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At a certain point, many of us will have to consider whether our aging parents need to move into a senior living home. Reaching this decision comes with its own can of worms. If the options all seem to blur together, our latest podcast will help you understand what “right fit” really means, when to begin gathering information, and how to compare communities with greater confidence. We spoke with senior living advisor Bina Colman. Here, she shares practical guidance for narrowing the choices, asking better questions, understanding the cost of advisor support, and protecting your family’s peace of mind without trying to tour every senior living option before lunch.   Bina Colman is a senior living advisor with nearly 20 years of experience in gerontology and a degree in the field. Her work is deeply personal: after navigating the emotional journey of placing her own father in a memory care community, she committed herself to helping families find safe, secure, and supportive homes for their aging loved ones.   Serving families throughout King County, Bina guides clients through senior living options so they can feel confident their loved one will receive the right care—and reclaim their roles as daughters, sons, or spouses.  Outside of work, Bina enjoys time with her husband, Zack, their two children, and Juno, the family’s enormous and endlessly entertaining dog.   Read more: https://strategicsalesqueen.com/right-senior-living-home-aging-parent/ Support the show Check out Strategic Sales Queen for more great interviews, podcasts, and blogs to help you achieve more, faster! https://www.strategicsalesqueen.com/​

Many talented professionals struggle to get noticed, even when they have strong skills and valuable experience. Building visibility and credibility can feel overwhelming, but Suzy Prudden shares how becoming known by the right people can open doors to bigger opportunities, stronger relationships, and greater success. They say, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know,” but this conversation takes that idiom a step further: “It’s who knows you.” So consider: Do people know you? How can you increase your visibility? We learn all in our latest podcast.  Suzy Prudden is an award-winning international speaker, New York Times bestselling author, TEDx speaker, hypnotherapist, and empowerment coach.  She is the creator of the Inner Mind™ Certification Program and a successful publisher who has helped countless individuals increase their visibility, influence, and impact throughout their careers.  Read more: https://strategicsalesqueen.com/who-knows-you-big-rewards/  Support the show Check out Strategic Sales Queen for more great interviews, podcasts, and blogs to help you achieve more, faster! https://www.strategicsalesqueen.com/​

Making important life and career decisions can feel overwhelming when you’re unsure of the right path. How can you navigate these major changes with more ease? We spoke with LuAnn Buechler on our latest podcast episode. She shares how identifying and living by your core values can help you make confident decisions, stay aligned with your goals, and create greater fulfillment in both your personal and professional life.   LuAnn Buechler is a transformational speaker, business coach, master trainer, and founder of PMC Events & Coaching.  Known as the "Little Spark," she has spent more than 20 years helping individuals, entrepreneurs, and professionals discover their passions, align with their values, and create meaningful success in both life and business.  As a Certified Facilitator of The Passion Test® and The Passion Test for Business, LuAnn empowers people to gain clarity, embrace their unique gifts, and take purposeful action toward their goals.  She is the co-author of Exceptional Care for Your Valued Clients, author of ihug: My Journey as a Hugger.  Read more: https://strategicsalesqueen.com/core-values-compass-life-career-decisions/   Support the show Check out Strategic Sales Queen for more great interviews, podcasts, and blogs to help you achieve more, faster! https://www.strategicsalesqueen.com/​

College can be one of the biggest financial decisions a family will ever make. As the millions carrying student loan debt can attest, overpaying for college can create years of unnecessary debt and stress. How can you avoid this fate? Our guest Crystal Tate shares how families can be strategic, informed, and confident so they don’t leave money on the table.   Crystal Tate is the founder and CEO of Crystal Clear College Planning and co-founder of the SCHOLARS Service Center.  With more than 15 years of experience and over 1,000 families served, she helps families combine smart admissions strategy with financial planning so they can avoid overpaying for college.  Crystal’s work is especially focused on first-generation, rural, and middle-income families who want a clear, confident path to higher education.    Read more: https://strategicsalesqueen.com/families-overpay-for-college-reduce-costs/ Support the show Check out Strategic Sales Queen for more great interviews, podcasts, and blogs to help you achieve more, faster! https://www.strategicsalesqueen.com/​

Have you ever heard the phrase that if you’re talking to everyone, you’re talking to no one? Much as you might want to cast a wide net in your sales and marketing, you can actually capture a lot more clients or customers with a more individualized approach. We spoke with Toni Caruso all about finding your niche, achieving clarity in messaging, and reaching your true audience. With over 30 years of event production experience Toni has brilliantly managed & successfully organized events small and large for the entertainment, corporate and business-to-business worlds.  Toni has taken her skills, experience and behind the scenes event knowledge to professionals so they can help educate, inform and share their genius live on stage.  She operates in the speaking world as she guides, teaches and helps speakers, experts & gifted messengers stand out and monetize their message. Read more: https://strategicsalesqueen.com/clarity-in-messaging-talking-everyone-no-one/ Support the show Check out Strategic Sales Queen for more great interviews, podcasts, and blogs to help you achieve more, faster! https://www.strategicsalesqueen.com/​

Are you struggling to motivate your staff? Are you looking for ways to engage your team so they are productive, driven, and truly take care of your clients? Finding creative, fun—even free—tools to motivate your staff can increase your bottom line, help you attract and retain key employees, and improve productivity. On our latest podcast episode, guest Gladys Boutwell shares practical ideas you can implement right away at any budget. Keeping your staff motivated starts here. Gladys Boutwell is a visionary consultant who helps business owners attract and retain quality staff through flexible employee benefits and creative engagement strategies.  With an MBA in International Business and Leadership & Management, she brings both heart and strategy to helping companies become top employers.  Gladys is also an award-winning author and certified coach who is passionate about building workplaces people love. Read more: https://strategicsalesqueen.com/101-creative-ways-keep-staff-motivated-engaged/ Support the show Check out Strategic Sales Queen for more great interviews, podcasts, and blogs to help you achieve more, faster! https://www.strategicsalesqueen.com/​

An undeniable fact of life is that we all die eventually, but this doesn’t make it any easier when a loved one passes away. Many fear death or talking about dying before it happens. Many struggle to talk about deceased loves ones after they’ve died, and the grief can be all-consuming. No doubt about it: End-of-life conversations are the elephant in your family room and can be challenging. If talking about dying is scaring you to death, you’re not alone. We spoke with Maureen Kures about how to have these hard conversations anyway… and why doing so can be an opportunity for connection and healing.   After 35 years as a Registered Nurse, Maureen Kures is no stranger to end-of-life issues.  She has seen first-hand the devastation that can occur when families don’t have difficult discussions with family members.  Maureen’s strength lies in her ability to help families calmly approach topics that are difficult to discuss.  Her expertise in reducing drama, trauma, and chaos has helped individuals get their affairs in order while getting their families in alignment.   Maureen created Radiant Mourning to be an advocate for end-of-life planning. Today, families hire Maureen to protect and empower them through facilitated discussions, planning, and preparation for end-of-life transitions. Her advocacy provides safety, clarity, hope, and guidance to her clients. Read more: https://strategicsalesqueen.com/talking-about-dying-talk-anyway/ Support the show Check out Strategic Sales Queen for more great interviews, podcasts, and blogs to help you achieve more, faster! https://www.strategicsalesqueen.com/​

Many of us spend our days busy but not always productive, focusing on tasks that drain energy instead of driving results. Paige Arnof-Fenn appears on our new podcast episode to share how to identify the activities that truly matter, align with your strengths, and create real influence—both in work and life. With the right high-impact activities, you will see a boost in your efficiency and in the resulting payoff. Paige Arnof-Fenn is the founder and CEO of Mavens & Moguls, a global branding and marketing firm.  She works with clients from Microsoft to venture-backed startups and nonprofits, helping them grow with smart, strategic action.  Paige is a seasoned speaker, columnist for Entrepreneur and Forbes, and serves on multiple boards. Read more: https://strategicsalesqueen.com/high-impact-activities-work-play-strengths/ Support the show Check out Strategic Sales Queen for more great interviews, podcasts, and blogs to help you achieve more, faster! https://www.strategicsalesqueen.com/​

Now, more than ever, people across the United States are starting new businesses. Why are so many taking the entrepreneurial plunge at this pivotal point in time? Moreover, what does it take for your businesses to endure for the long term? The businesses that survive and thrive are the ones that don’t try to figure it out in isolation. Our own Lynn Whitbeck shares her insights and expertise on our latest podcast episode, with Rachel Whitbeck serving as the host. Lynn is the Founder and CEO of Strategic Sales Queen, Amazon Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Host of Claim Your Career Crown and the Get More Clients shows.  She has been seen on NBC, USA Today, HuffPost, Chicago Tribune, and more!  When she is not working with clients, Lynn loves visiting National Parks, cooking, and playing Pokémon Go. Read more: https://strategicsalesqueen.com/why-new-businesses-launching-make-it/ Support the show Check out Strategic Sales Queen for more great interviews, podcasts, and blogs to help you achieve more, faster! https://www.strategicsalesqueen.com/​

Skincare can be overwhelming, especially with so many “natural” products that don’t always live up to the hype. Tallow is making a big comeback, and you may be considering using this in your skincare regimen. Here, we spoke with Kathy Riemann about what tallow is, why it works so well, and how it can completely change the way you care for your skin. Kathy Riemann is the founder of Bluffside Apothecary, an organic skincare brand rooted in timeless ingredients and intentional craftsmanship.  Inspired by her background in senior living, Kathy creates small-batch products using tallow, botanicals, and thoughtfully sourced organic ingredients designed to nourish skin at every stage of life. Read more: https://strategicsalesqueen.com/what-is-tallow-good-skin/ Support the show Check out Strategic Sales Queen for more great interviews, podcasts, and blogs to help you achieve more, faster! https://www.strategicsalesqueen.com/​

In your sales career, a lack of systems can quietly drain your time, energy, and profits. Even so, setting boundaries and creating simple processes can feel overwhelming. On our new episode, guest Molly Klipp shares how to get started in a way that actually gives you your life back. With the right approach, you can achieve the balance you need to thrive in your business and in your life. Molly Klipp is the founder of Carefree Beauty Permanent Makeup and the Profit Coach with Beauty Business Mastery.  With over 40 years in the beauty industry, she helps beauty business owners simplify, systemize, and succeed through clear processes, stronger boundaries, and better client experiences.  She brings a story-driven, practical approach rooted in real-life lessons.   Read more: https://strategicsalesqueen.com/get-your-life-back-client-experience/ Support the show Check out Strategic Sales Queen for more great interviews, podcasts, and blogs to help you achieve more, faster! https://www.strategicsalesqueen.com/​

AI is everywhere right now, but most businesses are struggling to actually use it well. Many teams attend a training, feel overwhelmed, and then go right back to old habits. Why is that? And what actually works if you want AI adoption to stick? We asked today's guest, Dana Rozier. She shares all you need to know about effective AI training.  Dana Rozier is the founder of Nova Consulting AI, where she helps non-technical leaders and small teams adopt AI with confidence.   With a background in teaching and curriculum development, she specializes in making complex technology simple and practical.   Dana focuses on building AI literacy and helping organizations create the right conditions for AI to truly succeed.  Read more: https://strategicsalesqueen.com/ai-training-what-actually-succeeds/ Support the show Check out Strategic Sales Queen for more great interviews, podcasts, and blogs to help you achieve more, faster! https://www.strategicsalesqueen.com/​

Relying too heavily on technology can create serious gaps in care and communication with older adults. In certain ways, modern technology is failing seniors and creating new challenges to overcome. How can we address these issues? We spoke with Ashlyn Sidhu about why tech keeps falling short for seniors and the simple, human-first approach that actually works. Ashlyn Sidhu is the founder of Your Senior Tech, an intergenerational organization that helps older adults navigate technology safely and confidently in an increasingly digital world. Through on-site tech support, educational workshops, and scam-prevention programs, she works directly with seniors and senior living communities to close the digital gap using real human support, not complicated tools. Ashlyn leads a student-powered model that pairs high school and college students with seniors, creating meaningful intergenerational connections while delivering practical tech help. Her work focuses on digital literacy, online safety, and access, with a growing emphasis on protecting older adults from scams and misinformation. She is currently expanding Your Senior Tech into a nonprofit to scale its impact and reach more communities. Read more: https://strategicsalesqueen.com/technology-failing-seniors-older-adults-need/ Support the show Check out Strategic Sales Queen for more great interviews, podcasts, and blogs to help you achieve more, faster! https://www.strategicsalesqueen.com/​

Poor communication habits can silently derail your relationships and career. What might you be saying or doing to unintentionally turn clients away? Overcoming this feels tricky, whether you’re struggling to identify the issues or implement the right solutions. Luckily, this episode’s guest, Jen Mueller, has simple conversation strategies to turn any discussion around in seconds. It’s no surprise Jen Mueller pursued a career in sports broadcasting – after all, sports fits her competitive nature and broadcasting fits her skillset.  Jen spent 19 years with the Seattle Mariners’ TV broadcast team and is in her 17th season on the Seahawks’ radio sidelines.  Jen is a skilled interviewer with a heart for people, a sought-after keynote speaker, and the host of I Cook, You Measure, sharing strategies to build stronger connections. Read more: https://strategicsalesqueen.com/top-game-changing-conversation-strategies/ Support the show Check out Strategic Sales Queen for more great interviews, podcasts, and blogs to help you achieve more, faster! https://www.strategicsalesqueen.com/​

One of the biggest struggles business owners face is maintaining a steady cash flow. Some months might be great, but others? Not so much. Cash flow pressure can quietly strangle growth, stall innovation, and shake even the most confident leaders.  Overcoming it might feel impossible—especially without major resources—but on today’s episode, Dondi Dix reveals the hidden, no-cost power moves that help CEOs regain control and boost financial momentum. Dondi Dix is an executive and fractional Chief Transformation, Growth, and People Officer with over 25 years of experience helping organizations align leadership, people, and systems to drive scalable performance.  As part of The Proper Group Executive, she partners with companies navigating growth, M&A, and cultural change—drawing on a career that includes leadership roles at Lockton, T-Mobile, and other global and private equity-backed firms. Read more: https://strategicsalesqueen.com/hidden-power-moves-ceo-cash-flow-pressure/ Support the show Check out Strategic Sales Queen for more great interviews, podcasts, and blogs to help you achieve more, faster! https://www.strategicsalesqueen.com/​