Have you ever talked yourself out of something you really wanted? You have a dozen excuses as to why you don't deserve, shouldn't have or otherwise be denied that something. This is because your mind is doing its job - to protect us! But it doesn't work when you're building a business. You must change your story.

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Is it possible from women to have it all? Business, family, romance, fitness, fun.... ? Cindy Mahlberg, of Women in the Mix, brings a new perspective to today's woman. She encourages women to stop thinking about "having it all" and to start focusing on "thriving through it all."

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If you are a startup seeking private lending, looking for an angel investor or asking for capital funding, there are few details to get lined up first. This show lists the three things to have in place before you ask for small business loan.

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If you hate sales, that's good. That probably means you hate pressuring and manipulating. Not to worry - that's not sales anyway. That's pressuring and manipulating. This show gives you 5 Best Practices for your sales process so that you are focusing on the one who really matters - your customer.

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Thanks for listening!

~Leigh-Ann

Are you preparing to sell your business? There are three things you must do to have a salable business, that will sell quickly and for more money. This show shares those steps.

A special thanks to Matt Williams of Acquisition Logistics for providing these tips. (www.AcquisitionLogistics.com)

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MasterMinds can be a great way to elevate your business to the next level IF you are in the right group.

This episode lays out ideas for having a productive MasterMind that truly helps the small business owner catapult their business.

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Have you thought about trading products or services as part of your business model? There are definitely pros and cons to bartering. This show lays out ideas on when to barter and when to avoid it.

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Small Business Owners don't get much time off. While the holidays are a great time to rejuvenate, they are also a great time to do some business planning. This episode of Small Business Matters give you 5 tips for starting the year with a healthy business.

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What is the difference between venture capital and an angel investor?

How should I plan my 5-minute pitch for funding?

What do investors REALLY want to know?

Do I need a business plan?

These questions and more are answered in this show. Peter Adams from the Rockies Venture Club joins Leigh-Ann to tell business owners how to prepare for making their pitch. He explains the difference between VCs and angel investors and teaches the business owner how to speak the language of a potential investor.

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If you've ever wondered about using assessment tools to make decisions about hiring, job placement or promotions, you will love this show. My guest is Kevin Stoffel of Synergetic Systems. Kevin helps move employees to their highest level of competency. His tools help the business business best match people's strengths to the needs of the business.

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