WE ARE STRONGER LEARNING FROM EACH OTHER

WE ARE STRONGER LEARNING FROM EACH OTHER

By Lisa DucharmeBusinessEntrepreneurship
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WE ARE STRONGER LEARNING FROM EACH OTHER episodes

  • How to Keep Yourself and Your Business Together in Challenging Times

    Jim Wong (https://www.caveteranschamber.com) and Dr. Shauna Spring (https://stellacenter.com) share information on how to keep yourself and your business together in challenging times.  

    This is the 13th Recession since WWII, so we have come through this multiple times and have come through each one better than before.

    Knowing our identify, value as a person, and what we are moving with purpose to achieve

    Even Leaders – maybe especially leaders – need their Tribe The people you take your armor off with, you show your real self with.

    The people you take your armor off with, you show your real self with.

    Consider who might be the Force Multipliers among our Employees, Customers, Suppliers, Investors, Banks and the Government

    • Don’t lock yourself into a mindset that only the boss has the best ideas. Your employees can provide great ideas for the business
    • Great opportunities in diversity

      • This is part of the New England Veterans Chamber of Commerce's, Military Family Leadership Series, WE ARE STRONGER LEARNING FROM EACH OTHER

      We created this series because we are in a unique time in history, and people are looking for answers. As individuals who are military-connected, we have unique lessons we can teach other, who better knows the meaning of “Got Your Six” then our military. For those who don’t know pilots in WWI were the first to say “I got your six” meaning I have your back, you are safe, because I am here. You can find additional information at https://nevcc.org

      1 hr 5 min
    • It’s time for a reality check! Learn to Evaluate the Current Status of your Business and Determine the Path Forward

      Leroy Ashwood (http://www.brave4veterans.org) provides a reality check, in this podcast.  In the midst of even the crisis is a pandemic and how much more resilient are we as a corporation and in a position to repurpose ourselves.  As they say, don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.


      This is part of the New England Veterans Chamber of Commerce's, Military Family Leadership Series, WE ARE STRONGER LEARNING FROM EACH OTHER

      We created this series because we are in a unique time in history, and people are looking for answers. As individuals who are military-connected, we have unique lessons we can teach other, who better knows the meaning of “Got Your Six” then our military. For those who don’t know pilots in WWI were the first to say “I got your six” meaning I have your back, you are safe, because I am here. You can find additional information at https://nevcc.org

      37 min
    • How to Be a Change Agent: Building an Influence Campaign

      John Paradis (https://www.holyokesoldiershomecoalition.org) talks about how to be a change agent.  

      Key is communication – there is a great deal with anxiety and a lot of questions people have

      • Ensure they foster positive relationships with clients
      • Value of communication is checking in with people
      • Always about developing relationships, finding that connection

        • This is part of the New England Veterans Chamber of Commerce's, Military Family Leadership Series, WE ARE STRONGER LEARNING FROM EACH OTHER

        We created this series because we are in a unique time in history, and people are looking for answers. As individuals who are military-connected, we have unique lessons we can teach other, who better knows the meaning of “Got Your Six” then our military. For those who don’t know pilots in WWI were the first to say “I got your six” meaning I have your back, you are safe, because I am here. You can find additional information at https://nevcc.org

        44 min
      • The Sea of Goodwill

        Mike Zacchea (https://usvcc.org) breaks down what he considers three areas of Capital when talking about the Sea of Goodwill

        • Economic Capital
        • Political Capital
        • Social Capital


          • This is part of the New England Veterans Chamber of Commerce's, Military Family Leadership Series, WE ARE STRONGER LEARNING FROM EACH OTHER

          We created this series because we are in a unique time in history, and people are looking for answers. As individuals who are military-connected, we have unique lessons we can teach other, who better knows the meaning of “Got Your Six” then our military. For those who don’t know pilots in WWI were the first to say “I got your six” meaning I have your back, you are safe, because I am here. You can find additional information at https://nevcc.org

          30 min
        • Building a Community Behind Your Business

          Stephanie Brown (https://therosienetwork.org) talks about the 3 Key things any business can do to build a network without money

          • Team and Advisors
          • Clients and Customers
          • Your Tribe and You

            • To continue to build her business, she added Service2CEO for military veterans and military spouses.

            Even a solopreneur needs a community to grow their business

            Make one small commitment to buy from our military-connected businesses! www.rosieslist.org

            This is part of the New England Veterans Chamber of Commerce's, Military Family Leadership Series, WE ARE STRONGER LEARNING FROM EACH OTHER

            We created this series because we are in a unique time in history, and people are looking for answers. As individuals who are military-connected, we have unique lessons we can teach other, who better knows the meaning of “Got Your Six” then our military. For those who don’t know pilots in WWI were the first to say “I got your six” meaning I have your back, you are safe, because I am here. You can find additional information at https://nevcc.org


            31 min
          • Systems of Success in Business

            Anita Eliason (https://www.msbdc.org/) provides tools for you to use in business.  

            Think about the hat analogy.  Going to a 5-star restaurant with a ball cap on or think about going to a baseball game with a Top Hat you would wear to an extremely formal wedding, they aren't the rights.  You have to have the right hat on for the right circumstance.

            We need to understand the number of hats we wear as small business owners.  There are 4 very distinctive hats:

            • CEO – responsible for vision and mission – the big picture
            • COO – responsible for day to day operation – everything we do between the product and service to the customer is the job of operations person.
            • CFO – responsible for thinking about the loans, debts, our relationships with bankers, etc. It’s not about pumping out reports and putting it on the desk, it’s creating a few key metrics that make sense.
            • CCO – responsible to create consistency of communication and message across all areas.

              • This is part of the New England Veterans Chamber of Commerce's, Military Family Leadership Series, WE ARE STRONGER LEARNING FROM EACH OTHER

              We created this series because we are in a unique time in history, and people are looking for answers. As individuals who are military-connected, we have unique lessons we can teach other, who better knows the meaning of “Got Your Six” then our military. For those who don’t know pilots in WWI were the first to say “I got your six” meaning I have your back, you are safe, because I am here. You can find additional information at https://nevcc.org

              31 min
            • Reshaping Your Financial Narrative

              Fred Parrish (https://emyth.theprofitbeacon.com/)  shares his finance expertise, by explaining a three-step management process to help you reshape your finances.  It is important to remind everyone, that every decision you make, regardless of how small, is a financial decision.

              You need to know where you want to go, and you can use his Plan, Evaluating, and Modify process. 

              You can take action today!


              This is part of the New England Veterans Chamber of Commerce's, Military Family Leadership Series, WE ARE STRONGER LEARNING FROM EACH OTHER

              We created this series because we are in a unique time in history, and people are looking for answers. As individuals who are military-connected, we have unique lessons we can teach other, who better knows the meaning of “Got Your Six” then our military. For those who don’t know pilots in WWI were the first to say “I got your six” meaning I have your back, you are safe, because I am here. You can find additional information at https://nevcc.org

              35 min
            • The Restructuring Process During a Downturn

              Leland (Lee) Goldberg (https://vetrn.org) talks about how to restructure from during a downturn. 

              Inaction is the riskiest response to the uncertainties of an economic or financial crisis.

              No decision is a decision.

              You need to figure out the best way to survive and maximize both performance and cash flow during the economic or financial downturn. Then take the necessary steps to implement needed change.

              It is critical that you focus on cash. Prepare a 13-week rolling direct cash flow forecast.


              This is part of the New England Veterans Chamber of Commerce's, Military Family Leadership Series, WE ARE STRONGER LEARNING FROM EACH OTHER

              We created this series because we are in a unique time in history, and people are looking for answers. As individuals who are military-connected, we have unique lessons we can teach other, who better knows the meaning of “Got Your Six” then our military. For those who don’t know pilots in WWI were the first to say “I got your six” meaning I have your back, you are safe, because I am here. You can find additional information at https://nevcc.org

              37 min
            • Tips and Strategies for Finding & Developing a Strong Team
              Jim Ball, of Jim Ball Coaching (https://www.jimballcoaching.com/) discusses a wide variety of topics.
              • What do you do better than 10,000 other people?
              • We have a unique lens to which we view the world.
              • What are the natural patterns of thought, feelings and behavior?
              • How to keep the activity going
              • We want to create economic energy, where none previously existed.
              • What are you building? It leads to a shift in mindset.


                • This is part of the New England Veterans Chamber of Commerce's, Military Family Leadership Series, WE ARE STRONGER LEARNING FROM EACH OTHER

                We created this series because we are in a unique time in history, and people are looking for answers. As individuals who are military-connected, we have unique lessons we can teach other, who better knows the meaning of “Got Your Six” then our military. For those who don’t know pilots in WWI were the first to say “I got your six” meaning I have your back, you are safe, because I am here.  You can find additional information at https://nevcc.org


                30 min
              • How to Be Resourceful and Why it Matters!

                As veterans, there are many resources out there, and sometimes we don't always know how to find them.  The New England Veterans Chamber of Commerce (NEVCC) created a leadership series "We Are Stronger Learning from Each Other"  We created this series because we are in a unique time in history, and people are looking for answers. As individuals who are military-connected, we have unique lessons we can teach other, who better knows the meaning of “Got Your Six” then our military. For those who don’t know pilots in WWI were the first to say “I got your six” meaning I have your back, you are safe, because I am here.

                Lisa Ducharme, Executive Director, New England Veterans Chamber of Commerce is interviewed by Anita Eliason,  Sr. Business Advisor at the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, and Chairman of the NEVCC Board.   In this podcast learn about resources available to veteran business owners.

                If you are interested in downloading the bonus sheets mentioned in this webinar, please go to https://nevcc.org/how-to-be-resourceful-and-why-it-matters/ and click on the red button for the webinar, about 5 seconds after the webinar starts you will be able download the bonus sheets.

                This is part of the New England Veterans Chamber of Commerce's, Military Family Leadership Series, WE ARE STRONGER LEARNING FROM EACH OTHER

                We created this series because we are in a unique time in history, and people are looking for answers. As individuals who are military-connected, we have unique lessons we can teach other, who better knows the meaning of “Got Your Six” then our military. For those who don’t know pilots in WWI were the first to say “I got your six” meaning I have your back, you are safe, because I am here. You can find additional information at https://nevcc.org

                24 min

              About WE ARE STRONGER LEARNING FROM EACH OTHER

              From the publisher's feed

              My first Podcast was a reflection on 9/11/2020, because this year was the 19th Anniversary of 9/11. That made me really begin to think about why individuals who are military-connected make great leaders and business owners and decided to share this leadership series. We gathered military-connected leaders from across the United States and asked them to share their tips and strategies.