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There may be nothing that feels worse than knowing something in your business is not working, but not knowing exactly what it is or how to fix it. In this episode, Danielle talks about how to get to clarity. Have a pen and paper - there’s a cool exercise you can do to get yourself unstuck from just about anything!

Are you building your business with an exit strategy? Many investors want to see a clear exit strategy and that you are actively building saleable value into your business every step of the way. In this episode, Jay Bartrett of Alberta Business Sales shares great information on how to get your business ready for an optimal selling experience. Check out Alberta Business Sales at https://absales.ca/

So many people love being in business, but hate sales. But without sales, you don’t have a business! In this episode, Danielle speaks with Joyce Johnson of Why Sales Network about how to have effective sales conversations and affect a sale.

Model the Way. Inspire a Shared Vision. Challenge the Process. Enable Others to Act. Encourage the Heart. Producer Kim chats with Danielle about going deeper on the Five Leadership Principles. www.leadershipchallenge.com

If you own a business, you are a leader. Even if it’s just you on the team, you can up your business results by upping your leadership game. In this episode, Danielle discusses The Five Leadership Principles, taken from the book The Leadership Challenge by Jim Kouzes and Barry Pozner. It’s a great read! Have a listen and share your thoughts by commenting on Podbean.

Cyber hacks and attacks are on the rise. In this episode, Danielle speaks with Kevin from Zen Cyber Security about how we might be vulnerable and what to do about it. Check out Zen Cyber at https://www.zencyber.ca

Guest Glenn Rudin, the Message Master, from Always Been Creative (ABC) talks with Danielle about the importance of putting in the work to get your messaging right so you can stand above the crowd and help people understand and want to buy from you.  Listeners can connect with Glenn at https://www.alwaysbeencreative.com/ and get his book, A Brand in Your Hand, at https://www.alwaysbeencreative.com/a-brand-in-your-hand

Danielle chats with Success and Personal Mastery coach Katherine Loranger of Katalyst Coaching about how to shake free of your limits and step into possibility thinking. Check Katherine out at https://katalystcoaching.com/

Coach Jonathan McLernon walks you through practical, achievable steps to setting up a solid online business. Find out more about him at https://www.jonmclernon.com

Producer Kim asks the questions burning on the minds of many about market research. Join us for this deeper dive into the murky world of market research!

Entrepreneurs are people of action, and doing research for your business might feel hard and boring. In this episode, Danielle explains why it is critical to your business success, what you need to research and how it will help you set yourself up for success.

When should you hire? For so many founders, it feels like a big chicken ‘n egg game. You need people so you can make more money, but you need money so you can hire people! Danielle interviews Sheri MacLeod, Cofounder of Urban Errands Red Deer. Sheri shares how and when she started hiring and how it has helped her grow her business.