quick look at what you can expect from today’s episode…

Episode Show Notes 

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Maria DeLorenzis Reyes | Website

Want to scale your business to the next level? GET SCORED NOW  My Scale Factor Formula™ Scorecard takes just 5 minutes and will give you a custom scorecard for your business. Get your Business Scale Ready Score HERE. 

Thanks for tuning into Finding The Upside! If you enjoy listening to our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a rating and review HERE.

Your feedback is important to us and will help us improve our content and reach more listeners like you. Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us @themariadr so we can thank you personally!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Finding The Upside podcast! Don’t miss out on future interviews with special guests plus bonus episodes! Follow now! 

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Life is unpredictable, and change is the only constant. The same goes for business.  In our current world, things change quickly and being able to thrive when things change is the key to success no matter what life throws you. In this episode of "Finding the Upside," I am exploring the art of adapting and pivoting in life from a personal perspective. I highlight real-life examples of individuals who successfully pivoted, finding fulfillment, happiness, and personal growth in their new paths. Discover strategies for successfully pivoting, including self-reflection, embracing learning, building a support system, and the key strategy of flexibility. Learn the signs that indicate it might be time to pivot in your life, such as shifting priorities, stagnation, and health challenges. Tune in to today’s episode of "Finding the Upside" and discover how to seek the upside in every challenge life throws your way.