Listen in as Lisa Baue of Your Funeral Coach is joined by Barbara Kemmis, the Executive Director of Cremation Association of North America (CANA) as they discussed how she came to the Association and how she grew CANA 11 years ago to become the successful Association it is today. Barbara shares that CANA has almost 10 Women Presidents in their Association history. She talks about her early mentors, her incredibly efficient team serving 3,300 members, her most admired woman in history, and the newest book she is reading about women and examining their relationship with power. This is part of Your Funeral Coach Talks “Elevating Women in Funeral Service” podcast series that honors Women’s History Month this March.

Listen in as Lisa Baue, Your Funeral Coach is joined by Monica Torres of NXT Generation Mortuary Support as they talk about women in funeral service, women business owners, and the key to success, along with supporting and training women in our profession. This is part of Your Funeral Coach Talks “Elevating Women in Funeral Service” podcast  series that honors Women’s History Month this March.

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Lisa talks with one of her collaborative partners, Marguerite Ham, owner of Igniting Success. This week they talk about resilience, International Girl’s Day, their own childhood experiences, and how they have grown into successful women in business.

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This week, host Lisa interviews Alicia Carr, a women business owner of Kelco Supply Company. Alicia shares about who and what inspired her to become the woman she is today and the importance of listening to the needs of their ever-changing customers. These last three years Alicia enrolled, graduated from mortuary school, passed her National Boards, and is now serving her internship to become licensed and better understand the profession she serves. 

In this week’s episode from Your Funeral Coach Talks podcast, I interview Rob Paterkiewicz, CEO of Selected Independent Funeral Homes, headquartered in the greater Chicago area, as part of our Leadership Series. Rob shares his thoughts on the key to his success as a leader and the key to growth at Selected.  He speaks a great deal on the culture improvement he brought to the association and why it’s critical for leaders to instill this into their organizations and companies. Rob also speaks about the changes in funeral service and some of his vision for the future.

Host Lisa Baue talks with John Schmitz, CPA, and Financial Business Expert in the funeral, cremation, and cemetery profession. Lisa and John discuss what companies need to do more of and less of to be successful—with a little added tax advice on this upcoming year. 

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Join Lisa and her guest/Collaborative Partner Kristen Ernst, MA, LPC, of the Center for Hope and Healing www.hopeandhealingcounseling.com as they discuss what those who mourn need most and what funeral homes, cremation companies, and cemeteries can do to help them. 

Lisa talks with one of her collaborative partners, Marguerite Ham, owner of Igniting Success. This week they talk about effective staff recognition and how to avoid employee dissatisfaction and turnover. 

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Check out Marguerite at www.margueriteham.com