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Do you prefer working from home but are unable to match your office productivity? Or maybe you prefer working remotely, on the go, but seem to miss the sense of the community that your team provides you with? We’ll talk about how to overcome these challenges in this week’s episode of the Business, Life and Coffee Podcast! Statistics show that the number of people working from home in the US has been rising steadily in the past decade, reaching 5.2% in 2017. Lots of other parameters show that there’s a real demand for remote work but only a small percentage of companies offer this kind of flexibility. Working from home is a great opportunity and people working remotely can, in fact, be more productive than office workers. But remote work does require this one crucial element in order to be effective which is also one of the main topics of our show for this week. We’ll also share some great tips that will help you maximize your productivity when you’re working out-of-office. This week’s episode is supported

Are you able to distinguish between the visible and the invisible aspects of your work? This distinction just might hold the answer to those who are struggling to find balance at work. Welcome to another episode of the Business, Life and Coffee podcast and today’s topic is inspired by a question I got on my Instagram page. If you have a question that you’d like answered on the show, why don’t you reach out to us through social media? You’ll find all the links in the footer of the description. The key to finding the right balance at work is all about making sure you’re covering both the visible and the invisible aspects. It’s not just about what people can see. It’s about recognizing and accomplishing tasks that will make your day-to-day run smoothly, even though you won’t get praised for it. In this episode, you will find some of our top tips for dealing with the invisible aspects of your work which will help you find balance. We have officially started the “BLC Biz Book Club”! The applications are o

Whether you’re attending a conference or meeting with potential new clients, traveling for business is usually a great opportunity to advance your career. Still, it comes with a specific set of challenges which sometimes makes them both stressful and exhausting. Investing time in preparation for travel will protect you from any negative influences on your physical and mental health while helping you make the most out of your trip. Today, we’re going to discuss some of the top tips that will help you optimize your business trips. We’ll talk about equipment, itinerary, health and share a couple of travel-hacks that will prevent an unnecessary headache or two.   We have officially started the “BLC Biz Book Club”! The applications are open and you can sign up using the link below! bit.ly/bbcdale    The first book that we’re going to go through and discuss is: Dale Carnegie’s “How to Win Friends & Influence People”.   SIGN UP FOR THE “BLC BIZ BOOK CLUB” HERE!  bit.ly/bbcdale   If you enjoyed this

You might have heard all about how it’s important to have high-potential employees on your team. But are you able to identify HiPos in your workplace? And do you know what are the best approaches for handling their development? Today’s episode is dedicated to high-potential employees; talented assets of your team that have the characteristics which will help drive your business forward. We’re going to explore why HiPos are such a valuable resource for companies everywhere, describe some of the best ways for spotting them and dive deep into the top practices for helping them develop to their truest, highest potential. And a quick reminder for all you HiPos out here, we’ve started the “BLC Biz Book Club” and the applications are open! The first book that we’re going to go through and discuss is: Dale Carnegie’s “How to Win Friends & Influence People”.   SIGN UP FOR THE “BLC BIZ BOOK CLUB” HERE!  bit.ly/bbcdale   If you enjoyed this episode please take time to give it a 5-star review! Also, check o

Are you ready to build a personal brand? In today’s highly competitive market, it’s very important to recognize and appreciate the things that make you stand out from the crowd. Building a personal brand around your unique combination of characteristics, skills, personality, and passion will help you make a strong, lasting first impression on potential clients and employers.  Today’s podcast is all about the power of personal branding and how it can help skyrocket your career. We’ll go over the 5 key aspects of developing a strong personal brand and some of the best ways of self-promotion. This week’s “Book of the Week” is “Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future” by Dorie Clark. It is a step-by-step guide that will help you reinvent yourself professionally by showing you how to build a career that thrives on your unique passions and talents. We have officially started the “BLC Biz Book Club”! The applications are open and you can sign up using the link below! bit.ly/bbcdale    The firs

Do you have trouble finishing books? Have you ever started reading one that you hoped could help your career but ended up quitting halfway through? We’re all aware that good, quality books can help us improve our career. By reading field-specific titles, management guides, and books about social relationships, we can make the next step and land the job of our dreams. However, it’s difficult to maintain the motivation to read a book even when we know it can be very useful for our development. You can even enjoy reading and still have trouble finishing books. All that it takes is that we prioritize other activities over reading and we’re bound to end up with a stacked shelf of unfinished reads. That is why we’ve dedicated this episode to business book clubs. We’re going to discuss exactly how and why are they beneficial for the development of young professionals. But that’s not all! This week we have a special announcement! We’re officially starting the “BLC Biz Book Club”! (bit.ly/bbcdale) It’s a book clu

The demand for skilled workers is and will always be high. But do you know what are the top 5 skills that helped candidates get hired last year? Tune into this week’s episode to find out! If you’re planning your career it’s very important to keep in mind the demand trends of the job market. With new technological advancements, some professions are slowly but surely becoming obsolete. You need to avoid those areas while developing a skill set that will allow you to get a job in the future of work. On the other hand, if you’re an employer, by checking out these top 5 skills you can draw conclusions about the current state of the market and see if you need to adjust your hiring or business strategy accordingly. At Jumpstart:HR, we analyze various reports and profiles every day and today we’re sharing some of the insights collected regarding which skills increase your chances of employment. Our Book of the Week for this week is "The New Rules of Marketing and PR” by David Meerman Scott. The book is a step-by-

A study by the American Institute for Stress has found that 65% of American workers have experienced difficulties caused by stress at the workplace while 10% found that this type of stress had long term major effects. Can we, as leaders, learn how to manage everyday stress and preserve our health while still achieving good results? All that and more in this week’s episode of the Business, Life, and Coffee Podcast! Work stress can be a very debilitating factor in our career which can also have consequences for both our physical and mental health. Those who are performing leadership roles have a higher chance of experiencing stress and burnout. It’s important that we equip ourselves with the right tools and techniques in order to deal with many stressors, both expected and unpredictable, that we may experience in our daily work lives. In today’s episode, we go over the 4 main causes of work-related stress, how and why they are causing us to feel stressed at work and we’ll discuss the top 3 tips that can help

We’re all well aware that good communication is crucial for a successful business. But what are some of the negative impacts of poor communication in the workplace? According to a study done in 2018 by the Economist Intelligence Unit, poor communication is directly preventing business growth by leading to delays or failures to complete projects, low morale, missed performance goals, increased stress and lost sales. This podcast episode is all about communication in the workplace and we’ll go over some of the best ways to improve your communication skills. Some of the sings which suggest that a company has issues with poor communication are unclear instructions from supervisors and having ineffective, pointless meetings. This also shows that the negative impacts of poor communication are more obvious when the leadership portion of the company is the one that’s causing it. In order to be a good leader, you need to follow certain guidelines for effective communication. Let’s dive straight into the episode and

How important would you say that emotional intelligence is for being a good leader? A Harvard Business Review article states that EQ accounts for 90% of what makes you a good leader. We’ll be breaking down these findings in this week’s episode of the Business, Life, and Coffee Podcast! Emotional intelligence refers to our ability to stay on top of our emotions, recognize the same in others and approach our relationships with compassion and empathy. People with high EQ in the workplace have stronger, more meaningful relationships with their coworkers or employees and are all the better leaders because of it. There is absolutely no doubt that emotional intelligence will be one of the essential skills to have in the job market 10 years from now. On today’s episode, we will discuss the top 3 ways for improving your emotional intelligence in the workplace and how exactly will leadership approach benefit from these practices. Our book of the week is called “The Language of Emotional Intelligence: The Five Essent

Have you ever asked yourself how much time does the average person spend on managing conflicts? Tune into this week’s episode to find out! Conflicts in the workplace are an important part of our everyday lives. Studies show that 85% of people in the workplace are dealing with some type of conflict. We spend a significant amount of time trying to manage and resolve them. Aside from that, they are also affecting our mood, our relationships with our coworkers and subsequently, they have an effect on the overall company culture. Sometimes, if leadership gets involved but doesn’t focus on the underlying issue, that can only add to the stress and potentially escalate the situation. That is why all employees need to have the right tools at their disposal in order to be able to effectively manage conflict. In this episode, we’re also getting into the top 3 tips on how to constructively resolve conflicts in the workplace. Our book of the week which will provide you further insight on this particular topic is called

WE’VE MADE IT TO 200 EVERYONE! If that’s not a cause to put on a pot of your finest coffee than I don’t know what is! I’d like to thank all of you for being a part of our Business, Life, and Coffee community. We’ve learned, shared, improved, boosted, perfected, upgraded, enhanced, raised and advanced together through 200 episodes! I hope you all had at least as much fun as I did because making these shows has truly been a blast. I can’t wait to keep bringing you fresh content that will help you advance in your career or take your business to the next level. So make sure you stay tuned to our channel and all of our connected social media platforms you can find in the links below. As of today, we’re officially striving for the next milestone! SPOILER ALERT! This week, in honor of our jubilee, we’re looking back on some of the most memorable moments from the top 5 episodes of the Business, Life, and Coffee show, which are: 5. Episode 5 - How To Run a Start-Up Without Going To Business School 4. Episode 1

Hello, members of the BLC tribe and thank you for joining me for yet another episode of the show! This week, we’re going into the 3 L’s that will help you skyrocket your career and improve your quality of life. This episode is actually a throwback to a live interview I did a couple of years ago and it’s amazing how these ideas still hold up and are so relevant today. Please let me know in the comments or contact me on social media and share how are you incorporating the 3 L’s into your transformation and development plan. Next week we’re celebrating the 200th episode of the podcast be sure to stay tuned! Now, let's dive into the show! BENCH ACCOUNTING Small Business Bookkeeping Services Let's face it. Unless you're really good at it, you probably don't enjoy handling your company finances. Imagine what you could be doing with that time instead! Click the link below for 20% off your first six months of bookkeeping! http://mbsy.co/bench/35207331   Like This Episode? Leave a review on iTunes! Learn M

Hello everyone and welcome! Today, I’m going to be focusing on what does the future hold for businesses, entrepreneurs and professionals in the years to come. Certain trends are already starting to show and I’m going to talk a little bit about them and try to extrapolate what kind of impact it might have on your business or you in particular. We’ll be discussing the advancements in AI, focus on the mental aspect of wellbeing and decipher what it means to create a connected collaborative enterprise. Stay tuned! BENCH ACCOUNTING Small Business Bookkeeping Services Let's face it. Unless you're really good at it, you probably don't enjoy handling your company finances. Imagine what you could be doing with that time instead! Click the link below for 20% off your first six months of bookkeeping! http://mbsy.co/bench/35207331   Like This Episode? Leave a review on iTunes! Learn More: http://bit.ly/blcitunes   Join my mastermind group and get greater clarity as you build the business of your dreams! Mond

Welcome to another episode of the BLC podcast! This week’s topic is going to be all about promoting your business by being a guest on other people’s podcast. And I thought we could mix things up a bit. You’re used to me being the one who’s asking all the questions but in this episode, I’m going to be the one who is in the hot seat. Last year, I was interviewed by Candice Nicole who is an award-winning publicist, creative, connector and media maven. The goal for this week’s episode is to use this conversation an example, analyze it, and discuss it together! After you check out the episode, feel free to go to any of my social media accounts linked in the footnote and reach out with your impressions. It would be nice if we could get a discussion going and I’d love to know more about your podcast guest-starring experiences as well! BENCH ACCOUNTING Small Business Bookkeeping Services Let's face it. Unless you're really good at it, you probably don't enjoy handling your company finances. Imagine what you

Hello BLC fans! Last week you got a chance to see exactly what it is we do on Monday Night Masterminds. This week, we’re diving in part two of our session which is focused on taking the entrepreneurship route. We’re going to discuss practical situations and try to pinpoint some of the most important things you should keep in mind when getting your business off the ground. We’ll talk about why focus is essential and explore the value of having mentors further. Stay tuned! BENCH ACCOUNTING Small Business Bookkeeping Services Let's face it. Unless you're really good at it, you probably don't enjoy handling your company finances. Imagine what you could be doing with that time instead! Click the link below for 20% off your first six months of bookkeeping! http://mbsy.co/bench/35207331   Like This Episode? Leave a review on iTunes! Learn More: http://bit.ly/blcitunes   Join my mastermind group and get greater clarity as you build the business of your dreams! Mondays from 9:00 to 10:00 PM Eastern SIGN

Welcome back to the Business, Life and Coffee show! For this week’s episode, we’re going to try something different. As you probably know, our Monday Night Mastermind sessions have started and for the next couple of episodes, you’ll be getting a first-hand glimpse into what they are all about! Holding these Masterminds has been super-fun for me and I hope this episode will show you how beneficial they can be for everyone that’s looking to improve their career, their business, and life in general. The topic of our episode is focused on building a strong career path with an emphasis on the importance of meeting new people and making new relationships. We’ll answer questions like should you go to networking events, how to approach potential mentors and why is it important to have a support team? All that and a whole lot more here on the brand new episode of the BLC! Enjoy!   BENCH ACCOUNTING Small Business Bookkeeping Services Let's face it. Unless you're really good at it, you probably don't enjoy handlin

Hello everyone! I’m on vacation in sunny Florida with my family! Still, I haven’t forgotten about you and I’m looking to spark up a discussion in this week’s short episode. This important question is a throwback to the 2018 SHRM Conference and I’d love to hear your thoughts and comments. I’m eager to hear about your hiring experiences so make sure to hit me up on social media by clicking on the links below. Thanks for being a part of the Business, Life and Coffee team! BENCH ACCOUNTING Small Business Bookkeeping Services Let's face it. Unless you're really good at it, you probably don't enjoy handling your company finances. Imagine what you could be doing with that time instead! Click the link below for 20% off your first six months of bookkeeping! http://mbsy.co/bench/35207331   Like This Episode? Leave a review on iTunes! Learn More: http://bit.ly/blcitunes   Join my mastermind group and get greater clarity as you build the business of your dreams! Mondays from 9:00 to 10:00 PM Eastern SIGN UP

Hey there Business, Life, and Coffee fans! Are there any sports fans out there too? The NFL draft was held last week and it inspired me to think about the things I’m usually keeping in mind when I’m picking the right members for my team. So this week, I’ll be talking all about the key characteristics that differentiate those who are leaders from ones that are not. Or at least the good from the not-as-good. Whether you’re looking to make fresh additions to your team or you’re a professional set out to boost your skill set and career, be sure to check out the podcast and learn about the five characteristics I believe are essential for being a good leader. BENCH ACCOUNTING Small Business Bookkeeping Services Let's face it. Unless you're really good at it, you probably don't enjoy handling your company finances. Imagine what you could be doing with that time instead! Click the link below for 20% off your first six months of bookkeeping! http://mbsy.co/bench/35207331   Like This Episode? Leave a review

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of the BLC podcast! I got an interesting question on Instagram the other day so for this week, I’ll be discussing several ways you can use your tax return in order to invest in yourself. Managing your finances is usually not a great source of fun, but getting back some money you weren’t counting on is always a pleasurable experience. It’s kind of like a supersized feeling of finding a 20 in your back pocket! And you can let that money ride and invest it in a way that will help you either secure your future or improve your business. Enjoy the show! BENCH ACCOUNTING Small Business Bookkeeping Services Let's face it. Unless you're really good at it, you probably don't enjoy handling your company finances. Imagine what you could be doing with that time instead! Click the link below for 20% off your first six months of bookkeeping! http://mbsy.co/bench/35207331   Like This Episode? Leave a review on iTunes! Learn More: http://bit.ly/blcitunes   Join my maste